Ciudad de México Trip Overview
Highlights:
– Visit most-known places connected with muralism movement in Mexico
– See the murals by world-renowned artists like Diego Rivera, José Clemente Orozco, David Alfaro Siqueiros
– Get insights into the lives of the most popular artists and lear about the impact of their work
Get the inside scoop on Mexico’s thriving contemporary art scene with this guided walk through the city’s center district. With a local art-expert as your guide, discover hidden gems and neighborhood landmarks, dive into the history of neo-muralism and explore the open-air museum. Duck into the most important art places, including both internationally-famous spaces and lesser-known tiny spots, learning about the art through guided commentary. Explore Mexico City’s celebrated murals on this mural art tour through the historic center.
At the end of the tour, we will have a better understanding of the most important artistic movements of the 20th-century.
Additional Info
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Starts: Ciudad de México, Mexico
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
Explore Ciudad de México Promoted Experiences
What to Expect When Visiting Ciudad de México, Ciudad de México, Mexico
Highlights:
– Visit most-known places connected with muralism movement in Mexico
– See the murals by world-renowned artists like Diego Rivera, José Clemente Orozco, David Alfaro Siqueiros
– Get insights into the lives of the most popular artists and lear about the impact of their work
Get the inside scoop on Mexico’s thriving contemporary art scene with this guided walk through the city’s center district. With a local art-expert as your guide, discover hidden gems and neighborhood landmarks, dive into the history of neo-muralism and explore the open-air museum. Duck into the most important art places, including both internationally-famous spaces and lesser-known tiny spots, learning about the art through guided commentary. Explore Mexico City’s celebrated murals on this mural art tour through the historic center.
At the end of the tour, we will have a better understanding of the most important artistic movements of the 20th-century.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Palacio de Bellas Artes, Avenida Juarez y Eje Central s/n Centro Histórico, Mexico City 06050 Mexico
Explore Mexico City’s celebrated murals
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: House of Tiles (Casa de los Azulejos), Francisco I. Madero 4 Centro Histórico, Mexico City 06500 Ciudad de México Mexico
We will see the murals by world-renowned artists
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Murales de Diego Rivera en la Secretaria de Educacion Publica, Calle Republica de Argentina 28, Mexico City 06000 Mexico
This is the main building of the Secretary of Public Education in Mexico. Here you will find some of Diego Rivera’s masterpieces.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Antiguo Colegio de San Ildefonso, Mexico City Mexico
San Ildefonso College currently is a museum and cultural center in Mexico City, considered to be the birthplace of the Mexican muralism movement.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Teatro de la Ciudad, Donceles 36, Mexico City 06040 Mexico
Anfiteatro Simon Bolívar. This is where Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo have seen each other for the first time.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Abelardo L. Rodriguez Murals, Republic Of Venezuela 72 Col Center Zocalo, Mexico City Mexico
Explore the mural art world
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: National Palace (Palacio Nacional), Avenida Pino Suarez, Corregidora esquina Guatemala Zócalo, Mexico City 06060 Mexico
This site has been a palace for the ruling class of Mexico since the Aztec empire. Most of the materials found here, are from the original palace that belonged to Moctezuma II.
Duration: 20 minutes
