With an area of 647 hectares, Chapultepec Forest is one of the largest oases in Mexico City. The entrance to the forest shows us the Monument to Children Heroes, face the challenge of climbing the small hill crowned by Chapultepec Castle, which was an imperial palace and presidential residence.
This world-class museum stands in an extension of the Bosque de Chapultepec and is a highlight of visiting CDMX. Its long, rectangular courtyard is surrounded on three sides by two-level display halls. The 12 ground-floor salas (halls) are dedicated to pre-Hispanic Mexico, while upper-level salas show how Mexico’s indigenous descendants live today, with the contemporary cultures located directly above their ancestral civilizations. The vast museum offers more than most people can absorb in a single visit.
Lovingly called El Ángel, the independence monument on Reforma Avenue in Mexico City is an unmistakeable symbol of Mexico’s capital. Golden and glorious, the winged statue of victory hovers above the traffic, chaos, protests, and tourists that pass beneath her feet each day.
The Alameda Central is the grand city park of Mexico City. Easily one of the oldest city parks in the Americas, the Alameda has been a symbol of the city, through good times and bad, for more than 400 years.
The Palacio de Bellas Artes (Palace of Fine Arts) is a prominent cultural center in Mexico City. It has hosted some of the most notable events in music, dance, theatre, opera and literature and has held important exhibitions of painting, sculpture and photography. Consequently, the Palacio de Bellas Artes has been called the "Cathedral of Art in Mexico".
Built from an islet in the center of the lake, Mexico City grew with a network of canals and artificial islands, and the Templo Mayor took shape. The Spaniards built on it the Metropolitan Cathedral and the memory of the old and imposing pre-Hispanic temple was lost for centuries.
Inside this grandiose colonial palace you'll see Diego Rivera murals (painted between 1929 and 1951) that depict Mexican civilization from the arrival of Quetzalcóatl (the Aztec plumed serpent god) to the post-revolutionary period. The nine murals covering the north and east walls of the 1st level above the patio chronicle indigenous life before the Spanish conquest.
The Metropolitan Cathedral is without a doubt one of the most important buildings in Mexico City’s historical center. Beyond its religious significance, it contains a summary of five centuries worth of Mexican art and architecture. Built on the remains of an Aztec temple in what was the center of the Aztec capital of Tenochtitlan, the colonizing Spaniards built the most grandiose church in all of the Americas. Its imposing size, fascinating history and beautiful art and architecture make this one of the most outstanding buildings in the country.
We had an amazing experience, and learned so much about Mexican culture and history. I highly recommend to anyone who wants a better appreciation for Mexico and the people. I would be happy to do this again.
Tour was excellent I had a great time! Jacqueline gave sufficient history background but we also had a good casual chat the entire day. I also liked the restaurant she brought me to, very authentic. Lastly, she was patient enough to take Iots of photos of me haha I definitely recommend!
Wow. What an amazing experience. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable, had a great energy and could answer any questions. She gave a compelling explanation of everything and gave great historical context to the day.
The guide is great, this tour was wonderful, I learned a lot about mexican history and we got to see highlights of Mexico City. Good job!
Jorge was wonderful , I learned a lot about the city , the most important places , everything was fine . Highly recommended
This tour was a lot of fun. My friend and I had been to a lot of the places before, but the guide still gave us new information during his explanation of the history behind the buildings and the city. He took pictures for us and gave us plenty of time to look around. He was thoughtful of the order we visited things so we avoided the rush of school children coming, so we never had large crowds anywhere we went. At the end of the day, he allowed us to stop for an unscheduled ritual going on in our path back to the car. It w as perfect because my friend and I flew home the next day. That ritual is one of the most memorable experiences I have from my trip. I highly recommend this tour.
We were not able to take this tour because the company cancelled at 1am the evening prior to our tour. After paying with a credit card, they contacted me directly to pay in pesos for a 15% discount. After declining to pay in pesos, my tour was cancelled a few hours later with no explanation.
Jorge did a wonderful job taking two disabled ladies around Mexico City. He and our driver, Gabriel, managed to fit both of us and rollator walkers into their vehicle and tailored the experience to our mobility and energy levels. I would highly recommend this tour for the interesting tidbits of knowledge, the ease of getting around, and the flexibility. If you’re looking for a private tour of this beautiful city look no further!
Although CDMX itself was amazing and this tour covered all the essentials you should go see - was not a fan of the tour guide. Poor decisions such as choosing a restaurant for tacos that required being stuck in a car during rush hour traffic was not appreciated, especially when I was hungry. We could have just chosen a street vendor at one of the tour stops but I didn't want to be rude in suggesting that. Did not follow instructions when I chose a bakery as my pickup instead of hotel - which caused additional delays at the beginning. Kept quizzing me about history at almost every stop despite me telling him I wasn't much of a history person and would appreciate him just explaining vs making me feel stupid at every count. Definitely not worth the price for such lack of professionalism and perfectionism - I've travelled to 26 countries and 13 of those solo, and had way better tours for a small fraction of this price.
Pilar, our guide, was wonderful. She is knowledgeable, arranged for a great tour and was very attentive to our needs.
Jorge was amazing. Very informative and patient. Provided great insight and spanish origin lessons. We felt like we walked away smarter.
