Street Art Walking Tours in Mexico: 10 to Book

1.History and Murals: Walking Tour Guadalajara

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 237 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $53Our pick

Walk Guadalajara’s historic center with Fernando, an English-speaking local guide, then spend an hour with José Clemente Orozco’s powerful murals at Cabañas Museum. You’ll see churches, plazas, government buildings, Teatro Degollado, and finish with traditional food and souvenirs at Mercado Libertad. The small group is limited to 15 people.

“Fernando combines his deep knowledge of history and sociology with his passion for everything Guadalajara to make this tour unforgettable. You're not just getting the bullet points, Fernando gives you all of the context and background to bring what you're seeing alive. Fernando is also very friendly and charismatic, happy to share suggestions for great restaurants and other experiences in Guadalajara. I've taken many walking tours all over the world, but this was easily my favourite.”

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2.Walking Tour – Impressive murals in Historical Center of Mexico City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 224 reviews · 1 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $51

Walk through Mexico City’s muralist story with guides such as Balaam and Miguel. See Rivera’s first mural at San Ildefonso, the vast SEP courtyards, and murals at Bellas Artes, with Tuesday substitutions when the Ministry of Education is closed. Expect about three hours on foot, a group of up to 25, and English instruction.

“wonderful tour of most important murals in Mexico city, along with insightful commentary that bring them to life.”

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3.Muralist Art Semi Private Walking Tour in Mexico City Downtown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 188 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $58

Walk through Mexico City’s Centro Histórico with a bilingual guide, visiting the Ministry of Education, San Ildefonso, and Palacio de Bellas Artes. Expect close study of Rivera, Orozco, Siqueiros, and others, plus the political and social stories behind the murals. Groups are capped at eight, and museum admission is included.

“It was a good overview of all the important murals and muralists. Our guide was excellent. He was very knowledgeable of the history, had interesting interpretations of the art, and answered all of our questions. He was a great teacher!”

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4.Diego Rivera’s Murals Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 49 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $78

Follow Diego Rivera’s work across three Mexico City sites with guides such as Jorge, David, Laila, Francisco, and Leila. You’ll spend 3.5 hours examining murals, Mexican Revolution themes, Rivera’s changing style, and the politics behind the art. Museum tickets are included, and the tour is offered in English, Spanish, French, and German.

“It was the most enjoyable tour of Diego Rivera’s murals and so much more than we ever anticipated! Lily was an amazing tour guide and her enthusiasm over the art was contagious! We would definitely recommend her again and have saved this company‘s contact information for our next trip to Mexico City!”

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6.Street Art Walk

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $50Best value

Meet your English-speaking guide at C. Macedonio Alcalá 802 for a four-hour look at Oaxaca’s street art, art workshops, and three neighborhoods. The experience is described as a walking tour, but bicycles may be provided, so wear practical clothes and expect some hills. Groups are limited to 10 people.

“This was a fun bike tour to see some of the murals around town. It says walking tour, so don’t get caught by surprise when they pull out the bicycles. I wasn’t dressed for biking, but it worked out. I’m 61 and haven’t ridden a bike in 40 years, so it was a little wobbly at first. You will see some interesting art and our guide gave us a lot of history and explanation that we otherwise would never have known. Highly recommend this tour, but beware, there are some hills, so only do this if you are moderately fit”

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7.Historic Center Walking Tour with Murals

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 3 hours

Spend three hours exploring Mexico City’s mural movement with an English or Spanish-speaking guide such as Balaam. Visit San Ildefonso, the Ministry of Public Education, Palacio de Bellas Artes, or the Diego Rivera Mural Museum, depending on the day. Learn how Rivera, Kahlo, and other artists tied art to Mexico’s politics and culture.

“Ottimo tour per conoscere la storia ed artisti principali del murales, espressione e tecniche sorprendenti, decisamente merita per amatori dell’arte ma anche per chi si vuole avvicinare alla ricca storia di questo bellissima paese !”

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8.Private Walking Tour Guadalajara History and Murals with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $71

Join Berenice Miramontes for a private, English-language walk through Guadalajara’s Chapultepec district and historic center. Over 3 to 4 hours, you’ll see Orozco murals, the Expiatory Temple, Cathedral, Degollado Theater, Liberty Market, and Cabañas Museum. Food, drinks, transport, and Cabañas admission cost extra.

“Berenice was absolutely wonderful! Her knowledge of the city is excellent and she is incredibly warm and friendly. Highly recommend!”

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9.History on Walls. Mexican Murals Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 4 hours · from $218

Follow an art historian, historian, or architect through Mexico City’s mural movement in English or Spanish. Visit Bellas Artes, see murals by Rivera, Siqueiros, and Orozco, pause for a rooftop coffee, and choose between Rivera’s market murals or Orozco’s former high school works. Small groups are limited to 10.

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10.The Murals of Mexico Semiprivate Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 3 hours · from $52

Walk about 1.5 kilometers through Mexico City with an English-speaking guide and a group of no more than eight. Visit San Ildefonso, the Secretariat of Public Education, and the Palace of Fine Arts to see major murals, compare artists such as Orozco and Siqueiros, and learn how post-Revolutionary art shaped modern Mexico.

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