Mexico City Custom Private Tour with a Local, Highlights & Hidden Gems
Recommended by 97% of travelers
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Mexico City, Mexico
- 3 to 6 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
If you’ve just arrived in Mexico City, kickstart your time in the capital on a private sightseeing tour that you can customize according to your tastes and interests. Unless otherwise requested, you’ll explore on foot for a more intimate glimpse into the area, and have the flexibility to choose a duration to suit your schedule. Plus, your local host can provide taliored tips and advice for the rest of your trip.
- Create your own itinerary on a private tour of Mexico City
- Benefit from the undivided attention of a private guide
- Get tailored recommendations to last your entire trip
- Your guide meets you at your hotel to save you getting lost
What's Included
- Private and personalized walking experience with insider tips from a passionate local
- Flexible start times and durations - Pick your preferred duration when you book
- Pre-tour questionnaire to tailor the experience to your preferences
- Direct communication with your host for itinerary planning and local recommendations.
- Food, drinks and tickets to any attractions
- Transportation costs (as this is a walking tour, public transport may be used at an additional cost)
- Gratuities (optional)
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Itinerary
Historic Center (Centro Historico) (Pass By)
Palacio de Bellas Artes (Pass By)
Coyoacan (Pass By)
Museo Frida Kahlo (Pass By)
Historic Center (Centro Historico) (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 602 reviews
Lucye_D, Apr 2026
Very busy. Very interesting. Ingrid was very helpful. Historic Mexico City is a must to gsun insight of Mexico as a city
Response from Host, Apr 2026
We’re glad to hear you found the experience very interesting and enjoyed exploring Historic Mexico City. It’s wonderful that Ingrid was helpful throughout the tour and helped you gain great insight into the city.
Beth_B, Apr 2026
Overall we really enjoyed our tour. Our guide, Fernanda, was a wealth of knowledge and answered all our many questions. The walking tour is a great way to start your visit to Mexico City. Our mistake….we chose four hours but three would have been better on our feet.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled that you enjoyed your tour and that Fernanda was able to share her knowledge and answer all your questions. We appreciate your note about the tour duration. It’s always helpful to know what works best for our guests, and we’ll keep that in mind for future recommendations. We hope to welcome you again soon for another memorable experience in Mexico City!
Rob_V, Apr 2026
We had a wonderful walk through the Centro Histórico with Nicolas. He is a fountain of information and proud of his heritage. It's so much nicer to explore such a history rich city, when your eyes are supported by a story teller giving it a much deeper meaning. The 3 hours were over before we knew it, but Nicholas wasn't yet done. Still spent almost half an hour extra showing the his favorite building, the current Grand Hotel Ciudad de Mexico.
Response from Host, Apr 2026
We’re so glad you experienced the Centro Histórico in such a rich and meaningful way! It’s wonderful to hear how the storytelling brought everything to life and made the time fly by — thank you for sharing this.
Ronald_P, Mar 2026
One of the best walking tours we’ve had in all our years of travel. Informative, well-paced, and laced with a good sense of humor Ernesto is tops
Response from Host, Mar 2026
We’re so glad this stood out as one of your best travel experiences! It’s wonderful to hear the mix of insight, pace, and humor made it so memorable — thank you for sharing this.
Cheryl_M, Mar 2026
The tour was very informative, was able to tailor to our interest. Our tour guide Marisol was an awesome tour guide.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
We’re so glad you enjoyed a tailored and informative experience that matched your interests! It means a lot to hear it made your time so enjoyable — thank you for sharing this.
Nathaniel_S, Mar 2026
Ingrid was amazing. She gave us a great overview of the central city of CDMX. She was very knowledgeable about Mexican history and was great with my two boys (11/15). She answered our hundreds of questions and even gave us some great restaurant recommendations. We thoroughly enjoyed our day with her. Ingrid, thank you for making our trip to Mexico City special!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
We’re thrilled to hear that Ingrid made your day in CDMX so memorable. It’s wonderful to know that her knowledge, patience, and recommendations enhanced your experience and made it enjoyable for the whole family. We’ll be sure to share your appreciation with her!
