Architecture and History of Mexico City - Small Groups

5.0
(15 reviews)

3 hours to 3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

We will visit the most important buildings and places that define the History and Architecture of Downtown Mexico City, which, until the late XIXth Century, used to be the entire town.

It sounds crazy but, in the same district. we will find such different buildings of many eras and styles: mexica, barroco novohispano, neoclassicism, eclecticism/porfiriano, art nouveau, art déco/streamline and, of course, the muralist movement, that merged architecture and painting together.

We might bump into some characters like griffins, gargoyles, serpents, snakes, eagles and even mermaids who have lots of things to say about what Mexico City is.

What's Included

Bottled water
Private transportation

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Our meeting point is at Torre Latinoamericana

End point

We are going to finish our experience at the main suquare of Mexico City, Zócalo.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours to 3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    This corner shows us how Mexico City has evolved throughout its history and its an awesome spot to see all the layers of architecture and stories this walk has to offer.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    This building tells us about the constructive materials of Mexico City and some of the most important historical processes that made Mexico what it is today.

    25 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    We are going to see a very interesting piece of art in this building, we are going to use its balconies to see other buildings, and we are going to explore it's evolution through almost 300 years.

    25 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4

    We are going to discuss the historical, political and artistic contexts in which this building and its neighbors were created.

    20 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 5

    Beautiful post office from the beginning of the XXth Century. We are visiting the inside depending on the time of the day.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    We are going to explore the eclectic architecture of the city through the different buildings surrounding the statue of Charles the IV of Spain.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7

    Before finishing our walk, we are going to visit an archeological site right in the center of the city.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 8

    Here we are going to wrap all the stories up, and I can answers questions and make recommendations for the rest of your trip, or next time you visit the city.

    20 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Allotted time for transportation / travel time is already included in the total duration
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Half-day Tours
Architecture Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Archaeology Tours
Small Group
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