Historic Downtown Walking Tour
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
THE STORY BEHIND THE STREETS MORE THAN A WALKING TOUR, THIS IS A DIFFERENT WAY TO EXPERIENCE THE SOUL OF THE CITY. In just a few streets, the city begins to reveal the layers that shaped the Mexico we know today. This experience goes beyond the major landmarks. As we walk through the Historic Center, ancient traditions, colonial influence, revolution, modern life, and even the city’s food culture begin to connect through the same streets people cross every day. Along the way, we uncover hidden corners, local stories, and the details most visitors never notice — including some of our favorite local food spots to continue exploring the city like a local.
Inclusions
What's included
- 3+ hours Walking Tour in Mexico City Historic Downtown
- Professional Certified Local Tour Guide
What's not
- Tips / Gratuities to the guide (optional, but always appreciated)
- Transport to Meeting Point
- Some food available to purchase
- Entrance tickets to any museum is included.
Itinerary
We learn about the main square in our country, The Heart of Mexico
Visit the ruins of the ancient Aztec city, the "Templo Mayor"
Go inside of the Metropolitan Cathedral, the Heart of the Catholic faith in Mexico
Visit a beautiful square wiht one of the most emblematic statues in Mexico City's history
Go inside the most glamourous post office you may have ever seen
The mesmerizing Palacio de Bellas Artes, the art nouveau building, symbol of the XX century buildings in Mexico City
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
4.9
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5Educational and informative
Nadia was an excellent guide: very friendly and informative. She provided the history of the city and country throughout the tour in an easily followed manner. We'd definitely recommend!
4I’m giving this tour four...
I’m giving this tour four stars because of the wonderful customer service. My flight was significantly delayed the night before my tour was scheduled, and Ana (who contacted me to confirm via WhatsApp) graciously let me reschedule to another day. Then, when I got very sick and was out of commission on my rescheduled tour day, she let me reschedule again. Just stellar people skills that really make a difference. As for the tour itself, you really should attend it before you attend the anthropology museum and go to Chapultepec Castle because the same information is mentioned which I found boring to listen to a second time without all of the accompaniments of museums. I left after about an hour due to this and just visited the parts of the tour I wanted to see (Palacio Postal and Palacio de Bella Artes) on my own to avoid having to stand for so long. It can also be difficult to hear and understand the guide, so perhaps cards (because the guide had a pouch of sight cards) with the proper names of things rather than just the pictures would be helpful.
5This was a wonderful and...
This was a wonderful and very educational walking tour of all of the main sites of the Zocalo! Our host was wonderful and taught us so much. We also had a small group, so it was very easy to ask questions and have conversations. Our guide had some wonderful recommendations as well for the local bars and restaurants. I feel like we got the highlights we needed from this area for our trip.
5First time in Mexico City
Easy meeting spot and good speed and information. Historic tour covered all major buildings and the history and architecture
5Great tourist guide
Daniela was a great guide, caring, knowledge, and great working ethics. We have a good understanding of CDMX history after the tour. Would recommend it to anyone.
5Great Tour
Fantastic tour! Our guide was knowledgeable and informative, taking our interests into account. Gave us several great restaurant recommendations and museum recommendations.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Meet us just in front of McDonalds at Zocalo square, few meters away from the Metropolitan Cathedral. Search 'Mexico a Pie Walking Tours' in Google Maps. We'll wait minutes before: morning tour: 9:30am; afternoon tour: 4:30pm. Provide a valid cellphone number.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 25 travellers
- Operated by
- Mexico a Pie Walking Tours
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
How it compares in Mexico City
- Its from-price is 77% 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 23 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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