Mexico City: A Day in the Colonial Era Through its Palaces

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Discover daily life in colonial Mexico as you explore the most beautiful and well-preserved palaces in the Historic Center. This tour brings to life the rhythms and customs of a day in New Spain.

Highlights

  • Rather than focusing on dates, step into the daily life of New Spain’s elite.
  • A tour led by a specialist in art history and everyday life in colonial Mexico
  • Learn about real anecdotes, lesser-known facts, and period gossip

Description

Step into the rhythm of colonial life in this immersive day-long journey through New Spain. Visit some of the most stunning colonial palaces in Mexico City and discover how their spaces were used—where people dined, prayed, rested, and socialized. Learn about daily life in the viceroyalty: from bustling markets and serene canals to grand salons and private chapels. Stroll through plazas and imagine a city alive with carriages, fountains, and noble gossip. From dawn till dusk, you’ll uncover a bygone era's habits, rituals, and secrets.

Includes

A walking tour with an expert guide with a graduate academic degree (Art Historian, Historian, or Architect). In large groups, the guide will provide headsets. Museum ticket. Freshly pressed juice or sweet treats.

Important Information

  • • Lunch is not included

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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Mexico City: A Day in the Colonial Era Through its Palaces
Mexico City: A Day in the Colonial Era Through its Palaces
Mexico City: A Day in the Colonial Era Through its Palaces
Mexico City: A Day in the Colonial Era Through its Palaces
Mexico City: A Day in the Colonial Era Through its Palaces
Mexico City: A Day in the Colonial Era Through its Palaces
Mexico City: A Day in the Colonial Era Through its Palaces
Mexico City: A Day in the Colonial Era Through its Palaces
Mexico City: A Day in the Colonial Era Through its Palaces
Mexico City: A Day in the Colonial Era Through its Palaces
Mexico City: A Day in the Colonial Era Through its Palaces
Mexico City: A Day in the Colonial Era Through its Palaces
Mexico City: A Day in the Colonial Era Through its Palaces
Mexico City: A Day in the Colonial Era Through its Palaces
Mexico City: A Day in the Colonial Era Through its Palaces
Mexico City: A Day in the Colonial Era Through its Palaces
Mexico City: A Day in the Colonial Era Through its Palaces
Mexico City: A Day in the Colonial Era Through its Palaces
Mexico City: A Day in the Colonial Era Through its Palaces
Mexico City: A Day in the Colonial Era Through its Palaces
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