Mexico City Jewish History Smartphone Guided Audio Walking Tour

Mexico City, Mexico
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Duration50m - 1h 10m
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

We are about to embark on a walking tour through Mexico City's Jewish history. This journey explores the community's presence in the city from the sixteenth century to the present day and covers significant locations and events that have shaped the Jewish experience in Mexico's capital from the fifteen hundreds until today.
You'll visit historic synagogues and cultural landmarks while learning about the different waves of Jewish immigration to Mexico City from the crypto jews to the immigrants in the nineteenth century.
Prepare to be inspired by tales of resilience, innovation, and community as we embark on this immersive exploration of Mexico City's Jewish history. The tour is on our location aware app that plays automatically as you walk the streets allowing you to keep your head up and your phone in your pocket. It's theatrically told, and is with you step by step sharing history.

What's included

  • Go at your own pace, stop and go as you please, the tour never expires.
  • Jewish History Themed tour in Mexico City on our walking tour app
  • No food, drink, admission or human guide, this is all outside and guided by our walking tour app

What to expect

  1. 10m
    The tour ends at the historic plaza in Mexico city where Jewish history from centuries ago is linked to the plaza, and some were burned at the stake.
  2. Justo Sierra Synagogue
    Pass by
    You'll stop outside the historic synogogue and learn about the Jewish people that live here and made it home.
  3. Pass by
    You'll see the outside of the Sephardic Synogogue, and discover the story of it's people.
  4. Pass by
    The tour starts outside the Antiguo Palacio de la Santa Inquisición on the corner of República de Venezuela and República de Brasil. This was once the headquarter of the Inquisition, where many were questioned and tortured. You'll hear the story of this time, then be guided through the city.
  5. Plaza de Santo Domingo
    5m
    In this square, Autos de Fe once were held, or acts of faith, you'll discover the story of the acts, the people, and their fate.
  6. Pass by
    The tour stops outside the historic Former College of San Ildefonso, where you'll discover the famous people with Jewish links that once attended and worked here.
  7. Pass by
    You'll walk the street of Justo Sierra and hear the stories of the jewish people that once lived here.
  8. 40m
    The tour walks the streets of the Historic center, stopping at sties linked to Jewish history, the crypto jews, and the Jews that made this home.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The tour starts outside the Antiguo Palacio de la Santa Inquisición on the corner of República de Venezuela and República de Brasil. This was once the headquarter of the Inquisition, where many were questioned and tortured. You'll hear the story of this time, then be guided through the city.

End point

The tour ends at the historic plaza in Mexico city where Jewish history from centuries ago is linked to the plaza, and some were burned at the stake.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • 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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