--- title: "Explore Mexico City: A Journey Through History, Art, and Cuisine!" lang: en type: tour city: Mexico City country: Mexico price: 27 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.91 reviews: 32 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 29 of 55 (City Tours & Sightseeing) schedule_checked: 2026-10-08 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/mexico-city/tours/explore-mexico-city-a-journey-through-history-art-and-cuisine/ --- # Explore Mexico City: A Journey Through History, Art, and Cuisine! **Guidekin's take:** Walk from Templo Mayor through the Zócalo to landmarks including Casa de Los Azulejos and Palacio de Bellas Artes. Guided commentary is included; bring your own water, and note that the description calls the walk tip based despite the listed price. 4.91 from 32 reviews at €27 per person for 2h. In our comparison: #29 of 55 in City Tours & Sightseeing, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Get ready for a time-traveling adventure full of surprises! We’ll start our journey exploring the fascinating Aztec history at the Templo Mayor and continue through cultural gems like the Colegio Nacional, the Zócalo, the National Palace, and the majestic Cathedral. Then, we’ll indulge in traditional Mexican sweets at Dulcería Celaya and marvel at the elegance of the Casa de Los Azulejos and the stunning Palacio de Bellas Artes. But that’s not all: during our walk, we’ll uncover the authentic flavors of Mexico City. You’ll know the best place for tacos al pastor, pozole, and Mexican coffee in the city's most delightful spots. This will be an unforgettable experience, where you’ll explore Mexico through its cuisine, history, and culture, guided by passionate locals who love their city like no one else. I promise you’ll understand why Mexico is truly a magnificent country! ## Before you book - Meeting point: We are right in front of hostel MUNDO… - Starts 09:30, 11:45: 2 departures a day - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €27 per person - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.91/5 from 32 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Andares Free Walking Tour - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English - Start times: 09:30, 11:45 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-08 ## Reviews 4.91 from 32 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 32 of 32. - 5 stars: 29 (91%) - 4 stars: 3 (9%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## What's included - All the experience and guide is free. At the end of the tour you can pay a tip if you want. ## Not included - We suggest bringing water since the tour is walking ## Itinerary 1. **Museo del Templo Mayor** (15m) - We will explain the history of the Aztecs, in the major temple! There we will show you how they lived, where they came from and how they managed to be the most important empire of their time. 2. **Zocalo** (10m) - We will be in the main square of Mexico City, we will explain why it is called Zocalo and what it was before the arrival of the Spanish, you will also see the National Palace from there and you will discover what is special about the place 3. **Catedral Metropolitana de la Ciudad de Mexico** (8m) - You will get to know the most important Church in the city, we will explain its architectural style and history 4. **Dulceria de Celaya** (10m) - We will visit the oldest candy store in the city, we will tell you what sweets they sell, which are the traditional ones, how they are prepared and their origin. 5. **House of Tiles** (15m) - We will enter one of the most emblematic places in the city, we will tell you its history and you will discover the art it possesses 6. **Palacio Postal** (15m) - We will visit the beautiful postal palace, we will tell you what it was before, how it still works and all the history of the place 7. **Palacio de Bellas Artes** (15m) - You will know its architectural style, curious facts, history and its billboard! 8. **Murales de Diego Rivera en la Secretaria de Educacion Publica** (20m) - Here we will discover the murals of one of the most important Mexican painters of the 20th century, Diego Rivera, through them we will be able to understand Mexican traditions and customs. ## Schedule - Runs: Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat - Departures: 09:30, 11:45 - 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 are right in front of hostel MUNDO JOVEN with a yellow umbrella. Ends: We will end at the Palace of Fine Arts that is also in the historical center. ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Compared with other City Tours & Sightseeing | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #29 of 55** | €27 | 2h | 4.91 (32) | 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 | | [Private tour with Archaeologist at National Anthropology Museum](/mexico/mexico-city/tours/private-tour-with-archaeologist-at-national-anthropology-museum/?format=md) | €89 | 3h | 5.0 (127) | private | Ranked #29 of 55 in City Tours & Sightseeing by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €15 to €191, median €55; typical length 3h. 23 of 55 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/mexico/mexico-city/city-tours-mexico-city/?format=md ## More in Mexico City - All Mexico City tours: https://guidekin.com/mexico/mexico-city/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/mexico/mexico-city/tours/explore-mexico-city-a-journey-through-history-art-and-cuisine/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/mexico/mexico-city/?format=md