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Mexico City Murals Tour: Discover Diego Rivera
(203) Reviews
Centro Histórico de la Ciudad de México
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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The Museums could change due to availability
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Explore the artistic legacy of Diego Rivera and the influence of Frida Kahlo on his personal and artistic life and the ancestral tradition of the Day of the Dead on a guided tour in Mexico City.
Begin your journey at the birthplace of muralism, where you’ll learn about Rivera’s history and artistic vision, as well as his impact on Mexico’s cultural identity. Explore spaces where art and memory intertwine: from the movement’s earliest murals to the iconic depiction of La Catrina, a symbol of the Day of the Dead recognized internationally and featured in films and in Mexico City’s famous Day of the Dead parade. Learn about the historical context, techniques, and stories behind murals rich in...
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
One-language format for deeper connection and storytelling.
Public transportation
Tickets for the museums
Host deeply connected to art and history
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Former College of San Ildefonso
We’ll meet In front of Colegio de San Ildefonso, Justo Sierra 16, Centro Histórico. Easy access by metro Zócalo or Allende. Look for your guide in a pink T-shirt holding a pink umbrella.
Return
Palacio de Bellas Artes
The tour ends near the Palace of Fine Arts. At the end, your guide will share tips on things to do in the area and where to eat.
Mexico City Murals Tour: Discover Diego Rivera
(203) Reviews
Centro Histórico de la Ciudad de México
About
Explore the artistic legacy of Diego Rivera and the influence of Frida Kahlo on his personal and artistic life and the ancestral tradition of the Day of the Dead on a guided tour in Mexico City.
Begin your journey at the birthplace of muralism, where you’ll learn about Rivera’s history and artistic vision, as well as his impact on Mexico’s cultural identity. Explore spaces where art and memory intertwine: from the movement’s earliest murals to the iconic depiction of La Catrina, a symbol of the Day of the Dead recognized internationally and featured in films and in Mexico City’s famous Day of the Dead parade. Learn about the historical context, techniques, and stories behind murals rich in...
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
One-language format for deeper connection and storytelling.
Public transportation
Tickets for the museums
Host deeply connected to art and history
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Former College of San Ildefonso
We’ll meet In front of Colegio de San Ildefonso, Justo Sierra 16, Centro Histórico. Easy access by metro Zócalo or Allende. Look for your guide in a pink T-shirt holding a pink umbrella.
Return
Palacio de Bellas Artes
The tour ends near the Palace of Fine Arts. At the end, your guide will share tips on things to do in the area and where to eat.
Itinerary
1
Antiguo Colegio de San Ildefonso
We will begin with a brief introduction to the life and work of Diego Rivera. This venue witnessed the birth of the love between Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo, the most iconic couple in Mexican art.
35 minutes
2
Museo Vivo del Muralismo
A site featuring two courtyards and three levels.
35 minutes
3
Museo Mural Diego Rivera
Admire one of the most famous and representative works of Mexican Muralism, a masterpiece that weaves together the essence of Día de Muertos and the iconic figure of La Catrina.
30 minutes
4
Palacio de Bellas Artes
We’ll end the tour at Mexico’s most important cultural venue, home to Diego Rivera’s most controversial mural created in the United States, now preserved for all to see.
