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 colonial 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.
Explore Roma-Condesa: the trendiest area in Mexico City! A corridor where history and architecture coexist with restaurants, bars, galleries, and a constantly moving cultural life.
Colonia Roma is globally known for being the setting of the Oscar-winning film Roma, but its fame goes far beyond that: here, history, culture, and modernity coexist on every street. With more than 1,500 historic buildings beautifying the area, this tour invites you to discover how these neighborhoods became the cultural, architectural, and social center of the capital.
You will stroll through squares and avenues surrounded by imposing constructions in art deco, neo-gothic, and eclectic styles, which blend with modern cafes, art galleries, and hidden bookstores.
Every corner has a story to tell, from urban legends to anecdotes of artists, writers, and intellectuals who once walked here.
Roma-Condesa are not just neighborhoods to explore: they are an experience to live. Among tree-lined streets, artistic cafes, impressive architecture, and a creative atmosphere, you will discover why these spaces have become favorites for both locals and travelers from all over the world. 👣
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.
• 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.
Join us on a tour of the Historic Center of Mexico City, a place where the past and present coexist on every corner. Discover its symbols, stories, and everyday scenes all in one journey.
We will start in front of the Metropolitan Cathedral, the largest in Latin America, a blend of architectural styles that holds centuries of history. Very close by is the National Palace where you will learn a bit about Mexican identity. Then, we will move towards the Templo Mayor, the remains of the great Tenochtitlán, where you will be amazed by the ancient city built by the Aztecs.
Afterwards, we will arrive at the Plaza de Santo Domingo, a colonial square famous for its printing tradition. On one side stands the Temple of Santo Domingo, a jewel of the New Spanish Baroque, and in front of it is the House of the Inquisition, now the headquarters of the Ministry of Public Education, which houses three floors decorated with murals by Diego Rivera and his students.
We will continue to the National Museum of Art, which has one of the most important collections of Mexican art from the 19th and 20th centuries. Among lively streets, we will be surprised by the Postal Palace, with its golden interior and marble staircases, followed by the House of Tiles, unmistakable for its Talavera-covered facade and its history as a symbol of New Spanish high society. Finally, our tour will culminate at the Palace of Fine Arts, a city landmark that captivates with its multicolored dome and its role as the premier stage for culture in Mexico.
Let yourself be carried away by the opportunity to discover the most emblematic and history-filled corners of the Historic Center through a local perspective: stories, anecdotes, and details that will make your visit a memorable experience.👣
• 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.
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.
• Capture unforgettable moments as you soar above the Avenue of the Dead and witness the grandeur of this ancient Mesoamerican city from the sky.
• Upgrade for a deeper dive into history with a guided tour of Teotihuacán, including access to the Pyramid of the Sun, Pyramid of the Moon, and Temple of Quetzalcoatl.
• End your journey at the Basilica of Guadalupe, one of the world’s most important pilgrimage sites, where you can explore its chapels, monuments, and religious history.
Discover the Zona Rosa, one of the most cosmopolitan areas of the capital! In this tour, we will walk through its lively streets, known for their nightlife, cafes, and diverse atmosphere that reflects a modern and multicultural spirit, as well as being an iconic space for the LGBT+ community.
We will pass by notable places such as the Angel of Independence and the Fountain of Diana the Huntress, perfect gateways to delve into Paseo de la Reforma. In this area, the imposing Torre Mayor stands out, along with its surroundings, where you can feel the energy of the city's main financial corridor, surrounded by skyscrapers, hotels, and public art.
Gradually, we will enter the Chapultepec Forest, the favorite green lung of many people. Along its paths, lakes will appear, with their water mirrors, boats, and trees that form an ideal landscape to pause and enjoy the more natural side of the metropolis. In the vicinity is one of the most important cultural concentrations in Mexico, with museums recognized nationally and internationally.
We will conclude in front of Chapultepec Castle, the only one in all of America with stories that intertwine tradition, culture, and daily life in an incomparable setting.
This experience is designed to make you laugh, surprise you, and take a piece of the local essence with you at every step. 👣
• Explore Coyoacán’s cobbled streets with an expert guide and stop for authentic churros and coffee at a traditional café.
• Visit Ciudad Universitaria and admire Diego Rivera’s world-famous murals before continuing your cultural journey.
• Float along Xochimilco’s famous canals on a colorful trajinera boat, soaking in the lively atmosphere and local traditions.
• **Note**: Guides aren’t allowed inside the museum, so you’ll get a digital guide in English and Spanish to dive into her life and art at your own pace.
🌮✨ 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! 🌮✨
• Walk the Avenue of the Dead and explore the Pyramids of the Sun & Moon with a certified expert guide.
• Discover a hidden pre-Hispanic cave, revealing ancient rituals and underground mysteries.
• Visit the Plaza of the Three Cultures, a site that blends Aztec, colonial, and modern history.
Discover the most charming and lively neighborhood of Mexico City. Walk through its cobblestone streets, admire the colonial facades, and enjoy the unique atmosphere of its squares and gardens.
Throughout the tour, we will visit emblematic spots such as colonial chapels hidden among gardens, cultural spaces dedicated to art and memory, and alleys wrapped in legends that reveal the most mysterious side of Coyoacán.
You will also discover places where everyday life blends with tradition, such as its markets and squares, meeting points where the neighborhood comes to life.
During the tour, you will hear stories of key figures like Hernán Cortés, Diego Rivera, and Frida Kahlo, whose lives left a deep mark on this area. The tour concludes in front of the iconic Casa Azul, now the Frida Kahlo Museum, one of the most important and visited cultural spaces in the city.
More than a walk, this walking tour is a cultural experience that allows you to connect with the artistic, historical, and traditional essence of Coyoacán, one of the most authentic, vibrant, and memorable areas of Mexico City. 👣
