Explore the Architecture and Murals of UNAM
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Discover Ciudad Universitaria through the eyes of an architect. This small-group tour offers a more personal and engaging way to explore one of Mexico City’s most important cultural and architectural landmarks. With my professional background in architecture, I go beyond the usual highlights to reveal the ideas, materials, urban planning, and artistic details that make this UNESCO World Heritage site so remarkable. You will gain insight into the collaboration between Mexico’s leading architects, artists, and engineers, including the iconic murals and public spaces that define the campus. Because the experience is limited to small groups, there is plenty of time for questions, conversation, and a flexible pace. Whether you are passionate about architecture, art, history, or simply want to experience Ciudad Universitaria in a deeper way, this tour provides an informed and authentic perspective.
Inclusions
What's included
- Entrance fee
Itinerary
We will visit the exterior of the Estadio Olímpico Universitario to admire its murals made of volcanic stone, accompanied by a brief explanation of the conceptual and construction design process.
We will take a walk through the Botanical Garden, which features a wide variety of Mexican flora from both tropical and temperate climates.
We will walk around the exterior of the Rectoría building, with a brief explanation of its exterior murals.
We will admire the exterior of the Central Library, featuring mosaics made with fragments sourced from Taxco, along with an explanation of the murals created by Juan O’Gorman and the stories they represent.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- 2)Puerta de los Leones, Chapultepec. Please wait near Paseo de la Reforma Avenue. For assistance or to confirm the meeting details,
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 6 travellers
- Operated by
- Pinguino Travels
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Mexico City
- Its from-price is 55% below the median of the 2360 experiences we list in Mexico City.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 1097 of 2360.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Mexico City
Mexico City is a vast, high-altitude capital built over the Aztec city of Tenochtitlan, rich in museums, murals, markets and outstanding food.
The Zócalo, one of the largest squares in the world, is framed by the Metropolitan Cathedral and the National Palace, where Diego Rivera's murals tell the story of Mexico. Beside them, the excavated Templo Mayor reveals the heart of the Aztec capital, and the Palacio de Bellas Artes, with its marble exterior and Art Deco interior, stands a short walk west.
Top-ranked sights in Mexico City: Teotihuacán, Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Frida Kahlo Museum (Museo Frida Kahlo).
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