Our walking tour in the Historic Center will take you to the heart of this wonderful city. You will discover stories, curious facts, and hidden secrets while walking through streets full of life and tradition.

This tour is a great opportunity to understand the passage of time in one of the most emblematic areas of not only CDMX but all of Mexico.

Points along the route:

Gran Hotel de la Ciudad de México: Admire its impressive Art Nouveau architecture and the majestic Tiffany stained glass window found here.

  • Zócalo: The beating heart of the city, full of life and surrounded by historic buildings.
  • National Palace: Home to the famous Diego Rivera murals that narrate the history of Mexico.
  • Templo Mayor: The ruins of the great Aztec temple that reveal the glorious pre-Hispanic past of CDMX.
  • Metropolitan Cathedral: One of the largest and most impressive cathedrals in Latin America.
  • National Museum of Art: Admire an extensive collection of Mexican art spanning centuries of history.
  • Postal Palace: An architectural jewel of the Porfiriato with its dazzling facade and opulent interior.
  • Alameda Central: A historic park with fountains, statues and century-old trees.
  • Palace of Fine Arts: The highest house of the arts in Mexico, with its impressive marble facade, its iconic main hall and the marvelous murals inside.
  • Latin American Tower: One of the first skyscrapers in Mexico, this tower offers a beautiful panoramic view of the Historic Center.
  • House of Tiles: An emblematic construction covered with Talavera tiles.

Tour Details
Duration: 2 hours
Departures: Tuesday to Sunday (10 am approx. considering the weather)
Price: Free

Walking Tours to Other Neighborhoods and Sites of Interest in CDMX
We also offer walking tours to explore other neighborhoods and sites of interest, which are equally rich in history and culture and will give you a different but complementary perspective of Mexico City.

Walking tours in other areas include:

Chapultepec
Bike Tour Chapultepec
Colonia Roma
Reforma
Polanco
Coyoacán
Ciudad Universitaria (CU)
Basílica de Guadalupe
Templo Mayor
Pub Crawl

These tours vary according to our guides and the day they take place, so we invite you to come to our reception so we can give you information about the walking tour you are interested in.

We will gladly assist you, and if we have a new tour, we will let you know so that you can explore all the available options and take better advantage of your stay in the city.

General Recommendations for Any of Our Walking Tours in CDMX

Bring the following:

  • Sunscreen
  • Sportswear
  • Comfortable tennis shoes
  • Hat
  • Hydrating drink
  • Cash

Why Choose Hostel Barrio?
At Hostel Barrio, we work every day to offer you the best lodging experience in the heart of Mexico City: the fabulous Historic Center!

Our walking tours are a great way to get to know the city, make new friends, and enjoy a free and enriching activity. Don’t miss the opportunity to join our tours to discover more about CDMX.

Back at Hostel Barrio, we invite you to have a good time on our terrace, “La Chorcha”, located on the third floor.

Book your tour!
Whether you’re visiting Mexico City for the first time or have been before, our walking tours will show you a new and exciting side of this great city. Ask at the front desk to reserve your spot, and get ready for an adventure with Hostel Barrio.

See you soon!