Mexico City
Kickstart your trip to Mexico City
City Essentials: First Day • 3 hours
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Kickstart your trip to Mexico City
The perfect 3-hour experience for your first day in Mexico City. Get oriented and gain tips from your host to make the most of the rest of your visit.
What makes this experience special
Key highlights
- Get familiar with the best ways to navigate Mexico City and how to use its transport systems
- See the most famous attractions in the area you would like to explore
- Get tips from your host about things to do during your stay
- Ask any questions you have about exploring Mexico City, its cultural practices, safety or where to eat
- Experience an authentic slice of Mexico City with your host - a local
What to know before you go
Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.
3 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested
What’s included
Private and personalized experience
3 hours with a host
Walking experience
Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
What’s not included
Food and drink
Tickets to any attractions
Transportation costs
Gratuities (optional)
Meeting point
Your hotel/apartment or any other central locationCancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experienceWhat to bring
- We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
- Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.
How your day could unfold
A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you mostWhat you’ll do
Instead of feeling overwhelmed by the new sights, sounds, and flavors of a new city, you’ll join one of our Mexico City hosts who’s more than happy to show you the ropes. They’ll do the navigating and teach you the best ways to move around this beautiful and historic city, and share their tips and know-how on everything from safety to tamales.
Whatever you’d like from your time in Mexico City, they’ll have invaluable local advice on the best places to eat at, visit or skip (we don’t do tourist traps). Mexico City has a fascinating history rooted in the ancient Aztec culture, that is before the city was conquered by the Spanish.
The tale of its past is written in its architectural splendor, and you’ll find much to gawk at in the Centro Histórico. Grab some delicious Mexican food with your host - we don’t need to tell you that tacos just taste better in Mexico - and enjoy chatting to them as you kickstart your trip to Mexico City!
1. Select a date
2. Select start time
3. Tailor your experience
Answer a few quick questions to help your host craft the perfect day tailored to you.
1. What’s your preferred hosting style?
2. How would you like the pace of your day?
3. What’s your walking comfort level?
4. Are you celebrating something special?
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See our hosts and guests creating memories
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What travelers think of this experience
Carsten,
Feb 2025
I learned a lot about culture and history! It was really impressive! Thank yo Oskar!
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Michelle,
Feb 2025
We decided the night before that we wanted to do some sort of walking tour the following day. Adriana promptly texted us some tour itinerary options based on our interests, and we ended up doing an awesome tour of the Centro Histórico. As a Mexico City native, Adriana was super knowledgeable, engaging, and passionate about the rich history of the city. She was also very thoughtful in deciding which specific locations we should go to based on my particular preferences to learn the city's history through art and architecture. I actually can't believe how much we got to see and experience in just three hours--highly recommend Adriana for your tour needs!
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Margaret,
Feb 2025
He explained in detail some complex murals.
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Sonia,
Feb 2025
I had the most wonderful experience exploring Condesa and Roma with Adriana! She is such a sweet and knowledgeable guide with a warm and positive attitude that made the tour even more enjoyable. She took the time to customize the experience to my interests, making sure I got the perfect mix of history, local culture, and fun. We strolled through the beautiful neighborhoods, learned about their rich history, enjoyed some absolutely delicious tacos, and even did a bit of shopping. Every moment felt effortless and engaging, and I truly had a fantastic time. If you’re looking for a guide who is passionate, attentive, and a joy to be around, I highly recommend Adriana!
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Michael,
Feb 2025
Our host Adriana was a delight. She met us punctually at our hotel as we requested. She gave us a wonderfully thorough tour of the Roma and Condessa neighborhoods (as we had requested), showing us a number of hidden artistic gems along the way that we never would have experienced. Her English speaking skills were perfect and overall, our time together was thoroughly enjoyable. I would highly recommend Adriana to anyone seeking a similar sort of experience..
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Paula,
Feb 2025
Our tour guide Alex was warm and friendly, very informative and helpful at every turn. Highly recommend him!!
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