10 Historical & Heritage Tours in Mexico City That You Shouldn't Miss

April 29, 2022 Alice Mieles

Rising from the ruins of the Aztec capital, Tenochtitlan, Mexico City offers a unique collision of contemporary city life and historic preservation. World-class museums, restaurants and parks rub shoulders with the remains of several cultures. The nightlife, the shopping and the history make it a must-see regardless of your travel style.
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1. Private Tour to Cholula and Puebla

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Visit the cities of Puebla and Cholula on a day trip from Mexico City. Visit the Great Pyramid of Cholula, the largest pyramid in the New World, we will visit the church of Santa María Tonantzintla, we will admire the colors of Puebla, we will enjoy the Chapel of the Rosary and the cathedral of Puebla, learn about its ceramics of Talavera, the volcano Smaller also has the first library in America, With all this great history Cholula and Puebla tell.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Driver/guide, Lunch

Exclusions: drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By SNG56

We booked this tour based on it's itinerary and reviews. We do enjoy an occasional private tour. We were picked up on time at our hotel. Veronica was our guide and was amazing. We went to a flower market before getting on the floating boat. The ride was lovely. Veronica told us a lot about the city it's history and culture. We went to the Diego Rivera museum which is amazing. Then to the Coyocan market where we grabbed a bite to eat and have some free time. Then the Frida Kahlo museum which is a must see. The driver was excellent, smoothly guiding us around the city. We also stopped at the University which wads fascinating. Veronica is very proud of her city and it shows. Her energy and enthusiasm were palpable. The price for what you get is a real bargain. Highly recommend

2. Colonial Treasures: San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato, Zacatecas and Guadalajara

Mexitours Day Tours Mexico City
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Enjoy a wonderful 10-day, 9-night tour from Mexico City to visit some of the most important colonial cities in Mexico filled with culture and history. See San Miguel de Allende and its historical downtown. Stop at Guanajuato and learn about its subterranean avenues. Go to Zacatecas and head to La Bufa Hill, taste tequila in the town of Tequila when you visit Guadalajara and see the World Heritage Site of Morelia. This trip includes breakfast, a professional guide and transport.

Inclusions: Nine nights accommodation, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Round-trip shared transfer to and from Benito Juarez International Airport, Breakfast, Local English- and Spanish-speaking guide

Exclusions: Food and drinks, unless specified, Gratuities

Reviewed By Ksksksksks

Festive weekend atmosphere, plenty of artisanal shops inside this monetary bazaar. Fresh tacos Made in the courtyard, beer, live music.

3. The Emperor Route, Chapultepec & Paseo de la Reforma Historical bike tour

Av. Paseo de la Reforma 24, Colonia Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06000 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico Poráy Biclatúrs & Rentals
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Hop on a bike and ride back in time through the story of a thousand year forest, where historic scenes unfolded leaving their mark all over Reforma Avenue in the way of altars and monuments. Enjoy this easy-pace bike ride along the largest dedicated bike lane in Mexico city and their iconic circles. Escorted by a trained cycling team, you just need to smile and get the best selfie with Ángel and Diana.  

Inclusions: Dedicated Local guide, Use of bicycle, Use of helmet, Bottled water, Street Food, options for everyone's delight and diet restrictions. Tacos, Quekas, Tlacoyos, gorditas, chilaquiles and more choices to try

Exclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Gratuities

Reviewed By Ilovequito

We had a great time riding bikes in Mexico City! It’s a must experience! The whole things was perfectly organized and I felt 100% safe riding a bike in the streets of CDMX thanks to our tour guides. We had one guide in front of the line and one in the back. The tour guide had a lot of knowledge and gave details about CDMX I had never heard before. If you haven’t had a bike tour in CDMX I definitely recomended this one! They have different kind of routes and they adapt to your needs.

4. Private Tour of Mexico City with Anthropology

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During this private tour of Mexico City, you will see the city's main sights with a local guide. Some sights that you will visit include Paseo de la Reforma avenue and the Angel of Independence.

Inclusions: Round-trip private transfer, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Professional guide, Bottled water, Tickets

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By SNG56

We booked this tour based on it's itinerary and reviews. We do enjoy an occasional private tour. We were picked up on time at our hotel. Veronica was our guide and was amazing. We went to a flower market before getting on the floating boat. The ride was lovely. Veronica told us a lot about the city it's history and culture. We went to the Diego Rivera museum which is amazing. Then to the Coyocan market where we grabbed a bite to eat and have some free time. Then the Frida Kahlo museum which is a must see. The driver was excellent, smoothly guiding us around the city. We also stopped at the University which wads fascinating. Veronica is very proud of her city and it shows. Her energy and enthusiasm were palpable. The price for what you get is a real bargain. Highly recommend

5. Historic Downtown Walking Tour

Meeting Point Mexico a Pie, Plaza de la Constitución 803, Centro Histórico de la Cdad. de México, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06000 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico Mexico a Pie
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Discover Mexico City’s Historic Downtown – a UNESCO World Heritage Site – with our traditional Walking Tour. Visit the most emblematic places as the Metropolitan Cathedral, the ruins of the ancient Aztec city, the amazing Postal Office and Palacio de Bellas Artes. Learn about history, architecture and traditions. It will be interesting and fun. There’s so much to see and do in Mexico City and this tour covers lots of the highlights of the Centro Histórico. We believe that Travelling must be culture and lifestyle centered: you should be able to see what makes the city tick. See why everyone falls in love with Mexico! And we are LOCAL PEOPLE who happened to be CERTIFIED GUIDES. We know our stuff! Walk with us in an open-aired museum!

