Mexico City Must See Places One Day Tour

8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Discover Mexico City’s ancient roots and vibrant culture on this full-day guided tour. Begin at the historic heart of the capital, walking through the iconic Zócalo, where you’ll admire the majestic Metropolitan Cathedral and explore the ruins of the Templo Mayor, once the center of the Aztec empire. Step into the “Museo Vivo del Muralismo” to experience the legacy of Mexico’s most influential muralists. Savor a traditional meal inside the stunning Casa de los Azulejos, an architectural jewel of colonial Mexico. Continue to Cuicuilco, one of the earliest pyramid sites in the Valley of Mexico, where history predates Teotihuacan. Conclude your day with a colorful ride on a traditional trajinera boat through the canals of Xochimilco, a UNESCO World Heritage site that preserves the charm of ancient waterways. This immersive tour blends archaeology, art, history, and authentic flavors—perfect for travelers who want to see Mexico City from every angle.

What's Included

Private transportation
WiFi on board
Air-conditioned vehicle
Meals

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Please look in the Motor lobby of your hotel a silver VW Virtus sedan type car your guide will have a sign with the name of the main traveler on it

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    We'll visit the church and the Tabernacle and it's different styles in the altars and the chapels

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    We'll learn about the Aztecs their rise and fall and the predecessor of Mexico City, Mexico Tenochtitlan and Mexico Tlatelolco

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 3

    We'll visit the murals by Diego Rivera painted on a period of 7 years in the ministry of education

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Admire one of the largest plazas in the world Place where now Federal and State powers of Mexico City and the country are located

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Admire murals by Diego Rivera, Jose Clemente Orozco, David Alfaro Siqueiros and others.

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 6

    We'll have lunch in here and have the opportunity to see a colonial house

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    We'll drive to the south and on the way we'll see the impressive university city with it's central Library and it's campus for 100. 000 students

    Admission ticket free
  • 7

    We'll see one of the only rounded pyramids on the central plains of Mexico that precede the ones in Teotihuacan

    1 hour Admission ticket included
  • 8

    We'll sail a traditional boat with mariachis and music all over the place, also we'll be able to see what we have learned about the construction of the man made islands that are the foundation of Mexico City

    1 hour Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Carlos San Roman

Tags

Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Archaeology Tours
Street Food Tours
Car Tours
Food & Drink
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

Show more

from per group (up to 3)
Was {{currencySymbol}}{{ summaryFromPriceBeforeDiscount }}