La Roma's Famous Sights and Local Lore: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Overview
Join local author Lydia Carey as she leads you through the streets of her favorite Mexico City neighborhood -- Colonia Roma. Along the way you will hear the story of Roma's foundation at the turn-of-the-century, its evolution into one of the city's most popular neighborhoods and what it is like to live there today.
You'll be introduced to famous neighbors, iconic landmarks, gorgeous architecture, and some of Lydia's favorite spots to sit and enjoy the view. This 45-minute audio walking tour will give you a greater context for understanding Mexico's massive capital and an intimate look at one of it's loveliest corners. Get ready for a delightful walk through Colonia Roma.
Plaza Luis Cabrera, Roma Norte is the starting point for this tour. The tour is ready whenever you are and the audio plays automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smartphone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline.
What's Included
- VoiceMap Application
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Lifetime access to Mexico City Streets: La Roma tour
- Smartphone
- Transportation
- Food/Drink
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Meeting Location
Plaza Luis Cabrera
Roma Nte., 06700 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Plaza Río de Janeiro
Roma Nte., 06700 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
What To Expect
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Plaza Romita (pass by)
Parroquia de la Sagrada Familia (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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- VoiceMap Application.
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata.
- Lifetime access to Mexico City Streets: La Roma tour.
- Smartphone.
- Transportation.
- Food/Drink.
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route.
The minimum age to participate is 6..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the La Roma's Famous Sights and Local Lore: A Self-Guided Audio Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for La Roma’s Famous Sights and Local Lore: A Self-Guided Audio Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- VoiceMap Application
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Lifetime access to Mexico City Streets: La Roma tour
- Smartphone
- Transportation
- Food/Drink
- Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
