Walking Tour of the Historic Center of Mexico City

4.8 (1,244 reviews) Mexico City, Mexico
Duration3h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 12 travelers

Overview

The best welcome one of the largest cities in the world. Through a small group we will walk through a pre-Hispanic and colonial city. We will see Mexico as a fusion between two cultures represented in history and architecture.

What's included

  • 3-hour walking tour in the historic center of Mexico City
  • tips
  • Transportation to the meeting point
  • Some food or sweets available to buy

What to expect

  1. Zocalo
    15m
    We will see a square surrounded by the National Palace, Supreme Court of Justice, and silversmith shops.
  2. Catedral Metropolitana de la Ciudad de Mexico
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    We will explain from the outside the great history about the construction and origin of the cathedral, as well as Baroque and neoclassical architecture.
  3. Museo del Templo Mayor
    Pass by
    We will see outside the archaeological ruins of the Templo Mayor dedicated to the god of rain and the god of the sun. We will understand its importance for the Mexicas and we will understand the geographical distribution.
  4. Museo Vivo del Muralismo
    25m · Admission ticket included
    We will explore the interior of the Ministry of Education, where there is a third of the murals that Diego Rivera painted throughout his career. We will see festivals, traditions, social struggle, trade and politics of the early 20th century
  5. Plaza de Santo Domingo
    15m
    We will visit this square that witnesses the most important events of the viceroyalty of New Spain, as well as the trade of spices and products with Asia, the holy inquisition and the attempts of France to conquer Mexico.
  6. Plaza Tolsa
    20m
    In this square we will stop to rest in the shadows and talk about topics such as: indigenous languages, the tradition of the day of the dead, music, politics, gastronomy, each guide will share with you valuable information.

    In addition we will see the equestrian statue of Charles IV better known as "the little horse", also the exterior of the National Museum of Art and the Mining Palace.
  7. 5m · Admission ticket included
    We will see the past under a street next to the main temple, discover how it was found and the secret that many of the buildings in the city center hide.
  8. Palacio de Bellas Artes
    15m
    A must see when coming to Mexico City. Its interior and exterior is art that at first glance leaves us dazzled.
  9. Palacio Postal
    10m · Admission ticket not included
    We will entertain ourselves with a beautiful palace that is still in operation. We will understand the economic and political consequence of a majestic palace.
  10. House of Tiles
    15m
    A place much photographed for its tiles that is an icon of the city.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

On the side of the main entrance of Cathedral. (On the sidewalk, in front of Zocalo Square). The guides will have green shirts and umbrellas.

End point

The tour ends in the lobby of the Palace of Fine Arts.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

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

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4.8 (1,244)

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