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Mexico City Architecture Tour: Historic and Modern Marvels (Small-Group/4 h)

From USD $50.00

Duration: 3 Hours (approx.)
Location: Mexico City: Historic Center
Product code: P3BZ65

Overview

Explore Mexico City Architecture Tour highlighting the area's diverse architectural styles spanning centuries, from ancient ruins and artifacts to colonial-era buildings and modern structures designed for earthquake resistance.

Highlights

The tour is private and customizable, so choose what to see and when to start.
Be astonished at the Metropolitan Cathedral's Gothic and Baroque architectural mastery.
Admire the iconic blue-tiled facade of the House of Tiles.
Explore the architectural evolution from Aztec to colonial to modern eras.
Experience Mexico City's rich heritage through its iconic architectural gems.

Itinerary

The Mexico City Architecture Tour will carry you through the heart of this lovely metropolis, where history and culture come alive at every corner. So meet your guide and let the exploration begin!

We begin our journey at the Templo Mayor, be amazed at the impressive stone structures and learn about the advanced architectural techniques used by the Aztecs.

Next, we'll visit the Metropolitan Cathedral, an impressive symbol of the Spanish colonial era. Our adventure continues as we make our way to the House of Tiles, a charming 18th-century mansion showcasing Spanish colonial architecture covered in vibrant blue and white Talavera tiles, a prime example of this iconic Mexican artistic tradition.

Just a short stroll away, we'll find the Post Office, a splendid early 20th-century building designed in an eclectic style blending Renaissance revival and Art Nouveau elements. From here, we'll head to the Palace of Fine Arts, a true Art Nouveau architectural gem. Its striking marble exterior is adorned with feminine figures and floral motifs typical of this artistic style.

We'll head to the iconic Torre Latinoamericana, an innovative modern skyscraper renowned for its earthquake-resistant design using the principles of harmonic frequencies.

Join us on this playful, lovely, and inspiring Mexico City Tour to immerse yourself in the city's rich heritage, art, and architectural wonders!

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
The default departure times for this tour are 8:00, 9:00, 10:00 AM, and 12:00 and 3:00 PM, but we can also adjust them per your request. Our guide will meet you at the requested time and might need to contact you by phone. Therefore, please kindly provide a valid phone number during your booking.

DEPARTURE LOCATION
Entrance of Museo Mexicano del Diseño (MUMEDI): Av. Francisco I. Madero 74, Centro Histórico, Alcaldía Cuauhtémoc, 06000, 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, personal ID; good mood and curiosity.