Explore Mexico City: Vasconcelos Library & Monument Free Tour
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Explore Mexico City's highlights on a captivating urban tour. Walk through the stunning, futuristic Vasconcelos Library and marvel at the historic Monument to the Revolution, accompanied by rich local insights.
Discover the beauty and contents of one of the world’s most unique and avant-garde libraries—a work of contemporary architecture constructed from steel, concrete, marble, granite, wood, and glass.
Before that, walking, you will visit the magnificent Monument to the Mexican Revolution, which rises high near the heart of Mexico City and the Paseo de la Reforma.
The meeting and starting point is at the entrance of the Monumento de la Revolución.
Meeting point
Monumento de la Revolucion
Before you go
- Length
- About 4h
- Languages
- English, French, Spanish
- Usual start times
- 10:00, 15:00 (Mexico City time)
- Coming up
- 120 departures in 3 months, 42 this week
Questions about this tour
How much does this tour cost?
Nothing up front. You book for free and tip your guide at the end. Many travellers tip around €5 to €15 per person, depending on the length and quality of the tour.
How long does it take?
About 4h.
Where does it start?
The meeting point is Monumento de la Revolucion . The map on this page shows the exact spot.
What languages is it in?
Upcoming departures are in English, French and Spanish. Pick your language in the calendar to see only those.
When does it run?
120 departures are listed in the next three months, 42 of them in the next 7 days, usually at 10:00 and 15:00. Times are local to Mexico City.
Do I need to book?
Booking is a good idea: groups are limited and popular times fill up. Create a free Tripsora account, pick a day and time, and press Book to finish with the tour provider.
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