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Historic Downtown Walking Tour

By Mexico a Pie
Recommended by 99% of travelers
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$15.00
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$15.00
per adult (price varies by group size)
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Ages 0-99, max of 15 per group
Duration: 3h
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English, Spanish
  • 3 hours Walking Tour in Mexico City Historic Downtown
  • Professional Certified Local Tour Guide
What's not included
  • Gratuities/tips to the Guide (optional)
  • Transport to Meeting Point
  • Some food available to purchase
Departure details
  • Meeting Point Mexico a Pie, P.za de la Constitución 803, Centro Histórico de la Cdad. de México, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06000 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico Meet us in the front-left corner of the Metropolitan Cathedral, next to the newsstand (it sells old photographs). Search for 'Meeting Point Mexico a Pie' in Google Maps. We will be waiting minutes before 9:30am. We will send you information about your guide. Please provide a valid cellphone number.
Return details
  • C. de Tacuba 8, Centro Histórico de la Cdad. de México, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06000 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico We end next to "El Caballito Statue", in front of the National Museum of Art
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 41370P14
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
What you can expect during your visit
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Temperature checks for tour participants upon arrival
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
  • Contactless payment for gratuities and add-ons
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
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How much is Historic Downtown Walking Tour?
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What is the Historic Downtown Walking Tour cancellation policy?
Historic Downtown Walking Tour cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience. Discover and book Historic Downtown Walking Tour on Tripadvisor
Which company provides Historic Downtown Walking Tour?
Historic Downtown Walking Tour is hosted by Mexico a Pie. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact Mexico a Pie on Tripadvisor. Discover and book Historic Downtown Walking Tour on Tripadvisor
If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 41370P14
Itinerary
  • You'll start at
    Meeting Point Mexico a Pie
    P.za de la Constitución 803, Centro Histórico de la Cdad. de México, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06000 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
    Meet us in the front-left corner of the Metropolitan Cathedral, next to the newsstand (it sells old photographs). Search for 'Meeting Point Mexico a Pie' in Google Maps. We will be waiting minutes before 9:30am. We will send you information about your guide. Please provide a valid cellphone number.
    See address & details
  • 1
    Zocalo
    Stop: 15 minutes
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  • 2
    Plaza Manuel Gamio
    Stop: 30 minutes
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  • 3
    Mexico City Metropolitan Cathedral
    Stop: 30 minutes
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  • 4
    Plaza Manuel Tolsá
    Stop: 10 minutes
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  • 5
    Palacio Postal
    Stop: 15 minutes
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  • 6
    Palacio de Bellas Artes
    Stop: 15 minutes
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  • You'll end at
    C. de Tacuba 8
    C. de Tacuba 8, Centro Histórico de la Cdad. de México, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06000 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
    We end next to "El Caballito Statue", in front of the National Museum of Art
    See address & details
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jennfoolery
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Best way to Luche Libra for visitors.
This was awesome. Just a fun night from beginning to end. Arturo was our guide and he was great. We felt safe and h…
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Excellent Museum of anthropology private tour
Our favourite part of the Museum of anthropology, private tour was seeing the artefacts and listening to our excell…
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Lucha Libre rules!
Arturo is a passionate and knowledgeable guide to Lucha Libre and Mexican culture. It was exciting, fun, and educat…
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Great way to learn about Mexico City
I had a knowledgeable guide for this tour and there were only 3 of us so you could easily ask questions & have conv…
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Murals walking tour
We learned SO much during this excellent tour! This was undoubtedly due to the enthusiasm, expertise, and energy o…
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Like a semester of great material in a couple of hours.
Emilliano posses a vast knowledge of the subjects and his passion was evident every minute. The last stop was at t…
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Highlight
Anna is a amazing guide. She brings history to life. We enjoyed the tour tremendously. It’s the highlight if our tr…
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Woman with walker Arturo very helpful
The company was very easy to get ahold of when I lost my text for where to meet. We toured with 4 other unknown peo…
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A great evening.
We had a great time with Arturo on this tour. If you’re looking to see a Lucha Libre match, consider this option if…
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Fun night
We had a really fun time on the tour. Arturo was an entertaining guide and it was great to have him explain lucha l…
Selina L
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A tour that makes a difference
Our tour guide Andres is fantastic! He is very knowledgeable and passionate and shows great hospitality. He makes a…
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Fun night out!
We had such a fun time! Our guide gave us so much information and made us even more excited to watch the wrestling …
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Great tour!
It was worth the price; the guide was super friendly and knowledgeable about everything we looked at.
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A historical taste on foot
A good introduction to start a stay in Mexico city. You get familiar with the culture, the history, the food and th…
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Big win!
Such a fun night! Arturo was informative and fun and made the experience even more entertaining— which is pretty im…
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Howitzer
Ottawa, Canada21 contributions
Excellent way to start your visit to Mexico City
Jan 2023 • Couples
We really enjoyed starting our week in Mexico City with the downtown historical area, walking tour as it gave us the historical context of the area and provided some great tips for things to see and general safety tips, such as how to choose a taco stand that has the right procedures to keep you healthy. Our tour guide Daniella was outstanding and really knew her stuff. She was able to answer all kinds of questions, whether related to the tour or not, and her humour and storytelling really made it an enjoyable tour.
Written January 29, 2023
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Sean N
13 contributions
Great tour, great value.
Emiliano was our guide, he was very knowledgeable and was able to answer any questions. The tour gives a great overview of the buildings in the historic district and we even branched out into the surrounding areas and got recommendations on food and shopping. We only paid $15/each, so the value of this tour is phenomenal. It was worth every penny, highly recommend!!
Written June 24, 2021
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Jesse H
Chicago, IL1 contribution
Fantastic tour!
Oct 2020 • Couples
Arturo was an excellent guide who not only knew the detailed ins and outs of the the city and its history, but also was extremely friendly and helpful (despite us being 15 minutes late to the tour). I did a lot of research before booking this tour and was actually a little hesitant due to its low cost relative to other tours, however my expectations were blown away from the beginning as Arturo deftly answered all of my questions and provided a great base of knowledge on how the city was formed. On top of that he took us to a great dessert shop and pointed out some of the best restaurants in the area.
Written October 6, 2020
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Mexico A Pie Tours
Thank you so much for your nice comments! It is very important for us to host you now.
Written November 7, 2020
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Stephanie R
2 contributions
Remarkable introduction to Mexico City
Oct 2022
Emiliano is an excellent guide in every way. He planned a route with stops that revealed the complex culture of Mexico City, its history from the pre-Columbian to contemporary experience, its people and what motivated them, the physical buildings that exemplify that history, how to find good food options in the central area and which other sites to return to or visit on our own. What was notable, in addition to his friendly manner and clear explanations, was his ability to answer all questions we asked with interesting stories that expanded the topic at hand. We learned a great deal that we have continued to reflect on in our subsequent days here in Mexico City. A great way to start an exploration of the city.
Written October 2, 2022
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Heather L
San Francisco3 contributions
Excellent Tour
Jan 2023
Emilio was an excellent tour guide! Very knowledgeable and passionate about Mexico City, where he grew up. He speaks English perfectly and was able to adapt our private walking tour to accommodate my father, who recently had hip surgery and couldn't walk for long periods of time. It was very easy to set up the tour - highly recommend this organization!
Written January 29, 2023
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Solaris S
New York City, NY27 contributions
Informative, Entertaining, and Useful
Sep 2022 • Friends
Ana was fabulous!! She was not just extremely knowledgeable but very entertaining. She gave us historical info and context, how these facts relate to Mexico today, as well as tips on where to go, where to eat, what's going on in the city atm, and scams to avoid. I enjoyed it so much I'm definitely looking to book other tours with Mexico a Pie (Mexico on Foot).
Written September 30, 2022
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Jerome G
14 contributions
Great Walking Tour
Ana is a very knowledgeable guide and keeps you interested in the history of Mexico. She also gives valuable tips about safety in the city as well as recommendations on where to eat. Overall, it’s was truly a great experience.
Written July 9, 2022
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smithnz
Christchurch, New Zealand279 contributions
The best tour experience I had in Mexico City.
Sep 2022
The Historico Hotel I stayed in, included this tour in your room rate.
I was fortunate to be on the tour on 19 September when all of Mexico does an earthquake drill in memorial to those that have lost their lives in two previous earthquakes on 19 September.
Our guide Andres was fantastic. Definitely one of the best guides I have ever encountered.

