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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Shoshanna_g
Dec 8, 2024
Highly Recommend!!! - So knowledgeable! His depth of knowledge in history, art, and archeology makes him a pleasure to be with. I recommend him as a tour guide in any of these fields.
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Ian_p
Nov 25, 2024
Diego Rivera’s Many Murals! - Learned of Mexican political history through the eyes of Diego Rivera and Ozosco. Our guide, Balaam, was knowledgeable and excellent.
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Lyn_g
Nov 20, 2024
Unforgettable tour with Balaam - The walking mural tour was spectacular. However, there was a hiccup that was turned to our favor by our guide. The tour was initially supposed to occur in the morning, but due to an illness it was changed to the afternoon. Our guide, Balaam, made up for the inconvenience by adding one last special stop. I want to emphasize how special Balaam was as a guide. His knowledge and passion for the arts were infectious. Balaam also engaged us in the tour, asking us what messages were conveyed in the murals by Diego Rivera and the other muralists. Our tour lasted 3 hours, yet the time flowed smoothly, and got better with each passing hour. It was a very worthwhile and enriching experience.
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Lynm704
Nov 20, 2024
Unforgettable Tour with Balaam - The walking mural tour was spectacular. However, there was a hiccup that was turned to our favor by our guide. The tour was initially supposed to occur in the morning, but due to an illness it was changed to the afternoon. Our guide, Balaam, made up for the inconvenience by adding one last special stop. I want to emphasize how special Balaam was as a guide. His knowledge and passion for the arts were infectious. Balaam also engaged us in the tour, asking us what messages were conveyed in the murals by Diego Rivera and the other muralists. Our tour lasted 3 hours, yet the time flowed smoothly, and got better with each passing hour. It was a very worthwhile and enriching experience.
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Pgoldhamer
Nov 14, 2024
Excellent experience - We wanted to see the murals of Diego Rivera in Mexico City. This tour helped us place them in historical context and helped us focus on their details and overall impressiveness. Balaam is knowledgeable and enthusiastic and patiently answered our questions.
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Joan_f
Nov 10, 2024
Thank you Balaam! - Balaam took so much time showing us many murals. Highlights were the Museo Vivo del Muralismo and the Palacio de Bellas Artes. We learned so much (and there is a lot to unpack with these works of art).
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Laureng272
Nov 6, 2024
A wonderful and special experience. A++++!!! - Incredible tour, highlight of our trip! Can not express how much better this was than we expected. We signed up the night before thinking it that we would cross off our list some of the “go-to” spots in historic Mexico City. Instead, our tour guide gave us an in-depth history and cultural lesson in what seemed to be a private museum. This was such a hidden gem - I researched Diego Rivera murals and am shocked that this place wasn’t on the top of the list. We are still glowing from the experience we had. What made it very special also was that it wasn’t a normal history lesson or tour about a famous artist - instead it was a lesson on the symbolism and images that represent Mexico itself. Our tour guide was patient and engaging and made the three hour experience feel like no time had passed. A++ will 100% be recommending this to everyone in CDMX.
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Katere2772go
Oct 30, 2024
Fascinating deep dive - We had a wonderful time doing a deep dive into Mexican history and social politics via the powerful medium of muralism and Balaam's deep knowledge. Although some of the expected murals were not available, we were delighted to explore the new muralism museum. The murals are the most vibrant and immediate way to learn about Mexico and Balaam had a keen eye for details, providing great context we wouldn't otherwise have had. Recommended for the art nerds!
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Thecarisinthegarage
Oct 27, 2024
Excellent Interpretation - A well-guided tour by Balaam, with excellent placement of the mural content within their historical context. Pointed out many features and characters that one just wouldn't otherwise see, nor know where they fitted in Mexican history and pre-colonial beliefs.
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423victorian
Nov 29, 2024
A must for fans of Diego Rivera - The visit to the Murals Museum was enjoyable and a must see for Diego Rivera enthusiasts. Our experience was tainted by the late arrival of the guide and no communication to warn us of this. The guide also did not stick to the itinerary as advertised. Not our best tour in Mexico City.
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