Wow! I highly recommend Aztec Guides for a high quality experience. This tour was as complete an experience as you can get in 6 hours!! Our guide Jacqueline was extraordinary and gave us so much information on Chapultepec Castle history, the artists and artwork including the statues and paintings. Then, we walked over to the Anthropology Museum where we explored the Mexica exhibit and gardens. The museum is so large, we will have to return to explore the rest another time. Our driver Gabriel, then took us downtown where we got out and walked throughout Centro, looking at so many beautiful buildings and architectural examples. Every city should have a Postal building like the one in Mexico City! Jacqueline was great at describing the history of the buildings in Centro. We then walked to the Cathedral and were in awe at how massive it is and opulent the interior with beautiful statues, wood carvings, paintings, and the pipe organ. After that, we walked to the excavation site that is occurring right behind the Cathedral, while Jaqueline explained how it was discovered. We then walked back through Centro to meet our driver Gabriel by the Bellas Artes building. Gabriel was a real champ driving through downtown and back to the Condesa. I would say this tour was worth every dollar, not only for the quality but for the flexibility in deciding what was most important for us to see. Can't wait to return to Mexico City to do more tours with them.
Excellent tour, Jorge was wonderful, ful of knowledge and makes very personable, highly recommend if you love history and cultures
Jorge is a very knowledgeable guy. With him I had a full immersion into the Mexican culture. I really advise this tour
Absolutely amazing. Our guide was a true expert! Really made th experience unique and memorable. We learned so much
Awesome guide and world class museums! Breathtaking views and thousands of years of Mexican history.
This was an AMAZING tour! Our tour guide, Jorge, went above and beyond to provide us with the best service. He even made it child-friendly and kept my 8-year-old niece entertained by presenting the information in a way she could understand it. He also made sure to provide us with important pointers and enough breaks during our walks to the different areas visited. We will definitely book our tours with Jorge the next time we're in CDMX! Friendly, respectful, and very knowledgeable guide, very passionate about his country. Thank you, Jorge!!!
This tour was amazing , Alejandro was a great guide. I highly recommend it. The Castle was spectacular, the museum was also amazing. Having a private guide is highly recommended.
Wonderful tour with Aztec guides. Jose Luis gave us a wonderful private tour of Mexico city starting from the ancient Mexica capital of Tenochtitlan and the templo mayor museum in the center of Mexico city and going to the palace of fine arts, the anthropology museum, and Chapultepec castle among others. The guide provided us with stories, folklore, and history and helped me appreciate Mexico city so much more than i would have had i visited on my own. Highly recommend, don't forget to tip!
George was a great tour guide. As a first visit to Mexico we wanted to learn all about the city and country and he did a fabulous job taking us to the most important places. He was also very passionate and we loved that! Highly recommend him and the Tour
Communication was great, we were kept up to date with pickup coordination. Very spacious vehicle for 6 of us. Jorge (guide) was very knowledgeable and provided a lot of insights into the museum exhibits. Lots of walking (more than we thought) and could not cover all the places as much as we would have liked due to lack of time. Overall a great experience
George was a wonderful guide. He brought our tour to life and gave us the true flavor of the city we were seeking. I do recommend a car with better working AC though. This tour is very memorable.
Beautiful city! Tlilal, our tour guide, was so awesome. She shared so much knowledge of the city, culture, and history. Her English was perfecto! Good thing because our Español es not so bueno. I recommend this tour 100% but be aware that there is a lot of walking. By the end of the day my fitness tracker said we trekked 7 miles (11 km). We stopped for an excellent lunch at El Cardenal near the Cathedral and we even stopped at Pasteleria Ideal for some afternoon desserts.
Jorge, a retired anthropology and ethnology professor was a great tour guide. He is an expert and was even part of the team who worked to rearrange the Anthropology Museum and is intimately familiar with every exhibit. He was warm and engaging and we will 100% seek HIM out again for future tours in Mexico City.
Jorge and Gabriel ( the driver ) showed up right on time. Jorge’s prior experience in teaching shows in his demeanor. His tour was entertaining and informative. Even though it was an all day affair we didn’t get tired of Jorge because there was a perfect balance between the time we spent together and our free time to explore on our own and take pictures.
Jorge Luis did a fantastic job during this tour. He provided fascinating information, and he was very flexible to adapt to our asks in different parts of the city. The tour is very informative and full of great things to see and learn. We love the opportunity to get to the Torre Latinoamericana and enjoy the great city view from above.
Very interesting tour! Our tour guide Jorge was funny, down-to-earth, very learned and able to explain artifacts and history in detail and in practical sense. We enjoyed Jorge’s company and our driver Hector was very accommodating and helpful too. They both recommended some of the best Mexican food in the city. They’re both entertaining! Love it! Highly recommended tour! This tour is a must!
Jorge provided impeccable service to us during our day together. As soon as I made the booking, Jorge reached out via What'sApp to firm up the details and get a sense of our priorities. He offered to make reservations for us, sent over some suggestions for other parts of our trip and then provided details for our pick up. Jorge was right on time for the pick up. We were able to do an incredible amount in one day -- from the Anthropology museum, viewing Diego Rivera's most famous murals, to the ruins in the city. Since we didn't have time to fit in the castle, he offered to take us the castle on another day for free. So we met him there on Sunday (and of course provided a tip). He was over the top nice, accommodating and fun. Great job, Jorge!
Excellent tour of Mexico City. It was great that we could visit the most important places in Mexico City in one day. The guide was excellent, with a lot of knowledge of Mexican history and flexible to go at our pace.
Mexico City is a place that has many tourist attractions and offers variety when choosing. It is a very exciting and impressive city in my opinion and that, of course, invites you to want to return... which I will
To begin with, our guide (José Luis Barbosa) was very good! We've learned a lot from him. The fact that the tour was private was very important, as there are many points to get to know. We had a problem with the transit to return to the hotel that was in the historic center
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