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Mexico City Muralism: Art and History Tour

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3 hours (approx.)
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Overview

Discover the beauty of Mexican muralism with celebrated artists. Immerse in the UNESCO-listed Historic Center of Mexico City, uncovering remarkable artworks and cultural significance. Come and deepen your appreciation for Mexican art and history. Admire the unforgettable Murals Mexico City today!

See impressive and well-preserved buildings located in the Historic Center guided by the hand of a local expert. You can also admire some of the most breathtaking mural paintings created by talented Mexican painters from the 20th century.
Visit the first amazing mural ever made by Diego Rivera during the 1920s and find out about the historical background and interesting fun facts about each mural on the way.

You will spend the time of the tour purely on its activities and sightseeing: no visits to tourist shops and restaurants.

What's Included

  • Entrance tickets to the activities.
  • Service of a multilingual local guide.
  • Transportation
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Av. Juárez S/N
Centro Histórico de la Cdad. de México, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06050 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Girón
Centro Histórico de la Cdad. de México, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06020 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico

The tour ends at the last place to be visited, which is the Mercado Abelardo L. Rodríguez.

What To Expect

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Palacio de Bellas Artes

Meet your tour guide outside the entrance of Palacio de Bellas Artes and be amazed by the Diego Rivera‘s colossal murals come alive. The vibrant colors and intricate details breathe life into Mexico’s past and present, leaving you awestruck by his genius (-1 hr)
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1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Antiguo Colegio de San Ildefonso

Transfer to Colegio de San Ildefonso (-20 min) and get to know the monumental works of David Alfaro Siqueiros. His murals are a symphony of social commentary, challenging the norms and igniting conversations about the human condition (-1 hr)
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1 hour 20 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Abelardo L. Rodriguez Murals

Transfer to Mercado Abelardo Rodriguez, where our journey ends (-5 min). A bustling market infused with the spirit of Clemente Orozco‘s murals. Here, the ordinary becomes extraordinary as Orozco’s artwork adorns the market’s walls, celebrating the resilience and vibrancy of everyday life in Mexico (-35 min)
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40 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • CUSTOMIZATION: ◘ Small-group tour: Not customizable. ◘ Private tour: The tour is customizable which means the time you spend in each destination can be adjusted to your needs. E.g. if you wanna visit a place that is not part of the default itinerary (e.g. attraction, restaurant, or market), you can do it on a complimentary basis if this visit (1) still fits the default duration of the tour and (2) doesn't involve a major change of the route. If both conditions are met, we can shorten the stay at a particular location included in the program of tour so that you have time to visit the place you are interested in. Other changes such as extending the duration of the tour, changing the route, and adding extra participants, should be communicated to the Company at least 48h before the tour and will involve an extra fee.
  • DEPARTURE TIME: ◘ Small-group tour: Fixed (see tour options for more info). ◘ Private tour: Flexible and can be adjusted to your needs.
  • LANGUAGE(S): ◘ Small-group tour: English & Spanish (our guides are bilingual). ◘ Private tour: All our tours are led by local bilingual (at least Spanish & English) guides. Some of them speak other languages (e.g. French, German, Italian, Portuguese) but those depend on availability and cannot be fully guaranteed. Thus, if you want to have your tour in a language other than Spanish or English, please kindly inquire in advance before booking.

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Mexico City Muralism: Art and History Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Entrance tickets to the activities.
  • Service of a multilingual local guide.
  • Transportation
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips
  • Meals
  • Personal expenses

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • CONTACT: Please provide a valid contact phone number with the international prefix (e.g., +11111111111) as our guide may need it for pickup. Please ensure it's available on the day of the tour. Alternatively, if we cannot find and reach you, the tour will be considered a no-show.
  • MINIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: ◘ Small-group tour: We need 3+ participants to confirm the group tour (otherwise, it might be canceled with a full refund 2 days before the tour). ◘ Private tour: 1+ (the tour is 100% confirmed for any group size).
  • CUSTOMIZATION: ◘ Small-group tour: Not customizable. ◘ Private tour: The tour is customizable which means the time you spend in each destination can be adjusted to your needs. E.g. if you wanna visit a place that is not part of the default itinerary (e.g. attraction, restaurant, or market), you can do it on a complimentary basis if this visit (1) still fits the default duration of the tour and (2) doesn't involve a major change of the route. If both conditions are met, we can shorten the stay at a particular location included in the program of tour so that you have time to visit the place you are interested in. Other changes such as extending the duration of the tour, changing the route, and adding extra participants, should be communicated to the Company at least 48h before the tour and will involve an extra fee.
  • DEPARTURE TIME: ◘ Small-group tour: Fixed (see tour options for more info). ◘ Private tour: Flexible and can be adjusted to your needs.
  • LANGUAGE(S): ◘ Small-group tour: English & Spanish (our guides are bilingual). ◘ Private tour: All our tours are led by local bilingual (at least Spanish & English) guides. Some of them speak other languages (e.g. French, German, Italian, Portuguese) but those depend on availability and cannot be fully guaranteed. Thus, if you want to have your tour in a language other than Spanish or English, please kindly inquire in advance before booking.
  • TERMS & CONDITIONS: By booking this activity ("Tour") with the tour organizer ("Company"), you ("Customer") accept to: ● comply with all laws and regulations of the country (countries) where the Tour takes place; ● follow the instructions of the Company and its representatives; ● take all measures to procure your own safety on the Tour including, but not limited to, use of safety devices (including face masks, seat-belts, harnesses, and helmets), obeying posted signs, and oral or written warnings from the Company's representatives regarding health and safety; ● provide information about pre-existing medical conditions that may affect your ability to participate in the Tour or have a negative impact on the experience of others on the Tour; ● have personal travel insurance covering injury, emergency medical expenses, and damage or loss of your personal property, valid for the whole duration of the Tour; ● waive responsibility of the Company and its representatives for any personal health and property damage that may occur during the Tour; ● allow the Company to use any media content created by its representatives during the Tour for marketing-related purposes.
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