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Walking Tour in Mexico City - The Best Introduction

Duration: 2h and 30min
Languages: English, Spanish
Guru: Kactus
Quality Verified Registered on April 10, 2019

We are a group of university students who love Mexico and enjoy sharing the history, food, traditions and local face of the country to tourists. We love to continue preparing ourselves to give excellent attention as we would like to receive it to us.

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  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free
  • Accepts electronic payment
    This tour allows payment by electronic means or credit card

Tour description

The introduction to Mexico City to understand one of the largest metropolises in the world.


You will learn about the Aztec/Mexica origin and colonization in New Spain . We will visit pre-Hispanic ruins in the heart of the historic center, which are found next to colonial and modern buildings.

We will talk about the 3 epochs: Pre-Hispanic Mexico, the Viceroyalty and the Republic. Also loved and hated presidents, artists and characters that gave identity to the city.

We will go to places that do not appear in tourist guides or maps, while we see churches, monuments, museums.



It must be taken into account that only the outside of the places will be visited, we will give you schedules and advice so that you can return.


This tour lasts approximately 2.5 hours. The itinerary can be adapted depending on the weather or possible contingencies.

**IMPORTANT**

°Find us at the main door of the Cathedral, look for the umbrella and GREEN shirts.


°At the time of booking it is necessary to leave a correct and active WhatsApp number since sometimes due to events and protests, the streets and the nearby metro usually close. We will notify you, if applicable, of the alternate meeting point to carry out the tour and enjoy the day.



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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    P.za de la Constitución 463, Centro H...
    P.za de la Constitución 463, Centro Histórico de la Cdad. de México, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06000 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
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    In front of the Metropolitan Cathedral, look only for the GREEN umbrellas and shirts

  • 1
    Outside visit
    Zócalo
  • 2
    Outside visit
    Templo Mayor de México-Tenochtitlan
  • 3
    Outside visit
    Plaza de Santo Domingo
  • 4
    Outside visit
    Plaza Manuel Tolsá
  • 5
    Free admission
    Palacio Postal
  • 6
    Outside visit
    La casa de los azulejos

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour opinions

2625 ratings
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4.88
Fun
4.67
Expression
4.8
Quality
4.82
Route
4.77
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Jennifer 02 May 2024
Portland

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Travelled alone - May 2024
Tomas was very friendly and knowledgeable! He said this was the second week as a guide but he really did a great job!
Manuel 01 May 2024
Honolulu

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Travelled in couple - Apr 2024
Fernanda was a very knowledgeable tour guide. Her understanding of what she was showing us showed. Her English was outstanding and her humor was on point. Drinko de Mayo!!! lol
Jose 30 Apr 2024
Barcelona

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Travelled in couple - Apr 2024
Fernanda es una crack! Muy recomendable.
Larice 30 Apr 2024
Uberlândia

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Travelled alone - Apr 2024
It was an excellent choice to take this tour, as a guide explained in detail important aspects of Mexico City's history. The guide spoke slowly and this helped me a lot in understanding, as my mother tongue is Portuguese and the tour was in Spanish. Thanks!
Nadia 30 Apr 2024
Santiago

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Travelled in group - Apr 2024
Excelente tour!!! Fernanda fue una genial guía. De manera muy dinamica y con mucho conocimiento nos fue llevando por el centro historico. Ademas, nos entrego buenos datos para comer y seguir paseando por la Ciudad. Muy recomendable!! Muchas gracias 🙂
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Suitable for carrying pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
A minimum of 5 people is required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Electronic or credit card payment is accepted.
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