This corner shows us how Mexico City has evolved throughout its history and its an awesome spot to see all the layers of architecture and stories this walk has to offer.
This building tells us about the constructive materials of Mexico City and some of the most important historical processes that made Mexico what it is today.
We are going to see a very interesting piece of art in this building, we are going to use its balconies to see other buildings, and we are going to explore it's evolution through almost 300 years.
We are going to discuss the historical, political and artistic contexts in which this building and its neighbors were created.
Beautiful post office from the beginning of the XXth Century. We are visiting the inside depending on the time of the day.
We are going to explore the eclectic architecture of the city through the different buildings surrounding the statue of Charles the IV of Spain.
Before finishing our walk, we are going to visit an archeological site right in the center of the city.
Here we are going to wrap all the stories up, and I can answers questions and make recommendations for the rest of your trip, or next time you visit the city.
Raul was really great - he was very knowledgeable about the history and architecture of the city and shared his enthusiasm for both. I recommend this to anyone interested in learning about the history of the city.
It is perfect for historians, architects, engineers and general lovers of historical cities. Our guide was well educated and knew the city so well!
Our guide Raul kept our interest, as he is so informative regarding the historical background of the amazing architecture in central Mexico City. His knowledge about not only the structures, but the history surrounding the buildings made us feel more inspired to learn more about the history of Mexico City. If you are able to have Raul as your guide, you are fortunate. You will be inspired, and also be fortunate to discover a number of hidden gems in this amazing city.
Highly recommended tour! Raul was an excellent guide. I appreciated the rich architectural and urban planning insights, and historical facts behind growth of Mexico City.
Raul was excellent! His tour does an excellent job at orienting you to the history of the city. He is warm, knowledgeable, and engaging. Highly recommend.
Very in depth exploration of Mexican architecture. Raul covered the historical impact upon Mexican architecture in the center of Mexico City
Raul was fantastic. We did this on our first day, as our first activity, in Mexico City. He’s extremely thorough and insightful, and gave us a great foundation of background info on both pre and post Spanish Mexico. I feel so much better primed for my trip to the anthropology museum because of it. Price was extremely good for the information and experience it got. Definitely recommend this to anyone going to ciudad de Mexico
Raul was absolutely phenomenal! 🙌 This tour through downtown Mexico City was one of the most enriching and enjoyable experiences we’ve had, and Raul was the reason it all came to life. His passion for the city’s history and architecture was infectious, and the way he wove together centuries of cultural evolution—from Mexica foundations to Art Deco flourishes—was nothing short of masterful. We were amazed by how much we learned. Raul didn’t just point out buildings—he told the stories behind them, connecting styles and eras with vivid detail and thoughtful commentary. His insights into the muralist movement and the symbolism of mythical creatures like griffins and mermaids added a layer of magic to the walk. Every stop felt like a portal into another chapter of Mexico City's identity. If you’re looking for a guide who’s not only deeply knowledgeable but also engaging, warm, and genuinely invested in your experience, Raul is your guy. We left the tour feeling inspired, informed, and completely in awe of the city’s rich tapestry. Highly recommend!
Raul is a terrific storyteller of the long history of Mexico City utilizing its architecture to tell its story. It is engrossing and fun. Highly recommend.
Excellent tour, guide is very knowledgeable and kind. The tour was very in depth and we felt very comfortable, learned a lot, and saw a lot. Would definitely recommend to anyone interested in the local architecture!
Wow! What an amazing walking tour with a spectacular guide! Raul is passionate about the shape and form of Mexico’s history, and his enthusiastic presentation was eye-opening and informative - a wonderful, enriching experience. Muchas gracias, Raul!
Raul was amazing in so many ways! He communicated with us prior to our tour and was most gracious with waiting for us due to our going to the wrong meeting location. His tour explains so much of the history and architecture of Mexico City. We had been to a few of the locations before but didn’t know the history or background of them. His tour will explain all. I highly recommend it for anyone wanting to know and see more of this amazing city!
If you look for an enriching, entertaining tour through space and time in the historic center of Mexiko City, definitely go for it. Raúl is super knowledgeable and kind - we did a lot of tours with architectural focus already, this was definitely one of the best.
Few tours truly deserve the attribute of being eye-opening, but this tour certainly does. With Raúl as your guide, you will be able to lift the veil off the chaotic and somewhat overwhelming place that is Centro Histórico and see not just the area, but the whole of CDMX from a new unique perspective. Thanks to the carefully chosen places on the tour, each of them impressive in a different way, Raúl will help you unpack the many fascinating layers of history that all meet and clash with each other in the city and particularly in Centro Histórico. What is even better, is that through his captivating and passionate storytelling, he will make you discover the connections between the city’s history, its people and its architecture - so much so that even days later, exploring the city, I was able to make observations on the cityscape and architecture I would have never been able to do without this tour. I have rarely taken a tour that was able to achieve such an impact. It thus goes without saying that I can highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to truly understand CDMX and the people it is shaped by - you won’t get a better introduction to this fascinating city than through Raúl. I am very glad I have taken this tour.
Raul was a great tour guide, he went above and beyond and his passion for his job makes this tour a very pleasant and interesting experience. I would highly recommend this tour especially with Raul.
Raul is the rare combination of being extremely knowledgeable with the excellent communication skills to share that knowledge. He has an original outlook on how history impacts architecture and architecture impacts history. Step through a portal or turn a corner and this stroll transitions from the 13 hundreds to the present with architectural examples of that journey through history and culture.
Raul was the perfect host of his amazing city and an incredible tour guide. His knowledge of art, architecture, history and sociology all worked in concert when leading us through the historical district of CDMX. Popping in, out and around buildings and learning all about their history with Raul's passionate descriptions shed light on the vast and incredibly interesting history of the city. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. Thank you, again, Raul, for bringing us on this adventure!
Our small group ended up being the 2 of us !Raul Garza did a great job with his passion and depth of knowledge of history using historic and current day buildings as illustrations to welcome us to Mexico City rich history . Raul brought along his iPad and historical photos to orient us to the evolution of the region going back 100’s of years Thank you for a great few hours !
Absolutely loved it! Raoul is very knowledgeable and passionate about his town and he is great company, which is very important too. A great plus for us was that it was a small group - just the three of us, but I believe that he accepts up to 4 people. I highly recommend doing this tour on the first day you arrive. It gives you a great perspective on Mexico City’s history and architecture. He is achieving this by visiting some very interesting building, which one would probably miss, comparing their styles and linking them to history. The tours last about 3.5 hours, surprisingly one does not have to walk too much and Raoul suggests stops on the way to get drinks, rest of just for a call of nature. Ai would say that the tour is appropriate for all age groups. Raoul’s english was flawless and he also speaks French and other languages. We truly enjoyed our time with him and we can highly recommend him - book well in advance.
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