Leslie_K, Mar 2026
Marisol is an excellent guide— knowledgeable, friendly and flexible. This tour was a wonderful
Introduction to CDMX and its history. I would highly recommend!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words and I’m thrilled to hear you enjoyed the introduction to CDMX and its history with Marisol. We’d love to welcome you back on another experience soon!
Kristen_n, Mar 2026
Great experience with a knowledgeable and thoughtful guide. Lots of walking but that is how we love to get to know a new city.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed exploring the city with your guide. Walking is definitely one of the best ways to really get to know a new place, and we’re glad it added to your experience. We hope to welcome you on another adventure soon!
Lee_F, Mar 2026
My boyfriend and I did the six-hour Mexico City tour with Adriana and we were extremely happy with her work. She picked us up at our hotel and we took an Uber to the “Monument to the Revolution.” From there we walked together to the city center “Zocalo.” Along the way, we stopped at several landmarks and Adriana gave us the history of each landmark. Her knowledge is vast and incredible. I was blown away by the amount of knowledge she shared with us. She called herself a historian. It was true. She was not an average guide. Having a tour with Adriana was like walking around Mexico City with a historian who is passionate about the history of Mexico and will improve your knowledge and appreciation of the history and culture of Mexico. What a privilege it was to have her as our guide in Mexico City. Adriana was kind, respectful, knowledgeable and a joy to spend time with. I highly recommend her.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
We’re absolutely delighted to hear how much you enjoyed your six-hour experience in Mexico City with Adriana. It’s wonderful to know that her passion for history, depth of knowledge, and engaging storytelling made such a strong impression and helped bring the landmarks and culture of the city to life for you.
Your kind words about Adriana’s warmth, professionalism, and enthusiasm mean a great deal to us, and we will be sure to pass your feedback along to her. It’s truly rewarding to hear that the experience felt like exploring the city with a passionate historian.
We sincerely appreciate your recommendation and hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back for another experience in the future.
Patrick_H, Feb 2026
Our tour guide created a tour for our family (adults) in the Coyoacan neighborhood that included historical sights, information, a tour of the market and the chance to taste local food and drinks that we would never have discovered on our own. Her knowledge and friendly manner made our tour a highlight of our visit to Mexico City.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
We’re thrilled to hear that your guide made your experience of Coyoacan a highlight of your visit to Mexico City, and that you enjoyed discovering the local sights, market, and flavors. Your kind words about her knowledge and friendly approach mean a lot to us.
Lucy_S, Feb 2026
Starting our visit with a personal tour of the historic district provided the perfect orientation to our week in Mexico City. Claudia was wonderful. She personalized our tour to match our interests, and shared her rich knowledge of her country's architecture and history.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
We’re thrilled that Claudia made your visit to Mexico City so memorable. It’s wonderful that she was able to personalize the tour to your interests and share her deep knowledge of the city’s history and architecture. Thank you so much for sharing your feedback!
Adam_M, Feb 2026
Ernesto was great and made the experience so great. He was born here in CDMX, so he was very knowledgeable about the city, politics, history and economics happening. He made the tour fun and was no pressure to get to the next destination - was completely at our own pace and what we wanted to see. Would highly recommend requesting him!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
We’re so glad you had such a relaxed and engaging time exploring CDMX! It’s wonderful to hear how the local insight and easy pace made the experience feel truly your own, your recommendation means so much to us!
Michael_S, Feb 2026
Amazing! The tour guide Marisol was incredible and has a degree in architecture so was very knowledgeable. We also went to places we would have never thought of like Tepito market which was awesome! Enjoyed the first Synagogue in Mexico City and had some of the best street food of the trip!!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
We’re so glad to hear this experience felt so memorable and full of discoveries, from meaningful architectural insight to vibrant local spots and unforgettable street food. Knowing you explored places you would not have found on your own makes it especially special, thank you for sharing your recommendation.
