Hispanic History - Cultural City Tour in Centro Histórico, Mexico

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

Come to discover one of the best city tours in Mexico where we will visit the most emblematic places in the city, as well as learn about the history of Mexico and how Spanish culture had a great impact on our history. Get to know the cultural richness, the impressive architecture, and sculptures.

In the company of our guide, you will learn the history, urban legends and you will get a lot of knowledge of the pre-Hispanic culture of Mexico.

We will start in the Zócalo of Mexico, visiting the most important places such as the Metropolitan Cathedral, the Palace of Fine Arts, the Iturbide Palace, and La Casa de los Azulejos. Then we will visit the Templo Mayor to see archaeological remains of Tenochtitlan.

Finally, we will visit the National Museum of Anthropology of Mexico, here we will observe more archaeological remains and learn about pre-Hispanic and Aztec cultures in general. Also, be dazzled by history and get to know the famous stone of the Sun, which is an Aztec calendar.

What's Included

Jewelry Display in a store
Access to Templo Mayor Museum & Anthropology Museum
Certified bilingual guide
Get to know about Bellas Artes Palace & Palace Postal
Round Transportation
Visit to the city zocalo & Metropolitan Cathedral
Visit to Iturbide Palace & Azulejos House
Lunch, beverages and food are not inclueded
Souvenirs & Tips

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

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End point
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Itinerary

Duration: 7 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    In the Zócalo de México we will learn about the history of the buildings that are around it, such as the government palace, on some occasions there are cultural shows, you can also take pictures at the Mexico City sign and at other points. From your hotel to the first starting point of the tour takes around 30 minutes.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 2

    The Metropolitan Cathedral is one of the most important colonial treasures in Mexico and is considered the largest Cathedral in Latin America. Come and discover its history.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 3

    The Palacio de Bellas Artes houses a museum formerly called the Museo de Artes Plásticas, which was the first cultural venue to exhibit artistic objects and in addition to having a theater.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 4

    The Museo del Templo Mayor in Mexico City is a small architectural area that keeps vestiges of the Temple of Tenochtitlan. It is located near the zócalo.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • (Pass by)

    The Postal Palace was designed by the same architect who designed the Palace of Fine Arts. Come and take a photo in this incredible venue.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The Iturbide Palace is a beautiful architectural work of the Baroque style which stands out for the incredible balconies and reliefs on its façade.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    The Azulejos house is one of the most emblematic buildings in Mexico City, which is one of the best spots to take a photo, due to the beautiful architectural structure of this building.

    Admission ticket free
  • 5

    The National Museum of Anthropology of Mexico is one of the most important museums in the world since it keeps a great cultural richness about the pre-Hispanic era and the indigenous communities of Mexico. We will visit the Azteca room so that you can learn about the cultural roots of the country. At the end we will leave them where we picked them up, it takes around 30 minutes.

    2 hours 30 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • To operate this tour, a minimum of 4 people is needed (if there is not the minimum, it will be canceled and refunded, or if you prefer, reschedule it)
  • This tour can take more than 7 hours, depend on the traffic and moving of group
  • Always pay attention to the guide to listen the instructions and times in each place
  • We recommend you to bring comfortable clothes, cap, sunscreen and cash
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