Mendoza walking tour: Private group, cathedral to gallery

Six stops through Mendoza's mix of colonial churches, public squares and contemporary art

A private walking tour of Mendoza for your group only, led by a local guide in English or Spanish, visiting Our Lady of Loreto Cathedral, Basílica San Francisco, Plaza San Martin, Eliana Molinelli Gallery, Plaza España and Plaza Independencia. The tour runs two hours and suits all fitness levels. Public transportation options are nearby if you need them.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Mendoza's cultural landmarks

• Visit Our Lady of Loreto Cathedral
• Admire Basílica San Francisco
• Stroll through Plaza San Martin
• Explore Eliana Molinelli Gallery
• Relax at Plaza España
• Discover Plaza Independencia

The experience

This is a private tour, so your group moves at its own pace without waiting for other travelers. The guide is a local who speaks English or Spanish and leads you through six stops that span Mendoza's religious heritage, public life and contemporary art scene. You'll start at Our Lady of Loreto Cathedral, then move to Basílica San Francisco (both landmarks that anchor the city's spiritual history) before heading into the plazas where locals actually spend time.

The route threads through Plaza San Martin, a gathering place with green gardens where the city's everyday rhythm shows itself, then pivots to the Eliana Molinelli Gallery to see what local and international artists are making now. Plaza España offers a quieter moment with European-inspired gardens and architecture, and the tour ends at Plaza Independencia, the historical center ringed by museums and civic buildings. Two hours is enough to walk the route, pause at each stop and absorb what the guide explains about the city's past and present without rushing.

What’s included

• Professional local guide services in English or Spanish.
• access to all six stops on the route.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day10 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 18:00

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 15 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Is this one for you?Two hours is a morning or afternoon block, leaving the rest of your day free for lunch, wine tasting or other Mendoza activities. If you want a deeper dive into any single site, this pace keeps moving.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What's the difference between Our Lady of Loreto Cathedral and Basílica San Francisco?

Our Lady of Loreto Cathedral is Mendoza's historic spiritual landmark, representing the city's religious traditions, while Basílica San Francisco is a separate basilica where history and spirituality converge in a different architectural space. Both are included in the same tour.

Is this tour walking the whole time, or do we use public transportation?

The tour is a walking tour through the city center, and public transportation options are available nearby if you need them, but the main experience is on foot through the plazas and between the sites.

Can I book this tour if I'm not very fit?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels, so there's no fitness requirement. The pace is set by your group and the guide adjusts to what works for you.

How much time do we spend at each stop?

The tour covers six stops in two hours total, so the guide paces the visit to each site (the cathedral, basilica, three plazas and the gallery), so you see them without lingering too long at any one place.