Ian_Z, Feb 2026
Wonderful experience. Ingrid was so friendly and knowledgeable. Her English was perfecto!! She showed us everything we wanted to see.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
We’re thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful experience with Ingrid and that she was able to show you everything you wanted to see.
Melinda_W, Feb 2026
Perfect way to start a trip to Mexico City. Our guide, Ernesto, met us at our hotel. We discussed our itinerary and then set out on our adventure. Ernesto was a poly sci major so was very knowledgeable about the history of the city. Both my husband and I felt like this was a very relaxing way to see the sights, learn about the city and get our exercise in. I would definitely suggest this tour if you enjoy walking tours and would recommend Ernesto as your guide.
Anonymous, Feb 2026
Our Guide Earnesto was a joy. He knew so much history about so.many areas of the city we loved our time together. He took us to a beautiful market and another market made from recyled items. He walked us thru neighborhoods and showed us where the 2017 earthquake ruined areas and where they have been rebuilt.
We coukd have spent more time with him if it was alotted. 3 hours was great, it left us wanting more.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re glad that you had such a great time with Ernesto. It’s wonderful that he could share so much of the city’s rich history and show you some of the hidden gems, like the markets and the earthquake-affected areas. We agree, 3 hours often flies by when you're having such a great time, and we're so happy to know you enjoyed your time together. We would love to help you extend your experience next time, and we hope to have the opportunity to do so! Thanks again for sharing your experience, and we look forward to welcoming you back on another adventure in the future!
susan_p, Feb 2026
Try to schedule this walking tour when you first arrive at Mexico City . It gives you overview of the city and our tour guide, Ernesto was excellent and had profound knowledge of history and the city
Response from Host, Feb 2026
We’re so glad to hear this experience gave you such a helpful overview at the start of your time in Mexico City. Knowing it brought the city’s history to life and set the tone for the rest of your trip means a lot to us. Thank you for sharing your recommendation.
MichelleSnuggs, Feb 2026
Ernesto was so good and very informative. We saw so much in our 3 hour tour. After we were done, he help us find a restaurant for lunch and went up to make sure we had a great table!! Great way to see the sights to know where you want to come back and vist
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re so happy that Ernesto made your 3-hour tour both informative and enjoyable. It’s wonderful to know he went the extra mile to help you find a great lunch spot and ensure you had a memorable experience. We’re so glad you enjoyed seeing the sights and discovering the places you’ll want to return to.
John_C, Jan 2026
Lots of walking but at a leisurely pace. Ernesto is very knowledgeable about Mexico City's history and very accommodating for your needs. His English is great and he's easy to understand. Enjoyed this tour very much.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
We’re so glad to hear the experience felt well paced and comfortable while still offering such rich insight into Mexico City’s history. Knowing you felt well supported and enjoyed it so much means a lot to us, thank you for sharing your feedback!
Wendy_D, Jan 2026
The Centro area of Mexico City is overwhelming and packed with history. Having Claudia walk around with us and point out significant sights was very informative and enjoyable.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
It’s always our goal to make the city’s rich history come alive, and we’re thrilled that your experience reflected that. Thank you so much for your wonderful feedback! We hope to welcome you again for another memorable adventure soon!
Timothy_M, Jan 2026
A must do for an overview of Mexico City. We took the tour the first day of our 7 day stay .our guide Oscar was knowledgeable and the pace perfect
Response from Host, Jan 2026
It’s always great to know that the pace was just right, especially on your first day in Mexico City! Thank you so much for your kind words! It's great that you enjoyed the tour and that Oscar was able to provide such a great experience. We hope the rest of your stay was just as memorable. If you ever return to Mexico City or other destinations, we’d love to show you around again! Thanks again for sharing your experience!
