Ivan was extremely knowledgable, helpful and very professional - he also had extensive and exceptional English. We had a great time!
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Bottled water
- Private Transport Round (If the transport option is selected)
- All Fees and Taxes
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Excludes
- Lunch
- Tips
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Traveler pick up offered
Itinerary
I will pick you up at your hotel, airport or desired location in a spacious vehicle in excellent condition so that comfort is not a problem on your vacation.
We will take a complete walking tour of the entire Basilica of Guadalupe complex, starting with the old basilica; the original temple of the Virgin of Guadalupe built in 1709. After her appearance, she requested that this temple be built for her and it was the main place of worship throughout ancient Mexico until 1976.
New Basilica: New Contemporary Basilica built in 1976. The main place of worship of the Virgin of Guadalupe and where the original image of Guadalupe is displayed in front of the faithful. We will also visit the store within this complex where you can purchase religious items if you wish.
We will visit this chapel where it was the first site of the appearance of the Virgin of Guadalupe to Juan Diego at the top of the Tepeyac hill.
We will visit the Gardens area which is an expansion of the Basilica complex and here we will find "La Ofrenda" a monument to the Virgin of Guadalupe among waterfalls.
One of the most special and attractive chapels on the site, completely circular inside, with a luxurious altarpiece, beautiful ornamentation and an ancient miraculous well.
The first building of the entire complex, parish for indigenous people and house of Juan Diego, where he lived and died preaching the Catholic religion.
Former convent of nuns made for Capuchin mothers and former collegiate church that is currently used as a space for masses of various religious groups.
We will visit the official store of the Basilica, where you can admire and purchase religious articles if you wish without rushing.
I will take you back to your hotel or any other location of your choice.
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Reviews
Booking a private tour was the best! Our guide was Mario, right from the start he arrived early also made us feel very comfortable. His driving was great made us feel very safe for the heavy traffic in Mexico. He had a perfect pace to explain all the local history the communication was seamless, all of our questions were answered and explained perfectly. Mario made our tour of the basilica of Guadalupe the best! Thank you, Mario, for everything!!
Excellent, guide was informative and knowledgeable added personal information which enhanced the experience.
Jordy was so patient with our family and extremely insightful on the history of the basilica. I’d highly recommend him to anyone looking for a more immersive experience
Ernesto was a wonderful tour guide! He explained everything in detail and was certainly patient with us, as we took our time visiting the shop and attending mass. Thank you for making this such a memorable experience!
Ernesto was my brother and I guide tour, he was very polite and patient with me… I got motion sickness and wasn’t feeling good he was able to stop. He explained everything to us and very informative. I highly recommend.
I’ve been on a lot of different tours in Mexico and our guide Said Flores was hands down the best I’ve ever had. I have wanted to go to the Basilica for over 20 years to experience the history and culture. Had I shown up on my own, I would have ZERO clue where to go and what everything was. Said not only give us history of DF on the way to the Basilica, but also, of course, once we got there. We saw all of the buildings and had time to shop and get some items blessed. Said was so knowledgeable and kind. I wish he did every tour!!! Highly recommend!!!
This experience is so great. Ernesto has a great amount of knowledge to answer all questions. I highly recommend
Yordi was extremely knowledgeable about the Basilica and we had an inspirational experience that we will always remember. The transportation was air conditioned and modern so we felt comfortable. We even extended our tour to include the Chapultepec Castle. Along the way, he recommended an amazing Taco Stand to eat at! I would highly recommend his services!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An Unforgettable Day at Teotihuacán — Book Tourmates Now! Where do I even begin?! This was hands down one of the most magical experiences of my entire trip to Mexico, and I have Tourmates — and our incredible guide Yordi — to thank for every single moment of it. We kicked off the day with a hot air balloon ride over Teotihuacán, soaring above the ancient ruins of what was once the mighty city of Tenochtitlan. Watching the sun rise over those massive pyramids from the sky? Absolutely breathtaking. No photo does it justice — you just have to be there. After we floated back to earth, Yordi was right there waiting for us. He had already picked us up from our Airbnb earlier that morning, and from that very first moment, you could tell this guy knew his stuff. Knowledgeable, passionate, warm, and genuinely excited to share the history of the pyramids with us — Yordi made the entire experience come alive. He walked us through everything, answered every question, and even made sure we had amazing photos to take home as memories. What I really appreciated was the transparency in pricing. Everything was agreed upon upfront — no surprises, no awkward moments, no hidden fees. You pay on the day, exactly what was discussed. In a world full of tourist traps, that kind of honesty is refreshing. From the moment he picked us up to the moment he dropped us safely back at the Airbnb, Yordi was with us the entire day — fully present, fully committed, and making sure we had the time of our lives. If you're visiting Mexico and want a private tour done right, do yourself a favor and book with Tourmates. You will NOT regret it. A++ — Highly recommended! 🇲🇽🎈🏛️
We had an excellent experience with Ernesto both with the tour and with transportation. He was on time for our pickup with a clean newer model vehicle. His knowledge of the Basilica and all of the features there and the history was very strong and he was patient in waiting for us to linger a bit at the end. His english is excellent and customer service mindset strong. We would definitely recommend this tour with Ernesto to get a great overview during your visit.
