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Mexico City Historical Tour Local Perspective
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Discover the rich urban history of Mexico City on a 3-hour guided tour, where you will explore different historical stages that have shaped the culture of this vibrant metropolis. Using public transport, you will walk through the points of interest while a local sociologist, as if he were a friend, shares his knowledge about the social, cultural, political and artistic evolution of the city. Immerse yourself in the diversity of this great city and gain a deep understanding of its heritage and folklore.
- 3-hour tour exploring the urban history of Mexico City - Hiking and using public transport for an authentic experience - Perspective of a sociologist to understand cultural and social de...
Highlights
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Gratuities
Steamed Tacos (Optional): Cost does not exceed $100 Mexican pesos, includes food and drink. They include food and drink.
Meeting Points
Departure
Zócalo
The meeting place where we start our tour is at the door of the main temple.
Return
Monument to the Revolution
In the republic square.
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Most travelers can participate
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Not wheelchair accessible
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This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
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Infants must sit on laps
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Discover the rich urban history of Mexico City on a 3-hour guided tour, where you will explore different historical stages that have shaped the culture of this vibrant metropolis. Using public transport, you will walk through the points of interest while a local sociologist, as if he were a friend, shares his knowledge about the social, cultural, political and artistic evolution of the city. Immerse yourself in the diversity of this great city and gain a deep understanding of its heritage and folklore.
- 3-hour tour exploring the urban history of Mexico City - Hiking and using public transport for an authentic experience - Perspective of a sociologist to understand cultural and social de...
Highlights
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
From 3 hours to 4 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Gratuities
Steamed Tacos (Optional): Cost does not exceed $100 Mexican pesos, includes food and drink. They include food and drink.
Meeting Points
Departure
Zócalo
The meeting place where we start our tour is at the door of the main temple.
Return
Monument to the Revolution
In the republic square.
Itinerary
1
Centro Historico
Generally speaking, the spaces to be specified below are located within this first frame of the city.
2
Museo del Templo Mayor
It is the ruins of the ancient Aztec city of Tenochtitlan.
Within this space, we will be able to observe elements of pre-Columbian culture and some urban elements of the 14th century.
There is a museum that does not need to be entered since what we will observe can be done from the outside.
20 minutes
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Zocalo
- Metropolitan Cathedral
- Plaza de la Constitution
National Palace
The capital zocalo, is the most important social and political center of Mexico City, its antiquity dates back to the 15th century. Here we can enter some spaces of great cultural importance for the city.
Some buildings of great importance are the national palace where the presidency of the republic is located, the cathedral that is the religious center and the square of the constitution that is where the main citizen protests are held.
40 minutes
4
Francisco I. Madero Avenue
We will walk this important pedestrian walk where we can find secrets, legends, architecture and some spaces of great importance such as museums, palaces and temples.
If the visitor wishes, we can try the basket tacos, these are an elementary part of the gastronomy and daily life of the inhabitants of the city.
45 minutes
5
Palacio de Bellas Artes
It is the city theatre built since 1904 and opened in 1934.
In the area, we will have the opportunity to see much of the architecture of several eras, including the Latin American tower, the Munal, the mining palace, and the post office.
6
Alameda Central
It is the oldest urban park in the Americas.
As we enter this area, we will be able to observe modern architecture that dates from the 1940s and until the 2000s.
Much of the monuments of the city is located in this area.
40 minutes
7
Paseo de la Reforma
An avenue of great beauty and historic weight.
It was built during the empire of Maximilian and Charlotte in the second half of the 19th century.
Today, it is the most important financial area in the city.
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Monumento y Museo de la Revolucion
The tobacco colony has a great history and importance for the development of the city.
The space we will visit is a family atmosphere of great architectural beauty where we can discover much of the history of social movements in 20th century Mexico and the porphyriato.
