The tour was excellent and informative. Our tour guide, Thomas, was incredible. So knowledgeable and kind. Highly recommend.
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- 3-hour walking tour in the historic center of Mexico City
Excludes
- tips
- Transportation to the meeting point
- Some food or sweets available to buy
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- On the side of the main entrance of Cathedral. (On the sidewalk, in front of Zocalo Square). The guides will have green shirts and umbrellas.
Return
- The tour ends in the lobby of the Palace of Fine Arts.
Itinerary
We will see a square surrounded by the National Palace, Supreme Court of Justice, and silversmith shops.
We will explain from the outside the great history about the construction and origin of the cathedral, as well as Baroque and neoclassical architecture.
We will see outside the archaeological ruins of the Templo Mayor dedicated to the god of rain and the god of the sun. We will understand its importance for the Mexicas and we will understand the geographical distribution.
We will explore the interior of the Ministry of Education, where there is a third of the murals that Diego Rivera painted throughout his career. We will see festivals, traditions, social struggle, trade and politics of the early 20th century
We will visit this square that witnesses the most important events of the viceroyalty of New Spain, as well as the trade of spices and products with Asia, the holy inquisition and the attempts of France to conquer Mexico.
In this square we will stop to rest in the shadows and talk about topics such as: indigenous languages, the tradition of the day of the dead, music, politics, gastronomy, each guide will share with you valuable information. In addition we will see the equestrian statue of Charles IV better known as "the little horse", also the exterior of the National Museum of Art and the Mining Palace.
We will see the past under a street next to the main temple, discover how it was found and the secret that many of the buildings in the city center hide.
A must see when coming to Mexico City. Its interior and exterior is art that at first glance leaves us dazzled.
We will entertain ourselves with a beautiful palace that is still in operation. We will understand the economic and political consequence of a majestic palace.
A place much photographed for its tiles that is an icon of the city.
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Reviews
This was one of my favorite things that we did in Mexico City! Alexia was full of so much interesting information about the city’s history. Our tour only had one other couple on it and it felt very personal. We loved it! Highly recommend!
Luis made the tour very enjoyable. I learned a lot and also enjoyed the tour itself. Very knowledgeable and engaging. We were a small group so I feel like we all got the personal attention we wanted. Thanks again!!
Great tour with a great guide. The tour takes you through the most picturesque parts of la cuidad de Mexico, including the Zocalo and past Templo Mayor. It was long enough to see many of the major sights but not too long, and our tour guide was very personable and knowledgeable. I would definitely recommend.
Natalia is great. So much information, friendly staff
Very good tour, Vale was very good and knowledgeable guide. Book through Kactus Free tour then it will be Free tour
Eduardo was very knowledgeable. He invited questions and answered them all. The pace was just right.
Oscar was great! Very knowledgeable about the long history of CDMX and took time to answer everyone's questions. Highly recommend this tour to learn about all the history of the beautiful city!
Elisabeth was very knowledgeable, welcoming and helpful. Easy to follow and we had a nice group. Best local tour guide given the fact it was free (..+tip)
Thomas was amazing and very informative
Andrea (Andy) is the best tour guide you can find. She LOVES her town, its rich culture and history and all that comes through in her delivery. She is a lively speaker, energetic and friendly. We feel like we have learned so much from her today. Highly recommend.
A great thing to do to start your CDMX trip, it’ll put the places you see and museums you’ll visit more meaningful.
Very interesting experience! Fernanda was a fantastic guide
Extremely thorough and informative. Our guide was excellent. I have an even better opinion of Mexico City.
I did this tour today on a last minute decision & I'm glad I did. The tour covers most of the Major Historic Buildings/Landmarks, etc in the center of Mexico City. Our guide Gabriella was amazing. She was so knowledgable and informative it was fantastic! Couldnt praise her high enough!
Our guide Oscar was fantastic. Really knowledgeable and engaging. Also patient when Mexico City traffic meant we were late. The tour hit many highlights and was a good history with some juicy stories to add some spice.
We are so happy that we took this walking tour with Ruben our Guide. It was very comprehensive and there was so much information and knowledge that he shared with us that made it worthwhile. We enjoyed seeing all the murals and getting to know the neighborhood from the perspective of a local. I highly recommend this walking tour.
Alexia was our guide- she was amazing. Enthusiastic, knowledgeable, honest and full of character. The trip was multifaceted- mix of history, culture, practical tips. The group size was small so we could actually interact Loved it
This was a great tour. The guide, Samantha, was very knowledgeable and engaging. The tour was just the right length and we learnt a lot! Would recommend.
Oscar was our tour guide and he was energetic and fun. His stories animated the history of Zocalo starting with a broad perspective of the people all the way to the details of the building designs and the street scenes.
Our guide Gabrielle or Gaby was filled with so much knowledge about everything she pointed out. You could really tell she enjoyed what she was doing.
The tour was tailored to what the guest's interests. We were given candid views from a local perspective .
had an incredible time on this walking tour, all thanks to Thomas. He is a phenomenal guide—incredibly knowledgeable, engaging, and passionate about the history and culture of Mexico. Instead of just rattling off dates and facts, Thomas brought the stories of the city to life with amazing local insights, humor, and great storytelling. He paced the walk perfectly, made sure everyone was comfortable, and pointed out fascinating hidden gems we never would have found on our own. He also went above and beyond at the end by giving us fantastic recommendations for local restaurants and places to visit during the rest of our stay. If you are visiting, do yourself a favour and book a tour with Thomas!
