National Palace (Palacio Nacional) Tours and Activities

Experience Mexico City’s highlights on one affordable half-day tour. After a convenient hotel pickup, travel to the capital’s UNESCO-designated historic center. With an informative guide leading the way, visit famous murals, the central plaza, ancient Aztec Templo Mayor, the Metropolitan Cathedral and other top attractions. Cap off your outing at Chapultapec Park—home to world-class museums and the former presidential palace—and the vibrant commercial district of Zona Rosa.

We will take a walk around Mexico City's Historic Center to visit the most important and beautiful buildings. They will provide us with helpful examples for a better understanding of the history and evolution of the city.

Explore Mexico City’s celebrated murals on this affordable walking tour through the historic center. With an informative guide leading the way, marvel at incredible works by Diego Rivera, José Clemente Orozco, David Alfaro Siqueiros and other Mexican masters. Enrich your experience by gaining insights into the lives of these influential artists and learning about the impact of their work.  

Let´s find out why this city is considered to be one of the most beautiful cities of the world. Beautiful buildings, streets, amazing museums and the jewel of Mexico city, located at the very core of the city: the Templo Major Building. This is a walking tour through time and the profound roots of Mexico´s identity. Discover emblematic streets and corners, places that not even the locals know. Feel safe with your local guide who will tell you the history in a fun way with curious facts that will make your tour a cultural memorable experience!

Make the most of your trip to Mexico City on a private tour that takes you to all of the city’s must-see attractions in a matter of hours, leaving you with more time to explore the sites that most interest you. This private tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off and can accommodate your group of two to 12 passengers.

Art and culture lovers can experience the sights, colors, and tastes of Mexico City’s Centro Historico on this private full-day walking tour. Home to more than 700 years of rich history, the UNESCO World Heritage Site lends itself well to walking: tick off top attractions such as the Murales de Diego Riviera and visit Templo Mayor and the National Palace of Fine Arts.

Hear the hidden stories behind the historic attractions of Mexico City on a 3-hour LGBT+ tour. Your dynamic guide provides a wealth of knowledge on the city’s gay history dating all the way back to the Aztecs up until today. The laid back tour takes you past Frida Kahlo's high school, the National Museum of Art, the Fifth Post Office, and much more.

Mexico City is one of the biggest cities in the world. What better way to get to know this vast megalopolis than on two wheels? In this experience, we will see how the city has grown through the ages, and how it has adapted to meet the needs of its ever-growing population in terms of transport. This experience will focus on the most iconic landmarks that reflect the development of the capital since it was founded until the present day.

Discover the story of Moctezuma, as you walk around one of the places that has witnessed many of the historical moments in Mexico, the Zócalo. Learn about the ancient Mexican people and the great excentric ruler Moctezuma. You will admire the Cathedral and discover some of the secrets of Tenochtitlan. In this tour you will pass by the Palacio Nacional, the current seat of the Federal Executive Power of Mexico, which was declared a World Heritage Site in 1987. You will discover the story of "La noche Triste", and how Moctezuma hosted his enemy Hernan Cortes in his palace. The tour will show you the Old Mayors Palace, and as you walk through the arcades of the Old Town Hall, you will discover the tragedy of Moctezuma and its people. Your tour will end admiring the architecture of the Government Buildings and the Merchants Portal.

This is not just another city tour; this is the best of Mexico City from a unique perspective! Get to know Mexico City on a city tour that gives you the perfect overview, with city highlights, hidden gems, storytelling, and a local treat - this tour has it all! Forget about big touristy groups and the crowds; it's time to see Mexico City at its best but from the eyes of a local. Check out main landmarks like Postal Palace, National Palace, Templo Mayor Archaeological, and uncover hidden gems and city secrets with the help of a knowledgeable local guide. And the cherry on top, a local treat is included. Withlocals Highlights & Hidden Gems Private City Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.

It is a full-day tour of Mexico City in buildings recognized as a world heritage site. Travel through time constructions of colonial origin that are preserved in many entities of central Mexico with impressive monuments and history. Within the tour we will visit important museums, castles, ruins, churches, paintings, all of them renewed in the world. In addition to delicious dishes in restaurants with the best Mexican-style seasoning. The places you will visit were carefully selected to maximize the experience, but if you have one in particular that you want to visit, we can add it to your itinerary without problems. Get comfortable while our guides take care of everything you need to live an unforgettable experience in Mexico City.

Combine Mexico City landmarks with ancient culture on a full-day tour that explores the historic center and Teotihuacan. You’ll see the sprawling main square and a series of murals by Diego Rivera, then continue to the temples and monuments of Teotihaucan, towering structures that awed the first European visitors. Climb the pyramids for sweeping views of the surrounding plains, and sip a glass of traditional pulque, with a local guide to share the fascinating stories behind each site.

Follow the path of the Spanish Conquistadors on a 9-day tour from Mexico City. Beginning with convenient airport pickup, you cover more locations comfortably and in less time with all-inclusive land transportation.  Spare yourself the nightmare of booking a different hotel each night and rest easy in included accommodation with complimentary breakfast. Enjoy admission to all attractions during your visits to Patzcuaro, Guadalajara, Guanajuato, and other destinations.

