--- title: "Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Mexico City Private Tour" lang: en type: tour city: Mexico City country: Mexico price: 62 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.74 reviews: 100 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 48 of 55 (City Tours & Sightseeing) schedule_checked: 2026-10-08 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/mexico-city/tours/highlights-hidden-gems-with-locals-best-of-mexico-city-private-tour/ --- # Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Mexico City Private Tour **Guidekin's take:** See Postal Palace and National Palace on a private tour for your party that combines city landmarks with a local tasting. A guide and one local drink or tasting are included; hotel pickup and drop-off are excluded. 4.74 from 100 reviews at €62 per person for 3h. In our comparison: #48 of 55 in City Tours & Sightseeing, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview This is not just another city tour; this is the best of Mexico City from a unique perspective! Get to know Mexico City on a city tour that gives you the perfect overview, with city highlights, hidden gems, storytelling, and a local treat - this tour has it all! Forget about big touristy groups and the crowds; it's time to see Mexico City at its best but from the eyes of a local. Check out main landmarks like Postal Palace, National Palace, Templo Mayor Archaeological, and uncover hidden gems and city secrets with the help of a knowledgeable local guide. And the cherry on top, a local treat is included. Withlocals Highlights & Hidden Gems Private City Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes. ## Before you book - Meeting point: The main entrance of Palacio de Bellas… - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - 17 start times: between 09:00 and 17:00 - Food included: 1 local drink/tasting **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €62 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.74/5 from 100 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Withlocals - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Start times: 17 start times between 09:00 and 17:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-08 ## Reviews 4.74 from 100 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 93% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 93 of 100. - 5 stars: 90 (90%) - 4 stars: 3 (3%) - 3 stars: 2 (2%) - 2 stars: 1 (1%) - 1 star: 4 (4%) ## What's included - Private Tour - Local Guide - 1 local drink/tasting ## Not included - Hotel pick-up and drop off - Food and beverages not listed as inclusions ## Itinerary 1. **Palacio Postal** (15m) - Spot some gargoyles and gilded bronze, then pop in for a postcard at this grand city post office 2. **Palacio Nacional de Mexico** (15m) - Hear all about the first building in Mexico City and go inside to admire a mural by Diego Rivera 3. **Museo del Templo Mayor** (10m) - Say goodbye to your local host in front of the Templo Mayor archeological zone 4. **Mirador Torre Latino** (pass by, no stop) - Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. 5. **Palacio de Bellas Artes** (pass by, no stop) - Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. 6. **Plaza de Santo Domingo** (pass by, no stop) - Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. 7. **House of Tiles** (pass by, no stop) - Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 17 start times between 09:00 and 17:00 - 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 The main entrance of Palacio de Bellas Artes Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - Private tour: only you & your local guide - CO2 Neutral: all tours carbon emissions are offset ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €124 | €62 | | 4 | €136 | €34 | | 6 | €150 | €25 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in City Tours & Sightseeing start at €15 per person. ## Compared with other City Tours & Sightseeing | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #48 of 55** | €62 | 3h | 4.74 (100) | private | | [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 #48 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/highlights-hidden-gems-with-locals-best-of-mexico-city-private-tour/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/mexico/mexico-city/?format=md