Explore Mexico’s most eclectic neighborhood in 3 hours through 4 eras: Kiosks brought from the USA. Floating libraries and the gastronomic heart of Mexico City.

PRICE: $128
per person

 

Discover Mexico City as a Time Traveler
Dive into a unique experience that turns a simple walk into a journey through the centuries. “The Mexico City Time Machine” is a 3-hour tour designed to contrast the architectural ambition of the Porfiriato with the technological avant-garde of the 21st century,
If you’re looking for more than history and want to understand the soul of the metropolis through its boldest architecture and most surprising anecdotes, this tour is for you.
What you’ll do on this unique tour
This tour is divided into four eras that will let you see the city with fresh eyes:

1. Era 1: The Cloud – The Digital Vanguard
We’ll start at the Vasconcelos Library, the ‘Ark of Knowledge’ of the 21st century. Check out its floating book architecture (the shelves hang from the ceiling!) and Gabriel Orozco’s impressive whale.

We’ll explore Buenavista Station, the old gateway to the Mexican railroad, contrasting steam transport with new digital mobility.

2. Era 2: Steam – Engineering and Counterculture
We’ll visit the Museo Universitario del Chopo, a building that was bought by catalog and brought by boat from Germany. We’ll analyze its Art Nouveau architecture and fascinating history as a center of youth counterculture in the 1970s. Wednesday to Sunday, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM

We’ll check out the Geology Museum, an example of the eclectic style and scientific ambition of the Porfiriato. Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. To enter, you must book within these hours.

3. Era 3: The Eager for Europe – Luxury and Travel Anecdotes
We’ll arrive at the Moorish Kiosk, the true symbol of the neighborhood. We’ll tell you the incredible story of how this cast-iron structure traveled from Pittsburgh, USA. through international exhibitions, until it reached its current location.

We’ll discover the Sagrada Familia, a neo-Byzantine beauty that hides a revolution: it was built with reinforced concrete, a cutting-edge technology for 1906.

4. Era 4: The Root – From Counts to Local Flavor
We’ll check out the Casa de los Mascarones, the former summer residence of the Counts of the Orizaba Valley, whose design inspired the Metro icon.

We’ll end up in the neighborhood’s beating heart: the La Dalia Market. We’ll close the historical circle with a gastronomic recommendation to savor the authentic neighborhood life in Santa Maria la Ribera.
This tour can be customized. If you can’t access the museums due to booking times, we have other places to visit with art, architecture, and more culture. We guarantee you’ll enjoy it a lot.

Imported architecture and the floating library.
The Traveling Kiosk, tasting snacks in the Alameda.
Jardin del Arte gallery available if you book on Saturday, taco tasting.
Surprise places during the tour and traditional tastings.

Your local guide is an expert in urban history and architecture.
Thematic and immersive storytelling.
Food recommendations at the end of the tour.
Includes: snacks and tastings.
Includes: museum tickets if they’re open and there’s enough time. you decide whether to go in or not.
Sunscreen, umbrella during the tour, and natural water.
Museum tickets (the tour is outside, with visits to lobbies) in case it’s closed.
Transport (this is a walking tour).

 

 

Explore thousands of upcoming events, local tours, top restaurants, and the best places to stay in Mexico. You can also check out our dedicated city guide for Cabo San Lucas, Cancun, Cozumel, Mexico City, Playa del Carmen, Puerto Vallarta, and Tulum.

 

Ready for an unforgettable weekend? Plan your trip around our Featured Events like Super Bowl Weekend, the Phoenix Open, NBA All-Star Weekend, Mardi Gras, CIAA, and more. Click here to see all Featured Events.