Historic Center Walk Through Aztec and Colonial Mexico City
Start at Templo Mayor, the heart of ancient Tenochtitlan, where you will explore the ruins and learn about Aztec civilization, their gods, language, and the battle against the Spaniards. You will also visit the site where the remains of the Spanish conqueror are located.
Continue to the Metropolitan Cathedral, the first cathedral in the Americas, which took 240 years to complete.
Visit the National Palace, built on Aztec ruins, once the residence of the viceroys and now the seat of the Mexican president.
Explore the Gran Hotel de la Ciudad de México, a stunning Art Nouveau hotel with a Tiffany stained-glass ceiling.
Walk along Calle Madero, passing historic landmarks such as one of the first cinemas, Museo del Estanquillo, Torre Latino, Palacio de Iturbide, and Casa de los Azulejos.
Enter Casa de los Azulejos, a former aristocratic club turned into the famous Sanborns restaurant, where you will view a mural by José Clemente Orozco.
Visit the Palace of Fine Arts, Mexico's most important art site, to admire murals and the iconic Tiffany curtain.
End the tour with a visit to a historic ancient bakery, where you can try a traditional pastry and explore its variety.
