Historic Downtown Walking Tour
Description
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.
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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
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What's included
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Important Information
- 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
Reviews(1,448)
Our tour guide was horrible. He spent more time talking about cinco de mayo and taking us to a candy shop than telling us about historical sites. The tour ended 30 minutes early. I was really looking forward to the Post Office stop but we didn’t go there as it unexpectedly was closed. This wasn’t disclosed until the end of the tour and was not replaced with another stop. Very disappointing.
Excellent guide shared extensive history of the area and culture.
Our tour was fantastic. Nadia was so informative of the history and the different places surrounding historical Mexico City. Easily would recommend to learn about the history and experience the culture today
Excellent guide! A masterful storyteller who made history educational and entertaining! As a history buff, I appreciated her receptivity to questions and her willingness to share in depth knowledge. I also appreciated the recommendations to other historic sites and hidden gems. A BRAVO experience!
Cool sites and very knowledgeable guide
Great tour with a lot of interesting historic informations. Highly recommended. We loved it as a family.
What a great way to see the historical sites and learn a few things - our guide Nadia was awesome, we had our 6/4 year olds with us and she kept it fresh and moving. Well worth it if you visit Mexico City
The tour was nice but brief…..
Our guide Sandra has carefully taken us through the history of Mexico. The information shared has been detailed and exhaustive. We were able to ask her all the questions that came to mind. A rich and pleasant visit. I recommend it to everyone.
Excellent tour of the center, a little tiring but recommended. The guide Arturo is super pleasant, I highly recommend him!!
