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Luis Barragán Tour and hidden gems of Mexico City
Joined 2021
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?
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
Joined 2021
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
Melinda T.
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“Wonderful two tours with Oskar!”
My husband and I and a close friend booked two tours with Oskar during our trip to CDMX. He showed us the famous murals in the Centro one day and designed a customized day for us a second day, during which we visited Casa Pedegro and Tlapan. Both days were spectacular! Oskar is extremely knowledgeable about Mexican history and art and shared what he knew with us enthusiastically. He was a pleasure to spend time with, too. He is kind, courteous, and funny. He’s a gem! We look forward to seeing him again on our next trip to CDMX.
Oskar enrique M.
Hi Melinda! Thank you so much for your review. I really appreciate it and thank you for your kindness and for recommending me to your friends. I really enjoyed spending time with you those two days. You were very thoughtful and I hope to see you again someday! Have a great end of the year! All the best Oskar
Olivera W.
Discover Mexico City with a local (Customizable tour)
“Great day with Oskar”
Spent a day visiting the pyramids and the city proper with Oskar. Loved a little side visit to the Basilica. Oskar had a driver arranged and that worked well. Well informed, kind and flexible. We really enjoyed a full day. Thank you Oskar!
Oskar enrique M.
Hello Olivera! Thank you very much for your review and for your patience with the morning traffic. I appreciate it. I hope you had a good time diving in Baja California and wish you the best for you and your family. You are good people. I hope you come back to this city one day. All the best Oskar
Ronald L.
Discover Mexico City with a local (Customizable tour)
“Discover Mexico City”
This is our second tour with Oskar. He customized it to suit our interests. He is very interesting, knowledgeable and kind. Highly recommend!
Oskar enrique M.
Thanks again for your kind review Ronald! I really enjoyed spending that day with you since I felt I was just hanging out with some new friends! I must also say that the farewell hug you gave me at the end was very special for me. Take care! Oskar
$120/ per group
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