15 Historical Tours in Mexico City to Build a Day Around

1.Historic Downtown Walking Tour

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

Spend about three hours on foot with Mexico a Pie Walking Tours, tracing Mexico City from Aztec ruins to grand 20th-century buildings. Guides such as Estefania, Emiliano, Mar, and Nadia explain the history in clear English, answer questions, and share useful food and sightseeing tips.

“This tour is a fast overview of the city. It's a great place to start if you are new in town. I thought three hours would feel like a long time but it flew by and we were walking fast! Our guide gave us a nice history of the area and took us by (and in) some major landmarks. You will definitely want to go back to the museum of Templo Mayor. On this tour you will only see some of the outdoor ruins. One suggestion for the tour guide is to either slow down or hold up something that can be better seen because we lost sight of her…”

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2.Historic Center Food Tour in Mexico City

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

Spend about five hours walking Mexico City’s Centro Histórico with guides such as Ángel, Tania, Jimena, and Josette. Taste market food, seafood, mole, mixiote, sweets, and drinks while visiting San Juan Market, historic buildings, local eateries, and Chinatown.

“I have done a LOT of food tours around the country and around the world. This ranks in my top two ever! The food was great, drinks were great, the walking and culture was the perfect amount, and our guide Josette was so nice, friendly, and accommodating. Seriously, do yourself a favor and book this tour whether it's your first visit to Mexico City, or even if you've been before like we have!”

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3.Historic Downtown Walking Tour

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

Spend three hours walking Mexico City’s Centro Histórico with a Spanish or English-speaking guide such as Emiliano, Mar, Nadia, or Dani. See Templo Mayor, enter the Metropolitan Cathedral and Post Office, admire a stained-glass ceiling, and sample Mexican sweet bread.

“She is very knowledgeable and amazing! Would 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 with an English-speaking guide such as Fernanda, Luis, Alexia, or Nat. Over three hours, connect Mexica, colonial, revolutionary, and modern Mexico at the Zócalo, Templo Mayor, Diego Rivera murals, Bellas Artes, Palacio Postal, and the House of Tiles.

“This was a very good introduction to appreciating the historical center of Mexico City. Our guide relayed abundant information and local color as we walked through the sites. Unfortunately, several members of the group had difficulty walking especially on the cobblestone streets which slowed the entire group down so that we didn't see all that was on the itinerary.”

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

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

Walk Mexico City’s Centro Histórico with an English-speaking guide such as Andy, Carlo, or Diana, stopping for seven savory and sweet tastings. Expect chilaquiles, mole enchiladas, tacos, bakery treats, chocolate, agua fresca, and beer, with history woven into the three-hour route.

“I was very excited when I booked this tour because we were really looking to do a food tour in Mexico City. The tour guide was very nice however there wasn’t as much food involved as I would you would think. It stated that there are seven locations for food, however half of them are sweet treat items and small bites that seem to be in a very touristy area. We found better recommendations from talking to locals.”

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6.Walking Tour in Mexico City for Exploring their Cultural Heritage

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 245 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $25

Start at 9:00 am in Zócalo and walk through Mexico City’s Historic Center with an English-speaking guide. See the cathedral, National Palace, Templo Mayor ruins, Santo Domingo, Museo Nacional de Arte, Casa de los Azulejos, and Palacio de Bellas Artes. Guides may include Sofía, Carmina, Jesús, or Diana.

“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 ❤️”

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7.Walking Tour – Impressive murals in Historical Center of Mexico City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 224 reviews · 1 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $51

Follow an English-speaking guide such as Balaam or Miguel through Mexico City’s mural movement. Visit San Ildefonso, the Public Education Ministry, and Bellas Artes, with stories about Rivera, Orozco, politics, indigenous symbols, and the city’s past. Expect up to three hours on foot, with a Tuesday site change.

“Booked for a Tuesday, the Department of Education murals are closed on Tuesday. The tour shouldn’t book on Tuesdays.”

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8.Guided walking tour through the most historic parts of the city.

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 172 reviews · 3 hours · from $30

Walk through Mexico City’s historic center with guides such as Areli, Oscar, Laura, Alexia, and Luis. In three hours, connect Aztec, colonial, and republican Mexico while visiting the Zócalo, Cathedral, Templo Mayor, Santo Domingo, Palacio de Correos, Casa de los Azulejos, and Bellas Artes.

