Murals Mexico City: Mexican Muralism Tour (Private / 3h)

Murals Mexico City: Mexican Muralism Tour (Private / 3h)
From USD $45.00
  • Duration: 3 Hours (approx.)
  • Location: Mexico City: Historic Center, Mexico City
  • Product code: PPMPVV

Overview

Join this private walking tour to discover the UNESCO-listed Historic Center of Mexico City. This is the largest one in Latin America and offers a huge variety of museums, galleries, and architectural gems, along with bustling nightlife and diverse gastronomic culture.


Highlights

  • See impressive and well-preserved buildings located in the Historic Center guided by the hand of a local expert.
  • Admire some of the most breathtaking mural paintings created by talented Mexican painters from the 20th century.
  • Visit the first amazing mural ever made by Diego Rivera during the 1920s.
  • Find out about the historical background and interesting fun facts about each mural on the way.
  • Hear from your guide fascinating stories about Mexico City throughout history.

Itinerary

Meet your guide and start the walking tour by visiting the stunning Palacio de Bellas Artes. Once there, inside this magnificent white marble palace have a look at astonishing murals painted by world-renowned Mexican artists such as Diego Rivera, Jose Clemente Orozco, and David Alfaro Siqueiros, among others. 

On the way, see imposing colonial palaces from the 17th century and get captivated by the heart of Mexico City's lively atmosphere. Also, hear from your guide fascinating stories about its history and the people that have been living there throughout the years.

Moreover, make a stop at diverse public buildings to see colorful murals, including a singular market. There, apart from vendors doing their daily life activities and vivid local shops, admire original masterpieces created by other reputed artists that worked along with Rivera.

 Except for this, you can also expect many other things: viewing platforms from Aztec ruins, colorful lanes, current information about Mexico City, and much more!

Why go with us

  • You will spend the time of the tour purely on its activities and sightseeing: no visits to souvenir shops and restaurants (unless you ask).
  • An ideal choice for small groups: the price of the tour is fixed and varies just slightly depending on the size of the group.
  • We are flexible: we can adjust the program and route to your interests while the duration of the tour can be always extended for an extra fee.

    • Logistics


    DEPARTURE TIME

    DEPARTURE LOCATION: Entrance of Palacio de Bellas Artes: Av. Juárez S/N, Centro Histórico de la Cdad. de México, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06050 Ciudad de México, CDMX.

    TOUR DURATION AND CUSTOMIZATION: The standard duration of the tour counts from the moment of a meetup till the end of the tour. On the other hand, the tour is customizable which means we can adjust the time you spend at each destination. For example, if you want to visit an extra location (attraction/restaurant/market, etc.), you can do it on a complimentary basis if this visit (1) fits the default duration of the tour and  (2) doesn't involve a major change of the route.
    WHAT TO TAKE WITH YOU: Comfortable clothes and shoes; hat/cap, sunglasses, and sunscreen; travel insurance and personal ID; good mood and curiosity.


    Notes

    • This is a private tour: only your group will participate.
    • Travelers should have a basic physical fitness condition.
    • This tour doesn't include pick-up/drop-off.
    • The locations mentioned above are crowded on weekends, so early reservations are highly recommended.