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The 15 Best Walking Tours in Mexico City

29 tours  ·  from $25

Good walking tours in Mexico City fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Historic Downtown Walking Tour - Starting at the Zócalo, Mexico City’s civic heart
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Historic Downtown Walking Tour

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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Mexico City: Historic Downtown Walking Tour - Meeting at the Zócalo before the streets fill up
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Mexico City: Historic Downtown Walking Tour

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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Frida Kahlo VIP [Museum Tickets Included] Walk, Markets & Churros - Plaza de la Conchita and the quiet side of Frida’s Coyoacán
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Frida Kahlo VIP [Museum Tickets Included] Walk, Markets & Churros

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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Walking Tour of the Historic Center of Mexico City - Starting beneath the National Palace at the Zócalo
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Walking Tour of the Historic Center of Mexico City

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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Anthropology Museum Private Experience Walking Tour - Following 3,000 years of pre-Hispanic Mexico
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Anthropology Museum Private Experience Walking Tour

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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Walking Tour in Mexico City for Exploring their Cultural Heritage - Zócalo: begin at the center of power and public life
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Walking Tour in Mexico City for Exploring their Cultural Heritage

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

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

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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Walking Tour - Impressive murals in Historical Center of Mexico City - The Public Education Ministry’s painted courtyards
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Walking Tour – Impressive murals in Historical Center of Mexico City

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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Muralist Art Semi Private Walking Tour in Mexico City Downtown - One hour at Antiguo Colegio de San Ildefonso
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Muralist Art Semi Private Walking Tour in Mexico City Downtown

8.Muralist Art Semi Private Walking Tour in Mexico City Downtown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 188 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $58

Spend about 3.5 hours walking Mexico City’s Centro Histórico with a certified bilingual English-speaking guide. See Rivera, Orozco, Siqueiros, and other muralists at the Ministry of Education, San Ildefonso, and Bellas Artes. Groups are capped at eight, and museum admission is included.

“Emilio is a fabulous guide. My daughter and I learned so much! Highly recommend this experience to anyone interested in Mexican history and mural art”

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Coyoacán Walking Tour: Access to Frida Kahlo Museum & Tacos - Walking the Market on Ignacio Zaragoza
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Coyoacán Walking Tour: Access to Frida Kahlo Museum & Tacos

9.Coyoacán Walking Tour: Access to Frida Kahlo Museum & Tacos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 181 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $78

Walk through Coyoacán with a local English-speaking guide, beginning at Santa Catarina Chapel and continuing through the market, Jardín Centenario, and colonial center. Tacos or quesadillas are included, along with entry to Frida Kahlo’s Casa Azul. Groups are capped at 15 people.

“This is a nice small group tour to visit Coyoacan and mainly the Frida Kahlo Museum/Casa Azul. The tour itself was light in terms of walking and information, but it was nice nonetheless to have a great tour guide show us around and answer questions. Having lunch in a local market was great, too. Overall this is a good but pricy option to visit the Museum if you couldn't secure tickets through the website. Bonus points for this operator who was communicative via WhatsApp when my party was running late.”

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Mexico City: Guided walking tour through the most historic parts of the city. - Meeting at the Metropolitan Cathedral and Zócalo
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Mexico City: Guided walking tour through the most historic parts of the city.

10.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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Mexico City: Lucha Libre Show, Walking Tour & Tequila - Starting with tequila, mezcal, and pulque
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Mexico City: Lucha Libre Show, Walking Tour & Tequila

11.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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Teotihuacan Hot Air Balloon Ride with Optional Bike or Walking Tour - Murals, caves, and the Teotihuacan Valley
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Teotihuacan Hot Air Balloon Ride with Optional Bike or Walking Tour

12.Teotihuacan Hot Air Balloon Ride with Optional Bike or Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 144 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $319

Begin before sunrise with a 30 to 50 minute balloon flight over Teotihuacan, then visit the pyramids with guides such as Luis, Ramon, or Eloy. Choose a walking tour or a 10-kilometer bike ride through nearby villages, caves, mural sites, and local workshops. Breakfast, lunch, entry, and selected hotel transfers are included.

“Amazing tour with full of small surprise’s. Great tour guide with knowledge about the ancient civilisations in Mexico.”

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Private Walking Tour Anthropology Museum & Chapultepec Castle - Inside the National Museum of Anthropology
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Private Walking Tour Anthropology Museum & Chapultepec Castle

13.Private Walking Tour Anthropology Museum & Chapultepec Castle

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 91 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $172

Start at Mexico City’s National Museum of Anthropology, focusing on the Teotihuacan, Mexica, and Maya rooms. Then walk through Chapultepec Park to the Altar a la Patria and Chapultepec Castle. Guides such as Isaias, Carlos, Edwin, and Hilary tailor the pace and answer questions.

“We had a great time on this tour and learned so much. Our guide Santiago was able to teach us the ancient history of Mexico and what we were looking at in the Anthropology museum and Chapultepec Castle in an efficient, detailed, and accessible way. Santiago was very knowledgeable, pleasant and patient. We stopped for a coffee, had an enjoyable walk in the Chapultepec Park and saw both museums. I would recommend Santiago!”

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Private Walking Tour Gems of the Historic Center of Mexico City - Reading the Zócalo from the center of power
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Private Walking Tour Gems of the Historic Center of Mexico City

14.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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Epic Centro Histórico Walking Tour - From Barrio Alameda to Bellas Artes
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Epic Centro Histórico Walking Tour

15.Epic Centro Histórico Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 77 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $69

Join Ricardo for a small-group English walking tour through Mexico City’s Centro Histórico. You’ll see Alameda Central, Bellas Artes, the Zócalo, the cathedral, Diego Rivera murals, Templo Mayor, colonial buildings, and rooftop views, with time for a mezcal tasting and local tips.

“Ricardo was extremely knowledgeable and organized. The tour was the highlight of our week in CDMX. A couple of sites were closed, a disappointment out of Ricardo’s control. What we did see was amazing and Ricardo was very generous with his time.”

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