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3-Hour Mexico City Muralism Tour with Diego Rivera Masterpieces

3 Hours Round trip from San Ildefonso Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Explore San Ildefonso, the birthplace of Mexican muralism and its early masterpieces
02 Visit the Museo Vivo del Muralismo and see more than 100 murals by Diego Rivera
03 Admire Palacio de Bellas Artes and Diego Rivera's "La Creación"
04 See "Sueño de una tarde dominical en la Alameda Central" at Museo Mural Diego Rivera

Embark on a 3-hour tour through Mexico City's muralism heritage, visiting San Ildefonso, Secretaría de Educación Pública, Palacio de Bellas Artes, and Museo Mural Diego Rivera. Discover iconic works by Diego Rivera, David Alfaro Siqueiros, and José Clemente Orozco while learning about the history of Mexican art and culture. This experience offers a focused introduction to the city's most important mural masterpieces and landmark cultural spaces.

Embark on a 3-hour tour through Mexico City's muralism heritage, visiting San Ildefonso, Secretaría de Educación Pública, Palacio de Bellas Artes, and Museo Mural Diego Rivera.

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What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Mexico City

Languages English, French, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Muralism Heritage Tour Through Mexico City

Start at San Ildefonso, where the muralist movement began, and explore its early murals.
Continue to Secretaría de Educación Pública to visit the Museo Vivo del Muralismo and see more than 100 murals by Diego Rivera, David Alfaro Siqueiros, and José Clemente Orozco.
Stop at the Palacio de Bellas Artes to admire Diego Rivera's "La Creación" and the stunning architecture.
Finish at Museo Mural Diego Rivera to view "Sueño de una tarde dominical en la Alameda Central", featuring the iconic calavera garbancera.