His english and knowledge was excellent. He answered questions with ease, and we covered many topics. From history, to food, to restaurants, to the devasting earthquakes, to architecture, and Mexico City's major problem, being that the land is sinking. When the spanish invaded and took over the area from the Aztecs, they filled in the lake that surrounded the Aztec temples.

We were fortunate he was with us when the earthquake drill sirens went, as he made sure we complied with the drill. As we were outside, it meant we had to stand in the middle of the street.

I am grateful that the hotel included this tour and can highly recommended it to anyone who wants to understand Mexico alittle better.
Written October 24, 2022
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Grainne A
2 contributions
Wonderful way to learn the history of Mexico
Aug 2022 • Couples
My husband and I took this tour with Emiliano and highly recommend it. A really great way to see the historic centre and parts of the city you wouldn’t know to go to.
We visited several churches and were able to learn the history of them and about the murals painted there.
We loved the history of the Aztec in Mexico City and Emiliano was very knowledgeable about a range of time periods and answered all our questions.
The tour was also interspersed with quick stops for food tasting and ice-cream.
A really enjoyable way to see secret parts of the historic centre
Written August 8, 2022
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Priyanka S
Austin, TX1 contribution
Perfect local tour of CDMX
Mar 2022 • Couples
My fiancé and I had some time to spare during our trip to Mexico City. We love taking tours, but most of the ones we were seeing were way outside of the city and 6+ hours. Then we stumbled upon this tour.
It was perfect, 3 hours and all within Mexico City. Our tour guide, Emiliano, was amazing! Super knowledgeable and had many personal anecdotes along the way making it really fun and unique. Some of the cites on the tour would be places we would have just passed by- not knowing there was so much history there.
Totally worth it and highly recommend to anyone who visits the city!
Written March 23, 2022
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Mexico A Pie Tours
Thank you! We really appreciate your nice comments. We are happy that you enjoyed the whole experience. ¡Gracias!
Written April 5, 2022
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