Mexico City Historical Tour Local Perspective

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3 to 4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 3 more

Discover the rich urban history of Mexico City on a 3-hour guided tour, where you will explore different historical stages that have shaped the culture of this vibrant metropolis. Using public transport, you will walk through the points of interest while a local sociologist, as if he were a friend, shares his knowledge about the social, cultural, political and artistic evolution of the city. Immerse yourself in the diversity of this great city and gain a deep understanding of its heritage and folklore.

- 3-hour tour exploring the urban history of Mexico City
- Hiking and using public transport for an authentic experience
- Perspective of a sociologist to understand cultural and social developments
- Know the historical and architectural points of interest of the city

What's Included

Gratuities
Steamed Tacos (Optional): Cost does not exceed $100 Mexican pesos, includes food and drink. They include food and drink.

Meeting and pickup

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

I can find them anywhere they are staying, from there, we will move to the site of interest in traditional transportation as part of the experience.

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Meeting point
Zócalo

The meeting place where we start our tour is at the door of the main temple.

End point

In the republic square.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 to 4 hours (approximately)
  • Centro Historico (Pass by)

    Generally speaking, the spaces to be specified below are located within this first frame of the city.

    Admission ticket free
  • 1
    Museo del Templo Mayor

    It is the ruins of the ancient Aztec city of Tenochtitlan. Within this space, we will be able to observe elements of pre-Columbian culture and some urban elements of the 14th century. There is a museum that does not need to be entered since what we will observe can be done from the outside.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Zocalo

    - Metropolitan Cathedral - Plaza de la Constitution National Palace The capital zocalo, is the most important social and political center of Mexico City, its antiquity dates back to the 15th century. Here we can enter some spaces of great cultural importance for the city. Some buildings of great importance are the national palace where the presidency of the republic is located, the cathedral that is the religious center and the square of the constitution that is where the main citizen protests are held.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Francisco I. Madero Avenue

    We will walk this important pedestrian walk where we can find secrets, legends, architecture and some spaces of great importance such as museums, palaces and temples. If the visitor wishes, we can try the basket tacos, these are an elementary part of the gastronomy and daily life of the inhabitants of the city.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • Palacio de Bellas Artes (Pass by)

    It is the city theatre built since 1904 and opened in 1934. In the area, we will have the opportunity to see much of the architecture of several eras, including the Latin American tower, the Munal, the mining palace, and the post office.

    Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Alameda Central

    It is the oldest urban park in the Americas. As we enter this area, we will be able to observe modern architecture that dates from the 1940s and until the 2000s. Much of the monuments of the city is located in this area.

    40 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • Paseo de la Reforma (Pass by)

    An avenue of great beauty and historic weight. It was built during the empire of Maximilian and Charlotte in the second half of the 19th century. Today, it is the most important financial area in the city.

    Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Monumento y Museo de la Revolucion

    The tobacco colony has a great history and importance for the development of the city. The space we will visit is a family atmosphere of great architectural beauty where we can discover much of the history of social movements in 20th century Mexico and the porphyriato.

    30 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
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Supplied by Curiosidad Urbana
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Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Ghost Tours
City Tours
Public Transportation Tours

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