Free History & Food Tour of the Historic Center of Mexico City
Tour description
Join our small-group free history & food tour to discover the historical, cultural, and gastronomic heritage of the UNESCO-listed Historic Center of Mexico City.
Meet your local guide at a starting point and go to explore the Historic Center of Mexico City seeing its most iconic landmarks and learning about events and personalities behind them. Home to impressive architectural landmarks, dating from as far back as Aztec times, this part of the city is literally the country’s political, historical, and cultural heart that carefully preserves over 500 years of Mexican history. Centered around the massive Zocalo square, the largest one in Latin America, the area draws both visitors and residents of the city to its numerous museums and iconic monuments like elegant Palacio de Bellas Artes, immense National Palace, or imposing Metropolitan Cathedral. Street food vendors and simple taquerias coexist in harmony with high-end restaurants and cafes, along the bustling pedestrian-only Madero Avenue and nearby streets.
Come on and let's explore the city together!
Highlights
- Get impressed by the marvelous UNESCO-listed architecture.
- See imposing Metropolitan Cathedral – the largest on the continent.
- Spot remnants of stunning Aztec structures hidden among colonial buildings.
- Learn cultural and historical highlights of the Mexican capital.
- Try some of the most typical Mexican dishes and drinks on your way.
What will we see on this tour?
