Jorge is so knowledgeable about Mexico City’s history. He is an excellent guide and makes learning fun and fascinating.
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Private transportation
- Parking Fees
Excludes
- Access to Templo Mayor Archeological site, Bellas Artes events and concerts. Tickets can be added
- No meals are provided but we can reccomend you amazing places to have breakfast, lunch or dinner
- Tips
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Traveler pick up offered
Itinerary
Learn about the history of the National Palace from pre-Hispanic times to the present day with the arrival of Claudia Sheinbaum to the government, Mexico's first female president.
We will get to know the first Cathedral in America, constructed over a pre hispanic temple.
Discover the remains of the aztec's city, learn about their Gods, their sacrifices and how they were conquered by the spanish people. (For a complete visit and access to the arqueologic site and museum, tickets are available)
You will enter one of the most famous restaurants in the city, you will be impressed by the architectural design made of tiles, you will see one of the murals of David Alfaro Siqueiros, precursor of muralism along with Diego Rivera and other artists.
We will show you the Iturbide Palace, one of the residences of one of the emperors. We love this place because it has some of the best temporary exhibitions in the city.
You will see one of the most beautiful hotels in the city and you will be impressed by the beautiful stained glass ceiling, the antique elevator and the elegant lobby.
Admire the beauty of the palace of Fine Arts Bellas Artes. Get to know the interior of this amazing building, the murals of Diego Rivera, David Alfaro Siqueiros and José Clemente Orozco.
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Reviews
Loved this tour - and especially our guide David. David knows history and art. Speaks great English. And, we managed to meet up in spite of the President’s unexpected speech that was taking place outside the cathedral at the time/place of our meet-up! David persevered and managed to find us among the throngs of people and closed streets! He smartly adapted the visit and made us feel like there was no-one else around. 100% recommend.
Had a great experience! Cannot recommend this walking tour enough. Very knowledgeable, intimate experience with flexibility to pop in and see personal interests. Really appreciated the grand, unique architecture and ancient ruins being put into context with the history of the Mexica and other precolumbian cultures. If you are interested in artisan craftsmanship, indigenous culture, muralists importance in Mexican society and insights into what local life is like in this big city, then you won't want to miss this. Laila was superb, I felt very comfortable and engaged all through the tour. A super special experience.
We had the most wonderful experience with Laila. She was so sweet and kind, even purchased us souvenirs as a thank you. She had beautiful English and most of all was very knowledgeable and had the best energy. She built her time around our preferences and in fact gave us a lot of extra time. It was such a perfect day and highlight of our trip. See if you can get her as your guide.
What a great company and excellent tour guide. Very accommodating to our changing schedule during our trip and they really did a great job working with us. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!
Laila was an amazing tour guide. She was knowledgeable, friendly, and made the experience enjoyable from start to finish. I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a memorable tour.
Laila is a wonderful host and very knowledgeable guide. We very much enjoyed our time with her. We highly recommend having Laila as your guide!
My wife and I had a wonderful tour by Laila! Her passion, knowledge and enthusiasm made this experience that much better.
We’re very pleased we took this fascinating tour of Mexico City’s historic and dynamic historic centre. Our guide Jorge did an excellent job of guiding us through not only places we expected to see (Zocalo Square; the Cathedral; Palacio de Bellas Artes), but also places and things we might never have discovered on our own (a patisserie; a confectionery; the magnificent stained-glass ceiling of one of the city’s largest department store; and much more). Thanks to Jorge, we now have a much greater appreciation of life in Mexico City and an even stronger desire to visit again to see and experience more of this great city.
Laila was a very informative and fun tour guide! Had a lot of information on all the sites.Definitely recommend tour to everyone.
We had a wonderful experience exploring downtown Mexico City and learning about its rich and complex history from our guide David. David has an unmatched knowledge of the history of not only Mexico City and the sites we visited but also of the country as a whole. He added so much great context that brought the various sites to life and enriched our understanding and appreciation of what we were seeing. He is very friendly, kind and curious about our home - Canada - and our experiences and perspectives. It made for really great conversation throughout the day. When David heard how much we loved the Frida Kahlo museum, he thoughtfully added an additional stop to our tour which ended up being a real highlight. He took us to Museo Vivo del Muralismo, an incredible space (with free entrance at the time we visited!) filled with an amazing collection of murals telling different stories of Mexico's culture and history. David took the time to explain each piece in great detail, which added important context that made us appreciate the pieces that much more. If you're a fan or interested in learning more about Diego Rivera, this is a great place to visit, especially if you can also benefit from David's knowledge! We highly recommend David who was an exceptional guide across the board!
