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Cable Car + Urban Art: The largest neighborhood in the city 🚡

Duration: 3h
Languages: English, Spanish
Guru: Kactus
Quality Verified Registered on April 10, 2019

We are a group of university students who love Mexico and enjoy sharing the history, food, traditions and local face of the country to tourists. We love to continue preparing ourselves to give excellent attention as we would like to receive it to us.

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  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free
  • Accepts electronic payment
    This tour allows payment by electronic means or credit card

Tour description

Explore the fascinating Mexico City from above!


On this tour, we will visit Iztapalapa, one of the most populated and vibrant neighborhoods in the city, with 1.8 million inhabitants and surrounded by an impressive chain of extinct volcanoes. 🌋


We will board the cable car 🚡 (Cablebús), the longest in the world , to enjoy panoramic views of the local architecture, winding streets and mountainous landscape ⛰. From above, we will appreciate the colorful murals and urban art that make Iztapalapa a unique place. 🎨

We will discover a park with incredible views and we will immerse ourselves in the musical rhythms that define the area: cumbia, sonidero and urban rock 🎤.

Throughout the tour, we will learn about the history of daily life in the east of the city at the beginning of the 20th century, the challenges its inhabitants faced with public services and how these problems were overcome to form a united community.

This tour is perfect for those who want to see an authentic and non-touristy part of the city . Enjoy the landscape without much effort , since we will only walk for 20 minutes; The rest of the time we will travel comfortably by metro and in the cable car cabins, admiring everything from above.

🔍 Recommendations:

  • Public transportation card : Loaded with 29 Mexican pesos per person. (If you don't have a card, you can give the money to your guide before starting)
  • Cash : To pay for public transport and buy some typical snacks.
  • Clothing : Discreet clothing is recommended. Avoid sunglasses, hats, shorts, dresses, skirts and sandals.


Remember, space is limited due to the size of the cabins. If you can't attend, please cancel in advance so someone else can enjoy this unique experience.

Come and discover Iztapalapa from a different perspective. We are waiting for you for a trip full of culture, history and spectacular views! 🚠🎨🎶

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    Bellas Artes, Angela Peralta, Centro ...
    Bellas Artes, Angela Peralta, Centro Histórico de la Cdad. de México, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06000 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
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    Meet us at the Parisian-style entrance of the Bellas Artes metro (on the left side of the palace). The guides will have a green shirt and umbrella.

  • 1
    Outside visit
    Palace of Fine Arts
  • 2
    Outside visit
    Metro constitution
  • 3
    Outside visit
    Iztapalapa
  • 4
    Outside visit
    Constitution of 1917 – Cablebús Line 2
  • 5
    Outside visit
    Palace of Fine Arts

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour opinions

97 ratings
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4.93
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4.77
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4.91
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4.88
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Joanne 08 May 2024
Washington

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Travelled alone - May 2024
Carolina was a fantastic tour guide! I learnt so much about Mexico City, including the very non-touristy side.
Carla 06 May 2024
London

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Travelled in group - May 2024
I was the only person. Guru and I agreed to not move forward.
Velia 01 May 2024
San Fernando

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Travelled alone - May 2024
It was definitely an interesting trip. This is not your touristy México. The landscape and the cable car ride were my favorite parts of the tour. Carolina was great!
Larice 30 Apr 2024
Uberlândia

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Travelled in couple - Apr 2024
It was one of the best trips I've ever done using this platform. The guide spoke slowly and explained everything about the historical context, mixing it with current information about Mexico City. Thanks!
Mary-Ellen 25 Apr 2024
Saskatoon

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Travelled in couple - Apr 2024
We had an excellent tour with Carolina. She was kind, friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and fun. We really enjoyed seeing the art and learning about the neighbourhood. We could not have been happier with this experience. It was everything we wanted and more!!
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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Non suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Not suitable for pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
A minimum of 5 people is required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour requires the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Electronic or credit card payment is accepted.
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