Guided Tour Zócalo to Palaces, Churches and Pyramids
Overview
On his first visits, Humboldt referred to Mexico City as the City of Palaces. Join our tour to discover them.
We will meet at the Hemiciclo a Benito Juárez, located next to the central Alameda Park. From there we will talk about the politics of modern Mexico, the division between church and state, the Porfiriato, and in general, the development of modernity.
Then we will visit the first floor of the Palacio de Bellas Artes, Casa de los Azulejos, Palacio del Correo and the National Museum of Art. There we will talk about the Italian architectural diaspora in the country.
We will continue our tour on Calle Madero, visiting the Temple of San Francisco, as well as analyzing the baroque and neoclassical architecture of the historic center. Finally, we will arrive at the Zócalo where we will admire the Metropolitan Cathedral, as well as the archaeological zone of the Templo Mayor.
What's Included
- Bilingual guide
- Tips
Meeting Location
Av. Juarez 50
Colonia Centro, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06050 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Seminario 8
Centro Histórico de la Cdad. de México, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06060 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
We finished the activity outside the archaeological zone of the Templo Mayor.
What To Expect
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Hemiciclo a Juarez
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Palacio de Bellas Artes
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Alameda Central
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
House of Tiles
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Palacio Postal
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Museo Nacional de Artes
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Francisco I. Madero Avenue
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Zocalo
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Catedral Metropolitana de la Ciudad de Mexico
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Activity code: C-484367P8
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