This tour is ideal for those lovers of history and architecture who want to explore a little known part of Mexico City. On this half-day tour, we will visit a wide variety of places, whose architecture is a living testimony of the history of Mexico. We will go from seeing one of the oldest pyramids in the city to one of the most impressive jewels of modern architecture, whose architect Luis Barragán is considered one of the best Mexican architects of the 20th century. You will not regret!
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your place e.g. Hotel pick up
- We will go by Uber from your place to the District of Tlalpan located south of the city.
First stop. Archeological site
We will visit the Cuicuilco pyramid, which dates back to times Before our current era.
Second stop. The Capuchinas Chapel
We will get to know the secrets of this fascinating jewel by Luis Barragán, hand in hand with the cloistered nuns who live in this beautiful and peaceful place.
Third stop. Lunch in an old hacienda (Optional)
Very close to the convent there is an old and colorful hacienda that currently serves as a restaurant. Its gastronomic variety, as well as its beautiful gardens with swans and peacocks will make you have a unique culinary experience.
Walking through the streets of Tlalpan
Finally we will walk through some of the streets in the center of this beautiful neighborhood. Whose small-town atmosphere transports us to past times of the City. In addition to learning the history, we will see some sites such as colonial buildings, markets and churches.
Back to your place
We take the way back to your hotel by uber.
Ending Point
At your place
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
* Guide fee
* Transportation by Uber
* Tickets
* Food
* The Capuchinas Chapel is only open to the public from Monday to Thursday, so it is not possible to take the tour on other days.
* This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.
* It must be taken into account that we will visit an active convent and although it is not a religious tour, visitors are expected to be respectful both with the nuns and with the place.
* The itinerary of this tour can be modified if you require it, however, you should take into account that the convent only offers guided tours from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
I can guide you in Teotihuacan if you pay my transportation fee.
I am a young historian who has been working as a tour guide for 4 years. During this time I have met people from all over the world, which has taught me a lot about interacting with all kinds of people as well as showing my city in an authentic and interesting way. I like to take people to places that show another side of Mexico City, a closer perspective of how its inhabitants live day to day. I also enjoy taking photographs on my tours.
Craig V.
“Mural Tour at UNAM”
Oskar is a terrific guide, extremely knowledgeable and a great communicator. Setting everything up with Oskar was easy from the get go and we were able to customize our experience with him. If you're looking for a guide in CDMX, I highly recommend Oskar!
Oskar enrique M.
Hi Craig! Thank you so much for your comment. I appreciate your interest in my work. I wish you the best for this year and your future projets. Best regards. Oskar Maldonado
Rafael H.
“Excellent guide”
Oskar was terrific. Extremely knowledgeable and a very nice guy.
Oskar enrique M.
Hi Rafael! Thank you for your review! I appreciat it. I am happy to read you had a good time with me in Mexico City. Take care and hope you come back one day!
Nidhi K.
“Super detailed and comfortable”
Experience with Oskar was great! Oskar arrived exactly on time with the transportation. He was very knowledgeable about the pyramids. His passion for history comes through - not just Mexican history but world cultures and their histories. It was fascinating to hear him connect the dots for us on not just what was happening in Mexico’s history but also what cultures around the world were going through at that time. He patiently answered the questions my 7 yr old had about the Basilica and about religion. He even got my kids ice cream to keep them motivated to walk during the tour given how hot the weather was. We really enjoyed our conversation with Oskar and are glad he helped us explore his city and fall in love with it.
Oskar enrique M.
Hi Nidhi! Thank you so much for such an amazing review! I appreciate it. I had a really good time with you and your family these couple of days we toured around the city. That gift Ivan gave me is one of the most special things a child has ever given me. Thank you so much. I wish you the best and hope you return to Mexico in the future. Muchas gracias amigos!
$120/ per group