Mexico City Must See Places One Day Tour

8 hours Free cancellation Private tour

House of Tiles Mexico City — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Metropolitan Cathedral — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Discover Mexico City’s ancient roots and vibrant culture on this full-day guided tour. Begin at the historic heart of the capital, walking through the iconic Zócalo, where you’ll admire the majestic Metropolitan Cathedral and explore the ruins of the Templo Mayor, once the center of the Aztec empire. Step into the “Museo Vivo del Muralismo” to experience the legacy of Mexico’s most influential muralists. Savor a traditional meal inside the stunning Casa de los Azulejos, an architectural jewel of colonial Mexico. Continue to Cuicuilco, one of the earliest pyramid sites in the Valley of Mexico, where history predates Teotihuacan. Conclude your day with a colorful ride on a traditional trajinera boat through the canals of Xochimilco, a UNESCO World Heritage site that preserves the charm of ancient waterways. This immersive tour blends archaeology, art, history, and authentic flavors—perfect for travelers who want to see Mexico City from every angle.

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At a glance

Duration: 8 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–3
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Carlos San Roman

What is included

Included

Included: Private transportation
Included: On-board WiFi: WiFi on board
Included: In-vehicle air conditioning: Air-conditioned vehicle

Not included

Not included: Meals

Itinerary

Catedral Metropolitana de la Ciudad de Mexico

20 min

We'll visit the church and the Tabernacle and it's different styles in the altars and the chapels
Museo del Templo Mayor

one hour Admission included

We'll learn about the Aztecs their rise and fall and the predecessor of Mexico City, Mexico Tenochtitlan and Mexico Tlatelolco
Murales de Diego Rivera en la Secretaria de Educacion Publica

one hour

We'll visit the murals by Diego Rivera painted on a period of 7 years in the ministry of education
Stop 4

15 min

Admire one of the largest plazas in the world

Place where now Federal and State powers of Mexico City and the country are located
Palacio de Bellas Artes

one hour Admission included

Admire murals by Diego Rivera, Jose Clemente Orozco, David Alfaro Siqueiros and others.
House of Tiles

one hour

We'll have lunch in here and have the opportunity to see a colonial house
UNAM Biblioteca central

Passing by

We'll drive to the south and on the way we'll see the impressive university city with it's central Library and it's campus for 100. 000 students
Stop 8

one hour Admission included

We'll see one of the only rounded pyramids on the central plains of Mexico that precede the ones in Teotihuacan
Xochimilco

one hour Admission included

We'll sail a traditional boat with mariachis and music all over the place, also we'll be able to see what we have learned about the construction of the man made islands that are the foundation of Mexico City