Mexico City Private 2-Hour Walking City Tour from Local Guide
by Free Tour Mexico City
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This private walking tour in Mexico City lasts about two hours and focuses on the city's history, traditions, and local stories. The guide starts at Palacio de Bellas Artes, where you learn about the palace’s history and its role in Mexican art. Next, you visit Mirador Torre Latino, once the tallest building in Latin America and notable for surviving three major earthquakes. You continue to the historic post office known for its Italian marble and gold decorations, then to Plaza Tolsa near the National Art Museum, where the statue of "El Caballito" Charles IV watches over the city. The tour also stops at Palacio de Mineria, a mining school built in 1797, one of the oldest buildings in Mexico City. The House of Tiles offers a look at its blue and white tiled facade and interior murals and sculptures. There is a visit to a historic pastry shop where you learn about Mexican baking and get to try samples. At Museo del Templo Mayor, you see Aztec ruins in the city center and hear about ancient Mexican civilizations. The tour finishes at Zocalo, the largest square in the Americas and second largest worldwide, followed by a stop at the country’s most important church, where many stories are shared. Throughout the tour, a professional guide provides explanations, and support is available via WhatsApp from booking onward. Private transportation is not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Palacio de Bellas Artes
The tour begins here with an introduction to Mexico City and the tour itself. The guide explains the history of this palace and its importance to Mexican art.
15 min
Mirador Torre Latino
This building was once the tallest in Latin America and has survived three major earthquakes, making it a notable landmark.
Historic Post Office
Known for its Italian marble and gold decorations, this post office remains operational today and is considered one of the most beautiful in the world.
15 min
Plaza Tolsa
A square located near the National Art Museum, featuring the statue of "El Caballito" Charles IV in a striking pose overlooking the city.
Palacio de Mineria
Built in 1797, this historic building in the city center was originally a mining school and is among the oldest structures in Mexico City.
5 min
House of Tiles
Famous for its blue and white tiled facade, the interior includes murals, frescoes, and sculptures that reflect the building’s ornate design.
15 min
Historic Pastry Shop
Visitors learn about the history of Mexican baked goods and have the chance to sample some of the pastries themselves.
10 min
Museo del Templo Mayor
An authentic Aztec ruin located in the city center where the guide discusses ancient Mexican civilizations.
5 min
Zocalo
The largest square in the Americas and the second largest worldwide, serving as the central point of Mexico City.
20 min
Main Church
The most important church in Mexico, known for its many stories and historical significance, concluding the tour.
20 min
Meeting point
We meet right in front of the Palacio de Bellas artes as marked on the map and in the pictures. We will also create a WhatsApp group before the day of the tour so that you can directly communicate with your guide and our administration.
End point
We meet right in front of the Palacio de Bellas artes as marked on the map and in the pictures. We will also create a WhatsApp group before the day of the tour so that you can directly communicate with your guide and our administration.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Mexico City Private 2-Hour Walking City Tour from Local Guide
by Free Tour Mexico City
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$70Overview
This private walking tour in Mexico City lasts about two hours and focuses on the city's history, traditions, and local stories. The guide starts at Palacio de Bellas Artes, where you learn about the palace’s history and its role in Mexican art. Next, you visit Mirador Torre Latino, once the tallest building in Latin America and notable for surviving three major earthquakes. You continue to the historic post office known for its Italian marble and gold decorations, then to Plaza Tolsa near the National Art Museum, where the statue of "El Caballito" Charles IV watches over the city. The tour also stops at Palacio de Mineria, a mining school built in 1797, one of the oldest buildings in Mexico City. The House of Tiles offers a look at its blue and white tiled facade and interior murals and sculptures. There is a visit to a historic pastry shop where you learn about Mexican baking and get to try samples. At Museo del Templo Mayor, you see Aztec ruins in the city center and hear about ancient Mexican civilizations. The tour finishes at Zocalo, the largest square in the Americas and second largest worldwide, followed by a stop at the country’s most important church, where many stories are shared. Throughout the tour, a professional guide provides explanations, and support is available via WhatsApp from booking onward. Private transportation is not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Palacio de Bellas Artes
The tour begins here with an introduction to Mexico City and the tour itself. The guide explains the history of this palace and its importance to Mexican art.
15 min
Mirador Torre Latino
This building was once the tallest in Latin America and has survived three major earthquakes, making it a notable landmark.
Historic Post Office
Known for its Italian marble and gold decorations, this post office remains operational today and is considered one of the most beautiful in the world.
15 min
Plaza Tolsa
A square located near the National Art Museum, featuring the statue of "El Caballito" Charles IV in a striking pose overlooking the city.
Palacio de Mineria
Built in 1797, this historic building in the city center was originally a mining school and is among the oldest structures in Mexico City.
5 min
House of Tiles
Famous for its blue and white tiled facade, the interior includes murals, frescoes, and sculptures that reflect the building’s ornate design.
15 min
Historic Pastry Shop
Visitors learn about the history of Mexican baked goods and have the chance to sample some of the pastries themselves.
10 min
Museo del Templo Mayor
An authentic Aztec ruin located in the city center where the guide discusses ancient Mexican civilizations.
5 min
Zocalo
The largest square in the Americas and the second largest worldwide, serving as the central point of Mexico City.
20 min
Main Church
The most important church in Mexico, known for its many stories and historical significance, concluding the tour.
20 min
Meeting point
We meet right in front of the Palacio de Bellas artes as marked on the map and in the pictures. We will also create a WhatsApp group before the day of the tour so that you can directly communicate with your guide and our administration.
End point
We meet right in front of the Palacio de Bellas artes as marked on the map and in the pictures. We will also create a WhatsApp group before the day of the tour so that you can directly communicate with your guide and our administration.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.