Walking Tour - Impressive murals in Historical Center of Mexico City
Experience an exclusive tour through the heart of Mexican muralism! Our tour not only takes you to the iconic murals at the Antiguo Colegio de San Ildefonso, the Ministry of Public Education, and the Palacio de Bellas Artes; it also offers unique experiences, with expert art history guides who will reveal the secrets and symbolism behind each masterpiece. Enjoy insights you won’t find in other tours and immerse yourself in the social and political context that gave life to these murals. Book now and discover Mexico through its most passionate and revolutionary art!
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What's included in Walking Tour - Impressive murals in Historical Center of Mexico City
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Antiguo Colegio de San Ildefonso
The old National Preparatory School is the birthplace of Muralimso. Here is La Creación, the first mural by Diego Rivera. The piece decorates the amphitheater of the Old College of San Ildefonso, where he would meet for the first time a teenager named Frida Kahlo.
Murales de Diego Rivera en la Secretaria de Educacion Publica
At the Ministry of Public Education, explore over three thousand square meters of breathtaking murals in the Fiestas and Trabajo courtyards, featuring works by iconic artists like Diego Rivera, Jean Charlot, Amado de la Cueva, and Roberto Montenegro. This mural collection is enhanced with two rooms dedicated to muralism and a multisensory hall filled with artistic and historical pieces. You’ll also find a library, a children’s reading room, an FCE bookstore, and a cozy café. Dive into this unique experience and feel the essence of Mexican art come to life!
Palacio de Bellas Artes
Shortly before the inauguration of the majestic Palacio de Bellas Artes in 1934, several Mexican muralists with international recognition received the official commission to paint on the walls of said enclosure. This building, which stands intact on Juarez Avenue in the Historic Center of the city, is the maximum house of artistic and cultural expression in Mexico City. It is a space that accommodates exhibitions, dance shows, plays and more. Its museum, which opened at the same time as the building, was the first museum in Mexico. And undoubtedly the most important works of this place, are the murals that adorn the walls, and that were run by different Mexican artists.
Inclusions
- Museum entrance tickets included
- Guide service
- Transportation
- Gratuity Not Included
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- There are 3 emblematic places that this tour considers to enjoy the muralist movement, of which you enter 3 buildings depending on the day of the week. The Ministry of Public Education is closed on Tuesdays. That day we visited the Diego Rivera mural museum.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
