Mexico City Historic Center and Bellas Artes

The essential half-day walk through Mexico City's historic heart

Duration

4 hours

Group size

Private group (up to 15)

Languages

English / Spanish / German / French

Days available

Monday to Sunday

About this tour

Some of Mexico City's most extraordinary sites are packed into the walkable historic center. With this private tour, the one-on-one service of a private guide means you can cover some of the most important places in just half a day. Since you'll walk between the sites, you'll also avoid the hassle of driving or parking in Mexico City traffic—which means more time for sightseeing.

Highlights

Private guided walk through the UNESCO-listed historic centre
See the National Palace, the first cathedral in the Americas and the Templo Mayor
Step inside the tiled House of Tiles and the Gran Hotel's stained-glass lobby
Admire the murals of Rivera, Siqueiros and Orozco at the Palacio de Bellas Artes
Private guide and transportation — no driving or parking hassles

What's included

Parking fees
Private transportation
Entry/Admission — Catedral Metropolitana de la Ciudad de México
Entry/Admission — Palacio de Bellas Artes

Not included

Access to the Templo Mayor archaeological site, and Bellas Artes events and concerts (tickets can be added)
Meals (we can recommend great places for breakfast, lunch or dinner)
Gratuities
Entry/Admission — Palacio Nacional de México
Entry/Admission — Museo del Templo Mayor

Itinerary

Palacio Nacional de Mexico
· 15 minutes

Learn about the history of the National Palace from pre-Hispanic times to the present day with the arrival of Claudia Sheinbaum to the government, Mexico's first female president.
Catedral Metropolitana de la Ciudad de Mexico
· 20 minutes

We will get to know the first Cathedral in America, constructed over a pre hispanic temple.
Museo del Templo Mayor
· 15 minutes

Discover the remains of the aztec's city, learn about their Gods, their sacrifices and how they were conquered by the spanish people. (For a complete visit and access to the arqueologic site and museum, tickets are available)
House of Tiles
· 15 minutes

You will enter one of the most famous restaurants in the city, you will be impressed by the architectural design made of tiles, you will see one of the murals of David Alfaro Siqueiros, precursor of muralism along with Diego Rivera and other artists.
Museo Antiguo Palacio de Iturbide
· 25 minutes

We will show you the Iturbide Palace, one of the residences of one of the emperors. We love this place because it has some of the best temporary exhibitions in the city.
Gran Hotel Ciudad de Mexico
· 25 minutes

You will see one of the most beautiful hotels in the city and you will be impressed by the beautiful stained glass ceiling, the antique elevator and the elegant lobby.
Palacio de Bellas Artes
· 40 minutes

Admire the beauty of the palace of Fine Arts Bellas Artes. Get to know the interior of this amazing building, the murals of Diego Rivera, David Alfaro Siqueiros and José Clemente Orozco.

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of the tour. No refund for cancellations within 24 hours of the start. The policy applies according to the local time of the experience.