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🥇Top-Rated Free Tour of Mexico City with a Historian – The Most Complete Experience! Welcome to Mexico 🇲🇽

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Duration: 2 hours
Languages: German, English and Spanish
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Registered on 11 November 2019
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Tour description

Want to explore the best of Mexico City’s Historic Center in just a couple of hours—with fascinating stories, fun facts, and local tips?


This Free Walking Tour in English is the perfect way to begin your journey through Mexico’s vibrant capital. 🇲🇽

We'll guide you through the most iconic landmarks in the heart of the city while uncovering its pre-Hispanic roots, colonial legacy, and modern evolution—all with a fresh, insightful, and entertaining perspective.

🗺️ Tour Highlights


1️⃣ Templo Mayor Ruins
Once the sacred heart of the Aztec empire, this temple was dedicated to gods Huitzilopochtli and Tlaloc. Discover the remains of the ancient city of Tenochtitlan and its powerful symbolism.

2️⃣ Metropolitan Cathedral
Built atop an Aztec temple, this majestic cathedral is a striking symbol of colonial conquest and cultural fusion—featuring Gothic, Baroque, and Neoclassical styles.

3️⃣ Hospital de Jesús & Hernán Cortés' Tomb
Founded by the conquistador himself in 1524, this hospital is the oldest in Mexico and one of the oldest in the Americas. We'll discuss its historical importance—and contradictions.

4️⃣ Palace of the Counts of Santiago Calimaya
A gem of 18th-century Baroque architecture and once home to a powerful noble family during colonial times.

5️⃣ The Stone Lion
This lesser-known monument tells the story of a devastating flood in 1629 and the city's historic battle with nature.

6️⃣ Palace of the Marquises of Jaral de Berrio
A stunning example of neoclassical elegance, this palace reflects the wealth and influence of Mexico’s colonial elite.

7️⃣ Casa de los Azulejos (House of Tiles)
This tiled façade is one of the city’s most iconic sights. Once a noble residence, now a beloved café and cultural spot.

8️⃣ Palace of Mining
Designed by Manuel Tolsá in the late 1700s, this neoclassical building was created to train mining engineers—highlighting the importance of mining in New Spain.

9️⃣ Palace of Fine Arts (Palacio de Bellas Artes)
A must-see for art lovers, this architectural masterpiece is home to murals by Diego Rivera and others, as well as performances of opera, ballet, and more.

Plus: Secret corners and hidden gems you won’t find in the guidebooks!

🔎 Why join this tour?


✔ A fun, informative, and engaging experience entirely in English
✔ Professional guides who bring history to life with stories, humor, and insider knowledge
✔ Perfect for solo travelers, couples, families, and groups
✔ Already enjoyed by over 10,000 happy participants!


📅 Book now—spots are limited!


It’s free to join, but places fill up fast.

Don’t miss the most exciting way to start your Mexico City adventure!


Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:
P.za de la Constitución 463, Centro Histórico de la Cdad. de México, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06060 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
We will meet in front of the main entrance of the Metropolitan Cathedral. I will be carrying a burgundy umbrella and wearing a white top so you can recognize me. The name of the tour will be written on the umbrella. Your punctuality is appreciated.
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Outside visit
Zócalo
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Outside visit
Postal Palace
3
Outside visit
The House of Tiles
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How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Accepts bookings of up to 30 people.
Pets
Suitable for bringing pets.

What should I know?

Minimum attendees
Requires a minimum of 5 people to conduct the tour.
Additional costs
The tour requires payment for entries or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Electronic or card payment accepted.
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