Mexico · HISTORICAL TOURS
The 15 best historical tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Explore Mexico City’s historic center, cathedral, Aztec ruins, Palacio de Bellas Artes, and more on a well-priced guided walk.
“Or guide, Mar, was brilliant. Very friendly, enthusiastic and knowledgeable and made our tour most enjoyable.”
Explore Mexico City's historic center through markets, street food, cantinas, sweets, architecture, and local stories on this five-hour tasting tour.
“This was one of the highlights of our time in Mexico City. Our guide, Tamara, was outstanding. Her passion for food was contagious, and we loved learning about her background and personal connection to the city’s culinary scene. The five-hour tour felt like pure discovery: wandering through El Centro, learning about its rich history, and sampling an incredible variety of delicious foods along the way. It was truly a gastronomic experience, thoughtfully paced and full of memorable flavors. We also lucked out with a fun, friendly group of eight people from the UK, Australia, and California, which made the experience even more enjoyable. Great food, great stories, great company, highly…”
Explore Mexico City’s historic center, Aztec ruins, cathedral, Post Office, Zocalo, stained glass, and Mexican bakery for $26.
“Mar was an excellent guide! I loved the tour and all explanations. I travelled alone and this was a great was to share the experience.”
Explore Mexico City’s Historic Center on a three-hour small-group walk covering Aztec ruins, Diego Rivera murals, grand palaces, and local history.
“Fernanda was an amazing tour guide throughout the historic city center. She was punctual, kind, and very knowledgeable. She made it easy to ask questions and take a bathroom break if needed. Fer is the kind of guide you want as she balances modern humor with a passion for others to know her city. I learned a lot on her tour about how some of the history of this expansive city dances with the present”
Taste seven Mexican specialties, from chilaquiles to mole and chocolate, while exploring Mexico City’s Centro Histórico with a local guide.
“Our guide Diana showed us a new part of the city, from bustling markets to incredible architecture, all while sampling many Mexican delights like chilaquiles, mole enchiladas, tacos Al pastor, tamales, churros, and a mezcal tasting. Not to miss!”
Explore San Miguel de Allende’s churches, plazas, art, and local history on a friendly two-hour English walking tour.
“Good introduction to the city of San Miguel de Allende. Historical tour was good. Guide was very knowledgeable”
Explore San José del Cabo’s missions, legends, estuary, and art on a short evening walking tour led by a passionate local guide.
“Very interesting walk with Christian. This was our second tour with him, we learded so much and it was well worth it. Would also be a great learning trip for local citizens!”
Explore Mexico City’s Zócalo, Templo Mayor, murals, and grand palaces on a lively 2 to 3 hour walking tour for $25.
“What an amazing tour with Jesus! He was knowledgable and entertaining and made me want to return for more!”
Explore Guadalajara’s churches, Orozco murals, plazas, and Mercado Libertad with a local guide on this practical half-day walking tour.
“Fernando was an extremely knowledgeable guide and gave a lot of context and history for all of the sites.”
Explore San Miguel de Allende’s history, churches, architecture, and local tips on a lively two-hour walking tour for $33.
“We had a great time! Yalal was super interesting and knowledgeable and had a really unique perspective, having grown up in San Miguel de Allende and seen it grow and change. She showed us the old and the new, shared so much about the history and culture, and gave us lots of great tips about what to do during our remaining time in town! Highly recommend!!!”
Explore Mexico City’s mural masterpieces with expert guides, historic buildings, political context, and practical walking tips for a memorable art tour.
“Balaam knows his stuff and is obviously interested in what he does. That’s good. His English is OK, but a number of times he did not understand my questions, and I did not catch what he was saying. I’ve travelled all my life and am comfortable with accents. We unfortunately had a tour of about a dozen people, which is too many—especially considering that it wasn’t cheap. I learned a lot and enjoyed it, but it certainly wasn’t perfect.”
Become a charro in Guadalajara with horse riding, lasso practice, tequila, mariachi, and a close look at Jalisco’s proud ranching tradition.
“This tour was absolutely amazing. I highly recommend you take this tour. Jorge torres the charro was the best. This was one of the best tours I've ever experienced.”
Review of Mérida’s $22 English walking tour, covering Casa Montejo, the cathedral, murals, music, culture, and Santa Lucía Park.
“This was the perfect tour to orient ourselves to the rich history of Mérida. Our guide Max was super friendly, knowledgeable and an excellent presenter. We had plenty of time at each stop to take pictures and get all our questions answered. We highly recommend the tour and Max!”
Explore Mexico City’s historic center in three hours, from the Zócalo and Templo Mayor to hidden food spots, with a passionate local guide.
“The tour was amazing. So much valuable information provided. Benjamin is a great tour guide! Absolutely recommend the tour with him!”
Explore Guachimontones and Tequila from Guadalajara with private transport, archaeology, artisan tequila, tastings, and local culture.
“Our tour with Daniel was a highlight of our Guadalajara trip: we learned, we laughed, we ate and drank while touring the beautiful countryside and small towns of the Tequila region. Daniel went above and beyond to provide a unique experience for us, stopping along the way to introduce us to pre-columbian beverages and taking us directly into an agave farm to meet a jimador and try our hand at agave pina harvesting. The tour was intimate with only one other couple along. Highly recommend!”
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