Mexico City Tour: History, Culture, and Cuisine

Immerse yourself in Mexico City’s rich history and culture on a walking tour. Explore Aztec ruins, ancient markets, and experience the vibrant fusion of past and present.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Zócalo/tenochtitlan - Discover the Historic Center of Mexico City with our special tour. We will start at the ⭐Diego Rivera Mural Museum (1), admiring the mural “Dream of a Sunday Afternoon in the Alameda Central.” Then, we will tour the ⭐Alameda Central (2), the oldest park in the Americas. We will head to the impressive **⭐Palace of Fine…
What's Included
  • Lunch
  • All fees and/or taxes
  • Entry tickets
  • Guide
What's Not Included
  • Private transportation
Meal Options
  • HIBISCUS FLOWER SOPES (JAMAICA FLOWER SOPES) (3 pz) - Are a traditional Mexican dish featuring small, thick tortillas topped with shredded hibiscus flower, refried beans, fresh cheese, cream, and salsa.
  • Trio of drowned quesadillas in green sauce - Each one is filled with different ingredients: one with beans and cheese, another with huitlacoche (corn fungus), and the third with squash blossom.
Additional Information

Our passionate guides share stories and legends that bring the city to life, taking you through colonial streets, ancient ruins, and vibrant markets. Learn about the Aztec civilization, Spanish conquest, and Mexico’s rich cultural fusion. This tour includes traditional food and music, offering an authentic and memorable experience that deeply connects you with Mexico City’s past and present.

Location
Museo Mural Diego Rivera
The meeting point is the entrance of the Diego Rivera Mural Museum.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Madalina_l
Jun 13, 2025
Great tour - Balaam was great, knowledgeable and accommodating, it was a great tour in spite of the rain storm catching up with us. Mexico City has so many beautiful sites and so much history… great to have the opportunity to see some of the most beautiful sites here,
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Elizabeth_b
May 24, 2025
Amazing tour!!! - Balaam was AMAZING. You can tell he was not only knowledgeable but loved and appreciated Mexican culture. We learned about the wonders of the city and tasted and experienced Mexico City!!
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Amandinecj9085oj
May 23, 2025
I recommend 100% - I was alone with the guide, I had a great time! Despite the demonstration that prevented us from doing the classic tour, she was able to adapt and show me all the richness of Mexico City. She knew absolutely everything about the history of the country, it was very nice to be able to ask all the questions I wanted and to have such relevant answers. I came out rich and full of love for this country!
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Jordi
May 17, 2025
Recommended! - The guide was very competent, knew a lot to tell and despite the fact that a few parts of the tour were closed, she knew how to improvise nice substitutes for it. All in all a very nice afternoon!
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Chandak_g
Apr 13, 2025
Great way to start your trip - Wonderful start to our Mexico City vacation. The tour guide was so knowledgeable and gave us a brief history of each highlight.
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John_w
Feb 14, 2025
Wonderful walking tour of... - Wonderful walking tour of the city. We certainly could not have experienced historic Mexico City as well without the tour.
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Raquel
Feb 12, 2025
Travel to CDMX - We did this tour on February 12 our guide was our guide was BALAAM we spent a few very pleasant hours, his explanations were clear and very informative , very pleasant the tour I highly recommend. We met key points of the historic center.
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Rosylaur
Jan 22, 2025
I would 100% recommend - Fantastic experience! I joined the 'Downtown with a historian' tour on my own and loved it! My guide was very knowledgeable on the city & I learnt a lot from her. She went above and beyond to introduce me to the city, suggesting places to eat, introducing me to new types of food while also giving me an informative tour. It was very interesting and a great introduction to mexico city. I highly recommend.
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Amy_o
Jan 13, 2025
Fantastic tour! - This was a great introduction to Mexico City! Our guide was delightful, very knowledgeable about the architecture, art, and history of the City. He was very accommodating of our questions and requests for minor detours. 5 stars!
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R9860cnbetha
Mar 8, 2025
A good tour. - This was a very interesting tour, but I wish it had more small taste food stops, and more information during the walking part of the tour. Also there really was no music on the tour.
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From $35
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).