MEXICO
The ones worth booking.
The 15 most popular walking tours in Mexico right now. What each one is really like, who runs it, and what it costs.
Historic Downtown Mexico City walking tour: Zócalo, Templo Mayor ruins, Metropolitan Cathedral, Palacio Postal, Bellas Artes in a small English group.
“This tour is a fast overview of the city. It's a great place to start if you are new in town. I thought three hours would feel like a long time but it flew by and we were walking fast! Our guide gave us a nice history of the area and took us by (and…”
Walk Playa del Carmen with a bilingual guide for quesadillas, fruit juices, tacos, mole, and sweet treats. Small 3-hour food tour.
“It was a great tour with lots of food to choose from. The host checked for allergies, dislikes, etc and was very solicitous to group. She explained all choices, sauces, toppings well so you knew if you would like it or not and was very knowledgeable. Highly recommend.”
3-hour Centro Histórico walk with a local guide: Cathedral, Aztec ruins, Post Office, Palace of Fine Arts, stained-glass store and sweet bread.
“Very much enjoyed the tour. Our guide Emiliano was very attentive. Would recommend”
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Half-day VIP-style walk in Coyoacán with Frida Kahlo stories, markets and churros, then included tickets for a self-paced Casa Azul visit.
“Maria was an outstanding tour guide. This was a great way to explore the neighborhood, learn more about the history of the area, and about Frida's life and legacy in Mexico and beyond. Maria was so knowledgeable, engaging, and warm. She is an expert who teaches and studies topics related to the tour content Would…”
A 3-hour small-group walk through Mexico City’s Historic Center, mixing pre-Hispanic ruins, Diego Rivera murals, and grand palaces.
“Great experience. It was very informative. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and took time to answer our group’s questions”
Puerto Vallarta canopy zipline: 8 runs, water stops, tequila tasting, and a Jorullo Bridge walk. Pickup included.
“This ziplining tour was excellent! A total of 8 zip lines and walk across the bridge. The guides were all super friendly and funny! Others reported a long bus ride but we found it cool since it gave us a glimpse into local life outside the tourist areas. Safety was well explained and the guides…”
English-led San Miguel de Allende historic walking tour: iconic churches, plazas, Allende sites, and smart food tips in 2 hours.
“This was a very well-researched tour and the guide was very well-educated about the history. I would have liked to walk more and not here such detail, like endless dates and names that were actually hard to keep up with. I think because I am visual and I think many are in a foreign country,…”
Taste of Miguel’s 3.5-hour taco and tequila walking tour in San Miguel de Allende: five tastings, four cocktails, and city context.
“This tour is amazing. You get to try local foods, drink tequila and mezcal straight or in margaritas, and learn some fascinating history of San Miguel de Allende! Our guide Sam was fabulous! Our only regret was not taking this tour on the first day of our stay so that we would find out where…”
Evening small-group walking tour in San José del Cabo with local stories, native legends, pirate lore, and mission-era sites—quick, deep, and worth your time.
“Excellent tour! Kristian was very knowledgeable and we learned so much! Great for kids, as 1.5 hrs is doable (3 hours, not as much!). Highly recommend!”
Walk Guadalajara’s Centro Histórico in 1–2 hours with a local guide, small group, tejuino included, ending at San Juan de Dios.
“Excellent tour! Juan was an incredible guide, knowledgeable & personable. His tour was well paced & he gave us great tips & recommendations.”
Walk Mérida’s markets with a local guide and 8 tastings, from gorditas to cochinita pibil, plus tamales and a sweet finish.
“Our guide was very knowledgeable and patient. She explained everything we were eating as well as its importance in the Mexican and Yucatán cultures. We highly recommend this tour to anyone who is visiting !!!!”
Small-group Merida street food walk from cathedral to market, with ceviche lunch and Pola gelato. English tour for $69.
“We had a tour guide that was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the market tour very informative., our group of six really had a great time.”
A private Guanajuato walking tour with hotel pickup, expert local guides, and stops from plazas to mining tunnels for $56.63.
“Really enjoyed our private tour with Bere. We went at our own pace while Bere shared much information about the history of the city and the country, traditional foods and music, and gave us recommendations for restaurants and museums. It was also great that she answered questions about her life as a local, about her…”
Private English tour of Mexico’s National Museum of Anthropology. See pre-Hispanic artifacts with a certified bilingual guide. Tickets included.
“Oscar is an excellent tour guide, who gave us new insights into the Aztec's/ Mexica which we would not have known just walking around the museum. A your guide is the only way to really understand much of the history of this land.”
Walk Tulum for 3 hours with a bilingual guide tasting tacos, tamales and juices with local history on a small-group route.
“Diego was amazing! So knowledgeable and a true foodie! Each place we went had something unique, local, and special about it. We found some definite repeat places that we have added to our food list!”
