Mexico City Downtown Centro private tour+ Palacio de Bellas Artes

5.0 (15 reviews) 4–5 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

The Historic Center/Downtown area is the heart of the country, no visit to Mexico City would be complete without understanding where it all began.

In this private tour you'll not only see, but you'll taste the History of Mexico while you visit the emblematic places of Downtown, focusing in the murals of the most important art movement of the nation: Muralismo and its painters Rivera, Orozco, Siqueiros, Tamayo, Leal and more.

Did you know that Mexican cuisine is considered a patrimony of humanity? Discover why while experiencing authentic tacos, tlacoyos, churros, juices and pan dulce.

And since this area has a historical site every corner, take advantage that we are the only agency where you can customize your tour depending on your interests, just let us know what you want and we'll make it happen!

At Frida Tours, we not only give tours, we craft memories.

Plus, we're the only tour agency in Mexico run and operated exclusively by women for travelers of all ages and backgrounds.

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At a glance

Duration: 4–5 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–12
Guide: English, French, Spanish
Operated by: Frida Tours

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Adults (4–90 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Street food tour (only in the option where it's stated)
Included: Bottled water
Included: Entrance to the Colegio de San Ildefonso museum
Included: Snacks: Tacos and flavored water
Included: Entrance to the Palacio de Bellas Artes museum
Included: Private transportation (only in the options with transportation)

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Carbonated beverages: Soda/Pop

Itinerary

Zocalo

20 min

We'll explain the transformations of the main plaza of Mexico City throughout time
Catedral Metropolitana de la Ciudad de Mexico

20 min

An architectural wonder that took more than 200 years to be completed
Stop 3

20 min

We'll see the ruins of the Templo Mayor, the main adoration place of Mexico-Tenochtitlan of the Mexica culture
Antiguo Colegio de San Ildefonso

one hour Admission included

The birthplace of the most authentic Mexican art movement, Muralismo. Here we will explain thoroughly the ideology behind this art current through the murals of Diego Rivera, Fernando Leal and José Clemente Orozco
Stop 5

40 min Admission included

We'll stop to enjoy some of the most iconic tacos from Mexico City and a refreshing flavored water
House of Tiles

20 min

Known as the House of Tiles this architectural gem houses centuries of History, legends and art, including a mural by Orozco.
Historic Center (Centro Historico)

one hour Admission included

THE PRIVATE TOUR IS CUSTOMIZABLE

Depending on your interests we will stop at other historical and architectural landmarks, including hidden gems no other agency visits
Palacio de Bellas Artes

one hour Admission included

Our last stop is one of the most iconic buildings in the country where we will explain all of the painters that were important in the Muralismo art current

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

You will meet your guide on the street right outside the entrance to the Museum of Photography

End point

After seeing the murals inside the Palace of Fine Arts, the tour will finish there.

Pickup points

Hotel Alexander - Mexico City
La Casa del Tekolote
Hotel Beverly
Hotel El Greco
Novotel Mexico City World Trade Center
Hostal Reforma
City Express by Marriott Ciudad de Mexico Tlalpan
Nido Condesa by RentinBA
Hotel Residencia Rochester
Hotel Riazor
Novotel Mexico City Centro Historico
Hotel Hot Narvarte

and 528 more pickup points

Depending on the option that you choose, you can have private transportation or a meeting point in the main plaza Zócalo.

The day prior to the tour, the guide will text the lead traveler to confirm the pickup/meetup location, time, and number of travelers.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Considerable walking and standing

Options

Transport + street food tour

Full street food tour: We will do 4-5 gastronomical stops for you to try traditional Mexico's tacos, snacks, coffee, pastries & flavored water

Private transportation: Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation included

Pickup included
Mexico City Downtown private tour + Rivera/Orozco murals

Tacos, churros and water: We will do 2-3 gastronomical stops for you to rest and try traditional Mexico City's tacos, churros and flavored water

Private transportation: Pick-up and drop-off at your accommodation included

Pickup included
Private tour no transportation

Meeting point: Private tour which doesn't include private transportation but a meeting point in the Historic Center/Downtown

Tacos, snacks and water: We will do 2-3 gastronomical stops for you to rest and try traditional Mexico City's tacos, snacks and flavored water