Robert_H, Jan 2026
Excellent tour and set to what you want to see. Alex was an amazing tour guide that gave us history, food pointers, shopping pointers...everything we were looking for as first timers in Mexico City.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Sharing local history, food recommendations, and shopping tips is exactly what we aim for, and we’re delighted Alex delivered on all fronts. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you back for another adventure soon!
Jeffrey_S, Jan 2026
Adriana gave us an outstanding tour of the most important cultural, religious and historic sites of El Centro. She is extremely well informed, speaks English fluently, and is an absolute pleasure to spend time with. 10/10.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re delighted to hear that Adriana made your tour of El Centro so memorable and enjoyable. She’ll be thrilled to know you appreciated her knowledge, English fluency, and company. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you on another experience soon!
Leigh_S, Jan 2026
It’s a great way to get a quick overview of the history, politics, architecture, commercial and arts aspects of the city. We had Yavari, who was extremely knowledgeable and lovely.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
We’re delighted to hear that the tour gave you a well-rounded overview of the city’s history, politics, architecture, commerce, and arts. Yavari will be thrilled to know you found them knowledgeable and lovely. We truly appreciate your kind words and hope to welcome you again on another experience soon!
Donald_C, Jan 2026
A wonderful way to start a tour and visit in Mexico City. Edwardo was very attentive to things that are especially interesting to us. I highly recommend this guide and tour.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
We’re so glad to hear this experience was a wonderful way to start your time in Mexico City and felt well matched to what you were most excited to explore. Thank you for sharing your recommendation, it means a lot to us.
Kathleen_F, Jan 2026
The tour was our introduction to Mexico City historical district. We walked the area for several hours and learned so much history. Our guide Ernesto Gil spoke excellent English. He was very personable, smart and had great knowledge of the history, politics and culture. We enjoyed our time with him very much!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We’re delighted to hear that your Mexico City historical district tour was such a great introduction to the area. It’s wonderful to know that Ernesto provided such a thorough and enjoyable experience, combining history, politics, and culture with his expertise and personable nature. We’re so glad you enjoyed your time with him and appreciated his knowledge and excellent English skills. We hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again on another tour in the future.
goldform, Jan 2026
The experience is all about the guide. Ernesto was super. He suggested an itinerary that included the sights I wanted to see especially in the Centro Historico district. He is very knowledgeable and provided a vast amount of history. He answered all our questions and more. I highly recommend this tour, especially with Ernesto.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
We are delighted that your tour with Ernesto was such a highlight of your trip. It’s wonderful to know that the itinerary he suggested aligned perfectly with your interests, especially in the Centro Histórico district, and that his deep knowledge and passion for history made the experience so enriching. We’re also glad he was able to answer all your questions and go beyond expectations. Your kind recommendation truly means a lot to us. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again on another tour in the future.
Aaron_K, Jan 2026
We so enjoyed and appreciated having a tour of the heart of Mexico City with Max as our guide, especially for our first time visiting. He shared so much of his expertise in the local architecture and history. He pointed out lots of interesting details that could otherwise be overlooked. He was friendly and engaging, and offered plenty of tips for further exploration. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed exploring the heart of Mexico City with Max, especially on your first visit. Your kind recommendation truly means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you again on another adventure in the future!
BryanB, Jan 2026
Ernesto was an excellent guide who went above and beyond to make sure we visited all the major sites. He was extremely knowledgeable, well organized, and always attentive to our needs, which made the tour both informative and enjoyable.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
We’re thrilled to hear that Ernesto went above and beyond to make your experience informative and enjoyable. It’s wonderful to know that his knowledge, organization, and attentiveness made such a positive impact on your experience.
We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to Ernesto. We look forward to welcoming you on another City Unscripted experience in the future!
steve_j, Dec 2025
Max was great. Wonderful knowledge of the architecture and history of CDMX. Spent time in Condesa, Roma, and Reforma. He made a connection with each of our kids as a teacher.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
We're thrilled to hear that Max made such a positive impact and connected so well with your kids while sharing his knowledge of CDMX. We’ll be sure to pass on your compliments to him.
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