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title: Diego Rivera's murals, hidden treasures
lang: en
type: tour
city: Mexico City
country: Mexico
price: 67
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.84
reviews: 31
duration_minutes: 180
languages: [en, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 20 of 29 (Walking Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-08
data_updated: 2026-10-12
canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/mexico-city/tours/diego-rivera-s-murals-hidden-treasures/
---

# Diego Rivera's murals, hidden treasures

**Guidekin's take:** Read Mexico's history through Diego Rivera's murals, with commentary on the painter's life and work. A guide and all admission tickets are included; tips are extra, and accessibility is marked by the operator. 4.84 from 31 reviews at €67 per person for 3h.

In our comparison: #20 of 29 in Walking Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

Explore the life and work of one of Mexico's most famous painters and most representative of Mexican muralism, Diego Rivera, husband of Frida Kahlo. You will learn about the history of Mexico through his eyes and the life of a controversial, revolutionary, intellectual character who left his mark on the history of our country and on the history of art through his murals. For lovers of art, painting, street art, history, culture and the work of Diego Rivera. We are sure that you will want to know more about his work and Mexico City has a lot to show you about this great artist.

## Before you book

- Meeting point: We will meet outside of the Museo vivo…
- Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk
- 5 start times: between 10:00 and 14:00
- Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked
- Strollers OK: infants accepted
- Age rule: Specialized infant seats are available

**Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point

## Key facts

- Price: from €67 per person
- Duration: 3h
- Rating: 4.84/5 from 31 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Likely to sell out
- Operator: Pies descalzos
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English, Spanish
- Tickets: Admission included
- Start times: 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-08

## Reviews

4.84 from 31 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 29 of 31.

- 5 stars: 29 (94%)
- 4 stars: 0 (0%)
- 3 stars: 1 (3%)
- 2 stars: 1 (3%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)

## What's included

- All tickets are included
- Guide

## Not included

- Tips

## Itinerary

1. **Museo Vivo del Muralismo** (1h) - (Wednesdays to Mondays) We will continue our tour at the Public Education Secretariat to visit the Museo Vivo del Muralismo, which houses the largest number of Diego's murals. We will learn more about his life, the history of muralism in Mexico, the works that Diego made...
2. **Palacio de Bellas Artes** (1h; admission included) - Visit Mexico's most important cultural site and discover the replica of the controversial mural destroyed in New York by the Rockefeller family, depicting the man who controls the universe.
3. **Museo Mural Diego Rivera** (1h; admission included) - Discover a hidden gem in Mexico City: the Diego Rivera Mural Museum houses one of the most impressive murals in Mexico City, bringing together characters from Mexican history in a single mural.

## Schedule

- Runs: Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Departures: 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-08
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

## Meeting point

We will meet outside of the Museo vivo del Muralismo at República de Argentina #28 Centro Histórico 

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

## Compared with other Walking Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #20 of 29** | €67 | 3h | 4.84 (31) | shared |
| [Anthropology Museum Private Experience Walking Tour](/mexico/mexico-city/tours/anthropology-museum-private-experience-walking-tour/?format=md) | €84 | 3h | 4.97 (418) | private |
| [Muralist Art Semi Private Walking Tour in Mexico City Downtown](/mexico/mexico-city/tours/muralist-art-semi-private-walking-tour-in-mexico-city-downtown/?format=md) | €48 | 3h 30m | 4.98 (207) | shared |
| [Explore the Barrio Bravo of Tepito with local guides](/mexico/mexico-city/tours/explore-the-barrio-bravo-of-tepito-with-local-guides/?format=md) | €81 | 2h 30m | 5.0 (139) | shared |

Ranked #20 of 29 in Walking Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €15 to €162, median €55; typical length 3h. 6 of 29 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market.

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