Mexico City Downtown Centro private tour+ Palacio de Bellas Artes

5.0 (16 reviews) Mexico City, Mexico
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Duration4h - 5h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

The Historic Center/Downtown area is the heart of the country, no visit to Mexico City would be complete without understanding where it all began.

In this private tour you'll not only see, but you'll taste the History of Mexico while you visit the emblematic places of Downtown, focusing in the murals of the most important art movement of the nation: Muralismo and its painters Rivera, Orozco, Siqueiros, Tamayo, Leal and more.

Did you know that Mexican cuisine is considered a patrimony of humanity? Discover why while experiencing authentic tacos, tlacoyos, churros, juices and pan dulce.

And since this area has a historical site every corner, take advantage that we are the only agency where you can customize your tour depending on your interests, just let us know what you want and we'll make it happen!

At Frida Tours, we not only give tours, we craft memories.
Plus, we're the only tour agency in Mexico run and operated exclusively by women for travelers of all ages and backgrounds.

Options

Transport + street food tour

Full street food tour: We will do 4-5 gastronomical stops for you to try traditional Mexico's tacos, snacks, coffee, pastries & flavored water
Private transportation: Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation included
Pickup included

Mexico City Downtown private tour + Rivera/Orozco murals

Tacos, churros and water: We will do 2-3 gastronomical stops for you to rest and try traditional Mexico City's tacos, churros and flavored water
Private transportation: Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation included
Pickup included

Private tour no transportation

Meeting point: Private tour which doesn't include private transportation but a meeting point in the Historic Center/Downtown
Tacos, snacks and water: We will do 2-3 gastronomical stops for you to rest and try traditional Mexico City's tacos, snacks and flavored water

What's included

  • Street food tour (only in the option where it's stated)
  • Bottled water
  • Entrance to the Colegio de San Ildefonso museum
  • Tacos and flavored water
  • Entrance to the Palacio de Bellas Artes museum
  • Private transportation (only in the options with transportation)
  • Gratuities
  • Soda/Pop

What to expect

  1. Zocalo
    20m
    We'll explain the transformations of the main plaza of Mexico City throughout time
  2. Catedral Metropolitana de la Ciudad de Mexico
    20m
    An architectural wonder that took more than 200 years to be completed
  3. 20m
    We'll see the ruins of the Templo Mayor, the main adoration place of Mexico-Tenochtitlan of the Mexica culture
  4. Antiguo Colegio de San Ildefonso
    1h · Admission ticket included
    The birthplace of the most authentic Mexican art movement, Muralismo. Here we will explain thoroughly the ideology behind this art current through the murals of Diego Rivera, Fernando Leal and José Clemente Orozco
  5. 40m · Admission ticket included
    We'll stop to enjoy some of the most iconic tacos from Mexico City and a refreshing flavored water
  6. House of Tiles
    20m
    Known as the House of Tiles this architectural gem houses centuries of History, legends and art, including a mural by Orozco.
  7. Historic Center (Centro Historico)
    1h · Admission ticket included
    THE PRIVATE TOUR IS CUSTOMIZABLE
    Depending on your interests we will stop at other historical and architectural landmarks, including hidden gems no other agency visits
  8. Palacio de Bellas Artes
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Our last stop is one of the most iconic buildings in the country where we will explain all of the painters that were important in the Muralismo art current

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

You will meet your guide on the street right outside the entrance to the Museum of Photography

End point

After seeing the murals inside the Palace of Fine Arts, the tour will finish there.

Pickup details

Depending on the option that you choose, you can have private transportation or a meeting point in the main plaza Zócalo.
The day prior to the tour, the guide will text the lead traveler to confirm the pickup/meetup location, time, and number of travelers.

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Considerable walking and standing

Cancellation policy

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

Reviews

5.0 (16)
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