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Hidden Gems of Mexico City: Exploration Game and Tour

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| Mexico City, Mexico
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On average, this is booked 33 (0) days in advance.
1 hour 40 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

Get a break from all the chaos in the city and a breath of fresh air at the magical colonial suburb of Chimalistac, by solving challenges and unlocking stories on your phone.

Play as the famous landscape artist Jose Maria Velasco on his search for the perfect frame for his next painting, all while discovering amazing facts about this fantastic location. Are you ready for an adventure?

Highlights include:
- escape from your typical crowded touristic attractions at Mexico City into a more peaceful and personal experience.
- Enjoy a uniquely crafted story brought to you by our top-notch/gifted/talented writers.
- find beautiful hidden colonial landmarks, full of history and charm.
- spot little-known places for your next great photo or Instagram post.

After your booking, you will receive an email with instructions on how to download and play the game on your phone. We recommend that each user purchases a ticket for an optimal experience, although several people can share a phone.

What's Included

  • Full availability: 24/7, every day of the year.
  • A city exploration game available on your phone (Questo app).
  • Flexibility: start, take a break and continue at your own pace.
  • Entry tickets to attractions (no needed to complete the tour).
  • A tour guide.
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Chimalistac
01070 Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Federico Gamboa 11
Chimalistac, Álvaro Obregón, 01070 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico

What To Expect

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Parque de la Bombilla

El Parque de la Bombilla is a public park located in the neighborhood of San Ángel, Álvaro Obregón district, south of Mexico City. The park and the monument memorialize revolutionary general and former president of the republic (1920-24) and in 1928 president-elect, Álvaro Obregón, who was assassinated in 1928 while dining at the restaurant "La Bombilla", now the site of the monument. The monument complex opened on July 17, 1935, the seventh anniversary of the assassination by José de León Toral.Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Del Secreto 16 (pass by)

It is known as the Chamber or Hermitage of the Secret, a very literary name that refers to the small construction that is located on Del Secreto street on the corner of the Huerto alley. It is part of what were the orchards of Chimalistac. It was built in 1626 under the tutelage of the Carmelite friar Andrés de San Miguel and is dedicated to the Virgen de los Dolores. On its walls are paintings like The Sermon on the Mount . The people of the neighborhood came to this place to talk in low voices or listen to the sermon of the Prior , represented in one of the friars. Inside it has a stone cross that reaches the ceiling.Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
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La Fuente en el Huerto

A beautiful well-known fountain (worth the redundancy) which construction is dating from 1896. It was built for the commemoration of the 400 years of the arrival of the Carmelites (religious order) to the Chimalistac neighborhood.Here you will have to look around to find the answer to our challenge to advance to the new location and learn the story of this place.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Tagle Park

Protasio Tagle, a militar and politician who later became Governing Secretary of the Federal District (now simply known as Mexico City), and Secretary of Justice and Public Instruction, has this park made in honor to his career: Tagle park.
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5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Parroquia San Sebastián Mártir (pass by)

The Chapel of San Sebastián Mártir , is a small Catholic temple located in the old town of Chimalistac , in the Álvaro Obregón mayor's office of Mexico City . It was built at the end of the 16th century and modified in the 17th and 20th centuries . His patronal feast is celebrated on January 30. It is characterized by being the oldest construction in Chimalistac. It was declared a historical monument on September 1, 1932.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Hidden Gems of Mexico City: Exploration Game and Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Hidden Gems of Mexico City: Exploration Game and Tour?
A:
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Full availability: 24/7, every day of the year.
  • A city exploration game available on your phone (Questo app).
  • Flexibility: start, take a break and continue at your own pace.
  • Safety: It’s self-guided, open air and you will avoid crowds.
The following is NOT included:
  • Entry tickets to attractions (no needed to complete the tour).
  • A tour guide.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

The minimum age to participate is 1..

Apr 2025
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the Hidden Gems of Mexico City: Exploration Game and Tour is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Hidden Gems of Mexico City: Exploration Game and Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024
Q: How long does a refund take to reach my card, and can I get it faster?
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Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.

Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.

If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.

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  • Full availability: 24/7, every day of the year.
  • A city exploration game available on your phone (Questo app).
  • Flexibility: start, take a break and continue at your own pace.
  • Safety: It’s self-guided, open air and you will avoid crowds.
  • Entry tickets to attractions (no needed to complete the tour).
  • A tour guide.

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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