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LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 12 travelers
Overview
The most complete walking tour in Centro Histórico — 18 stops, 7-8km, and zero filler.
Walking through Centro is like walking through a living museum spanning 700 years — from Aztec ruins to Art Déco masterpieces, Diego Rivera murals, and secret rooftops overlooking the Zócalo.
Most tours show you the highlights. This one shows you the whole story.
We cover the iconic landmarks AND the hidden gems most visitors never find alone: unmarked courtyards, panoramic rooftops, and centuries of history beneath every street corner.
Stops include: Alameda Central · Bellas Artes · Casa de los Azulejos · Palacio Postal · MUNAL · Madero· Palacio de Iturbide · Museo del Estanquillo · Downtown Shops · Gran Hotel · Zócalo · Metropolitan Cathedral · Templo Mayor · Diego Rivera Murals · Terraza Catedral rooftop · and more
18 stops · 7-8km · ~10,000 steps · Max 12 travelers
Chilango Insider's best-selling tour — and the one guests call the best experience of their entire trip.
What's included
Tour guide
All Fees and Taxes
Alcoholic Beverages
What to expect
Barrio Alameda
5m
This is the meeting point and we’ll have an introductory talk so you have more information and context of what you will be experiencing in this tour.
Alameda Central
15m
We’ll walk through this iconic park and we’ll visit the most important points and you will learn about it’s history and interesting stories.
Palacio de Bellas Artes
15m
We’ll make a stop at this important landmark and learn about it’s history.
We won’t get inside the museum but we’ll have the chance to appreciate it’s beautiful architecture from a great viewpoint.
House of Tiles
15m
We’ll explore this historical colonial building by visiting it’s important points and it’s hidden gems as we learn about it’s interesting history.
Palacio Postal
10m
We’ll enter to this gorgeous post office to admire it’s stunning architecture and we’ll learn about it’s history.
Museo Nacional De Arte
5m
We’ll make a stop at this important building to learn about it’s history.
We won’t enter to the museum but we’ll appreciate it’s architecture from the outside.
Francisco I. Madero Avenue
20m
We’ll walk through this iconic street which is one of the most important in the city.
We’ll make many stops at important points so we learn the history and interesting stories.
Museo Antiguo Palacio de Iturbide
10m
We’ll enter to this historical colonial building that now is a museum so we learn some of it’s interesting stories.
Museo Del Estanquillo
15m
We’ll visit the rooftop of this beautiful building where we’ll make a break of 10 minutes as we admire the incredible views.
The Shops at Downtown
15m
We’ll explore this historical colonial building that was converted in a boutique hotel,hostel,shops and restaurants.
The shops have crafts of all around Mexico so it’s a great oportunity to appreciate the different types of artwork.
For those who want we can have a small mezcal tasting.
Gran Hotel Ciudad de Mexico
10m
We’ll enter to this historical building to admire it’s stunning stained glass ceiling and beautiful art nouveau architecture.
Zocalo
15m
We’ll walk around this iconic swuare which is one of the largest in the world.
We’ll learn interesting facts about this place and the sorrounding buildings.
Catedral Metropolitana de la Ciudad de Mexico
15m
We’ll enter to this monumental cathedral so we appreciate it’s architecture and we’ll learn about it’s history.
Plaza de Santo Domingo
10m
We’ll make a stop at this important square and we’ll learn the history and interesting stories of all of the sorrounding buildings.
Murales de Diego Rivera en la Secretaria de Educacion Publica
20m
We’ll enter to this museum to admire the incredibly beautiful murals of Diego Rivera and David Alfaro Siqueiros
Museo del Templo Mayor
10m
We’ll make a stop at this historical place and we’ll learn the history of the rise of the Aztec Empire and the conquest of Tenochtitlan.
We won’t enter to the museum but we’ll have the opportunity to look at the ruins of Templo Mayor from a great viewpoint.
Terraza Catedral
30m
We’ll go to this incredible rooftop to have a long break of 30 minutes.
We’ll have a drink as we appreciate the best views of Centro Histórico during the sunset.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
The meeting point is right in front of the main entrance of this white art deco building “Barrio Alameda”.
Right in front there are big grey benches.
To recognize me you can look at my profile picture,I will be wearing jeans and black tshirt.
End point
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
