Mexico City: National Palace and Xochimilco Canal Boat Ride
ID: GYG3743-3743
Category:
Sight Seeing
, Nature and Landscapes
Country: Mexico
Duration:
10:00 hours
Description
Marvel at the colonial buildings and colorful life of Mexico City on this sightseeing tour, and get a glimpse at life in the city in cultural zones such as Coyoacan. See street murals by Diego Rivera, and relax on a boat ride of Xochimilco.
Explore Mexico City and discover the history and cultural diversity of this city. Visit the National Palace, see the beautiful murals by Diego Rivera attract the crowds. Then, go to Constitution Square and admire the Metropolitan Cathedral.
Head off the main avenues to Chapultepec Park, one of the most important residential areas of the city. Explore the Zona Rosa before going to the World Trade Center, Siqueiros Cultural Poly forum, and monumental Bull Ring.
Admire more Diego artwork at the Insurgentes Theater before going to the famous library at University City, entirely covered in mosaic murals by Juan O´Gorman.
See the Olympic Stadium and explore the residential area of Pedregal de San Angel. Then, make your way to the Xochimilco Canals, one of the last traces of the ancient Aztec era. Here, you will take a relaxing trip on a traditional pre-Hispanic boat.
Continue to colonial Coyoacan for a walk down Francisco Sosa Street to see the old houses from the 16th century. Visit the Conquistador Hernando Cortes and the beautiful paintings and altarpiece of the Church of St. John the Baptist.
Highlights
- Explore the colonial architecture of Mexico City
- Take a ride on a pre-Hispanic boat of the Aztec-era canals of Xochimilco
- Discover the murals of Diego Rivera at the National Palace
- Visit the Chapultepec Park residential zone
- Walk around the colonial cultural district of Coyoacan
- Marvel at the mosaic murals of University City
- See Mexico City's mighty Bull Ring
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• There is no access to the National Palace on Mondays
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
You are required to bring and wear a mask
You will receive a mandatory temperature check
You must fill out a travel information form
De La Republica 154, Tabacalera, 06030. This is near the Monumento a la Revolucion and behind the Barceló Hotel.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
