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A group of people on a bridge with a historic building in the background. 1
Two people standing in front of a mural with historical figures and skeletons. 2
A group of people standing in front of a historic building with ornate architecture. 3
A sculpture of a reclining figure with abstract elements. 4
A mural with historical figures and a crowd of people in period attire. 5
By City Art Tours

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Price is NZ$127 per adult
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Features

  • 2h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Highlights:

    • Discover the origins and evolution of Mexican Muralism in the heart of Mexico City
    • See major works by Diego Rivera, José Clemente Orozco, and David Alfaro Siqueiros
    • Understand how revolution, politics, national identity, and social change shaped the muralism movement
    • Explore the symbolism and stories behind the murals with an art guide

    Led by a private art guide, this tour connects three remarkable locations in Mexico City’s Historic Centre. Your guide will help you interpret the symbols, historical figures and political ideas within the artworks. You’ll compare the distinctive perspectives of Rivera, Orozco, Siqueiros and Tamayo while discovering how Mexican Muralism transformed public art into a powerful instrument of education, identity and social debate.

    By the end of the experience, you’ll be able to see these celebrated murals with a deeper understanding of their artistic language, historical context and enduring cultural influence.

Activity location

  • Palacio de Bellas Artes
    • Avenida Juarez y Eje Central s/n, Centro Histórico
    • 06050, Mexico City, Mexico, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Palacio de Bellas Artes
    • S/N Avenida Juárez
    • 06050, Ciudad de México, Ciudad de México, Mexico

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Admission to the Museo del Palacio de Bellas Artes and the Museo Mural Diego Rivera
  • Inclusions
    Professional art guide
  • Inclusions
    Private tour
  • Exclusions
    Service charge

Know before you book

    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Museum galleries, displayed collections and temporary exhibitions may vary throughout the year.
    • The itinerary order may occasionally change due to museum operations or admission availability.
    • Photography and guided explanations are subject to each venue’s regulations.
    • Large bags may be subject to security inspection or storage requirements.

Activity itinerary

Palacio de Bellas Artes

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Explore some of the most important works of Mexican Muralism inside the Palacio de Bellas Artes. Your guide will introduce you to murals by Diego Rivera, José Clemente Orozco, David Alfaro Siqueiros, and other influential artists, explaining their symbolism and the historical and political context in which they were created.

Museo Mural Diego Rivera

  • 40m
  • Admission ticket included
See Diego Rivera’s monumental Dream of a Sunday Afternoon in Alameda Central and discover the historical figures, political ideas, and cultural references represented throughout the mural. Learn how Rivera brought together centuries of Mexican history within a single work.

House of Tiles (Casa de los Azulejos)

  • 30m
Visit one of Mexico City’s most recognisable historic buildings and see José Clemente Orozco’s Omniscience. Learn about Orozco’s distinctive approach to muralism and how his artistic vision differed from that of Diego Rivera and other artists of the movement.

Location

Activity location

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    Palacio de Bellas Artes
    • Avenida Juarez y Eje Central s/n, Centro Histórico
    • 06050, Mexico City, Mexico, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Palacio de Bellas Artes
    • S/N Avenida Juárez
    • 06050, Ciudad de México, Ciudad de México, Mexico

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