Walking Tour: Explore Iconic Murals in Mexico City's Historic Center

Embark on a walking tour of Mexico City’s Historic Center to explore the iconic and beautiful murals that depict the country’s rich history and culture. Discover the political and social significance of these artworks and gain insights into Mexican history.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Antiguo Colegio de San Ildefonso - The former National Preparatory School is the birthplace of Muralism. Here, “La Creación,” Diego Rivera’s first mural, adorns the amphitheater of the Old College of San Ildefonso, where he first met a young Frida Kahlo.
  • Murales de Diego Rivera en la Secretaria de Educacion Publica - At the Ministry of Public…
What's Included
  • Museum entrance tickets included
  • Guide service
What's Not Included
  • Transportation
  • Gratuity Not Included
Additional Information

Embark on an exclusive journey through the essence of Mexican muralism! This tour not only guides you to the renowned murals at the Antiguo Colegio de San Ildefonso, the Ministry of Public Education, and the Palacio de Bellas Artes, but also provides unique experiences. Expert art history guides will unveil the secrets and symbolism behind each…

Location
Former College of San Ildefonso
Justo Sierra
Cancellation Policy

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

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Ai_12
Oct 6, 2024
Learn a lot about Mexican history and art! - Balaam is extremely thorough and knowledgeable!! You will definitely learn something new and memorable about Mexican muralism, art, history, culture, etc.
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Julita
Sep 18, 2024
More than just murals during this tour - Firstly I was so lucky to meet a knowledgeable guide who speaks proper english and answers all additional questions sometimes even not related to the subject at all. It helps to understand context and culture much better. Besides Sincerity is always a nice thing. And intelligence is appreciated above all. Highly recommended. And thank you Balaam, it was really nice to meet you.
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Adrienne_d
Sep 2, 2024
The Murals came alive!! - Balaam was my guide and he was a passionate wealth of knowledge. I would book him again for other sightseeing options, as he will customize a tour. Art history lovers, this is a must.
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Bradhw1205fa
Aug 31, 2024
Fascinating - Very glad we did this tour. Our guide Balaam made history and art come alive. His stories were really engaging. We all enjoyed it.
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Yelena
Aug 29, 2024
Intro to Mexican muralist art with the knowledge and soul. - Valaam is very know-legible about art history and Mexican artists. He really appreciates art and beauty and it made my experience as a tourist very special.
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Monica
Aug 28, 2024
Loved the murals and the in-depth explanations. - Our guide (Balaam) was so knowledgeable and accommodating. It poured with rain at the start of the tour and we had no umbrella or jacket. He was happy to make adjustments for another day to complete the tour.
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Sergielvira
Jul 23, 2024
Quality walking tour. Very well used morning - Visit the historic center of the city. Balaam has turned out to be a very qualified guide. He gave me historical information about Aztec culture. Visit the Cathedral and the Jesuit school. We saw Diego Rivera's murals. Extensive explanation of all symbology. He answered all my questions. Greetings!
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Bearblueskies
Jul 12, 2024
History, Culture, Art! Excellent Introduction to Centro Histórico! - Phenomenal murals and architecture explained perfectly! Balaam was an enthusiastic and knowledgeable tour guide. We were lucky to have a private tour and he answered alll of our questions with such clarity and insight. My friend and I were blown away by the history of these amazing murals. A fantastic way to understand more about the people, culture and history of Mexico! Sooo much better than exploring on your own.
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Mike
Jun 22, 2024
An excellent walking tour - This tour was excellent and taught me a lot about the history of Mexico while exploring the city center. Balaam was simply one of the best tour guides and knew so much detail about every mural we saw, as well as the history of Mexico City. In between walking through different sights, he pointed out the historical buildings and areas. The tour exceeded my expectations, and I learned a lot about the history of Mexico in a short time. If you have the time, I recommend this tour.
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Susana
Jun 18, 2024
Wonderful and Highly Recommend - A day well spent We spent a little over 3 hours visiting and learning about the murals in Mexico City. Balaam was an excellent guide. We started with the work of Diego Rivera and Clemente Orozco. We learned about the history of Mexico through the eyes of the artists. We also saw the work of Diego Sigueroa at the Palacio De Bellas Artes. As a bonus, Balaam took us to see the famous mural by Diego Rivera ‘Un Sueño De UnaTarde Domenical en la Alameda Central’. We couldn’t have had a more knowledgeable and patient guide. I recommend without reservation.
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From $28
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).