Make the most of limited time in Mexico City with this jam-packed tour. See many of the capital’s cultural and historical highlights on one convenient, affordable excursion. Save time with hotel pickup and drop off and transportation between far-flung attractions in a climate-controlled minivan. Experience the city’s main square, the Metropolitan Cathedral, the Aztec Templo Mayor, the floating gardens and canals of Xochimilco and more with a small group.

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See the main highlights of Mexico City as the sun sets ​and discover the best nightlife the city has to offer. Your local host will answer all of your travel questions and will provide you with local insights and recommendations. On this private tour, you’ll visit the must-see historical spots of Mexico City, but also see hidden places that will give an authentic feeling of the city. Go to the amazing National Palace, see from outside the archaeological Templo Mayor, where you’ll hear about the Aztec empire. Learn about the cultural and historical treasures of the city, and the surprising stories behind them.​ Wondering about the best nightlife places in town? Get your personal recommendations from your local host plus extra tips and tricks on what to see and do in Mexico City. Get insights on the local lifestyle and find out true stories about the city’s past as you take in vibrant, full-of-life present Mexico City. Historical facts, local stories, and great tips & tricks.

Hit the highlights of Mexico City and get an insider’s peek at the only royal castle in North America during this culturally rich guided tour, with options for airport or hotel pickup. Look for traces of ancient Aztec pyramids in bustling Zócalo Square, marvel at works from master muralist Diego Rivera, and see the oldest cathedral in Latin America before heading to Chapultepec Castle for an in-depth guided visit, with admission included.

We will take a walk that will be a unique experience for you, the places have a lot to tell us since their history begins in 1325 when Mexico - Tenochtitlan was founded. We will have to show the language of the city, its colors, its decorative elements and the footprint of the generations that inhabited this city, the chroniclers and the identity of its people, buildings and urban realities.You will feel enchanted and surprised all the time. let us hypnotize you with the magic of this city it will be a unique and unforgettable experience.

We will visit the Historical downtown district that is a Unesco´s world heritage site, the National Palace, the Zocalo panoramic of the Aztec Major Temple, the Metropolitan Cathedral, the Reforma boulevard, the Chapultepec Park, the most glamorous residential districts of the city and the Zona Rosa (Pink Zone). It is a “must” tour to also get acquainted with our city. We will begin our journey at Mexico City visiting the Square of the three cultures, where the past and the present mix; continue to the impressive archaeological zone of Teotihuacan, to admire the monumental Pyramids of the Sun and the Moon, the temple of Quetzalpapalotl, the citadel and the avenue of the dead. We will also visit an arts & crafts center. We return to Mexico City to visit the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe. NOTE: If the city tour is on monday the visit to the national palace will be panoramic, if is in sunday the city tour will be at 14:00 hrs. THE ITINERARY OF THE TOURS MAY VARY.

Experience Mexican history and culture on this guided excursion in the country’s capital city. After a convenient hotel pickup, head to the historic center and see the ruins of an ancient Aztec pyramid and paintings by famed muralist Diego Rivera. Marvel at thousands of works of art at Museo Soumaya and explore the world-class National Museum of Anthropology for an up-close view of the region’s fascinating cultural history.

Experience a complete tour around Mexico City and the important archaeological site of Teotihuacan, where you will discover the most important points of interest with this exclusive package. We will start by visiting the Anthropology Museum, where your guide will show you the main sections of its vast collection. Later on, we will take you on a panoramic tour around the Reforma Avenue, where you will see important monuments that identify the city. You will walk across some of the most crowded streets of the historic center, and you will have the chance to watch some of the most emblematic buildings. Visit Teotihuacan, the “City of Gods” before the groups of tourists from Mexico City arrive. Enjoy this impressive archaeological site and visit its variety of buildings, squares, and murals, while the place is nearly empty, and filled with a magical and mystical atmosphere, which will allow you to have a more vivid and authentic experience.

Discover Mexico City’s highlights, from the city’s enormous Plaza de la Constitucion to historic murals, colonial-era architecture, the magnificent pyramids of Teotihuacan, and the Basilica de Santa Maria de Guadalupe. Exploring the city with a private guide means you can enjoy the day at your own pace, learning about the fascinating stories and people behind each place you see. This full-day, private tour of Mexico City includes hotel pickup and drop-off and entrance fees, with all transport by climate-controlled vehicle.

There is so much to see in Mexico City — take advantage of this carefully curated private sightseeing experience. With just your family and friends, this 12-hour tour takes you to the historical square of Zocalo, the Diego Rivera murals at a presidential palace, the ancient Aztec city of Teotihuacan, and the Shrine of Guadalupe, one of the world’s most-visited Catholic pilgrimage sites. Round-trip hotel transport included.

Experience Mexican history and culture on this guided excursion in the country’s capital city. After a convenient hotel pickup, explore the world-class National Museum of Anthropology and get an up-close view of the region’s cultural history through a vast archaeological collection. Stop by the city’s sprawling central zocalo and marvel at the pyramids of the sun and moon at one of the country’s most well known pre-Hispanic sites, Teotihuacan.