Walking Tour of the Historic Center of Mexico City

4.8
(913 reviews)
Mexico City, Mexico

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

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.

What's Included

3-hour walking tour in the historic center of Mexico City
tips
Transportation to the meeting point
Some food or sweets available to buy

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

On the side of the main entrance of the Cathedral (Front of the Zocalo)

End point

The tour ends at the side of the Palace of Fine Arts and the tile house.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Zocalo

    We will see a square surrounded by the National Palace, Supreme Court of Justice, and silversmith shops.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 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.

    10 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • Museo del Templo Mayor (Pass by)

    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.

    Admission ticket free
  • 3

    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

    25 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 4
    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.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5
    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.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    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.

    5 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 7
    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.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8
    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.

    10 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 9
    House of Tiles

    A place much photographed for its tiles that is an icon of the city.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free

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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Half-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Archaeology Tours
Small Group
Excellent Quality
Best Conversion
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Cancellation Policy

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

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