Mexico City: Historical walking tour of Tenochtitlan
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Join Prof. Cristina Ríos to discover Mexico City’s historical center on a three-hour morning walking tour filled with detailed explanations of the most important landmarks in the area.
Highlights
- Mexplore Tenochtitlan invites you on a walking tour of downtown Mexico City
- Join us on a journey through 700 years of Mexico City-Tenochtitlan history
- Come with us on a morning walking tour with a local guide
- See the most important landmarks in the area
Description
Come with us on a morning walking tour with a local guide, listen to Prof. Cristina Ríos’s detailed explanations while exploring Mexico City’s historical center. See the most important landmarks in the area, learn about the fascinating history of the city’s founding, and try delicious traditional Mexican sweets at the legendary “Dulcería Celaya” (optional).
Guide: Prof. Cristina Ríos (PhD)
Main Route
1- Templo Mayor (Models and View of Archaeological Zone from the outside)
2- Behind the Cathedral (Animas del Purgatorio) and 'Calmecac' Site Museum of Centro Cultural España (Spain Cultural Center)
3- Cortés’s Lodgings at the Old Axayacatl Palace (Old Houses of Moctezuma)
4- Iturbide Palace (Banamex Cultural Center)
5- Church of San Francisco (facade)
6. House of Tiles (outside and the José Clemente Orozco Mural in the inside with a detailed explanation)
7- Palace of Fine Arts (pass-by only) (pass-by only)
Duration: 3 hours
Meeting Point: Templo Mayor Museum Entrance
Includes:
• Specialized guide
• Detailed explanations of the landmarks
• Earphones and Audio equipment
Not included:
• Tickets
• Food
Small groups of 3 to 10 people to ensure a personalized experience.
Includes
Includes:
Specialized guide
Detailed explanations of the landmarks
Headsets to hear the tour guide clearly
Duration: 3 hours
Meeting Point: Templo Mayor Museum Entrance
Important Information
- Comfortable shoes
- Hat or sunglasses (recommended)
- Sunscreen
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund