DOWNTOWN MEXICO
Joined 2022
Sitting on the bed of what was the Island of Tenochtitlan in one of the five lagoons that made up the basin of Mexico, the Historic Center of Mexico City, is an open window between past and present, Each street, each building and stone speak words of a poem taking us to the very roots of our culture as it continue to embrace us as it did in the past, permanently weaving ties to new comers as part of the distinctive character of our rich legacy.
Itinerary
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Meeting Point
To be arranged
Alameda Park
Our tour begins at the Alameda Park founded in 1592, by Viceroy Luis de Velazco recalling the design and use Hercules Park in Seville Spain, filled with alamo trees (thus the name ) . Today this park (the Oldest in America ) is surrounded by buildings that are perfect samples of diversity in architectural styles . They stand tall ready to unvail their rich history as they become the perfect setting to start our stroll among fountains and sculptures that lead us to the Palace of Fine Arts
Palace Of Fine Arts
A turn of the XX century building commisioned by Porfiro Diaz to Italian architect Amado Boari. With its distinctive mixture of Neo Barroc Neo Clascical and the then trendy Art Nouveu style it dominates the south eastern corner of the Alameda with its white marble facade opening an imaginary door to Mexico´s colonial past as we continue to Madero Street,
Madero Street
It was Pancho Villa who in 1914 gave the name to former Plateros Street , which greets us with The blue Talavera (Tile from Puebla ) façade of the House of the Countess of the Vally of Orizaba , as we continue walking we pass by the Old Convent of San Francisco, the San Felipe Neri Oratory and further down the Palace of the Marquez del Jaral better known as the Place of Iturbide the First Emperor of Independent Mexico a beautiful sample of the Novo Hispanic Baroque style . A block down to ouir left we will find the church of “La Profesa” , and the Emerald Building now the Estanquillo Museum a beautiful sample of the mixed architectural styles influenced by the European trends of that time. We will finaly arrive at the Plaza de la Constitución better known as the “Zocalo” .
Zocalo
The core of the Viceregal City , center of today’s Political and Social Life in México , the National Palace, constructed over the remains of Moctezuma´s Palace , The Metropolitan Cathedral, with its gold gilded altar pieces and The Tabernacle or Sagrario, built with red tezontle rock (extracted from the remains of the Templo Mayor . by Spanish baroque architect Lorenzo Rodriguez Its façade is a beautiful sample of the Baroque style . The old Customs building the Cabildo Palace that became the House of Government in modern Mexico City.” .
Templo Mayor ( Archeological site )
The archaeological complex of the “Templo Mayor” the “Axis Mundi” according to Aztec cosmovision, with the archeological remains of its main Temples. We will explain the birth and growth of the City of Tenochtitlan overlooking at the different construction phases of the Twin temple of Tlaloc and Huitzilopochtli. We will understand their cosmological view , their religious , social and political organization , right there were it all happened.
Tacuba Street
We return along Tacuba Street, the oldest in Mexico dating back to prehispanic times arriving at Plaza Manuel Tolsá with the celebrated statue of Charles IV of Spain known as “El Caballito” as its sits in front of the National Museum of Art (“MUNAL”) building, opposite to it the Mining Ministry Palace , built by Spanish architect Manuel Tolsa and next to it Amado Boari Fourth Post Office Building,
Alameda Park North West area
We will end our tour after listening to histories embedded among streets and stones at the Alameda Park north west area, and the northern buildings like The Veracruz Church, further to the west the San Hipolito Church. and the San Diego Church right next to the infamouse Inquisition Burning Plaza.
Ending Point
To be arranged
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide fee.
Entrance fee
Additional guests . $15.00 US per guest. up to 20 guests
Groups of 7+ guests are required to use audio reception system, provided by me.
Hotel Pick up (In / Out)
Transportation (I value your safety and mine so transportation will be provided by our own staff of private and trained drivers
on our own car fleet)
We have a a complete car fleet as follows : CAR ( 3 PAX) , VAN (4 -7 PAX) , SUV,(4-7 PAX) MIN BUS (12-20 PAX) BUS (32-46 PAX)
Lunch / Beverages
Audio System if needed (Groups of 7+) at a rental value of $6.00 US VAT included per person
(This is not optional as I am respectful of other guides and visitors, this will enrich your experience without disturbing others )
Camara permits
Tour Important Information
(Duration : 3-4 hrs.)
(Distance: 3.9 Km /2.4 Miles)
1. Bring comfortable shoes
2. Sun block
3. Water
5. A true insight to the archeological , architectural and historical past of the City of Palaces.
6. Costs includes guided tour .
Note. This is a suggested tour however we can arrange for a more especific area of interest or your suggestions
Important message from the supplier
I continue to lecture and teach art History, and History twice a week , but pretty much free to engage the rest of the time .
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2022
About Tour Guide Roberto G.
Hi I'm Roberto professor of history and art, I will be very happy to host you and your group during your visit to Mexico. With more than 25 years of experience in both national and international Travel Industry and with a multicultural past, I continue to enjoy sharing México´s incredible past, from its multiethnic pre hispanic cultures , to its lively cosmopolitan present that greets us with a vast cultural offer (museums, galleries, theaters and concert halls ) a rich gastronomy (with a variety of ethnoastronomical market corners to the most exclusive offer of Michelin star restaurants).
Mexico is a cultural mosaic sharing its ancient past along with its Iberian roots that are an amalgam of Greco-Latin , Goth, Moorish, and Jewish influences, that sprout in the white smile and cheerful expressions of its inhabitants who are proud of their mix race heritage and they expressed it in everyday life though music dance , festivals, cooking , and art all shared with passion.
Allow me to help you discover the many faces of Mexico by sharing its past and its present with a smile on our faces. Welcome to Mexico!!
Reviews
“Charming, Intelligent, Informative”
Roberto was an excellent guide and companion for the day.
Roberto G.
Wendy !!!! Thank you for your comments hopping you had a wonderful Christmas and may next year brings lots of happiness to you and your love ones
“Roberto very knowledgeable ”
This was my first but not last tour with Roberto. He is a wealth of information. Very personable and really knows a wide range of topics.
Roberto G.
Dear Susan thank you for your kind words, I look forward to seeing you back in this city which is your second home .
“True expert!”
Roberto lives and breathes Mexican culture and history. His passion is evident!! Roberto took his time with tours and wasn’t tied to the clock. He is well traveled and experienced in many things, so was an interesting conversationalist as well.
Roberto G.
Dear Wendy and Larry thank you for sharing your comments with us, it was my pleasure, I always enjoy, sharing my beloved country with visitors who share our interest in history and culture, hope to see you soon. May you have a wonderful holiday season and may next year bring blessings to you and your loved ones
$200/ per group
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A true insight to Mexico´s 4000 yr. historic past. I will share with you Mexico’s rich pre hispanic past through the vast archeological collection of Anthropology Museum allowing us to recognize their different aesthetic expressions , cultural values and traditions an on to the luxurious Castel once home to Maximilian I of Mexico from the Hapsburg -Lorrain house now the Museum of National History.
Historic Center Walking Tour
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