Luis Barragán Tour and hidden gems of Mexico City
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!
Itinerary
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
Want to personalize this tour?
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This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
* Guide fee
* Transportation by Uber
* Tickets
* Food
Tour Important Information
* 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.
Important message from the supplier
I can guide you in Teotihuacan if you pay my transportation fee.
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
About Tour Guide Oskar enrique M.
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.
Reviews
Alissa H.
“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.
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Oskar enrique M.
Hi Alissa! Thank you so much for such a lovely review. I would also give you all 5 stars as guests. You were so kind and considerate to me and Edgar. I hope you can come back to Mexico City so I can see you again. Congratulations on your amazing Spanish and thank you for caring about my people in your city. ¡Hasta la próxima! All the best Oskar
Joyce B.
“Wonderful Tour ”
Discovering Mexico City like a local I was so impressed with Oskar's knowledge and all the best places to capture amazing photos ...the best part I never felt rushed and looking back at all the places we visited I would gladly tour with Oskar again ...I highly recommend him, exceptionally talented tour guide and photographer.
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Oskar enrique M.
Hi Joyce! Thank you so much for your words. I appreciate that. I had a very good time with you exploring around the City and doing Street photography. The fact you said I am talented photographer makes me feel motivated about this passion. I hope you come back to the City so we can look for new shots the next time. Take care! All the best Oskar
Tom S.
“México City tour with friends”
We recently spent four days in México City. As first timers we wanted to see as much as possible and reached out to Oskar. We were not disappointed. We had a driver meet us at the airport and drop us at our hotel. Next day we had a walking tour in the historic Centro area. Over the following days we went to the Floating Gardens of Xochimilco, visited museums and had a day trip to the ruins of Teotihuacan. Oskar was prompt, responded to our messages and questions before our arrival, has a head full of information about his city and was able to recommend accommodations and restaurants. He curated our time to our requests. We would highly recommend and would reach out to Oskar when we return to Mexico City.
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Oskar enrique M.
Hi Tom! Thank you so much for your kind words. I really appreciate that. I enjoyed these 4 days with you just as much as you did. I felt like I was just hanging out with some friends. You are very good people and left a very good impression of the canadians from New Brunswick. I hope you come back to Mexico City, I would be so happy to see you again! Thank you! All the best Oskar
$120/ per group
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