Francisco was communicative and incredibly knowledgeable about all the locations we toured. We had a great time learning the history of Mexico!
I had an amazing experience touring Mexico City with Laila as my guide. She was incredibly knowledgeable, sharing fascinating historical insights that truly enriched our journey through the downtown area. Laila expertly navigated us to various cool and unique spots, making sure we experienced the vibrant culture and history of the city. Her enthusiasm and deep understanding of Mexico City's heritage made the tour both educational and enjoyable. I highly recommend Laila for anyone looking to explore Mexico City with a friendly and well-informed guide!
We had the absolute best experience with Layla as our tour guide today! She was sooo amazing — incredibly knowledgeable, engaging, and passionate about everything she shared with us. What truly stood out was how friendly and loving she was with the kids. She made them feel included and curious every step of the way. We all learned so much and had such a beautiful, memorable day. Thank you, Layla, for making our tour so special!
We had the absolute best experience with Layla as our tour guide today! She was sooo amazing, incredibly knowledgeable, engaging, and passionate about everything she shared with us. What truly stood out was how friendly and loving she was with the kids. She made them feel included and curious every step of the way. We all learned so much and had such a beautiful, memorable day. Thank you, Layla, for making our tour so special!
Had a fabulous 3-4 hr tour with the guide Laila.Her passion and knowledge for her hometown was apparent making it a very enjoyable afternoon.Communication from her before the tour made the experience seamless. The downtown area of Zocalo was occupied by 100’s of protesters (teachers on strike) but Laila was able to negotiate it with ease and confidence showing us hidden gems on the way. There was just myself and one other customer in the group making the tour a more personal one.Her English is exemplary. Highly recommended if you want to spend a few hours enjoying and learning the history of this fascinating city.
Enjoyed the trip and learned a lot. The tour guide was friendly and spent more time than planned to. Good experience and would highly recommend using this service. There is a lot left to be seen and leaving Mexico with the hopes to come back another time.
Amazing experience and an amazing person who gave us the tour. Not only did she communicate fluently but also knew a lot!
I recently took a guided tour through the heart of Mexico City, and it was absolutely amazing! From the vibrant Zócalo to the stunning landmarks like the Metropolitan Cathedral, National Palace, and Templo Mayor, the city’s rich history came alive through our knowledgeable guide. We also explored bustling markets, tasting delicious local foods like tacos al pastor and fresh fruit from street vendors. The perfect blend of history, culture, and modern energy makes downtown Mexico City an unforgettable experience for history buffs, food lovers, or anyone looking to connect with a city full of life and tradition. Highly recommend!
My visit to Puebla just south of Mexico City was even better than I anticipated thanks to my guide Laila. She was knowledgeable of the local attractions and culture, and even knew of the good and the best places to eat. Even though I was not feeling well that day, she went at my pace and kept the visit fun and interesting. Laila is great guide and I would definitely chose her again for a tour, in an instant.
It was already our second tour with Laila (after the exploration tour of Roma & Condesa). Laila showed us many hidden treasures in the historic center, in addition to the well-known sights, that we would never have seen on our own. Moreover, she conveyed Mexican history and culture excellently with her charming manner and her solid knowledge. Absolutely recommendable! Best service we have ever had
Laila is a treasure. We had a lot of fun exploring the city's Historic Centro with her, as well as getting lots of background information. Many thanks to Laila!
I really recommend! We met laila who happens to be a very smiling and exciting person. She really likes what she does, is very good advice and does not look at time. Thank you for all laila and this nice surprise you have in store for us, we were very lucky to make this visit with you! Julien
Laila was a great guide, she adapted the tour to what I wanted to know and see! She is concerned to do well and that the people she guides leave satisfied, and that was the case ☀️😍
The place is so fascinating as it has many places to visit and especially the architecture of the buildings and its spectacular iron don of is the flagpole a spectacular place
Laila is impressive tells you everything you have to know on your tour, makes you live every detail that you do not feel tired apart from its simplicity and charisma, the best
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