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Guided Tour Zócalo to Palaces, Churches and Pyramids

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Overview

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.

What's Included

  • Bilingual guide
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Av. Juarez 50
Colonia Centro, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06050 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico

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End point

Seminario 8
Centro Histórico de la Cdad. de México, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06060 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico

We finished the activity outside the archaeological zone of the Templo Mayor.

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Hemiciclo a Juarez

We will talk about the Juárez reforms, the Porfiriato and the transformations of modern Mexico.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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).
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Alameda Central

We will see the sculptures of Greek gods, as well as the history of the park (the first in America)
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

House of Tiles

An architectural gem of the historic center. We will learn the details of its interior, along with the mural by Clemente Orozco.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Palacio Postal

Inside we will contemplate the luxury of its architecture, the origin of the mail in Mexico, as well as the meaning of the national coat of arms through a work of art made from stamps.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Museo Nacional de Artes

We will visit the first floor of this neoclassical/Renaissance palace by the Italian architect Silvio Contri.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Francisco I. Madero Avenue

One of the most visited streets in Mexico City. Here we will learn about the baroque and neoclassical architecture of the historic center, as well as the most popular palaces in the area.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Zocalo

This is the most important square in CDMX! We will see the architecture of the 16th-17th centuries, the government palace, the country's flag, the city's coat of arms in Talavera, and the daily life of families visiting the square.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Catedral Metropolitana de la Ciudad de Mexico

We will learn every detail of the chapels, the tabernacle and the beautiful altar with frescoes of the Immaculate Virgin.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Guided Tour Zócalo to Palaces, Churches and Pyramids?

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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  • Bilingual guide
  • Tips

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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