Historic Downtown Walking Tour: Discover Mexico City's Cultural and Architectural Highlights
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666 Ratings
Ciudad de México
Immerse yourself in Mexico City's rich history and culture on a walking tour of the Historic Downtown. Explore iconic landmarks, learn about architecture and traditions, and experience the vibrant energy of the city. Join our certified guides and discover why Mexico City is a must-visit destination!
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Zocalo - We learn about the main square in our country, The Heart of Mexico
  • Plaza Manuel Gamio - Visit the ruins of the ancient Aztec city, the “Templo Mayor”
  • Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral - Go inside of the Metropolitan Cathedral, the Heart of the Catholic faith in Mexico
  • Plaza Manuel Tolsá - Visit a beautiful square wiht one of the most emblematic statues in Mexico City’s history
  • Palacio Postal - Go inside the most glamourous post office you may have ever seen
  • Palacio de Bellas Artes - The mesmerizing Palacio de Bellas Artes, the art nouveau building, symbol of the XX century buildings in Mexico City
What's Included
  • 3+ hours Walking Tour in Mexico City Historic Downtown
  • Professional Certified Local Tour Guide
What's Not Included
  • Tips / Gratuities to the guide (optional, but always appreciated)
  • Transport to Meeting Point
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Explore the Historic Downtown of Mexico City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, through our traditional pedestrian tour. See popular landmarks like the Metropolitan Cathedral, remnants of the old Aztec city, the impressive Postal Office, and the Palacio de Bellas Artes. Immerse yourself in the city’s history, architecture, and customs. It promises to be both enlightening and enjoyable. There’s a plethora to discover in Mexico City, and this journey encapsulates many of the highlights of the Centro Histórico. Our travel philosophy revolves around culture and lifestyle, giving you insight into the heartbeat of the city. Experience the charm that makes everyone fall for Mexico! We are LOCAL INDIVIDUALS who are also ACCREDITED GUIDES. We’re experts in what we do! Join us in a delightful journey through an open-air museum!

Location
Meeting Point Mexico a Pie
Plaza de la Constitución
Meet us in the front-left corner of the Metropolitan Cathedral, next to the newsstand (it sells old photographs). Search for 'Meeting Point Mexico a Pie' in Google Maps. We will be waiting minutes before 9:30am. We will send you information about your guide. Please provide a valid cellphone number.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Sherif369
Jun 17, 2024
Incredible walking tour with Stefania! - Stefania was an incredible host. She had knowledge of all the history involved and taught us so much. She made sure we were hydrated and took breaks as we needed and still were able to complete the tour in three hours. She was very friendly and professional, we will take more tours with her in the future. Thank you, Stephanie! The Guerras from California!
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591edwardc
Jun 16, 2024
Best way to start your trip in Mexico City with Mariel - Our guide was Mariel, and she was very knowledgeable about the Mexican history, and was passionate to share it with the group. This is probably the best way to start a trip in Mexico City, especially if you didn’t know much about their history and culture.
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M43jmkarene
Jun 13, 2024
An excellent tour--worth every penny! - We considered visiting this area without a guide, and we are so glad we didn't! Our guide, Emiliano, was so knowledgeable and thorough -- we learned much more than we would have relying on a guidebook. We covered all the major historic spots, and as a bonus learned something about great places to eat. Emiliano was very attentive to the needs of the whole group, making sure we had time to get water and take bathroom breaks. There are lots of people on the Zocalo trying to get your attention and sell you stuff, including guided tours--we were relieved that we already had a guide so we didn't get bothered.
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Jessica_s
Jun 13, 2024
Great tour - Great and informative tour! Would definitely recommend. We saw all the major sights along the zocalo and the main paseos.
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Pablo_v
Jun 11, 2024
Nice historical context - Our guide was very organized and professional and she provided significant historical context. It was a nice experience for a solo traveler.
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Sally_d
Jun 11, 2024
An interesting morning - Emiliano was an engaging presenter and full of interesting facts about the sights of the historic centre. It brought what we were seeing to life.
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Chiran_j
Jun 11, 2024
Insightful tour - Great tour that covers all the important sights and stops around the central Zokalo square. The guide was very attentive — she (apologies for forgetting her name) went out of her way to be helpful.
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D1890ldmatthews
Jun 10, 2024
Great Guide for Centro Historico - A great tour to get an overview of Centro Historico and understand some basics of Mexico’s history. Our guide was excellent.
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Giodymium
Jun 10, 2024
Teotihuacan Experience - Mexico a Pie also offers private tours to Teotihuacan, and it was an exceptional experience from start to finish! The driver, Juan, and guide, Oscar, picked us up directly from our hotel in Condesa without any hassle. Initially, we considered visiting Teotihuacan on our own to avoid the big tour buses and stops to souvenir shops or other tourist traps, but we decided that having a knowledgeable guide and easy travel made all the difference. Oscar's deep understanding of Teotihuacan's history and culture significantly enhanced our experience, providing context and insights that we would have missed otherwise. We highly recommend Mexico a Pie for anyone looking to explore Teotihuacan, with no nonsense or stops at any souvenir shops along the way. We also visited the Basilica of Guadalupe on the way back. The combination of a safe driver and an expert guide made for a seamless and enriching tour, and we can't recommend them enough!
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Raymond_c
Jun 9, 2024
Great experience! - Estefania was a great guide! She explained the history of ancient Mexico City and the various eras visible through architecture
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