Mexico City Private Tour Guides

“A 'tour de force' highly impactful and memorable stay much enhanced by Rafael's experience, personality and efforts.”

We were most fortunate to engage Rafael for three days while in Mexico City. He curated a most extra-ordinary experience that immersed us in the long and complex arc of Mexican history covering pre-Columbian empires, Spanish colonialism and the modern tumult since independence. He was highly knowledgeable about details but wrapped the information in digestible bites that were both impactful and memorable with just the right touch of humor. He was flexible and responsive, adjusting aspects as we went along based on interests and energy levels. He also provided us with some 'out of the usual lanes' experiences that included the culinary. We would highly recommend Rafael if you are considering a stay in Mexico.

Rafael G.

(10 reviews)

Michael you are very kind for writing this extensive review, I'm flattered by your comments. Thanks so much and for me it was also a time for learning and enjoying your company and Annette's of course. Hope to see you soon again in Mexico! Best regards dear friend...

“Professional and Educational”

What a great tour! Thanks for sharing your city with us.

“Discover the traditional side of Xochimilco”

We had a wonderful experience touring Xochimilco with Oskar. Our group included my parents (in their 70s) and my two teenage sons. Before the tour even began, Oskar was incredibly accommodating. When my son was sick on the originally scheduled day, he was flexible and helped us reschedule to another day. Oskar picked us up in a comfortable van with a driver, and after talking through what we were most interested in, he thoughtfully adjusted the itinerary to fit our preferences. We started with a stop at a flower market that was absolutely beautiful with rows of flowers and plants as far as you could see. It wasn’t the typical market in Xochimilco, and it’s somewhere we never would have found on our own. Oskar’s knowledge and personal stories about visiting there as a child made the experience even more meaningful. From there, we headed to Xochimilco, where he had a boat ready for us. The ride was beautiful and relaxing, but what made it especially memorable was that Oskar arranged for us to stop at one of the chinampas—the traditional “floating gardens” of the area. We were able to walk through the farm and speak with the owner about the generations of families who have worked there and how they sell their flowers and plants. It was a unique, personal experience that we would not have had on our own. On the way back, we stopped at a delicious local restaurant, which was a perfect ending to the day. Oskar’s background in history really enhanced the tour, but what stood out most was how personable, thoughtful, and genuinely caring he was throughout the experience. We would 100% recommend booking a tour with Oskar.