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title: Travel by Cable Car in Mexico City-Iztapalapa
lang: en
type: tour
city: Mexico City
country: Mexico
price: 36
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.9
reviews: 52
duration_minutes: 180
duration_max_minutes: 240
languages: [en]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 28 of 55 (City Tours & Sightseeing)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-08
data_updated: 2026-10-12
canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/mexico-city/tours/travel-by-cable-car-in-mexico-city-iztapalapa/
---

# Travel by Cable Car in Mexico City-Iztapalapa

**Guidekin's take:** Ride the Metro and Cablebús to see Iztapalapa and its residential surroundings from public transport. Both transport tickets and bottled water are included; the activity is not recommended for pregnant travelers. 4.9 from 52 reviews at €36 per person for 3h–4h.

In our comparison: #28 of 55 in City Tours & Sightseeing, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

I understand that foreign people are afraid to visit the poor area of Mexico City. It is true that there are very dangerous areas and they are not pretty to see.

I would like foreigners to open their minds and venture out of areas like Polanco, Roma or Reforma.

We will take the transportation that normal Mexicans use on a daily basis. Upon arriving at the first cable car station, we will begin to see the ghetto and its surroundings. We can walk around but only at specific places on the trip. At no time will we go down in red areas.

From that point, I will give you information about the different social classes in Mexico and why this country continues to be a place of poverty.

Likewise, we will talk about Mexican culture and its valuable people. Specifically about the people who live in that area.

You don't always have the opportunity to travel to a place like Latin America. So you have to make the most of the trip.

The tour is English and/or Spanish.

With me you will be safe :)

## Before you book

- Meeting point: There are a few accesses to the "Bellas…
- Starts 10:00, 15:00: 2 departures a day
- Food not included: bring or buy your own

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

## Key facts

- Price: from €36 per person
- Duration: 3h–4h
- Rating: 4.9/5 from 52 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: José Luis Maval
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English
- Start times: 10:00, 15:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-08

## Reviews

4.9 from 52 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 51 of 52.

- 5 stars: 50 (96%)
- 4 stars: 1 (2%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 1 (2%)

## What's included

- Bottled water
- Metro Ticket and Cablebús Ticket (Cable Car)

## Not included

- Snacks

## Itinerary

1. **Iztapalapa** (3h) - Most tourists always visit the same places. They don't know the real Mexico. With me you can learn about the life of Mexicans without being in danger. I will meet you at the Bellas Artes metro station and from that point our trip by public transportation will begin to the...

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 10:00, 15:00
- 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

There are a few accesses to the "Bellas Artes" metro station. Our meeting point is in the "Alameda Central", outside the metro station, next to "El Palacio de Bellas Artes" (Exactly on the corner of the Palacio de Bellas Artes). 

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels

## Compared with other City Tours & Sightseeing

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #28 of 55** | €36 | 3h–4h | 4.9 (52) | 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 #28 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.

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