Top Mexico Historical Tours - page 10

3 HOURS IN COYOACÁN, MUSEUM ENTRY 3 HRS 15 MINS AFTER START Discover Frida Kahlo's museum and neighborhood from a different point of view: top landmarks, beautiful parks, street art, colorful markets and unforgettable photos. We'll walk through Coyoacán - Frida and Diego Rivera's neighborhood, and first capital of New Spain until 1523 - with a break for churros and atole in a colorful plaza, plus tostadas and aguas frescas in the market. We end at the Frida Kahlo Museum, where you're free to explore at your own pace. PLEASE BLOCK OUT 4 HOURS, NOT 3 - the walk is 3 hours plus your time in the museum. Coyoacán is around 30 min from other neighborhoods, so don't schedule anything too tight after. **The activity is conducted in English. **All communication is by email, never by phone, so you'll always have your details in writing.

The Museo Casa Estudio Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo is a must for art lovers, but it can be hard to understand the significance of the one-time residence and working space of the two legendary Mexican artists without a guide to fill you in on key details. On this guided tour, learn about the artists’ personal and professional lives, and understand the architectural history of their unique home studio.

Explore the archaeological site of Chichen Itza on this all-day guided tour from Cancun with included hotel pickup. Beyond exploring the UNESCO-listed property, you'll swim in a sacred cenote, and visit the colonial city of Valladolid. Chichen Itza admission and lifejacket rental are not included and must be paid separately.

Explore Cabo San Lucas by both land and sea during this small-group, half-day excursion. Combine a downtown tour in an air-conditioned vehicle with an attraction-packed cruise through the Sea of Cortez on a glass-bottomed boat. Enjoy free time to browse boutiques on your own and visit a local craft studio. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Chichén Itzá is one of the New 7 Wonders of the World, which often draws large crowds. With this small-group, early access tour from Playa del Carmen, be one of the first visitors to explore the site, as well as the Ek Balam ruins. Learn about one of the most important places in the Tlalol Kingdom and ancient Mayan culture and history as you explore each site. Your day ends with a refreshing dip in a cenote and a delicious Mexican buffet lunch.

It’s almost impossible to see and do everything in the vast Bosque de Chapultepec, especially if you’ve got limited time in Mexico City; however, during this guided bike tour you’ll cover more ground than you could on foot without the worry of getting lost, all while learning about the secrets of the forest from your guide.

The National Museum of Anthropology (MNA) is one of the most important museums in Mexico and the Americas. It is designed to house and exhibit the archaeological legacy of the peoples of Mesoamerica, as well as to account for the current ethnic diversity of the country. The current MNA building was built between 1963 and 1964 in the Chapultepec Forest at the instruction of President Adolfo López Mateos, designed by Pedro Ramírez Vázquez and assisted by architects Rafael Mijares and Jorge Campuzano. President Adolfo López Mateos inaugurated it on September 17, 1964. Currently, the NAMA building has 22 permanent exhibition halls, two temporary exhibition halls and three auditoriums. Inside is the National Library of Anthropology and History.

Take the stress out of planning a Teotihuacán excursion with this tour from Mexico City, which includes everything you need for a successful day of adventure. Meet your group in the city or upgrade to a private tour that includes hotel pickup and set out for a day of learning about history and archaeology with a guide to lead the way.

Explore the resort town of Mazatlan on a small-group sightseeing tour with hotel or port pickup and drop-off included. Wander around the Old Town and learn about the history and culture of this colonial city. See highlights such as the cathedral, the Old Spanish Fort, and the cliff divers. Plus, visit the modern Golden Zone and the beaches. During the tour, you’ll also have time to shop for souvenirs.

Our expert guides in history and archaeology have high academic recognition and field studies and are the ones to accompany you in this beautiful museum that is considered one of the most important in Mexico City and the world. Its architecture and museumography allow you to know in a pleasant way the history of cultures such as Mexico, Teotihuacana and Maya, our guides will always focus on providing the best experience within one of the most emblematic and beautiful museums of our country; the tour helps to better understand the way of life of the native peoples of Mesoamerica. As a policy our shared groups are limited to a maximum of 6 people in the language you have chosen.

San Jose del Cabo’s streets reveal more when you know the stories behind them. Explore the historic center with a guide who brings the Baja Peninsula’s past to life through Indigenous legends, pirate tales, and colonial history that are easy to miss on your own. The small-group format leaves more room for questions, conversation, and personalized local recommendations as you walk.

Journey beyond San Miguel de Allende to explore the remote archaeological site of Cañada de la Virgen on a private guided tour. Hike through the 6th-century ruins with a professor and regional expert who explains the site’s role as a ceremonial center, pilgrimage destination, and astronomical observatory. The expert-led visit offers deeper insight into the ancient community that once studied the skies and gathered here.

