Mexico City Custom Private Tour with a Local, Highlights & Hidden Gems | 3 hours to 8 hours

410 Reviews | Mexico City
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Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English, Spanish
  • 3, 4, 6 or 8 hours walking tour, exploring highlights and hidden gems
  • Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
  • Private and personalized walking tour with a passionate local
  • Food and drinks
  • Transportation (primarily a walking experience however public transport may be used)
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Gratuities (optional)

Overview

Join a friendly and knowledgeable local guide as they help you discover Mexico City’s vibrant culture, diverse neighborhoods and ancient heritage. Explore the Centro Histórico and see the famous Palacio de Bellas Artes then go off the beaten path and uncover obscure and unusual places and things that locals enjoy. Wander the quaint streets of Coyoacán or discover La Casa Azul, former home of revered Mexican artist and icon, Frida Kahlo. If you’re feeling peckish, you need only look to your nearest street food vendor (hello tacos!). Your meeting place, time & itinerary are flexible and can be agreed with your host before & during the tour. Our handpicked hosts are culinary connoisseurs and history buffs, bakers and bankers, students and seniors. Like the people who travel with us, they have different backgrounds and interests – but they’re all so passionate about the place they call home, they choose to spend their free time sharing it with the like-minded travelers matched to them.

Meeting points

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Av. P.º de la Reforma 222, Juárez, Cuauhtémoc, 06600 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico

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Itinerary

  • Historic Center (Centro Historico) (Pass By)

    Spend a day in Mexico City with one of our hosts, exploring the city's beating heart - Centro Historico - as well as its other highlights and gems IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed, and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

  • Palacio de Bellas Artes (Pass By)

    Put on your beret (like a true artist) and indulge in Mexico's rich culture with a trip to the Palacio de Bellas Artes (Palace of Fine Arts) IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

  • Coyoacan (Pass By)

    Explore one of Mexico's eclectic neighborhoods like Coyoacán, which was named after the wily coyote and hosts bustling markets, cobbled stone streets and colonial churches IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

  • Museo Frida Kahlo (Pass By)

    Take a short walk to La Casa Azul (The Blue House), former home of revered Mexican artist and icon, Frida Kahlo IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

  • Historic Center (Centro Historico) (Pass By)

    If you’re feeling peckish, you need only look to your nearest street food vendor or local eatery for a solution- word is Taqueria El Abanico makes the best tacos IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

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Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Free Cancellation

June 18100% refund
June 19No refund

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  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Great experience

Published on Dec, 2024

It was exactly what I wanted. I told Roberto what I was interested in and he made the best plan. He was so knowledgeable and provided so much information about mexicos history and took me to places I never would have gone to or found on my own.

Our private tour in Mexico City’s downtown was worth it!

Published on Dec, 2024

Our private tour of Mexico City’s downtown history was worth it. Our guide Marisol trained as an architect gave us so much insight into the history of Mexico and Mexico City’s downtown area. We enjoyed seeing the Cathedral and the ruins before enjoying a lunch and then seeing many murals of Diego Rivera. My husband and I would definitely recommend this amazing tour with Marisol.

CDMX with Lando is the best!

Published on Dec, 2024

I had everything I wanted during the personal guided tour with Lando. I enjoyed learning about the history behind the landmarks we visited. Lando brought the past to life with his insights of history, geography and topography. I took this tour prior to the Anthropology museum & pyramid tours. Lando taught me so much that I could see in pieces at the museum and pyramids the stories he taught me. Lando was so easy to learn from and his explanations and stories are easy to follow. Above all else, following the 3 hour tour, Lando looked after my wellbeing when my route home was cut off by a protest. He stayed with me another 45mins and let me tether his internet so I could uber back to my hotel; He could be a professor at a university and he was right there guiding me around CDMX and ensuring my safety. I was solo and he took so many great photos of me around CDMX that my friends and family greatly appreciated viewing. Lando is the very best guide I could have asked for!

Wonderful learning experience about history and architecture of Mexico City

Published on Dec, 2024

We had an incredible experience with our guide during our half-day tour of Mexico City. His deep knowledge of the city’s history and architecture truly brought the sights to life. From the intricate details of the colonial buildings to the rich stories behind ancient landmarks, he painted a vivid picture of Mexico City's past. He was also incredibly patient, answering all our questions with enthusiasm. We left the tour with a newfound appreciation for the city’s cultural heritage and architectural splendor. If you're looking for a knowledgeable and passionate guide about history and architecture, we highly recommend him!

A great day! Learned so much about Mexico City....

Published on Dec, 2024

It was great! Knowledgeable, smart guide. She tuned the day based on our interests. Highly recommend.

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