Things to Do in Mexico City
• Wander through La Casa Azul, discovering Frida’s personal artifacts, folk art, and the gardens that inspired her creativity.
• Dive into Frida and Diego’s world with guided storytelling in either English or Spanish, packed with stories, images, and insightful commentary.
• The museum’s collection features pre-Hispanic treasures, vibrant dresses, and the atmosphere behind Frida’s iconic art.
• Opt for a hotel pickup upgrade to enjoy a guided stroll in Coyoacán, a mariachi boat ride in Xochimilco, and local treats.
🌆If you're planning your first visit to the vibrant Mexico City, this tour is the perfect introduction for you! Designed for travelers looking to explore the historical and cultural richness of this metropolis in a short time, our tour will take you on a fascinating journey through time.
🌵Why choose us? 🌵
🌐 Complete Exploration: Get to know the three great eras of Mexico: the pre-Hispanic world, the viceregal period 👑, and the Republic 🏆
🎨 Living History: Discover the stories of presidents, artists, and key figures who left their mark on the city.
🍴 Local Flavors: Learn how to identify the best places to eat and discover authentic gastronomic recommendations.
📸 Secret Spots: We'll take you to little-known places perfect for your photos, spaces that often go unnoticed in traditional guides.
🚋 Everyday Life: Discover how the public transportation system works and learn curious details about daily life in CDMX.
📅 Duration and Flexibility:
The tour lasts approximately 2.5 hours; however, in case of adverse weather conditions or unforeseen events, the itinerary may be adjusted.
What awaits you on this unique tour?
- 1. Zócalo 🇲🇽
- 2. Metropolitan Cathedral ⛪ (exterior)
- 3. Templo Mayor (archaeological bridge)
- 4. Plaza de Santo Domingo ⛲
- 4. Plaza Manuel Tolsá 🐴
- 5. National Art Museum (exterior)
- 6. Postal Palace (exterior)📬
- 7. House of Tiles 🏠🔷
- and more!
📍 Meeting Point:
We will meet next to the main entrance of the Metropolitan Cathedral. (Facing the Zócalo)
Look for our GREEN shirts and umbrellas! 🟢
📱 Important:
When booking, make sure to provide a correct and active WhatsApp number. In case of unforeseen events or street closures, we will notify you of any changes so you can enjoy the tour without issues.
🌟 Don't miss the opportunity to experience a unique adventure in Mexico City. Book your spot now.
We look forward to seeing you!
• Explore one of Latin America’s most important museums, home to the Aztec calendar and Mayan tomb replicas.
• Discover an incredible collection of pre-Hispanic artifacts from Mexica, Toltec, and other Indigenous cultures.
• Take your time moving through vast exhibit halls that trace Mexico’s ancient civilizations and spiritual roots.
• Visit at your own pace with a flexible ticket and skip-the-line convenience sent to your phone or WhatsApp.
Book the Best Historical Tour of Mexico City: Travel Through Time from the Aztecs to the 21st Century!
We offer you a walking tour led by a history professor, focused on making your experience both academic and enjoyable—essential for discovering the heart of Mexico.
Explore the historic heart of Mexico's capital with a specialized historian. This walking tour allows you to understand over seven centuries of history—from the grandeur of Tenochtitlan to the modernity of the 21st century—within a short timeframe and with a critical yet accessible perspective.
Through fascinating stories, quirky facts, and cultural reflections, we'll traverse the spaces where the pre-Hispanic past intertwines with the colonial era, Independence, and the construction of contemporary Mexico.
(Tour not fit for children under 15).
🗺️ Highlighted Itinerary
- 1️⃣ Templo Mayor of Tenochtitlan – The sacred center of the Mexica Empire, dedicated to Huitzilopochtli and Tláloc. Here, we begin our exploration of pre-Hispanic Mexico and its worldview.
- 2️⃣ Metropolitan Cathedral – Built over ancient Aztec temples, this monument encapsulates three centuries of architecture and symbolizes the fusion of religious and cultural identities.
- 3️⃣ Hospital de Jesús and Hernán Cortés' Tomb – Founded in 1524, it is the first hospital on the continent and stands as a witness to the beginning of New Spain.
- 4️⃣ Palace of the Counts of Santiago de Calimaya – A magnificent example of Novohispanic Baroque and viceroyal power.
- 5️⃣ The Lion of Stone – A memory of the great flood of 1629 and human efforts to master nature in a city built on water.
- 6️⃣ Palace of the Marquises of Jaral de Berrio – An 18th-century aristocratic residence reflecting the wealth and social hierarchy of its time.
