On Foot · HISTORY WALKING TOURS IN MEXICO
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 6 history walking tours in Mexico worth the shoe leather, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Review of Mexico City’s Historic Downtown Walking Tour, with Zócalo, Templo Mayor, Cathedral, Bellas Artes, guide tips, value, and practical advice.
“Mar our guide was wonderful! Provided lots of info on history and culture! Lots of walking but did not feel tiring.”
Review of Mexico City’s $26 historic downtown walking tour, with the Cathedral, Zócalo, Aztec ruins, Post Office, bakery, and practical tips.
“Excellent tour with Emiliano. Great overview of Mexican history, culture, and suggestions for further exploration of the area.”
Explore Mexico City’s historic center on a small-group English tour covering Aztec ruins, Diego Rivera murals, grand palaces, and local history.
“Fernanda was an amazing tour guide throughout the historic city center. She was punctual, kind, and very knowledgeable. She made it easy to ask questions and take a bathroom break if needed. Fer is the kind of guide you want as she balances modern humor with a passion for others to know her city. I learned a lot on her tour about how some of the history of this expansive city dances with the present”
Review of San Miguel de Allende’s two-hour history walk, with stops at landmark churches, practical tips, guide details, price, and drawbacks.
“Great guide: very knowledgeable, perfect balance between interesting facts and humor. Perfect length.”
Explore San Miguel de Allende’s history, architecture, and local culture on a two-hour walking tour with practical city tips.
“The tour was great. Our guide Jaial was really knowledgeable and her English was really good though she does have an accent of course so it takes a bit to realize some of her words. Be aware some places are closed on Monday, which was the day we went so the path may get modified. Ours was and I think it might have been even more interesting because of it. We explored a bed and breakfast that was amazing with the house and its gardens. And it served brunch so we are going back this weekend for brunch there. The walk was about 2 miles for us, which was pretty…”
Explore Mexico City’s historic center in three hours, from the Zócalo and Templo Mayor to Bellas Artes, with local food tips.
“It was fantastic! Joy (apologies, forgot how to properly spell her name!) was wonderful. She did a great job explaining the history of it all. We had younger kids and she did a great job keeping them engaged (especially the Quinceañera dresses)!”
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