Mexico City Private Walking Tour of the Historic Center
Escape the bustling city and delve into Mexico City's compelling past on this unique 3-hour private walking tour, uncovering architectural gems from both colonial times as well as ancient Aztec sites. You'll be able to customize your experience by choosing what sights you see along with when to start. Immerse yourself in captivating culture of museums, galleries and exciting nightlife experiences all within an UNESCO listed historical center that dates back centuries for a truly unforgettable day out.
Overview
Escape the bustling city and delve into Mexico City's compelling past on this unique 3-hour private walking tour, uncovering architectural gems from both colonial times as well as ancient Aztec sites. You'll be able to customize your experience by choosing what sights you see along with when to start. Immerse yourself in captivating culture of museums, galleries and exciting nightlife experiences all within an UNESCO listed historical center that dates back centuries for a truly unforgettable day out.
Itinerary
Museo del Templo Mayor
You will learn about the pre-Hispanic past of Mexico City while seeing the remains of the Great Aztec Temple as well as the remains of other buildings in the surroundings, which belong to some of the oldest spots in this neighborhood that date back to the 14th century.
Also, get some insights into the relevance of the Aztecs and their heritage in Central Mexico, and the vast empire they built including their political and social organization, ideology, culture, religion, daily life, etc. until the early years of the Spanish colonization in 1519.
40 minutesCatedral Metropolitana de la Ciudad de Mexico
We will visit this stunning cathedral, which is one of Mexico City’s most iconic religious buildings due to its history, art, and architecture which date back to the 16th century.
Since the colonial period, the Metropolitan Cathedral has been a catalog of architectural and artistic styles, with successive generations of builders striving to incorporate the innovations of the day.
30 minutesZocalo
We will make a stop to visit the main square of Mexico City in the core of this metropolis, which has been a gathering place for Mexicans since the Aztec times. Nowadays it is a remarkable location where many cultural and political events are arranged during the year such as ceremonies, festivals, and military parades, among others.
Also, around the main square, you will see other significant historical buildings that have witnessed the transformation of the city throughout the centuries.
40 minutesHouse of Tiles
While walking down the streets in the area, we will head to the House of Tiles, which is one of the most beautiful colonial buildings in the historic center that still stands despite the years.
The gorgeous building’s facade is covered in colorful Talavera tiles that have been very well-preserved throughout the centuries.
Once inside, you will have the chance to see a mural created by the famed Mexican painter José Clemente Orozco; and its glass-ceilinged atrium with stone pillars, murals, and a fountain.
20 minutesPalacio Postal
We will make a stop at this breathtaking art-nouveau building to admire its luxurious beauty on its facade and the decorations inside, which is full of artwork such as gargoyles, marble ornaments, and plasterwork.
This Instagramable building still works as a post office and has a museum that displays objects and historical documents.
20 minutesPalacio de Bellas Artes
We will finish outside this impressive theatre from the early 20-century to appreciate its uniqueness, which has been considered a must-to-visit location in Mexico City due to the vibrant murals inside painted by Diego Rivera, David Alfaro Siqueiros, José Clemente Orozco, among other prominent Mexican artists from the 1930s
Nowadays, at this important venue, outstanding national and international cultural events take place such as operas, recitals, lectures, temporary art exhibitions, and publisher's presentations, among other activities.
20 minutes
Location
Address
Av. Juárez S/N, Centro Histórico de la Cdad. de México, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06050 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
Experience
Highlights
Inclusions
- Service of a private local guide
Exclusions
- Hotel pickup; personal travel insurance; entrance fees; meals; personal expenses and tips
Additional Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- CONTACT: Please provide a valid contact phone number with the international prefix (e.g., +11111111111) as our guide may need it for pickup. Please ensure it's available on the day of the tour. Alternatively, if we cannot find and reach you, the tour will be considered a no-show.
- BOOKING & CONFIRMATION: ● Small-group tour: manual confirmation (if a minimum number of participants is not met, we may cancel and fully refund your booking). ● Private tour: automatic confirmation (your departure is automatically confirmed and 100% guaranteed). You will get a confirmation message from us once your booking is completed. Please be ready to present your booking confirmation (which can be in the electronic version on your phone) to your tour guide if requested.
- DEPARTURE POINT & TIME: ● Small-group tour: Saturday at 2:30 PM at MUMEDI (Av. Francisco I. Madero 74, Centro Histórico de la Ciudad. de México, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06000 Ciudad de México, CDMX). ● Private tour: Choose the time of your preference and start the tour at the same meeting point. This tour doesn't include transportation. In case you need a pick-up/drop-off from your accommodation or the airport, it would involve an extra fee and it should be communicated to the company in advance.
- CUSTOMIZATION: ● Small-group tour: not customizable. ● Private tour: customizable which means the time you spend in each destination can be adjusted to your needs. E.g. if you wanna visit a place that is not part of the default itinerary (e.g. an attraction, restaurant, or market), you can do it on a complimentary basis if this visit (1) fits the default duration of the tour and (2) doesn't involve a major change of the route. If both conditions are met, we can shorten the stay at a particular location included in the program of the tour so that you have time to visit the place you are interested in. Other changes such as extending the duration of the tour, changing the route, and adding extra participants, should be communicated to the Company at least 48 h before the tour and will involve an extra fee.
- GROUP SIZE: ● Semi-private tour: up to 12 travelers. ● Private tour: any size (only your group will participate).
- LANGUAGE(S): ● Semi-private tour: English & Spanish. ● Private tour: All our tours are led by local bilingual (at least Spanish & English) guides. Some of them fluently speak other languages (e.g. French, German, Italian, Portuguese, or Mandarin) but those depend on availability and cannot be fully guaranteed. If you want to have your tour in a language other than Spanish or English, please kindly inquire in advance.
- WHAT TO TAKE WITH YOU: Comfortable clothes and shoes, hat/cap, sunscreen and sunglasses; some cash, personal ID, valid travel insurance; good mood and curiosity.
- NOTES: The price/person for a "Private tour" option varies and depends on the number of participants in your booking. Our guide will meet/pick you up at the agreed time and location and might need to contact you by phone, so please kindly provide a valid phone number during your booking. The standard duration of the tour, as advertised in its description, is calculated from the moment of pick-up till drop-off.
- TERMS & CONDITIONS: By booking this activity ("Tour") with the tour organizer ("Company"), you ("Customer") accept to: - comply with all laws and regulations of the country (countries) where the Tour takes place; - follow the instructions of the Company and its representatives; - take all measures to procure your own safety on the Tour including, but not limited to, use of safety devices (including face masks, seat-belts, harnesses, and helmets), obeying posted signs, and oral or written warnings from the Company's representatives regarding health and safety; - provide information about pre-existing medical conditions that may affect your ability to participate in the Tour or have a negative impact on the experience of others on the Tour; - have personal travel insurance covering injury, emergency medical expenses, and damage or loss of your personal property, valid for the whole duration of the Tour; - waive responsibility of the Company and its representatives for any personal health and property damage that may occur during the Tour; - allow the Company to use any media content created by its representatives during the Tour for marketing-related purposes.
Guide Languages
English
Spanish
German
Italian
French
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
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