MEXICO CITY HISTORY TOURS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 13 mexico city history tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Explore Mexico City’s historic center on a three-hour English walking tour covering the Zócalo, Templo Mayor, Cathedral, Bellas Artes, and more.
“The historic centre of Mexico City is fascinating and our guide gave a great tour, covering the history of the city, a god lok inside the city, and some food recommendations.”
Taste Mexico City through markets, street food, history, and local restaurants on a five-hour Centro Histórico walking tour.
“This is such a fun experience! Jossie gave us a great overview of Mexico’s rich food history and culture. The stops are places where locals eat and it was wonderful to be guided to the best spots to eat in the historic center. I recommend taking this tour at the beginning of your stay so you can return to the amazing places you visit on the tour. We appreciated visiting businesses owned and operated by locals. Jossie is the BEST guide! She is very knowledgeable and a lot of fun to be with. Her positive energy made our day and allowed us to move out of our comfort zone and…”
Explore Mexico City’s historic center on a three-hour walking tour with cathedral, Aztec ruins, grand buildings, and bakery treats.
“Leslie was a great, friendly, and informative tour guide! Highly recommend!”
Explore Mexico City’s historic center in a small English-speaking group, from the Zócalo and Templo Mayor to Rivera murals and Bellas Artes.
“Luis was wonderful!! Shared such wide & informative view of Mexican history & of course each spot we viewed A++++”
Taste chilaquiles, mole enchiladas, tacos, sweets, beer, and agua fresca while exploring Mexico City’s historic center.
“Not a lot of walking overall. Andy was very informative. Definitely well worth it as all the choices were great. .”
Explore Mexico City’s historic center on foot, from the Zócalo and Templo Mayor to Palacio de Bellas Artes, with an expert English guide.
“It was an ok tour. interesting and and learned a good bit of history about Mexico. It’s a good start to a trip around the city.”
Explore Mexico City’s historic center privately in two hours, with major landmarks, local food tips, English guiding, and a low $29.99 price.
“My friend and I were so excited to experience this walking tour and it did not disappoint! Our guide, Matilde, was extremely knowledgeable. She had great energy and made the tour super fun and educational. We visited the palaces and cathedrals; we even stoped off at an amazing bakery for sweet treats! It was a great way to spend our first day in Mexico City!”
Explore Mexico City’s historic center in three hours, from the Zócalo and Templo Mayor to Bellas Artes, with a lively local guide.
“Eduardo was an excellent guide - enjoyed his stories, appreciated his knowledge and the wonderful presentation style. Really great!!”
Explore Teotihuacan’s pyramids and ancient caves from Mexico City with hotel pickup, local guides, tastings, lunch, and return transport.
“Very informative, nice guides, excellent tour. The traffic to reach the place was ok, but to return it was awful”
Explore Mexico City’s historic center on a private four-hour walk from Templo Mayor to Bellas Artes, with art, history, coffee, and a local guide.
“Hector and the tour company were very accommodating to organizing the tour as we saw fit and based on the things we wanted to see. Hector had all the necessary knowledge for us to enjoy the day and understand the historical significance of what we were experiencing. This tour was part of the celebration of my 30th birthday and ended with a nightcap of drinks and a special gift from Hector which made my day! We appreciated Hector for such a great day and recommendations to use later in our trip. We highly recommend hector and this walking tour for anyone really wanting to understand how CDMX came to be…”
Walk through 700 years of Tenochtitlan and Mexico City history with Prof. Cristina Ríos, from Templo Mayor to Palacio de Bellas Artes.
“Professor Rios was extremely knowledgeable and brings the history of Tenochtitlan and Centro Historico to life with incredible clarity, depth, and genuine passion.”
Explore Mexico City’s queer history on a small-group walk from Alameda Central to Templo Mayor, led in English or French.
“Best guided tour I've ever been. The history came very clear and guidance was very warm and humanisti. If you got chance to go, do service to yourself and go. ❤️”
Review of a 3.5-hour Mexico City history tour covering Aztec ruins, grand palaces, local food, and modern city life.
“Excellent inormative journey - Martin was friendly and full of fascinating knowlodge”
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