Guided Tour Zócalo to Palaces, Churches and Pyramids
Overview
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2 hours
Mobile ticket
On his first visits, Humboldt referred to Mexico City as the City of Palaces. Join our tour to discover them.
We will meet at the Hemiciclo a Benito Juárez, located next to the central Alameda Park. From there we will talk about the politics of modern Mexico, the division between church and state, the Porfiriato, and in general, the development of modernity.
Then we will visit the first floor of the Palacio de Bellas Artes, Casa de los Azulejos, Palacio del Correo and the National Museum of Art. There we will talk about the Italian architectural diaspora in the country.
We will continue our tour on Calle Madero, visiting the Temple of San Francisco, as well as analyzing the baroque and neoclassical architecture of the historic center. Finally, we will arrive at the Zócalo where we will admire the Metropolitan Cathedral, as well as the archaeological zone of the Templo Mayor.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Hemiciclo a Juarez
We will talk about the Juárez reforms, the Porfiriato and the transformations of modern Mexico.
Palacio de Bellas Artes
We will enter the first floor and contemplate the beauty of its interiors (Mexican marble, pre-Hispanic details on the doors and stairs).
What‘s Included
Bilingual guide
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Guided Tour Zócalo to Palaces, Churches and Pyramids
Reviews
7 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great walking tour!
262arlissar,,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Jose provided an excellent tour! He was super knowledgeable and personable! The tour had a lot of interesting spots and you got to see so many important Mexican monuments.
UNIQUE MOMENT
Carmen C,,May 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Guided tour by Fernando Ramirez.Excellent. He's a spectacular guide. It's impressive what you know. If we come back, we'll want him with us. If we do not come back we will always recommend it. Thank you.
Sensational tour to Puebla, balloon flight to the Pyramids of Teotihuacan, visit to Guadalupe and city tour.
Giovana F,,Apr 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I highly recommend the service. From the first contact I made, they always provided the requested information in advance. The whole combined was fulfilled. I didn't have any kind of problem with the agency. Super recommend. All the time were very attentive to me and my family
Sensational with a guide in Portuguese
carlosalbertoc617,,Mar 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide José was exceptional. In addition to telling us about the historic sites, he gave us a lesson about how it is to live in Mexico City!
Map of Zócalo hotels
raffigennaio,,Jan 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful exhaustive and interesting tour. Our guide, José Vicente , an expert in local culture and very kind and helpful. Highly recommended
Great guide, great tour
jeffreymK1857HT,,Sep 25, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00José was a great guide. Very engaging and knowledgeable about the city center, its history and significant landmarks. José made sure all of our questions were answered and we moved along at a comfortable pace. I would highly recommend José for the CDMX city center tour.
AMAZING tour
Flyer04983940259,,Sep 12, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a great tour! It was just my husband and I, and we enjoyed it. Our guide was super friendly and an expert in architecture, history, and Aztec society. Do not think twice: book this tour!
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