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Immerse yourself in the history of Mexico City on a guided walking tour of the historic center. Visit the most iconic sites as well as some hidden gems.

Highlights

• Step back in time as you explore the historic center of Mexico City
• Visit the largest Cathedral in Latin America, the Metropolitan Cathedral
• Admire the beauty of the art noveau at one of the most beautiful hotels
• Visit the Palace of Iturbide, and enjoy some of the best exhibitions in the city
• Be amazed by the beauty of the architecture of the Palace of Fine Arts

Description

Discover the historic center of Mexico City, known as the ‘Cultural City of the Americas’ with more than 180 museums. Visit the Templo Mayor, the Metropolitan Cathedral, and the Palace of Iturbide. Begin your tour with a visit to the Templo Mayor, the most important ceremonial and spiritual center for the Mexicas. Enter the largest Cathedral in Latin America, the Metropolitan Cathedral, built on the pre-Hispanic ruins. See what the great Tenochtitlan looked like in its heyday and enter one of the metro stations. Contemplate the sign that Huitzilopochtli, the solar god of war, gave to the Mexicas to let them know where they should establish their empire, which is now the symbol of the flag. Discover where the remains of the Spanish conquistador Hernan Cortes lie and see a mural of his encounter with Montezuma, the Mexica emperor. Enter one of the most beautiful hotels in the center and be dazzled by the beauty of its art noveau decoration. Visit the Palace of Iturbide, Mexico's first emperor, as well as the famous house of tiles. Learn about one of the most beautiful Opera Palaces in the world, the Palacio de Bellas Artes, enter the magestic Palace and be amazed by the murals of some artists like Diego Rivera, David Alfaro Siqueiros, and Jose Clemente Orozco, finally visit one of the oldest bakeries in the city.

Includes

Guided tour of Mexico City's historic centre Visit the ruins of the Mexicas, Templo Mayor (outside) Entry to the Metropolitan Cathedral Entry to the Gran Hotel de Mexico Viewing of a mural depicting the encounter between Hernan Cortes and Moctezuma Visit to the Palace of Iturbide Entry to the House of Tiles Entrance to Palacio de Bellas Artes (Palace of fine Arts) Visit to one of the oldest bakeries in the city includes one bread

Important Information

• Wear comfortable walking shoes as there is a significant amount of walking. Be prepared for varying weather conditions. Photography is allowed, but flash photography is not permitted in certain areas. Food and drinks are not allowed inside some of the venues. Smoking is not allowed during the tour. ***All our experiences are subject to availability on the scheduled day and time, may vary, and are subject to change without prior notice due to circumstances beyond our control***

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund