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2-Hour Experience of Mexican Muralism
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Ciudad de México
This tour offers an in-depth exploration of Mexican art, delving into various perspectives on the nation’s identity, which spans pre-Hispanic, medieval, and modern influences. We’ll discuss renowned artists such as Rivera, Orozco, Siqueiros, Camarena, and many more.
This is a one-of-a-kind experience for art and culture enthusiasts.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Museo Mural Diego Rivera - In this museum we will see the beautiful mural “Dream of a Sunday afternoon in Alameda central” by Diego Rivera. It is a work that allows us to know the genealogy of the country, from the conquest to the Mexican Revolution.
- Alameda Central - This is the oldest park in the country and in the world. Here we can see some sculptures with Greek themes.
- Palacio de Bellas Artes - An impressive museum with the works of Rivera, Siqueiros, Orozco, Camarena and Tamayo. We will talk about the history of Mexican muralism.
- Francisco I. Madero Avenue - On this impressive avenue we will see the baroque style of the palaces of Mexico City, as well as the facades of some churches.
- Zocalo - Central plaza of CMDX where we will visit the government palace, cathedral and archaeological windows of ancient Mexico-Tenochtitlan.
- Antiguo Colegio de San Ildefonso - Excellent museum to learn about the early work of Clemente Orozco, and in general, the birth of the muralist movement of the 20th century.
What's Included
- Bilingual guide
What's Not Included
- Diego Rivera Mural House museum entrance: 4 USD or 55 MXN
- Palace of Fine Arts Entrance: 6 USD or 99 MXN
- San Ildefonso School Admission: 4 USD or 55 MXN
Location
Museo Mural Diego Rivera
Our guide will have a small Mexican flag.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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989emiliaj
Aug 20, 2024
Fascinating and engaging tour with lots of history - José's tour was great, he took us to three locations to see amazing murals and gave us so much history and information that I never would have learned otherwise. I really enjoyed the whole experience.
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V6899fijn
Aug 4, 2024
Amazing educational experience - Jose is a fantastic guide, full of knowledge and passion for the subject yet presenting in very accessible way. You will not only enjoy the artistic part of the Mexican Muralism tour but also will learn a lot about Mexican culture and history. Highly recommend to anyone interested in art history or to those who want to understand this fascinating city and country.
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Quest17895720574
Jul 1, 2024
Great experience! - Jose’s attitude made us enjoy all the way through this tour, everything went according to the schedule and it made us feel reliability and safety on him
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