Mexico City Historic Center Tour
- 4-5h
Description
Discover the most iconic places in the heart of CDMX on this Mexico City historic center tour, a must-do walk to learn about its history, heritage and culture. You'll visit the National Palace, the Metropolitan Cathedral, the outside of the Templo Mayor and the Museo Vivo del Muralismo, where the works of Diego Rivera and other artists reflect Mexico's identity and cultural richness — all accompanied by a certified guide.
Mexico City historic center tour: your adventure begins
We'll start this CDMX historic center tour with a panoramic visit to the imposing National Palace, seat of Mexico's Executive Branch.
The experience continues at the Metropolitan Cathedral. During the visit inside, you'll discover its altars, chapels and works of sacred art of enormous historical value.
Next, we'll head to the outside of the Templo Mayor, the former ceremonial center of the Mexica people. Here lie the remains of the great Tenochtitlán, one of the most important civilizations in Mesoamerica.
To wrap up the tour, we'll discover the legacy of Mexican muralism at the Museo Vivo del Muralismo, where the works of Diego Rivera and other artists bring you closer to the history, identity and cultural richness of Mexico.
Details
- Panoramic visit to the National Palace
- Visit to the Metropolitan Cathedral
- Visit to the Templo Mayor
- Visit to the Museo Vivo del Muralismo
- Tour with a certified guide
- Audio guide equipment
- Round-trip transportation to your accommodation.
- Lunch
- Tips
Frequently asked questions
What does the Mexico City historic center tour include?
The tour includes a panoramic visit to the National Palace and visits to the Metropolitan Cathedral, the Templo Mayor, and the Museo Vivo del Muralismo. It's led by a certified guide and includes audio guide equipment.
What's not included in the tour?
Round-trip transportation to your accommodation, lunch, and tips are not included in this tour.
What days does the CDMX historic center tour run?
The tour is available on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Is the Mexico City historic center tour a walking tour?
Yes. The CDMX historic center tour is done on foot and starts at the set meeting point: GoMart, on the corner of Calle Madero and the Zócalo.
Does the tour include transportation from my accommodation?
No. Round-trip transportation to your accommodation is not included. The activity starts directly at the meeting point, GoMart, on the corner of Calle Madero and the Zócalo, at 08:30 h.
What time does the tour start and where is the meeting point?
The meeting point for the tour is GoMart, on the corner of Calle Madero and the Zócalo, at 08:30 h.
Do you go inside the National Palace?
No. The National Palace visit is panoramic, so you won't go inside during the tour.
Do you visit the inside of the Metropolitan Cathedral?
Yes. The experience continues inside the Metropolitan Cathedral, where you can discover its altars, chapels, and sacred art.
Do you go inside the Templo Mayor?
No. The tour takes place around the outside of the Templo Mayor, without going inside.
Which museum do you visit during the tour?
The tour includes a visit to the Museo Vivo del Muralismo, where you can see works by Diego Rivera and other artists connected to Mexico's history, identity, and cultural richness. If you're interested in cultural and historical experiences, you can discover other tours in Mexico City.
What other tours can I do during my trip to Mexico?
Besides this tour, we offer other highly recommended tours in Mexico City. Don't miss them!
Which operator will run this tour?
Your provider's name will appear directly on your confirmation voucher after you book. We work hand in hand with local partners for shared experiences, while at Xplora Riviera we run our private tours directly. Either way, we're your main point of contact: message us on WhatsApp when you arrive at your destination and we'll take care of anything you need.
Cancellation
- Free! Cancel at no cost up to 72 hours before the activity. If you cancel later:
- Cancellations less than 72 hours in advance: a 30% penalty of the total amount applies.
- Cancellations less than 24 hours in advance: a 100% penalty of the total amount applies.
- No-shows: 100% penalty, except in case of an accident or a justified medical reason.
- If you need to reschedule your tour, we'll do everything we can to move your booking to the new date you choose, as long as there is real availability on the date you want.