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Free Tour: From the Heart of the Empire to the Alameda Central

Language: Spanish · Free tours are offered only in Spanish.

A walk along the backbone of Mexico City: the Zócalo - named after a statue that was never built -, the Metropolitan Cathedral and the love drama of poet Manuel Acuña, Madero street - renamed at gunpoint by Pancho Villa -, the Casa de los Azulejos, the Palacio de Bellas Artes (which has been sinking for over a century) and the Alameda Central, the oldest public park in the Americas and the inspiration for Diego Rivera's famous mural.

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Free Tour: From the Heart of the Empire to the Alameda Central
Language: Spanish

Route

  1. We start at Plaza de la Constitución (the Zócalo) and learn the origin of its name
  2. We visit the Metropolitan Cathedral and the courtyard of Manuel Acuña
  3. We explore Templo Mayor
  4. We walk toward the School of Medicine and Plaza Tolsá
  5. We pass by Madero Street and the Casa de los Azulejos
  6. We arrive at the Palacio de Bellas Artes
  7. We visit Alameda Central and Diego Rivera's mural
  8. We wrap up the activity

Departure points

  • The meeting point is the Plazuela del Marqués / Plaza Menor, right behind the Metropolitan Cathedral (departure is at 9:00 am; please arrive 15 minutes early).
  • How to get there: by Metro, get off at Zócalo station (Line 2) and walk about 5 minutes toward the north side of the Cathedral; you can also arrive via Metrobús Line 4 (Catedral/Templo Mayor station).
  • Exact location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/zwitpsvihWkjuY8a9

Recommendations

  • Please arrive 15 minutes early to the meeting point.
  • We will walk: wear comfortable shoes and light clothing.
  • It can be hot.
  • Rain is possible: bring a light rain jacket or umbrella.
  • Avoid wearing valuable accessories.

Important information

Accessibility
No apto para personas con movilidad reducida.
Pets
No apto para mascotas.
Additional expenses
No incluye gastos personales.
Free cancellation
Please cancel your reservation if you cannot attend.
Payment method
Cash tip.
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