We had a private tour that was very good. The basilica is beautiful as are the surrounding buildings. Recommended and thank you to our guide!
We had an awesome experience with the private tour provided by Jordy with TourMate Mexico. He adapted the tour to both English and Spanish speakers and was very descriptive of the different things. There were several moments that other people from different groups were paying attention to his descriptions rather than their own tour guides. With having both older adults and young children, he adapted the speed of the tour to the needs of the group. I really enjoyed this tour and couldn’t recommend it enough.
TourMate organised all our tours in Mexico City. They were simply brilliant and value for money. We went for private tours. The tour guides were highly qualified (one was a PhD in Anthropology) and spoke excellent English. The food tours were brilliant and the guides took time to explain. I organised the tours from London. Ren from tour mate was very responsive and any time of the day. Really recommend using them.
This tour is absolutely worth it. Mario, our tour guide, went in depth into history of not only the basilica, but also the surrounding areas. There’s an option to add time to attend mass which is great.
We used them for a trip right after Christmas. We had three adults and three young kids. They were amazing. They communicated ahead of the trip, the night before and the morning of the tour. The vehicle was super clean and safe. Ernesto was our tour guy and he was fantastic! He was so knowledgeable and patient with us. I would definitely recommend this tour and would use them again!
Our private tour of the Basilica of our Lady of Guadalupe was EXCELLENT! Yordi, our guide did a fantastic job. I was concerned about the tour when I scheduled with Yordi as I wasn’t certain if my non-Catholic friends would enjoy. They absolutely LOVED IT! Yordi’s overview of the Basilica was very thorough and kept us engaged throughout our tour. Yordi’s easy going attitude enhanced our experience. Yordi is bilingual and his grasp of English made it very easy to understand. Yordi was very attentive and tailored tour based on our interests. You won’t be disappointed if you tour with Yordi!
Yordi took us( three couples) on a tour of the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe. He was very knowledgeable about the history and the various buildings. He was very patient and willing to stop for photos. Everything was arranged and it was simply a pleasant day and a very memorable experience. He picked us up in a van and dropped us back at our hotel. Yordi was very flexible, experienced with driving and with the many sites in Mexico City, and was very easy to understand ( his English is excellent and his Spanish was even better!). We couldn’t have been more pleased with his assistance with our trip.
Angel was great, very accommodating and knowledgeable. Took the extra time to make sure we all had all questions answered.
We truly loved the tour. Our guide Mario was awesome. He was very knowledgeable and made sure that we saw everything and explained everything in detail. Would definitely recommend the tour and Mario.
As a devout Catholic , our main reason to come to Mexico City is to know the history and see the Our Lady of Guadalupe, experience and feel the holiness of the place. This make possible with our very nice and knowledgable guide Luis. Thank you .
Gustavo was excellent. Very knowledgeable and patient explaining the vast amount of information on the tour.
It was a very enjoyable tour . Gustavo and Jordy were wonderful! Very pleasant, friendly and knowledgeable, not just about the background of the Guadalupe but also about Mexican culture. I highly recommend a private tour tailored to our needs. We had plenty of time to get our questions answered. Also appreciated the flexibility of pickup and drop off.
We have a wonderful time with Yordi! He is so knowledgeable and passionate about his country. We learn a lot about our Our Lady of Guadalupe that we would not know if we did it on our own. Mexico City have so much history, the locals are nice. Definitely we will be coming back and Tourmates is highly recommended!!!
This was one of the best private tours we have taken. Our tour guide was very friendly, knowledgeable, accommodating, and helpful with information important to us. We are Catholic and this was an important pilgrimage for us. Jordy, from tourmate made this an exceptional experience. His knowledge of so many details was incredible, and gave us plenty of time to explore and take it in. He was also on time and had a nice vehicle to provide us for our tour. Absolutely excellent trip. Highly recommend.
My wife and I went on a perfect 45 minute visit to the Basilica with Yordi after seeing the pyramids with him (also excellent). He explained the story of the Lady of Guadalupe and we did a tour of the old and new basilicas where he pointed out lots of interesting features. Highly recommended, even from this non- catholic.
Very informative tour. Our tour guide, Yordi was amazing. I really recommend it if you want to know every detail of the Basilica.
Wow! I had not originally Planned on doing this tour, but we decided to add it on Christmas Day after we had visited the Teotihuacan pyramids with Yordi. I am so glad we did! Yordi shared his extensive knowledge of the history of the Virgin of Guadalupe, and that day at the Basilica was amazing to see the crowds of people. It was really special to be there and to understand the importance of this event/place in Mexican history. Highly recommend for anyone!
Great tour! Our Guide Jordi did an absolutly amazing job - he was incredibly talented and really motivated. I loved his explainations and his knowledge was stunning. The Basilica we have visited is devided into an old and a new part and we were allowed to access both buildings. It was absolutly worth the tour and a MUST SEE. All in all we had a wonderful day and would 100% recommand this tour.
Excellent guide, very friendly and patient our guide Jordy as we went with two young children. The information was also very complete.
I am from Mexico and the tour was great, the complex is bigger than we thought and thanks to the explanations of our guide Yordi we enjoyed the experience a lot
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