The 5 Best Historical Tours in Mexico City

1.Historic Downtown Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,289 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $26Our pick

See Mexico City’s Zócalo, Templo Mayor ruins, cathedral, Palacio Postal, and Bellas Artes on a guided three-hour walk.

“Stephanie was most informative and easy to understand as our tour guide. She was very helpful for us to understand the transition of Mexico and Mexico City from the Aztecs to present day. The architecture that has shaped the city as well as the cultural transitions through the years has shaped Mexico. This is the perfect tour to take if this is your first time to Mexico to learn the basics. It opened our eyes to understanding Mexico City. You would be very fortunate if you got Stefania as your tour guide. She is awesome.”

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2.Historic Center Food Tour in Mexico City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,263 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $115

Mexico City food tour review covering San Juan Market, street food, historic sights, tastings, guides, value, walking, and booking tips.

“Jimena was a fantastic guide and had great rapport with all the places where I got to eat. She is very knowledgeable and has an infectious interest and passion in Mexico City and it's (food) culture. All in all a great experience!”

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3.Historic Downtown Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,039 reviews · 3 hours · from $26

Walk Mexico City’s historic center with a local guide, entering the cathedral and Post Office, seeing Aztec ruins, and tasting Mexican bread.

“Mariel was incredibly knowledgable, professional and kind. She clearly had a good plan about the tour and shared it with us step-by-step which helped us understand our whole picture for the day and connect the dots. She gave us also great tips about where to eat what. Definitely recommend!”

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4.Walking Tour of the Historic Center of Mexico City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 870 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Walk through Mexico City’s historic center, from the Zócalo and Templo Mayor to Diego Rivera murals, grand palaces, and the House of Tiles.

“Eduardo delivered a lively and interesting overview of the historic centre of Mexico City - thank you!”

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5.Mexico City Historical Centre Food Tour with 7 Authentic Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 723 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $65

Taste chilaquiles, mole enchiladas, tacos, sweets, beer, and agua fresca while exploring Mexico City’s historic center on foot.

“Amazing experience, our first time in Mexico and Mexico city. Andy was amazing, friendly, very informative. Took us to places we would have never found. The whole trip was well worth the money for sure.”

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