- 7️⃣ Casa de los Azulejos (Palace of the Marquises of Orizaba) – An iconic representation of colonial architecture and a symbol of Novohispanic artistic refinement.
- 8️⃣ Palace of Mining – A masterpiece by Manuel Tolsá, exemplifying enlightened rationality and scientific progress in New Spain.
- 9️⃣ Palace of Fine Arts – The tour concludes at one of the country's most important cultural temples, where art, architecture, and national identity converge.
🕵️ Additionally, we'll visit hidden corners and lesser-known spaces that reveal the daily life and urban transformations of the city throughout the centuries.
🎓 Why Choose This Tour?
• ✔ Clear, rigorous, and dynamic explanations: ideal for curious travelers, students, or history enthusiasts.
- ✔ A comprehensive journey through the most emblematic and significant locations in Mexico City.
📅 Reserve Your Spot
This tour is the perfect way to kick off your visit to Mexico City: a journey through time that connects the past and present of one of the world's most fascinating capitals.
Attention: This tour doesn’t admit children under 15.
• Discover the private world that shaped Frida Kahlo, from her father Guillermo's cameras to early paintings, family letters, and personal keepsakes never shown publicly before.
• Perfect for Frida Kahlo enthusiasts who want to go beyond Casa Azul and understand the woman before her fame.
• Explore intimate rooms curated by Frida's own descendants, revealing the childhood, family bonds, and early influences behind one of the world's most iconic artists.
🌮✨ Discover the Flavor of Mexico City with Our Street Taco Tour! 🌮✨
📅 Book now and experience a unique culinary adventure!
If you are a food lover and want to try the authentic street food of Mexico City, this tour is for you. We will take you to discover the art of the taco, a delicious dish with deep cultural significance in Mexico. Get ready for an unparalleled gastronomic experience!
What Does the Tour Include?
- Visit to 3 Street Taco Stands: You will try different types of tacos with animal and plant protein options, cheeses, sauces, and garnishes.
- History and Evolution of the Taco: Learn about the pre-Hispanic taco and its evolution over the centuries.
- How to Eat a Taco: Discover the correct way to enjoy a taco and how to identify a good place to eat on the street.
⏰ Tour Details: ⏰
- Duration: Approximately 2 hours. The itinerary may be adjusted according to weather or contingencies.
- Meeting Point: Meet us at the Fountain of Cibeles, near the CDMX letters. Look for the GREEN shirts and umbrellas 🟢
- Recommendations: Bring an umbrella, jacket, and closed shoes. Each taco costs around $20 MXN and water $25 MXN, so consider this when bringing cash.
📱 Important: 📱
- When booking, provide a correct and active WhatsApp number. In case of events or protests, we will notify you about the alternate meeting point.
- If you cannot attend, cancel your reservation 2 hours in advance out of respect for us. You can cancel through the confirmation email or the WhatsApp that sent you the location details.
🌟 Enhance Your Stay: 🌟
We suggest our other tours: "Coyoacán Neighborhood and Frida Kahlo" and "Cable Car + Urban Art: The largest neighborhood in the city". Each offers a unique and enriching perspective of Mexico City.
🌮✨ We look forward to sharing the incredible flavor and rich history of Mexican tacos with you! 🌮✨
• Admire intricate murals and sacred temples, including the Temple of Quetzalcoatl, adorned with mythical serpent carvings.
• Upgrade to a full-day tour of Tlatelolco, the Basilica de Guadalupe & the ruins, with or without a traditional Mexican buffet lunch.
• Fun fact: Despite its massive size, the builders of Teotihuacán never used the wheel or pack animals for construction, every stone was transported by hand.
Explore the fascinating Mexico City from above!
On this tour, we will visit Iztapalapa, one of the most populated and vibrant neighborhoods in the city, with 1.8 million inhabitants and surrounded by an impressive chain of extinct volcanoes. 🌋
We will ride the cable car 🚡 (Cablebús), the longest in the world, to enjoy panoramic views of the local architecture, winding streets, and mountainous landscape ⛰. From above, we will appreciate the colorful murals and urban art that make Iztapalapa a unique place. 🎨
We will discover a park with incredible views and immerse ourselves in the musical rhythms that define the area: cumbia, sonidero, and urban rock 🎤.
Throughout the tour, we will learn about the history of daily life in the eastern part of the city at the beginning of the 20th century, the challenges faced by its inhabitants with public services, and how these issues were overcome to form a united community.
This tour is perfect for those who want to experience an authentic and non-touristic part of the city. Enjoy the scenery without much effort, as we will only walk for 20 minutes; the rest of the time we will travel comfortably by metro and in the cable car cabins, admiring everything from above.