“It was great! Our guide Netza was excellent. He was knowledgable, entertaining, and passionate about Mexican history.”

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9.Private Walking Tour Gems of the Historic Center of Mexico City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $156

Spend about four hours walking Mexico City’s Centro Histórico with a private bilingual guide such as Alicia, Silvia, Hilary, or Hector. Follow the city’s story from Aztec Tenochtitlan through colonial churches and Madero Street to Palacio de Bellas Artes, with coffee and selected interior admissions included.

“Hector and the tour company were very accommodating to organizing the tour as we saw fit and based on the things we wanted to see. Hector had all the necessary knowledge for us to enjoy the day and understand the historical significance of what we were experiencing. This tour was part of the celebration of my 30th birthday and ended with a nightcap of drinks and a special gift from Hector which made my day! We appreciated Hector for such a great day and recommendations to use later in our trip. We highly recommend hector and this walking tour for anyone really wanting to understand how CDMX came to be…”

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10.Historical walking tour of Tenochtitlan

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 69 reviews · 3 hours · from $43

Walk Mexico City’s historic center with Prof. Cristina Ríos, a PhD guide who connects Aztec history, Spanish colonization, architecture, and modern Mexico. In three hours, you’ll see Templo Mayor from outside, the Cathedral, old palaces, Casa de los Azulejos, and Palacio de Bellas Artes.

“Excellent tour with Professor Cristina. She is passionate and deeply knowledgeable about the history of the city, and shared gems we wouldn’t have seen on our own. She was also a very nice person.”

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11.10 wonders of the Historic Center of Mexico City food and music

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 67 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $49

Walk Mexico City’s Centro Histórico with a guide such as Rodrigo or Balaam, taking in Diego Rivera’s famous mural, Bellas Artes, the Postal Palace, Cathedral, Templo Mayor, and Gran Hotel. You’ll also taste La Ideal bread, Mexican sweets, and a traditional quesadilla.

“Balaam was a wonderful, knowledgeable tour guide who not only showed me the sights but he knew and was able to provide insight and background on the places he was showing me. I was on the tour solo and he added things to the tour that I was interested in. I highly recommend this tour!”

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12.Tour to Teotihuacan includes Cuevas a mystical History

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 66 reviews · 5 hours 40 minutes (approx.) · from $59

Travel from Mexico City to Teotihuacan with a bilingual guide and private driver. Taste traditional drinks, learn about obsidian and maguey, visit natural caves, then explore the Pyramids of the Sun and Moon. Guides such as Irwin, Susana, Daniel, and Rubí have made the history lively for English-speaking visitors.

“Our guide Irwin was amazing. So knowledgeable and answering all our questions. Totally recommended to know the history of Teotihuacan.”

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13.Gay Side of History through Plazas & Temples

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 53 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $99

Join Carlos for a 3.5-hour English walking tour through Mexico City’s Historic Center, linking LGBTQ+ stories with Aztec, colonial, and modern history. Expect coffee, water, a rooftop view of Templo Mayor, digital resources, and a maximum group size of 10.

“Thank you! The guide was both very knowledgeable and entertaining at the same time. We learned a lot.”

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14.Walking Tour in Historic Center CDMX

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours 10 minutes (approx.) · from $83

Follow a certified English-speaking guide through central Mexico City, from Diego Rivera’s mural and Alameda Central to Bellas Artes, Palacio Postal, and Templo Mayor. Guides such as Diego, Delta, Jorge, and Jaime bring strong local knowledge, but expect brief visits rather than full museum tours.

“Our tour guide, Diego, was very knowledgeable and friendly. We thoroughly enjoyed the entire experience. Highly recommended!!”

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15.The best and most complete PRIVATE CITY TOUR through the Historic Center

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $68

Join Jorge Barmoll George for a private English-language walking tour from the Monument to the Revolution to the Metropolitan Cathedral. Expect brisk coverage of palaces, churches, museums, Aztec history, architecture, politics, and local anecdotes, with water included and time for photos.

“Did not realize Jorge the tour guide communicates thru What’s up , which I typically do not do. Been trying yo contact thru email as phone not available not until I called Viator. Took a while b4 we saw him. Thanks God he waited few more minutes - almost 20 min”

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