The 13 Best Walking Tours in Mexico City

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 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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3.Frida Kahlo VIP [Museum Tickets Included] Walk, Markets & Churros

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 982 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $83

Walk through Coyoacán with an English-speaking host such as Diego, Maya, Coco, or Sebastian. Visit Frida-linked plazas and parks, sample market food and churros, then enter Casa Azul independently with admission included. Expect cobblestones, local color, and about 3 to 4 hours of walking.

“So good I think this was so fun especially if you’re here for multiple days. Go with your boo and kiss”

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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.Anthropology Museum Private Experience Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 355 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $78

Spend about three hours exploring Mexico City’s National Museum of Anthropology with a private certified bilingual guide such as Arturo, Ana, Oscar, or Andres. Your guide connects Aztec, Maya, and earlier cultures to modern Mexico, explains key artifacts in English, and helps you navigate this enormous museum.

“Arturo was so knowledgeable and made the tour such a memorable experience, we are so grateful to have him as a guide”

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6.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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7.Lucha Libre Show, Walking Tour & Tequila

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 156 reviews · 4 - 6 hours · from $73

Join guides such as Alex, Carlo, or Alvaro for a 4 to 6-hour Mexico City evening built around lucha libre. Taste Mexican spirits, walk the historic center, stop for tacos or pulque, and watch the action at Arena México or Arena Coliseo. Upgrade for a mask, tacos, or ringside seats.

“Seeing my dad fulfill his dream of witnessing this show was the best part. Thanks to the guide for explaining with such detail all about the culture and the origin of this practice — as fun as it is impressive. We had a great time and will always remember it.”

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8.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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9.Diego Rivera’s Murals Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $78

Follow Diego Rivera’s murals through the Museo Vivo del Muralismo, Secretaría de Educación Pública, Palace of Fine Arts, and Diego Rivera Mural Museum. Guides such as Jorge, David, Laila, and Francisco explain the politics, symbolism, and Mexican history behind each work in English, Spanish, French, or German.

“Laila was an excellent guide. Her knowledge of Diego Rivera and his work added immensely to our experience. She has very good interpersonal relationship skills. We highly recommend Laila.”

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10.Basilica de Guadalupe: Complete Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 2 hours · from $32

Join an English- or Spanish-speaking guide, often Adriana, for a two-hour walk through the Villa de Guadalupe. Visit the Old and New Basilicas, Tepeyac Hill, El Pocito, El Cerrito, Capilla de Indios, and the basilica market, with time to see the Virgin’s image close up.

“We got so much more from our visit to the Basilica of Guadalupe by having a tour guide. I highly recommend this tour!”

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11.Puebla: Walking Tour of Puebla City

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 45 reviews · 3 hours · from $53

Walk Puebla’s historic center with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide such as Renato or Josué. See the Zócalo, cathedral, Palafoxiana Library, Callejón de los Sapos, Analco, Barrio del Artista, candy street, and El Parián, with local stories and food tips along the way.

“Loved it. Renato was very informative and knowledgeable on the history of Puebla. Allowed time for photos and even took some of us. We were lucky that the Capilla Del Rosario was open when we took the tour. It was jaw dropping.”

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12.Roma and Condesa Neighborhoods Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 43 reviews · 3 hours · from $58

Walk through Mexico City’s Roma and Condesa with guides such as Laila, Jorge, Leila, and David. Expect architecture, markets, parks, galleries, cafés, bakeries, street art, design shops, and local food tips. The route can be tailored to your interests, with plenty of stops for photos and conversation.

“Absolutely loved it! Laila was knowledgable, friendly and fun! She showed us places we would have never found on our own. Strongly recommend!”

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13.Mexico City at Night Walking tour with optional Torre Latino

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 40 reviews · 2 hours · from $36

Walk Mexico City’s lit-up historic center with a live English or Spanish guide. See Fine Arts Palace, Palacio de Correos, Casa de los Azulejos, the Zócalo, Cathedral, National Palace, and Templo Mayor, then add Torre Latinoamericana’s viewpoint if you choose.

“Great private tour! 1st day in Mexico City and the tour provided a great orientation of the Historical Center. Our family of three adults opted for a private tour, which allowed our really great guide, Bernie to refigure the stops to end the tour at our hotel. A big thanks to Bernie for sharing alot of important historical history, showing us some off the beaten path spots and sharing an evening walk together.”

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