Walking Tour: Explore Iconic Murals in Mexico City's Historic Center

Embark on a walking tour of Mexico City’s Historic Center to explore the iconic and beautiful murals that depict the country’s rich history and culture. Discover the political and social significance of these artworks and gain insights into Mexican history.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Antiguo Colegio de San Ildefonso - The former National Preparatory School is the birthplace of Muralism. Here, “La Creación,” Diego Rivera’s first mural, adorns the amphitheater of the Old College of San Ildefonso, where he first met a young Frida Kahlo.
  • Murales de Diego Rivera en la Secretaria de Educacion Publica - At the Ministry of Public…
What's Included
  • Museum entrance tickets included
  • Guide service
What's Not Included
  • Transportation
  • Gratuity Not Included
Additional Information

Embark on an exclusive journey through the essence of Mexican muralism! This tour not only guides you to the renowned murals at the Antiguo Colegio de San Ildefonso, the Ministry of Public Education, and the Palacio de Bellas Artes, but also provides unique experiences. Expert art history guides will unveil the secrets and symbolism behind each…

Location
Former College of San Ildefonso
Justo Sierra
Cancellation Policy

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

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R1813mrpeggyr
Oct 9, 2025
Great tour of public art! - This was a really awesome tour. It was informative, interesting and definitely worth booking. The tour guide was very knowledgeable.
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Greg_b
Oct 4, 2025
Great tour of Murals - Our guide was excellent. He was really informative and explained many details lost on the average viewer. We saw so many murals and it could have gone on for hours more. He really took the time to show us a wide arrange of styles plus the best of Rivera!
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Ewa_f
Sep 28, 2025
If you can, get Balaam as a guide! - Tour provides a holistic experience of most important murals of famous Diego Rivera, but also David Siqueiros and other artists of that time. I highly recommend the tour with Balaam, he has extensive knowledge and passion towards art, he is really dedicated to ensure you understand connections of it with Mexican heritage!
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107ia
Sep 13, 2025
Great Experience! - This was a fantastic tour! My guide, Balaam, was incredibly knowledgeable about Mexican history, the muralist movement, and the artists themselves. He pointed out personal and political details in the paintings that I would’ve easily overlooked. Balaam has a deep understanding of the artists’ lives and the historical context behind their work. He was not only informative but also friendly and genuinely passionate about history. I really enjoyed this tour and even got to see some paintings I’d only ever seen in books. Highly recommend!
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Mia_i
Sep 1, 2025
Great tour - Knowledgeable and friendly guide. I very much enjoyed and feel inspired by the beauty and history. Would recommend.
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Resort656505
Aug 28, 2025
Great experience with the muralists tour - A very complete tour that complements the Centro Histórico tours. Balaan, our guide, was very professional, knew his job very well and assisted us on matters other than the tour contents, like where to change money, eat and take other tours. Highly recommended!
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222deepaka
Aug 27, 2025
Fascinating Mural Tour - Our guide Balaam was excellent - he educated us as to the historical and political context of the Murals and ensured that the tour remained interesting and fun. Highly recommend the tour.
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Catydid2017
Aug 27, 2025
Deepen Your Understanding of Mexican Murals - This was a great experience! Balaam, our tour guide did an amazing job. We learned so much about the murals, the artists that created them and many interesting cultural and social factors that came into play in creating these stunning artworks. I have wanted to see the murals of Diego Rivera, and David Alfaro Siqueiros and others for many years and was so happy to have the opportunity to view the works with such a knowledgeable guide as Balaam . Balaam pointed out many interesting details that otherwise might have been missed, and he gave us a deeper understating of Mexican history and art. The buildings housing the murals are impressive as well. I would not miss this tour for the world! if you are interested in learning more about the murals and Mexican art and artists of the 20th century take this tour. It is very enjoyable and fascinating.
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Roberto_o
Jul 29, 2025
A+ tour of the historic district of CDMX - Balaam was great!! He happily shared with us his extensive knowledge of Mexican muralism and history. He was friendly and spoke confidently about the art we explored throughout the historic district. The sites were amazing and the day couldn’t have been better.
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Marclewis_s
Jul 30, 2025
The tour was... - The tour was comprehensive with a knowledgeable guide. I was disappointed one site was omitted, but that was because it was closed.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).