--- title: "Mexico City Murals Tour: Discover Diego Rivera" lang: en type: tour city: Mexico City country: Mexico price: 45 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.74 reviews: 203 duration_minutes: 150 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 28 of 29 (Walking Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-08 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/mexico-city/tours/mexico-city-murals-tour-discover-diego-rivera/ --- # Mexico City Murals Tour: Discover Diego Rivera **Guidekin's take:** Trace Diego Rivera's murals and explore how Frida Kahlo and the Day of the Dead connect to his work. Museum tickets, public transport and guided commentary are included; the museums visited may change with availability. 4.74 from 203 reviews at €45 per person for 2h 30m. In our comparison: #28 of 29 in Walking Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Explore the artistic legacy of Diego Rivera and the influence of Frida Kahlo on his personal and artistic life and the ancestral tradition of the Day of the Dead on a guided tour in Mexico City. Begin your journey at the birthplace of muralism, where you’ll learn about Rivera’s history and artistic vision, as well as his impact on Mexico’s cultural identity. Explore spaces where art and memory intertwine: from the movement’s earliest murals to the iconic depiction of La Catrina, a symbol of the Day of the Dead recognized internationally and featured in films and in Mexico City’s famous Day of the Dead parade. Learn about the historical context, techniques, and stories behind murals rich in social critique, beauty, and tradition. Step into the heart of Mexican culture, where each stop reveals masterpieces and key moments in the history of muralism. ## Before you book - Meeting point: We’ll meet In front of Colegio de San… - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Starts 11:00: one departure a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €45 per person - Duration: 2h 30m - Rating: 4.74/5 from 203 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Estación México - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 11:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-08 ## Reviews 4.74 from 203 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 190 of 203. - 5 stars: 181 (89%) - 4 stars: 9 (4%) - 3 stars: 3 (1%) - 2 stars: 2 (1%) - 1 star: 8 (4%) ## What's included - One-language format for deeper connection and storytelling. - Public transportation - Tickets for the museums - Host deeply connected to art and history ## Not included - Food and drinks - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Antiguo Colegio de San Ildefonso** (35m; admission included) - We will begin with a brief introduction to the life and work of Diego Rivera. This venue witnessed the birth of the love between Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo, the most iconic couple in Mexican art. 2. **Museo Vivo del Muralismo** (35m; admission included) - A site featuring two courtyards and three levels. 3. **Museo Mural Diego Rivera** (30m; admission included) - Admire one of the most famous and representative works of Mexican Muralism, a masterpiece that weaves together the essence of Día de Muertos and the iconic figure of La Catrina. 4. **Palacio de Bellas Artes** (30m; admission included) - We’ll end the tour at Mexico’s most important cultural venue, home to Diego Rivera’s most controversial mural created in the United States, now preserved for all to see. ## Schedule - Runs: Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun - Departures: 11:00 - 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’ll meet In front of Colegio de San Ildefonso, Justo Sierra 16, Centro Histórico. Easy access by metro Zócalo or Allende. Look for your guide in a pink T-shirt holding a pink umbrella. Ends: The tour ends near the Palace of Fine Arts. At the end, your guide will share tips on things to do in the area and where to eat. ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - The Museums could change due to availability ## Compared with other Walking Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #28 of 29** | €45 | 2h 30m | 4.74 (203) | 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 #28 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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/mexico/mexico-city/walking-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/mexico-city-murals-tour-discover-diego-rivera/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/mexico/mexico-city/?format=md