Centro histórico Mexico City and Bellas Artes
Description
Visit the heart of one of the world’s most vibrant cities in the world: Mexico City. A vast living museum that holds incredible secrets from the past. We’ll explain the city’s history, starting from when it was a lake, and tell you how a great empire was built upon this body of water until it became the city it is today. We’ll show you the most important ceremonial temple of the Mexicas, the indigenous people who conquered the Valley of Mexico. We’ll pass by the Metropolitan Cathedral, built by the Spanish Crown for the evangelisation of the natives after the Conquest. We’ll show you hidden gems such as the Gran Hotel de la Ciudad de México, traditional sweet shops, bakeries and old pharmacies, the Casa de los Azulejos, the Palacio Postal, the Palacio de Bellas Artes, the MUNAL and other treasures. We’ll show you iconic spots, but also places we’ve discovered ourselves and would love to share with you.
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Itinerary
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.
We will get to know the first Cathedral in America, constructed over a pre hispanic temple.
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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
You can book the tour with round transportation in car, VAN, or without transportation.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(19)
It was already our second tour with Laila (after the exploration tour of Roma & Condesa). Laila showed us many hidden treasures in the historic center, in addition to the well-known sights, that we would never have seen on our own. Moreover, she conveyed Mexican history and culture excellently with her charming manner and her solid knowledge. Absolutely recommendable! Best service we have ever had
My wife and I had a wonderful tour by Laila! Her passion, knowledge and enthusiasm made this experience that much better.
Laila is a treasure. We had a lot of fun exploring the city's Historic Centro with her, as well as getting lots of background information. Many thanks to Laila!
We’re very pleased we took this fascinating tour of Mexico City’s historic and dynamic historic centre. Our guide Jorge did an excellent job of guiding us through not only places we expected to see (Zocalo Square; the Cathedral; Palacio de Bellas Artes), but also places and things we might never have discovered on our own (a patisserie; a confectionery; the magnificent stained-glass ceiling of one of the city’s largest department store; and much more). Thanks to Jorge, we now have a much greater appreciation of life in Mexico City and an even stronger desire to visit again to see and experience more of this great city.
Laila was a very informative and fun tour guide! Had a lot of information on all the sites.Definitely recommend tour to everyone.
We had a wonderful experience exploring downtown Mexico City and learning about its rich and complex history from our guide David. David has an unmatched knowledge of the history of not only Mexico City and the sites we visited but also of the country as a whole. He added so much great context that brought the various sites to life and enriched our understanding and appreciation of what we were seeing. He is very friendly, kind and curious about our home - Canada - and our experiences and perspectives. It made for really great conversation throughout the day. When David heard how much we loved the Frida Kahlo museum, he thoughtfully added an additional stop to our tour which ended up being a real highlight. He took us to Museo Vivo del Muralismo, an incredible space (with free entrance at the time we visited!) filled with an amazing collection of murals telling different stories of Mexico's culture and history. David took the time to explain each piece in great detail, which added important context that made us appreciate the pieces that much more. If you're a fan or interested in learning more about Diego Rivera, this is a great place to visit, especially if you can also benefit from David's knowledge! We highly recommend David who was an exceptional guide across the board!
Francisco was communicative and incredibly knowledgeable about all the locations we toured. We had a great time learning the history of Mexico!
I had an amazing experience touring Mexico City with Laila as my guide. She was incredibly knowledgeable, sharing fascinating historical insights that truly enriched our journey through the downtown area. Laila expertly navigated us to various cool and unique spots, making sure we experienced the vibrant culture and history of the city. Her enthusiasm and deep understanding of Mexico City's heritage made the tour both educational and enjoyable. I highly recommend Laila for anyone looking to explore Mexico City with a friendly and well-informed guide!
We had the absolute best experience with Layla as our tour guide today! She was sooo amazing — incredibly knowledgeable, engaging, and passionate about everything she shared with us. What truly stood out was how friendly and loving she was with the kids. She made them feel included and curious every step of the way. We all learned so much and had such a beautiful, memorable day. Thank you, Layla, for making our tour so special!
Thankyou Roxana for booking with us, it was a really nice day and I enjoyed being with you all. I find fascinating how Tray and Mía are so inteligente and curious about everything too. Thankyou for invitation to share lunch with you and the really nice talks and time together. You are always welcome in Mexico and I hope to see you again. A big hug from Mexico City! 🇲🇽
We had the absolute best experience with Layla as our tour guide today! She was sooo amazing, incredibly knowledgeable, engaging, and passionate about everything she shared with us. What truly stood out was how friendly and loving she was with the kids. She made them feel included and curious every step of the way. We all learned so much and had such a beautiful, memorable day. Thank you, Layla, for making our tour so special!