Had a great and informative tour, Natalia kept it interesting, sharing history as well as answering all our questions and making it engaging! It was super and I highly recommend it!
What an incredible experience exploring central Mexico City with Gabby! Her knowledge of the city, its history and culture was absolutely exceptional, but what made the tour even more memorable was her brilliant sense of humour! Gabby has a fantastic way of bringing history to life, making the whole experience interesting, engaging and genuinely entertaining. We learnt so much, laughed even more and thoroughly enjoyed every moment! In fact, we enjoyed it so much that we wanted to book a second tour with her! If you're visiting Mexico City, I cannot recommend Gabby highly enough. She's an absolute gem and made our experience truly unforgettable! 🇲🇽❤️
Excellent tour with Thomas - so knowledgable and really made it interesting. Also took us into certain sights and restaurants that wouldn’t normally allow people to just have a look- was excellent
The tour was a great way to get oriented to Mexico City and to learn some history. Our guide Fer was amazing.
Gabriel was great! It was a very engaging and interesting tour.
We always start our trips with a city walking tour. Fernanda gave a 3 hour tour that included lots of highlights of the central city including seeing lots of Diego Rivera murals. She is from Mexico City and knows a lot about the history and culture. She answered all of our questions and is very genuine.
David was fantastic - super knowledgable and friendly. I learned a lot - this was a great way to start our trip to Mexico City.
Extremely informative tour ! We did not want it to end ! Our guide Tomas was very knowledgeable. Highly recommend!
We have taken many city tours in various cities. This one, thanks to Andrea, was in a class by itself. She makes history come alive with her mini theatrical renditions. She has her own personal opinions about the events and the characters. She answers questions that are clearly off-script. Her English is impeccable. We thoroughly enjoyed this wonderful tour. Highly recommended.
Gabriel was very knowledgeable. Lots of neat things to see and if you like history, this is the tour for you. I liked how he even added some “secrets” into the tour. Lots of historical facts and relevant facts today. He had some recommendations for places to eat and shop also. Good pace, very accommodating. Would definitely recommend.
Really great tour of the central area of Mexico City. Our guide was Gabriel and he is exceptional. Knowledgeable in all regards, enthusiastic and articulate. Selected great sites to see. Highly recommend him.
We enjoyed our walking tour with Luis. He was fun and informative, sharing a lot of information about different buildings and areas of the historic center. We would definitely recommend this tour for an introduction to this amazing city.
The guide as awesome!!! The pickup point info could not have been worse. We were told to meet in the Plaza de la Constitucion. No further instructions. The plaza is the size of 15 football fields with thousands of people.
This was an informative, interactive and fun tour with Luis! Highly recommend
Interesting, particularly the ancient ruins next to the cathedral and the Rivera murals. Not too exhausting.
Our family always does walking tours when we go places since one learns so much information this way. The historic center tour did not disappoint. Alexia was very knowledgeable and fun. We also checked out some of the restaurants she mentioned and loved them.
Our guide Alexia is very knowledgeable and has the best energy. Three hours just flew by and it made me more fascinated by the city and its culture.
Sam did a fantastic job. I really enjoyed it!
Valeria was an absolutely outstanding guide. She’s smart, kind, and extremely knowledgeable, and she was attentive to everyone in the group the whole way. She brought the history of Mexico City to life, from the Zócalo and the Cathedral to the murals and Bellas Artes, and answered every question with patience and warmth. The pace was comfortable and the three hours flew by. This was the perfect introduction to the city, and I’d recommend it to anyone visiting CDMX, especially with Valeria. 5 stars, and thank you, Valeria!
Natalia was amazing! Super knowledgeable about Mexico history.
Our guide Nat, took a great effort in making this experience an amazing one. She was well organized and very well researched. I in fact followed her recommendations on my free day as well and visited all the amazing places she recommended.
Really enjoyed the tour, covered lots of sites and background to the historic centre and buildings. Oscar was a fantastic guide, very knowledgeable, friendly, and gave good recommendations on which museums and cafes to visit. Would definitely recommend. Thank you!
Mariela was amazing, very informative and highly recommend a tour with her. I loved the experience. 😊
We enjoyed the walking tour and it was a great way to see this area of the city. David was awesome. He is very knowledgeable (all of our questions were answered!) and skilled at presenting information with clarity.
This is a great walking tour to learn about the history of Mexico City, Art, and Architecture. David (our tour guide) was very knowledgeable, and professional, and provided a great tour experience.
The tour itself was good, but the meeting location changed and I was never notified. I tried to message them and received no response. I luckily ran into another person on the tour who received a message. Once we were underway, the tour guide was knowledgeable and engaging.
Luis was a great private tour guide. He was very knowledgeable of the historical area what we toured and Mexico’s history in general. He kept the tour at a comfortable pace for us and was very helpful with tips for our trip. Although it rained hard at the end of our tour, Luis made it enjoyable. Note the tour company will not cancel tour if it’s raining hard so check the weather in advance.
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