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We are about to embark on a walking tour through Mexico City's Jewish history. This journey explores the community's presence in the city from the sixteenth century to the present day and covers significant locations and events that have shaped the Jewish experience in Mexico's capital from the fifteen hundreds until today.
You'll visit historic synagogues and cultural landmarks while learning about the different waves of Jewish immigration to Mexico City from the crypto jews to the immigrants in the nineteenth century.
Prepare to be inspired by tales of resilience, innovation, and community as we embark on this immersive exploration of Mexico City's Jewish history. The tour is on our location aware app that plays automatically as you walk the streets allowing you to keep your head up and your phone in your pocket. It's theatrically told, and is with you step by step sharing history.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The tour starts outside the Antiguo Palacio de la Santa Inquisición on the corner of República de Venezuela and República de Brasil. This was once the headquarter of the Inquisition, where many were questioned and tortured. You'll hear the story of this time, then be guided through the city.
The tour ends at the historic plaza in Mexico city where Jewish history from centuries ago is linked to the plaza, and some were burned at the stake.
Itinerary
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The tour ends at the historic plaza in Mexico city where Jewish history from centuries ago is linked to the plaza, and some were burned at the stake.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
You'll stop outside the historic synogogue and learn about the Jewish people that live here and made it home.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
You'll see the outside of the Sephardic Synogogue, and discover the story of it's people.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
The tour starts outside the Antiguo Palacio de la Santa Inquisición on the corner of República de Venezuela and República de Brasil. This was once the headquarter of the Inquisition, where many were questioned and tortured. You'll hear the story of this time, then be guided through the city.
Admission ticket free -
2
In this square, Autos de Fe once were held, or acts of faith, you'll discover the story of the acts, the people, and their fate.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
The tour stops outside the historic Former College of San Ildefonso, where you'll discover the famous people with Jewish links that once attended and worked here.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
You'll walk the street of Justo Sierra and hear the stories of the jewish people that once lived here.
Admission ticket free -
3
The tour walks the streets of the Historic center, stopping at sties linked to Jewish history, the crypto jews, and the Jews that made this home.
40 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
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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