12 Walking Tours in Mexico City to Build a Day Around

1.Historic Downtown Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,289 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $26Our pick

A small-group 3-hour walk through Mexico City’s historic core, from the Zocalo to Bellas Artes, led by expert guides in English or Spanish.

“This was a wonderful way to be introduced to Mexico City. Emiliano was so knowledgeable & provided a good mix of history, politics & culture. My family often gets disinterested in too much history and I found that everyone was engaged throughout the entire tour. I highly recommend the tour and thought it was a great value.”

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2.Historic Downtown Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,039 reviews · 3 hours · from $26

Walk Mexico City’s Centro Histórico with a local guide, entering the Metropolitan Cathedral and Post Office, then ending with stained-glass shopping and pan dulce.

“Leslie was a great, friendly, and informative tour guide! Highly 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 Coyoacán with a small English group, snack at local markets, then get included tickets to the Frida Kahlo Museum.

“This was an awesome tour! Diego was super fun and knowledgeable. He brought great energy and made the experience super interesting and fun. I am very glad I booked this - going into the midterm with all the background knowledge made it much better than it would’ve been without the tour.”

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4.Walking Tour of the Historic Center of Mexico City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 870 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

3-hour small-group walk in Mexico City’s Centro Histórico, from Zócalo and Templo Mayor to Diego Rivera murals and Bellas Artes.

“Oscar was our guide. He was very knowledgeable and answered our questions. small group size was great. I would highly recommend this tour.”

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5.Anthropology Museum Private Experience Walking Tour

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

Private 3-hour Mexico City Anthropology Museum tour with a certified English guide and museum entry included, $78 per person.

“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

3-hour guided walk through Mexico City’s Centro Historico, from the Zócalo and Cathedral to Templo Mayor, plus smart local food tips.

“This was a great tour showing the highlights of the center of Mexico city including the Metropolitan Cathedral and the Major Temple as well as numerous other important historical sites walking us through the pre-Columbia, Viceroyal and Independent history of the city. Luiz was an excellent guide who was really informative with his presentation and able to answer all the questions from the group. He also helpfully gave us some recommendations on places to go and further explore after the tour which we really appreciated.”

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7.Lucha Libre Show, Walking Tour & Tequila

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

A 4 to 6 hour Mexico City night mixing spirits, a historic center walk, and a real Arena México Lucha Libre show with your guide.

“We loved it 😍 it was such a complete experience! Without a doubt, what made it even better were the guide’s explanations about the taquerias 🌮 and the cantinas 🍻. Plus, we were super happy with the luchador mini mask they gave us as a souvenir 🤼‍♂️🎭. Totally worth doing the guided tour instead of just going on our own 🙌✨”

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8.Historical walking tour of Tenochtitlan

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 69 reviews · 3 hours · from $43

Morning walk through Tenochtitlan’s legacy with PhD guide Prof. Cristina Ríos, outdoor landmark stops, earphones, and optional sweets.

“Cristina was excellent. She’s a very passionate guide that knew all of the off the beaten path sites, including taking us off route to see the tomb of Cortés. Very receptive to questions with great answers! Thanks Cristina!”

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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 on a 3.5-hour guided walk through Mexico City, with Revolution context and museum stops included.

“Jorge is an amazing guide. He is knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and cares that you get the idea and the story behind the murals. My husband and I learned a lot from Jorge during this wonderful tour. We would never would have able to see all the richness and meaning of the murals by ourselves. We really thank Jorge for his great work!”

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10.Basilica de Guadalupe: Complete Walking Tour

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

A 2-hour guided walking tour of the Basilica de Guadalupe complex, with stops across Villa de Guadalupe and the Virgin image up close for $32.

“Amazing tour! I am so thankful for our wonderful guide Adriana. The Basilica was massive with multiple churches and things to see and even though I'm Catholic, I would not have really understood all that I was seeing without her. She was able to share so much about the site, the history, and the culture. She was so kind and patient with us and our questions and was just lovely to be around. I'm so thankful we booked this tour. The Basilica itself is really special and was a very moving experience even for my husband who is not Catholic. I highly recommend this tour and Adriana.”

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11.Roma and Condesa Neighborhoods Walking Tour

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

Walk Roma and Condesa in 3 hours with a local guide, hitting markets, parks, galleries, coffee, and design shops for your best Mexico City game plan.

“The tour was amazing! David was a great guide, he was knowledgeable and friendly. He also gave great tips and recommendations on food, things to do, and areas to check out.”

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

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

2-hour Mexico City night walk through the Historic Center and Templo Mayor, with an optional Torre Latino viewpoint, from $36.

“Bernie was incredibly friendly and a joy to be around. He was very knowledgeable and just overall made the tour as pleasant as it could have been. Thank you, Bernie!”

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