Mexico City Self-Guided Tour: Historic Center & Beyond

Discover Mexico City's extraordinary layers of history and contemporary culture with your self-guided audio tour, allowing you to explore one of the world's largest metropolises at your own pace. Begin at the Zócalo where Aztec emperors once ruled and Spanish conquistadors built their colonial capital atop the ruins of Tenochtitlan. Marvel at the Palacio de Bellas Artes with its Art Nouveau and Art Deco splendor, then descend into the Templo Mayor where human sacrifices honored ancient gods. Explore Chapultepec Castle perched above the city where Mexican emperors and presidents resided, before immersing yourself in the world's greatest collection of pre-Columbian artifacts at the National Museum of Anthropology. Wander through the streets of Coyoacán where Frida Kahlo created her self-portraits and discover the floating gardens of Xochimilco aboard colorful trajineras. Stand in awe before the pyramids of Teotihuacán and witness Diego Rivera's murals at the National Palace.