Walking Tour - Impressive murals in Historical Center of Mexico City | 1 hour to 3 hours

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Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English, Spanish
  • Museum entrance tickets included
  • Guide service
  • Transportation
  • Gratuity Not Included

Overview

Experience an exclusive tour through the heart of Mexican muralism! Our tour not only takes you to the iconic murals at the Antiguo Colegio de San Ildefonso, the Ministry of Public Education, and the Palacio de Bellas Artes; it also offers unique experiences, with expert art history guides who will reveal the secrets and symbolism behind each masterpiece. Enjoy insights you won’t find in other tours and immerse yourself in the social and political context that gave life to these murals. Book now and discover Mexico through its most passionate and revolutionary art!

Meeting points

Former College of San Ildefonso
Justo Sierra 16, Centro Histórico de la Cdad. de México, Centro, 06020 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico

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End point

Palacio de Bellas Artes
Av. Juarez S/N, Centro Histórico de la Cdad. de México, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06050 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico

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Itinerary

  • Antiguo Colegio de San Ildefonso

    The old National Preparatory School is the birthplace of Muralimso. Here is La Creación, the first mural by Diego Rivera. The piece decorates the amphitheater of the Old College of San Ildefonso, where he would meet for the first time a teenager named Frida Kahlo.

    30 minutes

  • Murales de Diego Rivera en la Secretaria de Educacion Publica

    At the Ministry of Public Education, explore over three thousand square meters of breathtaking murals in the Fiestas and Trabajo courtyards, featuring works by iconic artists like Diego Rivera, Jean Charlot, Amado de la Cueva, and Roberto Montenegro. This mural collection is enhanced with two rooms dedicated to muralism and a multisensory hall filled with artistic and historical pieces. You’ll also find a library, a children’s reading room, an FCE bookstore, and a cozy café. Dive into this unique experience and feel the essence of Mexican art come to life!

    40 minutes

  • Palacio de Bellas Artes

    Shortly before the inauguration of the majestic Palacio de Bellas Artes in 1934, several Mexican muralists with international recognition received the official commission to paint on the walls of said enclosure. This building, which stands intact on Juarez Avenue in the Historic Center of the city, is the maximum house of artistic and cultural expression in Mexico City. It is a space that accommodates exhibitions, dance shows, plays and more. Its museum, which opened at the same time as the building, was the first museum in Mexico. And undoubtedly the most important works of this place, are the murals that adorn the walls, and that were run by different Mexican artists.

    40 minutes

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Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • There are 3 emblematic places that this tour considers to enjoy the muralist movement, of which you enter 3 buildings depending on the day of the week. The Ministry of Public Education is closed on Tuesdays. That day we visited the Diego Rivera mural museum.

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Highly Recommend!!!

Published on Dec, 2024

So knowledgeable! His depth of knowledge in history, art, and archeology makes him a pleasure to be with. I recommend him as a tour guide in any of these fields.

Diego Rivera’s Many Murals!

Published on Nov, 2024

Learned of Mexican political history through the eyes of Diego Rivera and Ozosco. Our guide, Balaam, was knowledgeable and excellent.

Unforgettable tour with Balaam

Published on Nov, 2024

The walking mural tour was spectacular. However, there was a hiccup that was turned to our favor by our guide. The tour was initially supposed to occur in the morning, but due to an illness it was changed to the afternoon. Our guide, Balaam, made up for the inconvenience by adding one last special stop. I want to emphasize how special Balaam was as a guide. His knowledge and passion for the arts were infectious. Balaam also engaged us in the tour, asking us what messages were conveyed in the murals by Diego Rivera and the other muralists. Our tour lasted 3 hours, yet the time flowed smoothly, and got better with each passing hour. It was a very worthwhile and enriching experience.

Unforgettable Tour with Balaam

Published on Nov, 2024

The walking mural tour was spectacular. However, there was a hiccup that was turned to our favor by our guide. The tour was initially supposed to occur in the morning, but due to an illness it was changed to the afternoon. Our guide, Balaam, made up for the inconvenience by adding one last special stop. I want to emphasize how special Balaam was as a guide. His knowledge and passion for the arts were infectious. Balaam also engaged us in the tour, asking us what messages were conveyed in the murals by Diego Rivera and the other muralists. Our tour lasted 3 hours, yet the time flowed smoothly, and got better with each passing hour. It was a very worthwhile and enriching experience.

Excellent experience

Published on Nov, 2024

We wanted to see the murals of Diego Rivera in Mexico City. This tour helped us place them in historical context and helped us focus on their details and overall impressiveness. Balaam is knowledgeable and enthusiastic and patiently answered our questions.

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