Art Déco in Mexico City - Small Groups Discount Tickets

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Overview

The Art Déco period was key in the history of Mexico; in many cases, artists melted this sense of modernity with the roots of the country. We are going to see monuments, apartment buildings, an opera house, and even a bank that show how this style developed in the city. This walking tour is for people who don't really know what exactly art deco is, all the way to experts who would like to know what makes the Mexican movement special and unique.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

We are meeting right under the dome of the Monumento a la Revolución. By the glass elevator. 

End Point

End point

This tour ends at the most impressive building from that era: the Bank of Mexico Museum.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

French-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Monumento y Museo de la Revolucion
An introduction to Mexican Art Déco, its formal characteristics and its nuances with the Mexican Revolution War, the influences from other countries, but also how this movement talks a lot about the indigenous past of Mexico since it developed during the creation of a national identity. We are going to explore the outside of the monument and discuss other Art Déco buildings in the area.  We do not enter this museum because there are no Art Déco elements on display. Later, we are going to visit the inside of the Palacio de Bellas Artes and the Bank of Mexico Museum.
Duration: 30 mins
2. Museo de Arte Popular
Details on the influence of the prehispanic world in mexican Art Déco.
3. Alameda Central
We will discuss the imapct of the earthquake of 1985 in the Art Déco architecture of the city.
Duration: 30 mins
4. Palacio de Bellas Artes
The muralist movement within the Art Déco movement.
Duration: 45 mins
5. Museo Banco De Mexico
This neoclassical building from the first decade of the XXth Century was renovated by 1927 and transformed into an Art Déco masterpiece.
Duration: 30 mins

Inclusion

Bottled water

English, Spanish and French speaking guide

Exclusion

Admission fees

Cancellation Policy

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

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

The total duration of the tour includes the travel time.

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