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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
Meeting and pickup
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.
Itinerary
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1Barrio Alameda
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.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Alameda Central
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.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Palacio de Bellas Artes
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.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4House of Tiles
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.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Palacio Postal
We’ll enter to this gorgeous post office to admire it’s stunning architecture and we’ll learn about it’s history.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Museo Nacional De Arte
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.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Francisco I. Madero Avenue
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.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Museo Antiguo Palacio de Iturbide
We’ll enter to this historical colonial building that now is a museum so we learn some of it’s interesting stories.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9Museo Del Estanquillo
We’ll visit the rooftop of this beautiful building where we’ll make a break of 10 minutes as we admire the incredible views.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10The Shops at Downtown
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.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
11Gran Hotel Ciudad de Mexico
We’ll enter to this historical building to admire it’s stunning stained glass ceiling and beautiful art nouveau architecture.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
12Zocalo
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.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
13Catedral Metropolitana de la Ciudad de Mexico
We’ll enter to this monumental cathedral so we appreciate it’s architecture and we’ll learn about it’s history.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
14Plaza de Santo Domingo
We’ll make a stop at this important square and we’ll learn the history and interesting stories of all of the sorrounding buildings.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
15Murales de Diego Rivera en la Secretaria de Educacion Publica
We’ll enter to this museum to admire the incredibly beautiful murals of Diego Rivera and David Alfaro Siqueiros
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
16Museo del Templo Mayor
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.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
17Terraza Catedral
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.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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