Muralist Art Semi Private Walking Tour in Mexico City Downtown
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118 Ratings
Ciudad de México
Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Mexican Muralism on a semi-private walking tour in Mexico City. Explore three museums and discover the powerful art that defined the identity of Mexico after the Revolution.
Duration:
3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Murales de Diego Rivera en la Secretaria de Educacion Publica - Explore the Ministry of Education’s premises adorned with Diego Rivera’s murals, along with works from other notable muralists.
- Antiguo Colegio de San Ildefonso - Acknowledged as the birthplace of the Mexican Muralism movement, this site features murals by such artists as Jose Clemente Orozco, Diego Rivera, and Jean Charlot.
- Palacio de Bellas Artes - Discover 17 unique murals by various artists over time, housed within one of Mexico’s most iconic cultural edifices.
What's Included
- Certified Bilingual guide
- Entrance tickets to all museums visited during the tour.
What's Not Included
- Tips / Gratuities to the guide (optional)
- Transportation to Meeting Point
Additional Information
Get close to modern Mexico with the most significant expression of art of the 20th century: Mexican Muralism. It is a form of art available to everyone that that defined the identity of Mexico after the Mexican Revolution, and during most of last century. It provided an opportunity to educate and inform the people with messages of cultural identity, politics and progress.
‘The artist must paint as he would speak. I don’t want people to speculate what I mean; I want them to understand.’
Visit three different museums, including the Muralist Museum inside Palacio de Bellas Artes, in a 3+ hours walking tour. Along with your guide, you will understand Mexican history through the work of some of the most important artist of modern Mexico.
Location
Domingo Santo
República de Cuba
We will contact you to give you information about your guide. We will be waiting minutes before 2:00pm, outside the entrance of 'Domingo Santo Hotel Boutique', in Plaza de Santo Domingo. Google Maps: https://g.page/domingosantomx
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Pavel_r
Mar 27, 2024
Emiliano is the best tour guide! - Emiliano is an extraordinary tour guide. Seriously--take any tour he is leading. The mural tour is a highlight for both art lovers and those interested in history.
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I8176ccjenniferc
Mar 21, 2024
Murals and History and Art, oh my! - Emiliano was so informative and fun! My 15 year old said, "I would enjoy art museums more if they were like this!" Specifically, we talked about the historical background, the Mexican ethos, and artistic significance. Not all the murals are on view currently, due to circumstances outside the control of the tour operators, but we definitely got our money's worth, and more. Highly recommend.
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Vali_p
Mar 11, 2024
Murals Mexico City - The guide did a great job.
Very knowledgeable and attentive.
A variety of murals included in the tour.
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Nancy_b
Mar 7, 2024
A wonderful and stimulating experience. - Emiliano, our guide, provided a truly in-depth look at the murals of Rivera, Siqueiros, and Orozco, bringing to life their historical context as well as providing interpretations of the symbolism of the paintings. He also pointed out specific artistic techniques of the three artists, including contrasts between them. Emiliano was very congenial and friendly, and connected well with our five group members. He was deeply knowledgeable and thoughtful in his commentary. We got a great deal out of the tour, in very large part because of his insightful and spirited presentation.
Nancy and Ben
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Judith_g
Feb 24, 2024
Mexican Culture Reflected In Its Murals - Emiliano was an exceptional guide and there was no better way to understand CDMX and its culture than by walking through it. My daughter and I felt it was very manageable and Emiliano was good about checking in and taking breaks for water and bathrooms as needed. Do not miss seeing these stunning murals — especially with someone as knowledgeable and connected to the art as Emiliano.
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Fearless02377773972
Feb 15, 2024
The ONE tour you cannot afford to miss in Mexico City - If you have to take one tour in Mexico City this one should be it. Emiliano is an amazing guide who knows the subject inside out and shared his wealth of knowledge on the major muralists in perfect English, regaling us with a lot of historical background and lots of snippets which helped us understand the muralist movement and its origin in Mexican culture. The tour started at the Ildefonso College with the monumental Orozco murals, then we moved on to the Palacio de Bellas Artes with its iconic murals and finished at the Diego Rivera Museum and its wall to wall stunning mural, a great way to finish the four hour tour. Thoroughly enjoyed it.
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Tracy_o
Feb 11, 2024
Glad I took this one! - Emiliano was my guide and he was fantastic! Very knowledgeable about the murals and their history. He made sure we got all of the information and a full experience. I learned about the history of Mexico (the quick version) and about the painting styles of the muralists. We had people in our group who were dealing with health issues and he handled them tactfully and respectfully. Highly recommend Thai tour!
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Tom_h
Feb 8, 2024
Excellent. Informative tour - Emiliano was an excellent guide, and we saw many things in the murals that we wouldn’t have noticed on our own. He also provided historical information to help give context and further meaning to the murals. An excellent tour and time well spent.
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Susanjo8672qm
Feb 2, 2024
Our guide Emiliano fave us a great tour of the murals - Our guide Emiliano was fantastic. He was very knowledgeable about all the murals and we learned a lot about Mexican history a great bonus! His english was perfect. His description and analysis of the murals helped us understand them all the more. We loved our mural tour!!
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Denise_m
Feb 2, 2024
Fascinating in-depth art/history tour! - Our tour with Emiliano was amazing! He is a wealth of information, and his manner is so friendly and accessible. It was one of the best art/history tours we’ve ever experienced — and we’ve done many!
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