Located on top of Cerro del Vigía, the Observatorio 1873 Tourist Park offers a blend of history, nature, and culture. Access the park via a picturesque funicular or panoramic stairs with three viewpoints offering stunning views of Mazatlán and the Pacific. Explore a 19th-century museum, the Agave Garden with a variety of agave plants, and a bird sanctuary where you can walk among them. In Iguanaville, interact with over 200 iguanas in a safe environment. Visit the Cacao Ceremony Center to learn about ancient rituals. Enjoy the National Whale Interactive Museum with marine exhibits. End your visit at the Sky Bar, offering 360-degree panoramic views of Mazatlán and the ocean.

Explore beyond Puebla city limits—and maximize your sightseeing time—with this private trip to Cholula. In just half a day, discover several of the UNESCO World Heritage Site's key highlights. Begin at the Great Pyramid—the largest structure built by Mesoamerican Indians—before exploring several of the town's famously ornate churches. Thanks to your guide, learn insider facts and stories along the way.

Immerse yourself in 20th-century history with a guided tour of the Leon Trotsky House Museum, located in the charming neighborhood of Coyoacan, Mexico City. Accompanied by an expert guide, you will explore the original house where Trotsky lived his final years in exile, after being persecuted by Stalin's regime. You will walk through his intact rooms, his personal library, the study where he worked, and the fortified garden that reflects the fears of a life under constant threat. You will learn key details about his political life, his exile, and the assassination that ended his life in 1940. You will also visit the tomb of Trotsky and his wife Natalia, located in the same garden. This tour is ideal for travelers interested in history, politics, and the great figures who shaped the course of the modern world. An intimate, revealing, and deeply human experience. Book now and experience this part of history from the place where it happened!

Your entrance to the Mirador Torre Latinoamericana is not only a pass, it is the key to an unforgettable experience! Experience Mexico City from one of its most beloved icons, with a panoramic view that has captivated generations. Enjoy access to the highest observation floors of the Historic Center and be surprised with its site museum included. Whether you're coming as a couple, with friends or with family, this ticket guarantees you memorable moments and spectacular photos in the heart of the capital.

Take a trip to the top of the world at the ancient Mayan city of Coba, one of the tallest ancient archaeological structures ever discovered. Learn about the astrological and culturally important stone carvings that decorate this unique pyramid, and climb the many steps to the top for panoramic views of the rainforest canopy. Enjoy a refreshing swim in a cenote and feast on a delicious local lunch.

Learn about Mexico City’s religious heritage on this half-day private tour to Tepeyac, a pilgrimage site dedicated to Our Lady of Guadalupe. Visit several churches and cultural landmarks, including the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Benefit from personalized attention and round-trip transportation from your hotel.

Discover the archaeological ruins of Xihuacan, a recently excavated ceremonial center, on this small-group tour from Ixtapa or Zihuatanejo. Visit the zone’s major landmarks and the on-site museum, and learn about the ceremonial center constructed out of bricks and modeling clay during the pre-Columbian era. This small-group tour limited includes hotel transport by luxury van and lunch.

This private sunrise tour to Chichen Itza lets you avoid the crowds and heat. See the ancient Mayan city at its most atmospheric as the sun rises over its ruins. Afterward, enjoy the chance to keep cool with a dip in the Ik Kil cenote. As this is a private tour, the itinerary is flexible, and you can add on another archaeological site, such as Ek Balam, Coba, or Tulum.

Bypass the busy beach road and see Tulum like the locals do: by bike. Take the quiet roads and back streets to the famous Mayan ruins to explore this important cultural site with an expert guide. Then, ride downtown to see hand-painted murals, sample antojitos (street snacks), and check out the souvenir shops. You will also make a stop at a local indigenous beekeeper's operation.

Discover everything there is to know about charros (Mexican cowboys) in this hands-on experience at Campo Charro. You’ll learn about the history and heritage of charros at the on-site museum before visiting the stables to learn all about the horses and how to use a lasso. Ride a horse just like a real charro, ending the experience with tequila and mariachi music.

Immerse yourself in Mexican culture and art on this private guided tour. Let your guide coordinate your logistics for a seamless day, and take a trajinera boat ride along the canals at Xochimilco, explore the streets of Coyoacán, and stop for photos outside the Frida Kahlo Museum (Blue House), with the option (extra expense) of exploring the museum.

Trade the crowded tour buses for a much more comfortable way to explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed city of Guanajuato, a private tour. You will not have to go to a meeting point, the tour begins with a private pick-up from your accommodation in San Miguel Allende. Next, visit a selection of Guanajuato's top landmarks, including the Bocamina San Ramón mine, the pink church of San Cayetano, the Callejón del Beso, and the Mirador de Rayas.