Ideal for a five hour layover
If you only have limited time in Mexico City, this private tour might be a great way to see a bunch of sights. The tour can be personalized adding more hours or on the contrary adapting it to less hours.
See the best sights of your preference. A drive around the historical center that is the oldest quarter in the city. Famous landmarks in the Historic Center include the Plaza de la Constitución the nation's symbolic center and one of the world's largest public squares, called zocalo. The National Palace houses the remarkable murals by Diego Rivera that depict the Mexican History. The archaeological site of Templo Mayor shows the glory of Aztec civilization. The Metropolitan Cathedral, built over 240 years, reflects three centuries of architectural heritage. Palacio de Bellas Artes is the most important cultural venue in downtown which contains great murals by Mexican artists and the controversial Diego Rivera's famous mural that portrays John D. Rockefeller who commissioned and destroyed the original.
Itinerary
- Airport or hotel Pick up
- Historic Center:Zocalo-National Palace- Cathedral-Alameda Park-Palace of Fine Arts.
- Drop off at your hotel or airport
Other options:
- Polanco or Condesa neigborhoods (optional)
- Paseo de la Reforma -Chapultepec
- Anthropology Museum (optional)
- Chapultepec Castle (optional)
- Museo Soumaya (optional)
Meeting Location + Tour Duration
Meeting location: At the International Airport or hotel in central area of Mexico City.
End location: At the International Airport or hotel in central area of Mexico City.
Duration: 5 hours
Traffic might affect the duration of the tour.
Transportation
2015 Hyundai SUV, white color, 5 seats, air conditioned.
What’s Included
This private tour includes van transportation from your hotel or airport in Mexico City, myself as your private guide and a bottle of water.
Estimated Local Cash Needed
300 pesos - Entrance fees and beverages
What’s Extra
Museum entrance fees, lunch/drinks are extra expenses.
On Mondays museums are closed. Except Soumaya Museum.
Children under 12 years old do not pay the entrance fee.
Every 15 -16 of September the Historic Center is closed because of the celebration of the Independence Day and some other districts in the city.
A Recent Review of this tour
Read More Reviews For This TourMonica is nothing short of amazing! She will do everything in her power to ensure you have a safe and enjoyable time seeing as much as you can by molding the tour to your schedule. She does offer longer tours but this tour is perfect for someone who may have a layover or just has a short window of time to see the city. You can tell Monica loves her city and has a great knowledge of CDMX especially of the art and architecture of the the city. Don't hesitate and book this tour for an amazing experience!
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