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Mexico City Tour and Xochimilco Canal Boat Ride

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Mexico City Tour and Xochimilco Canal Boat Ride

Activity provider:MEXITOURS

4.1

8 reviews

From US$ 60 per person

Marvel at the colonial buildings and colorful life of Mexico City on this sightseeing tour, and get a glimpse at life in the city in cultural zones such as Coyoacan. See street murals by Diego Rivera, and relax on a boat ride of Xochimilco.

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Duration 10 hours
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Experience

Highlights
  • Explore the colonial architecture of Mexico City
  • Take a ride on a pre-Hispanic boat of the Aztec-era canals of Xochimilco
  • Discover the murals of Diego Rivera at the National Palace
  • Visit the Chapultepec Park residential zone
  • Walk around the colonial cultural district of Coyoacan
  • Marvel at the mosaic murals of University City
  • See Mexico City's mighty Bull Ring
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Explore Mexico City and discover the history and cultural diversity of this city. Visit the National Palace, see the beautiful murals by Diego Rivera attract the crowds. Then, go to Constitution Square and admire the Metropolitan Cathedral.

Head off the main avenues to Chapultepec Park, one of the most important residential areas of the city. Explore the Zona Rosa before going to the World Trade Center, Siqueiros Cultural Poly forum, and monumental Bull Ring. 

Admire more Diego artwork at the Insurgentes Theater before going to the famous library at University City, entirely covered in mosaic murals by Juan O´Gorman. 

See the Olympic Stadium and explore the residential area of Pedregal de San Angel. Then, make your way to the Xochimilco Canals, one of the last traces of the ancient Aztec era. Here, you will take a relaxing trip on a traditional pre-Hispanic boat. 

Continue to colonial Coyoacan for a walk down Francisco Sosa Street to see the old houses from the 16th century. Visit the Conquistador Hernando Cortes and the beautiful paintings and altarpiece of the Church of St. John the Baptist.

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  • Admission fees
  • Hotel pickup or drop-off
  • Food and beverages
  • Gratuities, optional
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  • Wheelchair users

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De La Republica 154, Tabacalera, 06030. This is near the Monumento a la Revolucion and behind the Barceló Hotel.

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  • Comfortable shoes
  • Camera
  • Credit card
  • Sunscreen
  • Water
  • Comfortable clothes
  • Packed lunch
  • Cash

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  • There is no access to the National Palace on Mondays

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4.1 /5

based on 8 reviews

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  • Guide
    5/5
  • Transportation
    4/5
  • Service
    4.4/5
  • Organization
    4.4/5

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The Mexico City tour and Xochimilco canal ride was amazing all in part because of our tour guide Xochitl Fuentes. She was able to give our group the best time ever. She was able to explain everything everywhere we went and made the tour so wonderful...Thank you Xochitl

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Great 12-hour sightseeing tour where you get to see absolutely everything in Mexico City! Really worth the money and guide Umberto knows his history and arcitecture! Will absolutely recommend this trip to everybody who wants to get an idea about the city, and later you can explore the areas you like, i.e Coyoacan, more thoroughly!

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