🔍 Recommendations:
- Public transport card: Loaded with 29 Mexican pesos per person. (If you don't have a card, you can give the money to your guide before starting)
- Cash: To pay for public transport and buy some typical snacks.
- Clothing: Discreet clothing is recommended.
Remember, space is limited due to the size of the cabins. If you cannot attend, cancel in advance so someone else can enjoy this unique experience.
Come and discover Iztapalapa from a different perspective. We look forward to a journey full of culture, history, and spectacular views! 🚠🎨🎶
If you're looking for how to get to Estadio Azteca during the 2026 World Cup, this bus service from Mexico City will take you to the stadium on game days.
• Enjoy a certified guide in English or Spanish, round-trip transfers, and small local touches like a churro, Mexican candy, and bottled water.
• Combine museum access with vibrant neighborhood walks and Xochimilco’s iconic canals, making it the most immersive way to experience Mexico City in a day.
• Opt for a museum-only guided visit with Anahuacalli access if you prefer a shorter, art-focused experience, or go for the full cultural package with hotel pickup, Coyoacán, and Xochimilco.
If you are looking for the most 🎆 COLORFUL 🎆 place in Mexico then our COYOACÁN TOUR 🐺 IS FOR YOU!
Why do we eat insects in Mexico 🐜?, Is Mexican 🌮 food 🌯 the best in the world?, What is an eagle 🦅 doing devouring a snake 🐍 on our flag 🌵? Is there a ghost 👻 in the alleys of Coyoacán?
These and more questions will be answered on our tour which not only takes you to know the highlights of Coyoacán, but also the essence of Mexico 🇲🇽 and this beautiful neighborhood 🐺 among the most notable stops we will visit:
- FRIDA KAHLO's house. 👩🏻🎨🍉
- The bustling 🥭🍅 MARKET 🫑🌶️
- The house of the founder of New Spain 🏰 HERNAN CORTÉS 🏰
- You can take photos in the incredible 🎨 STREET ART MURALS 🎇
- And walk through the 🌸 ENCHANTED ALLEYS 🌸 of this beautiful place, among many other things!
Discover the magic in every corner of this neighborhood, immerse yourself in the culture and savor the authenticity of its iconic sites with the help of not only a guide, but also a friend.
💥 Book now and live an unforgettable experience! 💥
• Visit the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, one of the world's most important Catholic pilgrimage sites.
• Walk the Plaza de las Tres Culturas in Tlatelolco, where Aztec, colonial, and modern Mexico merge in one historic square.
Get ready for a time-traveling adventure full of surprises! We'll start our journey exploring the fascinating Aztec history at the Templo Mayor and continue through cultural gems like the Colegio Nacional, the Zócalo, the National Palace, and the majestic Cathedral. Then, we'll indulge in traditional Mexican sweets at Dulcería Celaya and marvel at the elegance of the Casa de Los Azulejos and the stunning Palacio de Bellas Artes.
But that's not all: during our walk, we'll uncover the authentic flavors of Mexico City. You'll know the best place for tacos al pastor, pozole, and Mexican coffee in the city's most delightful spots.
This will be an unforgettable experience, where you'll explore Mexico through its cuisine, history, and culture, guided by passionate locals who love their city like no one else. I promise you'll understand why Mexico is truly a magnificent country!
• Cruise past Xochimilco’s famous floating gardens as your local guide shares stories of Aztec ingenuity, turning every scenic stretch into a cultural deep dive, with a drink in hand, of course.
• Dock at a real floating island to feast on 4 authentic Mexican tacos and sip traditional pulque, a centuries-old agave drink that adds a deliciously historic twist to your stop.
• Keep the energy high with Mexican lotería, sweet treats, and premium popcorn while sipping unlimited beer, tequila, and more on your colorful gondola.
In this experience you will get to know the trendiest neighborhoods of the city, its beautiful art deco and neocolonialist architecture. Ideal to get inspired and to take the most beautiful pictures. We will stroll through cafes, bookstores, restaurants, galleries, boutiques
restaurants, galleries, boutiques and live the bohemian, cultural and creative spirit that only Condesa-Roma can offer to you.
We will walk from the Fuente de Cibeles, Plaza Rio de Janeiro, Casa de las brujas, Museum of the object, Rosetta, Casa Lamm, Plaza Luis Cabrera, Mercado Roma to the fresh and beautiful Parque Mexico. We are sure you will leave feeling inspired and relaxed after this experience.
We are waiting for you 🙂
