- Duration
- 3 hours
- Product Type
- Tour
- Venues
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- Templo Mayor
- Palacio Nacional
- Metropolitan Cathedral
- Zócalo
- Bellas Artes Museum
- Explore the rich history of Mexico City with a local expert, delving into the fascinating architectural & cultural heritage of North America's largest city.
- Choose between a private tour for your group or a small, intimate group experience, limited to 10 participants, ensuring a personal exploration.
- You're fascinated by the blend of ancient and modern worlds, eager to discover how Mexico City evolved from the heart of the Aztec Empire to a contemporary cultural powerhouse.
- You’re seeking a private, intimate journey through Mexico City, offering a deeper connection with its legendary past and dynamic present.
- Templo Mayor (exterior only): Once the main temple of the Mexica people in their capital city of Tenochtitlan, which is now Mexico City.
- Metropolitan Cathedral (interior): Here we’ll spotlight the Altar of the Kings, a remarkable example of Churrigueresque style, completed in 1739.
- The Zócalo: Formally known as Plaza de la Constitución, is one of the largest city squares in the world and has been a gathering place since the Aztec times.
- Optional – Colegio de San Ildefonso: Renowned as the birthplace of the Mexican muralism movement, featuring murals by Diego Rivera, José Clemente Orozco, and David Alfaro Siqueiros.
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Palacio de Bellas Artes (interior): Here we’ll examine murals by famous Mexican artists, including Diego Rivera's "Man at the Crossroads," originally commissioned for the Rockefeller Center in New York City.
- To ensure an enjoyable and accessible tour for everyone, we kindly request that you share any specific mobility requirements or concerns at the time of booking, allowing our team to tailor the experience to your needs.
- There will be scheduled breaks for restroom use and moments to rest throughout the tour.
- The weather in Mexico City can be unpredictable. This tour operates rain or shine, so please check the forecast and dress accordingly with comfortable walking shoes.
- Your tour cost includes admission tickets to the renowned Bellas Artes Museum
- For detailed information on planning your visit to Mexico City, please check out our Context Stories.
- If you're keen to expand your knowledge about Mexico’s history and culture before your tour, explore our online lectures and audio guides.
- For our guests who prefer a less strenuous experience, we can offer a modified version of the tour focused primarily around the Zócalo area. This adaptation is available for those booking the tour on a private basis. It reduces the walking distance significantly, eliminating approximately 8 blocks, and provides an equally enriching experience of Mexico City's rich history.
- At the Bellas Artes Museum, there is the opportunity to use an elevator instead of stairs.
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