Private Walking Tour Historic Center of Mexico City

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4 to 5 hours (Approx.)
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Overview

Let´s find out why this city is considered to be one of the most beautiful cities of the world. Beautiful buildings, streets, amazing museums and the jewel of Mexico city, located at the very core of the city: the Templo Major Building.
This is a walking tour through time and the profound roots of Mexico´s identity.
Discover emblematic streets and corners, places that not even the locals know. Feel safe with your local guide who will tell you the history in a fun way with curious facts that will make your tour a cultural memorable experience!

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Zócalo Central Hotel, Av. 5 de Mayo 61 Cuauhtémoc, Centro Histórico de la Cdad. de México, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06000 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico

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Outside the main entrance of the Hotel Zocalo Central your Guide will meet you. The starting time will be the one schedule in your itinerary.

End point

Palacio de Bellas Artes, Av. Juárez S/N, Centro Histórico de la Cdad. de México, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06050 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico

Description

Stop At: Museo del Templo Mayor, Seminario 8, Centro Histórico, Mexico City 06060

Panoramic view from the outside of Templo Mayor archeological site.
Our tour will begin where the story of the city begun, that is; the archeological site of Mexico Tenochtitlan. In this place we will see the Templo Mayor, considered to be the axis mundi of the Aztec civilization. The imposing ruins remain now as silent witnesses of our ancient culture. You will discover the importance of this strategic city, not only in terms of its location but also because the power that it consolidated in only 300 hundred years of its history.
The guided visit of the Museum of Templo Mayor is not included during this tour.

Duration: 20 minutes

Pass By: National Palace, P.za De La Constitucion S/N, Centro Historico De La Cdad. De Mexico, Mexico City 06066

We will continue walking in the same area to have an amazing panoramic view of the National Palace, formerly the palace of Moctezuma one of the last “tlatoanis” (meaning emperors in nahuatl language) of the Aztec Empire. Many presidents have live there and it has been the office of political power for many years.

Stop At: Catedral Metropolitana de la Ciudad de Mexico, Calle Plaza de La Constitucion S/N, Centro Histórico de la Cdad, Mexico City 06000

We will continue the walking and make a break to visit the Metropolitan Cathedral A mixture of different styles like the gothic, the Mexican barroque, herrerian, and finally the neo classic style. Despite the variety of styles, the interior of the cathedral will exceed all your expectations. Different chapels erected to honor different saints of the catholic church, are holders of an invaluable history. If we are lucky and we get there on time we will be able to visit “The Sacristy” better known as the Mexican Sixteenth Chapel or the Church Organ.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Zocalo, Calle Plaza de La Constitucion S/N, Centro Histórico de la Cdad. de México, Centro, Mexico City 06000

Panoramic view and explanation of the history of the Plaza de la Constitución and the main buildings around.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Francisco I. Madero Avenue, Av Francisco I. Madero, Mexico City

Nice walk through Madero Street visiting some of the most important colonial buildings and churches.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: House of Tiles (Casa de los Azulejos), Francisco I. Madero 4, Centro Histórico, Mexico City 06500CiudaddeMéxico

At the end of Maderos street we will visit this emblematic colonial building, where you will discover it's history and the interior of the house by having time to relax.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Palacio de Bellas Artes, Avenida Juarez y Eje Central s/n, Centro Histórico, Mexico City 06050

Finally our tour will end at the Palace of Fine Arts one of the most beautiful buildings of the beginnings of the twentieth century. The inside and outside of this majestic building were aimed to be a place where concerts, travelling as well as permanent art exhibitions take place. Built in a Neo classic style this building houses beautiful paintings of Mexican paintors like Rufino Tamayo, David Alfaro Siqueiros and Diego Rivera, among many others.
We will only visit the lobby area to admire the internal architecture and decor details, the we will visit second and third floor to admire some of the most important murals of the XX century, made by Diego Rivera, David Alfaro Siqueiros, Rufino Tamayo among others.

Duration: 1 hour

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What To Expect

  • Reservations are REQUIRED for all bookings
  • Book Your Package On-Line and Receive Your Confirmation
  • Departure point: Detailed check-in instructions - including the address and parking information if applicable - will be included in your final confirmation email.
  • Duration: 4 to 5 hours (Approx.)
  • Return Details:

    Palacio de Bellas Artes, Av. Juárez S/N, Centro Histórico de la Cdad. de México, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06050 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico

What's Included

  • Certified Bilingual Guide
  • Coffee Break: Hot or Cold beverage, soda or bottle of water
  • Admission Tickets to Bellas Artes Museum
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup not offered
  • Private transportation
  • Lunch and beverages

What To Bring

  • Confirmation Voucher (printed or mobile)
  • Any required or suggested items listed on your confirmation email.
  • A Smile!

Additional Info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-140382P2

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