Inclusions: 3 hours Walking Tour in Mexico City Historic Downtown, Professional Certified Local Tour Guide

Exclusions: Gratuities/tips to the Guide (optional), Transport to Meeting Point, Some food available to purchase

Reviewed By olofster

We’re so grateful for the 4h tour with Ana. She’s knowledgeable, energetic, and brings the objects to life. Deeply enriched our understanding and experience of the museum. Don’t miss!

6. Pyramids of Teotihuacán Sunrise

Estela de Luz, Lieja 270, Bosque de Chapultepec I Secc, Miguel Hidalgo, 06600 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico Paseos Olmedo
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Live the experience of arriving first thing in the morning at the pyramids of Teotihuacán always accompanied by a local guide with Spanish - English certification and he will have the answers to all your questions, the schedules are flexible, and we visit places that other people do not visit on the tours traditional. It will be the best experience of your life.

Inclusions: Transportation Service, Tikets, Visit to crafts workshop, Pulque, tequila and mezcal tasting.

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Reviewed By Javier Z

I had a great unique experience . Will definitely recommend this experience to friends. Everything was amazing no bad experience being in the air looking towards the horizon early in the morning the sun the pyramids it’s breathtaking. Thank you for a wonderful experience

7. Private Tour: Teotihuacan and Guadalupe Shrine

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Enjoy a private tour in Mexico City and visit the Teotihuacan archaeological site and the Guadalupe Shrine. You will have a professional guide with you and learn all about the history of these two iconic places.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private guide, Transport by private vehicle, Food and Drink only (no buffet, Tickets, Bottled water

Exclusions: Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages

Reviewed By SNG56

We booked this tour based on it's itinerary and reviews. We do enjoy an occasional private tour. We were picked up on time at our hotel. Veronica was our guide and was amazing. We went to a flower market before getting on the floating boat. The ride was lovely. Veronica told us a lot about the city it's history and culture. We went to the Diego Rivera museum which is amazing. Then to the Coyocan market where we grabbed a bite to eat and have some free time. Then the Frida Kahlo museum which is a must see. The driver was excellent, smoothly guiding us around the city. We also stopped at the University which wads fascinating. Veronica is very proud of her city and it shows. Her energy and enthusiasm were palpable. The price for what you get is a real bargain. Highly recommend

8. Frida Kahlo VIP: Skip-the-line plus Bikes and Churros

Calle Xicoténcatl 304, Del Carmen, Coyoacán, 04100 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico El Taco Club
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Let’s discover Frida Kahlo museum (with VIP Tickets) and neighborhood from a different point of view, mixing top landmarks, beautiful parks, street art, colorful markets and take original and unforgettable photos! We will show you all this while riding bikes through beautiful Coyoacan - Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera's neighborhood and first capital of New Spain up to 1523. At some point during our journey, we will take a break to enjoy delicious churros with hot chocolate (atole) in a colorful plaza as well as yummy tostadas inside the market. We’ll end our ride in Frida’s house around 12:30 where WE WILL PROVIDE VIP TICKETS so you can skip the -usually more than two hour- line.

Inclusions: Bike & Helmet, VIP Frida Kahlo Museum Tickets, Churros, atole & tostadas

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Reviewed By john d

Great day of riding bikes and eating tacos with really cool people. Melissa our guide killed it. So much fun. Recommend to all.

9. Teotihuacan in the best private tour

República de Brasil 8, Centro Histórico de la Cdad. de México, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06000 Centro, CDMX, Mexico Tekpan Tours
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We take pride on our guides professionalism and our customer service. We will make this day a unique experience for you! Want to be the first at site and appreciate the pyramids before anyone else? No queues, no hassle? Then join our early morning tour!

Inclusions: Professional art historian guide, Hotel pickup & drop-off from Roma-Condesa-Polanco-Downtown, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle, Entry tickets to archeological site.

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Reviewed By Kgallagher34

I cannot recommend my tour guide Pepe enough. I ended up getting a private tour as the rest of the group canceled. Despite the small group, Pepe was enthusiastic the whole trip and I was able to learn so much from him. Unfortunately, much of the park was closed (cannot climb either pyramid at the moment) but Pepe made an effort to describe what I couldn't see.

10. Historic Center Food Tour in Mexico City

Oaxaca en Mexico, Luis Moya 59, Colonia Centro, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06300 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico Sabores Mexico Food Tours
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Discover the origins of Mexican gastronomy in a unique and delicious experience in Mexico City’s Historical Centre, you will eat authentic Mexican food! • Taste authentic and traditional Mexican food. • Visit an exotic Mexican market, a classic cantina, a street food stall, traditional restaurants, and much more! • Feel like a local – discover Mexico City from a new angle with the help of an experienced and passionate guide. • Live the history and legends of the Mexican culture.

Inclusions: Food tasting, Alcoholic drinks, All activities, Local guide, Professional guide

Exclusions: Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By H2429PBjamesr

Great tour and and a great tour guide. I would have been lost if it wasn’t for Grace. Some really cool spots that I wouldn’t of even known were there highly recommended and left with a very full belly!

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