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Free Tour of Mexico City's Historic Center

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Free Tour of Mexico City's Historic Center

Discover the secrets of the Historic District! Join a tour designed just for you, your partner, or your friends. Explore hidden corners, local flavors, and living traditions on an authentic tour.

We’ll start in the city’s historic center, at the Palacio de Bellas Artes, considered Mexico City’s most important cultural venue. We’ll head to the Post Office and Madero Street, where you’ll learn about their history and the highlights of the buildings located here, such as the Casa de los Azulejos and a former Franciscan convent, among others.

Next, we’ll visit the Zócalo, where we’ll admire the National Palace and the Metropolitan Cathedral of Mexico City—two of the most important examples of Spanish-American architecture and UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Afterward, we’ll head to the Templo Mayor to view the ruins from the outside.

Finally, we’ll visit the Torre Latinoamericana, the first 44-story building inspired by New York’s Empire State Building, which features an observation deck on the top floor from which you can enjoy the best views of the city.

Meeting point

Palacio de Bellas Artes

Before you go

Length
About 4h
Languages
Spanish, French, English
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 Palacio de Bellas Artes. The map on this page shows the exact spot.

What languages is it in?

Upcoming departures are in Spanish, French and English. 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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