Top 6 Old Town and Historic Centre Walks in Mexico

1.Historic Downtown Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,289 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $26Our pick

Walk through Mexico City’s Centro Histórico with a certified local guide, visiting the Zócalo, Templo Mayor ruins, Metropolitan Cathedral, Palacio Postal, and Palacio de Bellas Artes. The English tour lasts about three hours and usually follows a brisk pace. Guides such as Estefania, Mar, Emiliano, and Nadia add history, culture, food tips, and practical orientation.

“This was a wonderful way to be introduced to Mexico City. Emiliano was so knowledgeable & provided a good mix of history, politics & culture. My family often gets disinterested in too much history and I found that everyone was engaged throughout the entire tour. I highly recommend the tour and thought it was a great value.”

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2.Historic Center Food Tour in Mexico City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,263 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $115

Spend about five hours eating through Mexico City’s Centro Histórico with a guide such as Ángel, Tania, Jimena, or Josette. Visit Mercado de San Juan, try enchiladas, mixiote, ceviche tostadas, empanadas, sweets, and drinks, and pause at historic landmarks. Come hungry, wear comfortable shoes, and share dietary needs when booking.

“I have done a LOT of food tours around the country and around the world. This ranks in my top two ever! The food was great, drinks were great, the walking and culture was the perfect amount, and our guide Josette was so nice, friendly, and accommodating. Seriously, do yourself a favor and book this tour whether it's your first visit to Mexico City, or even if you've been before like we have!”

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3.Mexico City: Historic Downtown Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,039 reviews · 3 hours · from $26

Spend three hours with a Spanish or English-speaking local guide in Mexico City’s Centro Histórico. Visit the Metropolitan Cathedral, Zocalo, Templo Mayor ruins, Post Office, Palace of Fine Arts, a grand department store, and a traditional bakery. Guides such as Emiliano, Nadia, Mar, and Arturo add history, food tips, and local insight.

“Emiliano was a great Tour guide and gave a great overview of the history of mexico and the sights of the Historic Downtown area.”

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4.Walking Tour of the Historic Center of Mexico City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 870 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

This three-hour English walking tour visits the Zócalo, Metropolitan Cathedral, Templo Mayor, Diego Rivera murals, Santo Domingo, Plaza Tolsá, Bellas Artes, Palacio Postal, and the House of Tiles. Groups are capped at 10, and guides such as Fernanda, Alexia, Luis, Nat, and Benjamin add history, humor, and present-day Mexico City context.

“Luis was wonderful!! Shared such wide & informative view of Mexican history & of course each spot we viewed A++++”

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5.Mexico City Historical Centre Food Tour with 7 Authentic Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 723 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $65

Walk Mexico City’s Centro Histórico with guides such as Andy, Carlo, or Diana, stopping for seven savory and sweet tastings. Expect chilaquiles, mole enchiladas, tacos, bakery treats, chocolate, beer, and agua fresca, plus stories about the Zócalo and Templo Mayor. The group has a maximum of 12 people.

“you visit two places for food- enchiladas w/ mole, aquas frescas, tacos, and then three places for desserts/ sweets. Our guide Andy was very nice and a great tour guide. I would suggest less sweet stops but I would keep the churro stop.”

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6.Private Walking Tour Gems of the Historic Center of Mexico City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $156

Walk Mexico City’s historic center with a private English-speaking guide such as Alejo, Alicia, Silvia, or Hector. See Templo Mayor from outside, the Zócalo, Cathedral, Madero Street, Casa de los Azulejos, Palacio Postal, and the murals at Bellas Artes. Coffee is included, and the flexible pace suits couples, families, and art lovers.

“A lot of landmarks and museums were still closed, which was a bummer, but Alicia was an outstanding tour guide and really made the best of it. She was very knowledgeable and answered questions we had not just about our tour stops but also things about Mexico and Mexico City that only a local would know. Would definitely recommend!”

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