Mexico City is a modern marvel. Steeped in a rich and glorious past, the streets of this city are bursting with life. Locals feast on arguably the finest street food in the world underneath glittering cathedrals and a glorious patchwork of architectural styles. Bursting with things to do and a vibrant, immersive atmosphere, Mexico City is electric.
You will be based right in the heart of the city, in the beautiful 4-star Hotel Histórico Central and from here you will explore the city with a local guide to bring the colour and joy of the streets to life for you. You will discover the history of the city through its buildings, from the stunning cathedral to the President’s home, built on the site of Montezuma’s palace in the 16th Century. You will visit the museum of anthropology, packed with incredible artifacts that span the fascinating history of this dynamic country.
Heading out of the city centre your guide will take you to the phenomenal man-made floating gardens, where Aztecs reclaimed land from the lake to farm and are still working farms today. You will have a day of contrasts as you visit the most important Christian site in Mexico, the Guadeloupe Shrine, and the might of the pre-Aztec marvel of Teotihuacan, the most impressive Aztec archeological site in Mexico.
Returning to the city after every adventure, you get the chance to hit the streets and explore the incredible gastronomy of Mexico City, from fine dining in style, to messy fingers and electrified taste buds on the streets.