Walking Tour of the Historic Center of Mexico City Discount Tickets

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location pin icon Mexico City, Distrito Federal, 04100, Mexico
location pin icon Mexico City
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Overview

The best welcome one of the largest cities in the world. Through a small group we will walk through a pre-Hispanic and colonial city. We will see Mexico as a fusion between two cultures represented in history and architecture.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

On the side of the main entrance of Cathedral. (On the sidewalk, in front of Zocalo Square). The guides will have green shirts and umbrellas.

End Point

End point

The tour ends in the lobby of the Palace of Fine Arts.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Zocalo
We will see a square surrounded by the National Palace, Supreme Court of Justice, and silversmith shops.
Duration: 15 mins
2. Catedral Metropolitana de la Ciudad de Mexico
We will explain from the outside the great history about the construction and origin of the cathedral, as well as Baroque and neoclassical architecture.
Duration: 10 mins
3. Museo del Templo Mayor
We will see outside the archaeological ruins of the Templo Mayor dedicated to the god of rain and the god of the sun. We will understand its importance for the Mexicas and we will understand the geographical distribution.
4. Museo Vivo del Muralismo
We will explore the interior of the Ministry of Education, where there is a third of the murals that Diego Rivera painted throughout his career. We will see festivals, traditions, social struggle, trade and politics of the early 20th century
Duration: 25 mins
5. Plaza de Santo Domingo
We will visit this square that witnesses the most important events of the viceroyalty of New Spain, as well as the trade of spices and products with Asia, the holy inquisition and the attempts of France to conquer Mexico.
Duration: 15 mins
6. Plaza Tolsa
In this square we will stop to rest in the shadows and talk about topics such as: indigenous languages, the tradition of the day of the dead, music, politics, gastronomy, each guide will share with you valuable information. In addition we will see the equestrian statue of Charles IV better known as "the little horse", also the exterior of the National Museum of Art and the Mining Palace.
Duration: 20 mins
7. Ventana Arqueologica
We will see the past under a street next to the main temple, discover how it was found and the secret that many of the buildings in the city center hide.
Duration: 5 mins
8. Palacio de Bellas Artes
A must see when coming to Mexico City. Its interior and exterior is art that at first glance leaves us dazzled.
Duration: 15 mins
9. Palacio Postal
We will entertain ourselves with a beautiful palace that is still in operation. We will understand the economic and political consequence of a majestic palace.
Duration: 10 mins
10. House of Tiles
A place much photographed for its tiles that is an icon of the city.
Duration: 15 mins

Inclusion

3-hour walking tour in the historic center of Mexico City

Exclusion

tips

Transportation to the meeting point

Some food or sweets available to buy

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

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

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Supplied by Kactus Free Walking Tour

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Based on 1112 reviews

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