Private Tour in Mexico City with an Award Winning Author
Overview
Great cities are great conversations, and this place has a million stories to tell. My name is Francisco, and I'll be your host. I'm a writer, photographer, and foodie who has traveled over 500 cities around the world. I've lived and worked as a guide in Tokio, Barcelona, Berlin, Amsterdam, and the Middle East. For the past 11 years, though, Mexico City's Historic Center has been my home.
In this private walking tour, you'll embark on an immersive journey guided by a celebrated local writer. Choose a real storyteller to tell you this city's history. Whether you're an art enthusiast, aztec aficionado, or simply a curious traveler, this tour will leave you with a deeper appreciation for Mexico City's soul.
What's Included
- Expect captivating storytelling woven into the tour.
- 2, 3, 4, 6 or 8 hrs private walking tour.
- Gain a unique perspective on the city's culture and history through the eyes of an awarded poet.
- Enjoy a personalized tour experience.
- Food and drinks
- Tickets to museums.
- Transportation
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
C. de Tacuba 8
Centro Histórico de la Cdad. de México, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06000 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Plaza de la Constitución
Centro Histórico de la Cdad. de México, Centro, Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
We'll finish the tour at Zocalo, the simbolic heart of the city.
What To Expect
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Plaza Tolsa (pass by)
Museo Antiguo Palacio de Iturbide (pass by)
Plaza de Santo Domingo (pass by)
Templo Mayor Museum (pass by)
Zocalo (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The tour is customizable and can be booked for different lengths of time. Depending on the hours booked, the sights we visit may change.
- If you book one of the longer versions of the tour and we visit areas beyond the Historic Center, we'll use public transportation to get there.
- If you book one of the longer versions of the tour and we visit a museum, the entrance ticket its not included.
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- 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).
- Expect captivating storytelling woven into the tour.
- 2, 3, 4, 6 or 8 hrs private walking tour.
- Gain a unique perspective on the city's culture and history through the eyes of an awarded poet.
- Enjoy a personalized tour experience.
- Food and drinks.
- Tickets to museums.
- Transportation.
- Gratuities.
The minimum age to participate is 7. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If 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 2025Accessibility information for the Private Tour in Mexico City with an Award Winning Author is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private Tour in Mexico City with an Award Winning Author 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 2024Once 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.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Expect captivating storytelling woven into the tour.
- 2, 3, 4, 6 or 8 hrs private walking tour.
- Gain a unique perspective on the city's culture and history through the eyes of an awarded poet.
- Enjoy a personalized tour experience.
- Food and drinks
- Tickets to museums.
- Transportation
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The tour is customizable and can be booked for different lengths of time. Depending on the hours booked, the sights we visit may change.
- If you book one of the longer versions of the tour and we visit areas beyond the Historic Center, we'll use public transportation to get there.
- If you book one of the longer versions of the tour and we visit a museum, the entrance ticket its not included.
