Tour history of Muralism in Mexico

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About this activity

Explore Mexican Muralism: A Unique Experience in Mexico City

Immerse yourself in the history and art of Mexico with our exclusive tour of the main murals of the country. Designed for art and culture lovers, this tour will take you to discover how Mexican Muralism transformed public space into a canvas of national identity.

Sites

School of San Ildefonso – The birthplace of muralism and home to the most striking works of Diego Rivera and Orozco.

-Market Abelardo Rodriguez – Art and daily life merge.

SEP murals – More than 17,000 m2 of revolutionary history narrated by Diego Rivera.

-Palacio de Bellas Artes – Admire works by Siqueiros, Rivera and Tamayo in Mexico’s cultural center.

Why choose this tour?

Expert guides in muralism and Mexican culture.

Itinerary designed to enjoy the best of art without haste.

Perfect for curious travelers, art lovers and those looking for something different!

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At a glance

Duration: 3 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 35 people
People per booking: 1–30
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Educando con Cultura

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–14 years) · Youth (15–44 years) · Adults (45–59 years) · Seniors (60–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Entries

Not included

Not included: Tips
Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

Antiguo Colegio de San Ildefonso

35 min Admission included

The Colegio de San Ildefonso is an emblematic cultural venue in the Historic Center of Mexico City, known for its colonial architecture and important collection of murals, including works by Diego Rivera, José Clemente Orozco and David Alfaro Siqueiros. Originally founded as a Jesuit school in the 16th century, today it is a museum and temporary exhibition space that combines art, history and cultural heritage.
Abelardo L. Rodriguez Murals

35 min Admission included

In this market you will discover the real Mexico, where there are people who get up in the early morning to start their day, in this site we will explain the pictorial project that involved many artists including the Greenwood sisters the first women to paint in Mexico.
Murales de Diego Rivera en la Secretaria de Educacion Publica

45 min Admission included

Today it is already the museum of muralism, you will know the history of this great project, where you will find much of the murals of Diego Rivera.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Building of the order the Jesuits and place where they began to ring their first murals Diego Rivera, Siqueiros, Orozco, Fernando Leal, Revueltas among others.