Mexico · WALKING TOURS IN MEXICO CITY
This is the shortlist to send a friend: 15 walking tours in Mexico City worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
A 3-hour small-group walk through Mexico City’s Centro Histórico, from the Zócalo and Templo Mayor ruins to major cathedrals and palaces.
“Daniela was an excellent guide. Have detailed explanations about all the sights and helpful information about Mexican culture.”
Walk Mexico City’s Centro Histórico with a local guide, entering the Met Cathedral and Postal Building, then tasting sweet bread for $26.
“Sandra was a great guide and we had an amazing time!”
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Walk Coyoacán with a small-group guide, snack at local markets, and get included Frida Kahlo Museum tickets for a self-paced visit.
“It was a great walking tour with a lot of historic and cultural information. While I tour the Casa Azul, I really appreciated all the information that our guide shared with us with her and her life. And the venues on the road that we stopped had amazing food. I really enjoyed the food and felt like a local thanks to Coco.”
Small-group 3-hour walk through Mexico City’s historic core, mixing Zócalo, Templo Mayor, Diego Rivera murals, and Bellas Artes.
“You can identify the tour guides by their green shirts and umbrellas. They are very kind and informative.”
Private 3-hour English tour inside Mexico City’s National Museum of Anthropology with tickets included and certified guidance that makes the stories click.
“How many times in life will you have the opportunity to be given a tour of the gorgeous anthropology museum by a former professional la luche libre wrestler who is a very knowledgeable archeologist, funny, and who constantly speaks with the passion he so obviously has? One. One time. That time is now. This guy breathes this stuff and was so happy touring us through the museum. He’s also actually funny. If you have any reservations you can throw them aside. This guy was born for this.”
A 2 to 3 hour walking tour through Mexico City’s historic core, with a guided route from Zócalo to the Templo Mayor ruins.
“What a great start to our trip. We were the only party on the walking tour and our guide was so lovely and gave us a great insight into the history of the city, answered questions, and gave tips on where/ what to eat. Thank you ❤️”
Walk Mexico City’s mural stops at San Ildefonso, the SEP courtyard murals, and Bellas Artes. Learn Diego Rivera and more, 1-3 hrs, $51.
“Incredible guide! Miguel was a true history buff and art historian. Was flexible with our group's interests and wanted to make sure we covered the sites we wanted to see. Super passionate, friendly, and all around a wonderful guide/teacher/person.”
Small-group Mexico City mural walk to Diego Rivera, Orozco, Siqueiros sites, with museum entry and a bilingual English guide. 3.5 hours.
“Our guide was terrific! Very knowledgeable and offered interesting insights. Also very friendly and welcoming.”
3.5-hour small-group walk in Coyoacán with market tacos and included entry to the Frida Kahlo Museum. English guide, mobile ticket.
“We highly enjoyed our bike tour each pedal of the way. With bike guides and wonderful people ,Marco and citlali - we felt safe every part of our journey. They went above and beyond .”
Walk Mexico City’s Centro Histórico on a 3-hour guided route linking Aztec ruins to colonial and republican stories, with local food tips.
“our guide Alexia was very knowledgeable, very thorough and engaging to listen to. we learned a lot! and enjoyed it very much.”
Experience Mexico City’s lucha libre with a guided walk, tequila-mezcal-pulque tastings, and a live show at Arena México or Coliseo.
“We loved it 😍 it was such a complete experience! Without a doubt, what made it even better were the guide’s explanations about the taquerias 🌮 and the cantinas 🍻. Plus, we were super happy with the luchador mini mask they gave us as a souvenir 🤼♂️🎭. Totally worth doing the guided tour instead of just going on our own 🙌✨”
Sunrise hot-air balloon over Teotihuacan plus guided ruins and a choice of bike or walking tour, with breakfast and lunch from Mexico City.
“Professional and friendly and attentive and kind and knowledgeable staff who took care of me and gave me the best day of adventures.”
Private 5-hour walk in Mexico City linking the Anthropology Museum with Chapultepec Park and Castle, plus coffee break and included tickets.
“Hilary was incredible. An absolutely brilliant guide with an amazing knowledge of pre-Columbian history thru the Aztecs and Mayans and a vast knowledge of all things in Central American history. She was funny, witty and guided us through eons of history. Then we walked thru Chapultepec park and to the castle where she had incredible insights into the Spanish colonialism and Mexican independence. A fabulous day spent with Hilary, a must do tour!”
Private 4-hour walk through Mexico City’s Historic Center, from Templo Mayor ruins to Bellas Artes murals, with key admissions and coffee.
“Julio was magnificent: very well informed, pleasant and personable. The tour encapsulates the basics of the Historic Center of CDMX with a focus on early 20th Century Mexican muralists.”
Epic Centro Histórico walking tour in Mexico City packs major sights, local stories, and rooftop sunset views into a small English group for $69.
“Ricardo is an easy going, savvy and informative local who led a great tour. Highly recommend to get to know the city center on a high level and see some highlights. Ricardo is relaxed and adaptable not to mention he knows all the best rooftop bars in CDMX. Highly recommend any of his tours!”
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