MEXICO´S MURALISTIC MOVMENT OF THE XX CENTURY
Joined 2022
Upon his return from Europe in 1922 Diego Rivera was commissioned by the then Minister of Education Jose Vasconcelos, to paint the walls of the Bolivar Amphitheater of the Old College of San Idelfonso, giving birth to one of the most influential art movements in the world. Rivera and his contemporaries David Alfaro Siqueiros, and Jose Clemente Orozco, worked with fresco techniques depicting the greatness of becoming a nation.
Itinerary
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Meeting Point
To be arranged
ALAMEDA PARK MUSEO MURAL DIEGO RIVERA
Our tour begins in the Alameda park founded in 1592, at west Plaza de la Solidaridad where we gain access to the Museo Mural Diego Rivera , there we will admire the mural "Dream of a Sunday Afternoon in the Alameda" painted in 1947. We will join Rivera´s hand and brush in an eloquent synopsis of 400 years of history told by 100 different historical characters in more than 72 m2 /776 ft2, with Alameda Park as backdrop.
PALACE OF FINE ARTS
We continue along fountains and statues as we walk to the Palace of Fine Arts, a beautiful turn of the XX century building by Italian architect Amado Boari, commissioned by President Porfirio Diaz. The massive eclectic building preserves inside its marble white walls 17 murals works by a Diego Rivera, Jose Clemente Orozco, Davida Alfaro Siqueiros, Jorge Gonzalez Camarena, Rufino Tamayo amongst others greet us with different narrative expressions, but all of them of eloquent beauty as they tell us about the political, social and historical episodes of Mexico.
STREET WALKING TO OLD SCHOOL OF SAN IDELFONSO
will walk towards Donceles St.,as we admiring different iconic buildings thar frame Madero St.. and Zocalo , We will have some time for lunch at one of the local restaurant . Our afternoon will be dedicated to visit the Colegio Grande de San Idelfonso a viceregal builiding wich dates back to the end of the S. XVI. We will admire some of the early exponents of this Muralistic Movement , including Diego Rivera Jean Charlot, Jose Clemente Orozco , Ramon Alva de la Canal , Fernando Leal. It was here that Diego Rivera's brushgave birth to , the Mexican Muralist Movement in 1922 .Our tour ends next to the Catderal Metropolitana with high spirits after and incredible artistic journey through Mexico´s History
Ending Point
Mexico Metropolitan Cathedral
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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
1. Guide fee.
2. Guide lunch
3. Additional guests . $15.00 US per guest. up to 20 guests
4. Groups of 7+ guests are required to use audio reception system, provided by me.
1. Hotel Pick up (In / Out)
2. Entrance fee aproximate $12.00 us per guest
3. 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)
• CAR ( 3 PAX) ,
• VAN (4 -7 PAX) ,
• SUV,(4-7 PAX)
• MIN BUS (12-20 PAX)
• BUS (32-46 PAX)
4. Lunch / Beverages
5. 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)
6. Camera permits
Tour Important Information
Duration : 7-8 hrs
Distance 3.2 km /2.1 miles
1. Bring comfortable shoes
2. Sun protection
3. Water
4. We are limited by opening days and hours but we normally operate the full tour except mondays.
Tour operates except Mondays
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
“Highly recommended!”
In preparation for our visit to Mexico City last week, my husband found this tour concentrating on Frido Kahlo and Diego Rivera. Our guide, Roberto was charming and INCREDIBLY well versed about Frido Kahlo, Diego Rivera as well as the wonderful Mexican art scene and how it was effected by Mexico's fascinating history. The indigenous sculptures which Frida and Diego collected were fascinating and Roberto educated us about their meaning, etc. We highly recommend Roberto as a guide and believe there are very few topics that he couldn't discuss superbly! Thank you Roberto for making our brief visit to Mexico City fun, interesting and educational!
Roberto G.
Dear Joel and Shely. It was my absolute pleasure to have had the opportunity of hosting you this past Wednesday, I enjoy, sharing when people show genuine interest and are driven by culture. It is I who thank you for your trust and above all your precious time. I do hope that our paths cross again, as Mexico is always your home
“Delightful Roberto G”
Roberto is an encyclopedia of information and offers a very interesting perspective on the history of Mexico. We thoroughly enjoyed every minute with him and would highly recommend him to anyone interested in an amazing experience. He offers something way above what a regular tour guide offers.
Roberto G.
Dear Steve, Thank you for your review. I can only say that I enjoy sharing my country with those who want an insight into our culture and history, both past and present. I enjoyed every minute I spent with you, and I look forward to our paths crossing again.
“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
$260/ per group
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