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Free cancellation available
Price is ฿1,765 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • ️ Santa Maria la Ribera: A Journey Through Time
    Discover the fascinating Santa Maria la Ribera, Mexico City’s first modern colony, where the splendour of the Porfiriato still resonates.

    On this tour, you will reveal the hidden history behind its iconic houses and marvel at the geometry and light of the iconic Moorish Kiosk, a true heart of the area.

    But the Ribera is also cutting edge. Explore contemporary architectural gems such as the impressive Vasconcelos Library and the enigmatic Chopo Museum.

    This tour is a complete immersion that unites history, art, science, gastronomy and the vibrant pulse of urban life. An experience that guarantees an unforgettable perspective on the evolution of the capital. Join and live the Ribera!.
    Surprise yourself and delight the great variety Gastronomic is recommended several places where you can enjoy several dishes.

Activity location

  • Alameda de Santa Maria La Ribera
    • Santa Maria La Ribera
    • 06400, Mexico City, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Kiosko Morisco
    • 152 Jaime Torres Bodet
    • 06400, Ciudad de México, Ciudad de México, Mexico

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Vasconcelos Library and Santa Maria la Ribera in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • Opening hours: Fri 8:00-11:00
  • English
Price details
฿1,764.80 x 1 Adult฿1,764.80
Total
Price is ฿1,764.80

Gastronomy of the Barrio in Multilingual

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • Opening hours: Fri 8:00-13:00
  • English

Gastronomy and cravings Mexican
Duration: 3 hours
Mexican Cravings and Pulque
kiosk, Dalia market,: Class of origin of pulque, food, tastings and pulque.

Price details
฿2,229.22 x 1 Adult฿2,229.22
Total
Price is ฿2,229.22
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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Public transport
  • Inclusions
    Blocker, umbrellas/umbrellas, water, churros and ice cream.
  • Exclusions
    Service charge

Know before you book

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
    • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
    • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Alameda de Santa Maria La Ribera

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Start at the Moorish Kiosk and Alameda de Santa Maria la Ribera (25 - 30 min) Morisco Kiosk: Marvel at this architectural gem. History, Mudéjar style, focal point of the area. Central Alameda : Observe daily life. Emblematic Buildings : Brief description of the surrounding architecture.

Biblioteca Vasconcelos

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Step into one of the most iconic and avant-garde spaces in Mexico City: the Vasconcelos Library. Known as the modern “megalibrary” or “Noah’s Ark”, this tour will take you to explore Alberto Kalach’s striking architectural design, hanging bookshelves, art collection and innovative concept as a centre of knowledge and culture for the 21st century. Discover how this building redefines public space and the reading experience.

Location

Activity location

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    Alameda de Santa Maria La Ribera
    • Santa Maria La Ribera
    • 06400, Mexico City, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Kiosko Morisco
    • 152 Jaime Torres Bodet
    • 06400, Ciudad de México, Ciudad de México, Mexico
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    Forum Buenavista
    • 259 Avenida Insurgentes Norte
    • 06350, Ciudad de México, Ciudad de México, Mexico
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    Monument to the Revolution
    • s/n Plaza de la República
    • 06030, Ciudad de México, Ciudad de México, Mexico

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