We will visit the most important buildings and places that define the History and Architecture of Downtown Mexico City, which, until the late XIXth Century, used to be the entire town.
It sounds crazy but, in the same district. we will find such different buildings of many eras and styles: mexica, barroco novohispano, neoclassicism, eclecticism/porfiriano, art nouveau, art déco/streamline and, of course, the muralist movement, that merged architecture and painting together.
We might bump into some characters like griffins, gargoyles, serpents, snakes, eagles and even mermaids who have lots of things to say about what Mexico City is.
Highlights
From 3 hours to 3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & French
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
From 3 hours to 3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & French
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottled water
Private transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
Torre Latinoamericana
Our meeting point is at Torre Latinoamericana
Return
Plaza de la Constitución
We are going to finish our experience at the main suquare of Mexico City, Zócalo.
Architecture and History of Mexico City - Small Groups
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Eje Central Lázaro Cárdenas
About
We will visit the most important buildings and places that define the History and Architecture of Downtown Mexico City, which, until the late XIXth Century, used to be the entire town.
It sounds crazy but, in the same district. we will find such different buildings of many eras and styles: mexica, barroco novohispano, neoclassicism, eclecticism/porfiriano, art nouveau, art déco/streamline and, of course, the muralist movement, that merged architecture and painting together.
We might bump into some characters like griffins, gargoyles, serpents, snakes, eagles and even mermaids who have lots of things to say about what Mexico City is.
Highlights
From 3 hours to 3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & French
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
From 3 hours to 3 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & French
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Bottled water
Private transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
Torre Latinoamericana
Our meeting point is at Torre Latinoamericana
Return
Plaza de la Constitución
We are going to finish our experience at the main suquare of Mexico City, Zócalo.
Itinerary
1
Torre Latino
This corner shows us how Mexico City has evolved throughout its history and its an awesome spot to see all the layers of architecture and stories this walk has to offer.
30 minutes
2
El Atrio del Templo de San Francisco
This building tells us about the constructive materials of Mexico City and some of the most important historical processes that made Mexico what it is today.
25 minutes
3
House of Tiles (Casa de los Azulejos)
We are going to see a very interesting piece of art in this building, we are going to use its balconies to see other buildings, and we are going to explore it's evolution through almost 300 years.
25 minutes
4
Palacio de Bellas Artes
We are going to discuss the historical, political and artistic contexts in which this building and its neighbors were created.
20 minutes
5
Palacio Postal
Beautiful post office from the beginning of the XXth Century. We are visiting the inside depending on the time of the day.
20 minutes
6
Plaza Tolsa
We are going to explore the eclectic architecture of the city through the different buildings surrounding the statue of Charles the IV of Spain.
20 minutes
7
Museo del Templo Mayor
Before finishing our walk, we are going to visit an archeological site right in the center of the city.
20 minutes
8
Zocalo
Here we are going to wrap all the stories up, and I can answers questions and make recommendations for the rest of your trip, or next time you visit the city.
