Ceramic Art Tour: Explore Tonala & Tlaquepaque

Discover vibrant markets, exquisite ceramics, and historic mansions on a private tour of Tlaquepaque & Tonala. Immerse in Mexico’s rich artistic culture.

Duration: 7 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Tonala - Explore the heart of Tonala, where the vibrant market, historic parish, and lively main square offer a glimpse into the authentic lifestyle of a traditional working-class neighborhood.
    Next, visit city hall to discover Tonala’s historical significance and learn about the indigenous cultures that have shaped its identity.
    Finally, visit the…
What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Local guide services
What's Not Included
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Discover charming streets, lively markets, and vibrant handicrafts on this exclusive private tour!
The tour begins with a visit to a family-operated ceramic workshop in Tonala. For five generations, artisans here have perfected the “barro petatillo” technique, renowned for its beauty. Next, explore the local market, church, and town square to immerse…

Location
Tonala
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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U3130ukkathyd
Apr 12, 2026
Great day with Diego! - My husband and I enjoyed our private tour with Diego. We stopped for an authentic breakfast in Tonala before touring the city and stopping at the Bernabé Family shop. The most amazing handmade, hand painted ceramics I have ever seen. Absolutely beautiful! Next, we went to Tlaquepaque where we toured the city and stopped for a traditional drink and snack and did a little shopping. Diego did a great job at explaining some of the important aspects and history of each town. Overall, a very enjoyable experience.
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Traveler24074103260
Apr 6, 2026
Tonala and Tlaquepaque Tour - Diego is an amazing tour guide with a wealth of knowledge on the history of Tonala and Tlaquepaque. Throughout the tour, Diego provides key facts and summaries of history that add to the experience of getting to know the daily life of each region. Diego also makes time to introduce you to some local dishes and treats.
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Kvalsb
Mar 31, 2026
Exceptional Private Tour with a Thoughtful Local Guide - Diego met us right at our hotel and handled all the logistics seamlessly. Our first stop was Tonala, where we were able to explore the local community in a way that felt authentic and unhurried. Diego shared great insights into the town’s history and the local artisan culture. One of the highlights was visiting Bernabé Ceramics—truly one of the most impressive artist workshops I've ever seen. From there, we continued on to Tlaquepaque, where Diego curated a perfect balance of art and culture. We explored beautiful galleries and shops, had a fantastic lunch at one of the most stunning restaurants in the area (Casa Luna). What really stood out was how thoughtful and adaptable Diego was throughout the day—he paid attention to what we enjoyed and adjusted the experience in real time to make it even better. Highly recommend this tour for anyone looking for a more personalized, immersive experience of the region.
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Fabiangn2153kb
Feb 15, 2026
An authentic Mexico - We had this tour with Diego and from the start he was extremely friendly, very knowledgeable about everything he showed us and an excellent guide. He was very aware of my mom who has trouble walking, all at our own pace and completely happy with the service. Fully recommended if you have the opportunity, it is completely worth it.
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Youngmim2026
Feb 1, 2026
Fantastic Tour - Diego was fantastic! He was so knowledgeable and friendly. We loved the entire experience from the vehicle to the area we toured to the restaurant we had our lunch. Would recommend to our friends and family.
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Jimmy_c
Nov 7, 2025
It’s a great experience... - It’s a great experience to see the Mexican cultura and heritage. Diego was simply amazing. His knowledge due to his toursim and history studies takes this tour to another level.
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C5253hzaliciab
Nov 5, 2025
Tonala an unexpected treat! - Diego is a knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide, you can tell he loves his work and the cities/people he introduces you too. I appreciated Diego modifying this tour so i could spend the most of our time in Tonala. I was suprised and excited to visit Talleres Bernabe. The Bernabe Family are world class artisans. I had the best tacos at Felipes as well. Fantastic experience!
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Mariacj6369wy
Nov 4, 2025
Exceptional Tonala & Tlaquepaque Artisan Tour with Diego - Diego was a knowledgeable and patient guide for our Tonala and Tlaquepaque tour. Visited the renowned Tonala pottery workshop of a respected artisan family with generations of tradition. In Tlaquepaque, impressed by the gallery showcasing Sergio Bustamante’s work. Diego’s food recommendations were great. Highly recommend!
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Josemario_r
Jun 16, 2025
Midday tour of Tonalá and Tlaquepaque - The experience of knowing the ceramic workshop of the Barnabas family was incredible, we really enjoyed knowing up close the process of creating these crafts. Tlaquepaque was also a destination we loved, we enjoyed the whole tour. Without a doubt the experience would not have been the same without Diego, a passionate guide to the history and culture of Guadalajara who was attentive at all times to us and answered all the questions we had. We hope to come back in the future and meet some other things that remained pending in Guadalajara.
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Voyager323484
Mar 15, 2025
Excellent tour with Diego! - We booked a Tlaquepaque and Tonala tour with Diego as he has a lot of really good reviews and he absolutely deserves all of them! He’s very knowledgeable, super accommodating and super nice guy, and very passionate about his work. The tour is personal and customized, and he fulfilled all special requests we had. Highly recommended!
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From $126
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).