The 8 Best Art Tours in Mexico City

If street art is your passion, there are several new tours that have popped up in the last few years to showcase the ongoing street art movement that started in the outskirts of Mexico City in the 1990s. Street Art Chilango is a collective of street artists that not only provide Saturday tours to see some of the best murals in the Roma and Condesa neighborhoods, but the group also works with local businesses to create more street art every day.

This top-rated walking tour offers attendees the chance to see Mexico City through the storylines of its murals. You will be guided to four of the most impressive painted walls in the historical center of Mexico City. Follow your guide to mural locations including the National Palace and Palacio de Bellas Artes, and learn how the murals reflect Mexico’s history and culture at each. Book ahead to make the most of your trip through the storylines of Mexico City’s art.

Take a spin with a knowledgeable guide and see a wide variety of street art styles that include stenciling, wheat paste, and spray paint. Stylewalk MX offers a look at the local street art scene in the capable hands of a local graffiti artist. Plus, at the end of the tour, you’ll be able to participate in creating your own street mural. The 2.5 hour tour is one of the most authentic street art tours you’ll find in Mexico City, a unique way to tap into the psyche of the local artists who have left their mark. Expect to be intellectually and creatively stimulated by the art on show.

Original Travel creates custom-made art tours for its clients, which can involve anything from a day out exploring the city’s southern suburbs (with a stop at Frida Kahlo’s Casa Azul) to touring some of the city’s most iconic murals in the heart of downtown.

Tia Stephanie’s Art, Culture & Cuisine tour focuses on the unique and authentic culinary journey of Mexican culture through its culinary heritage. Beginning in Oaxaca, where the earliest pre-domesticated corn was found over 6,000 years ago. You’ll be educated on the importance of this corn within Mexican culture, as well as how this led to the iconic tortillas and Mexican staples we see today.

Mexico a Pie digs deeper into the mural movement, featuring the work of Diego Rivera, José Clemente Orozco, and David Alfaro Siqueiros, three of the biggest names in Mexican muralism. The 3 hour tour will take you on a journey through the most influential forms of art in 20th century Mexico. The tour includes entrance tickets to all the artistic sites you’ll visit along the way, so you can follow your guide with ease and focus on enjoying and educating yourself about the wonderful Murals and art that make up Mexico City.

To see some great street art while riding through the city on two wheels, try the Graffiti & Urban Art Bike Tour that will take you through the Roma, Condesa, and Colonia Doctores neighborhoods for graffiti-spotting and an introduction to some of the city’s central neighborhoods. This tour is a great option if you’re looking to swap the bustling museums for the open streets. You’ll be guided on an adventure through the urban art tour of Mexico City, and be immersed in the capital’s ambience as you zip between sights by bike. Benefit from your local guide’s commentary to learn more about Mexico City’s alternative art scene, and take advantage of regular stops to capture stylish snaps against unique city backdrops. Make sure to book ahead to secure your spot on this popular tour.

Context Travel offers intellectually-minded tours about Frida Kahlo and a look at Mexico City’s downtown area that will take you to some of the city’s most important murals. Looking for something a little more personalized? Tour companies like Journeys Beyond the Surface, Journey Mexico, and Essentialist Travel will design individual itineraries that can cover anything from famous Mexico City architecture to art museums to an intimate look at some of Mexico’s most interesting artists and the landmarks that inspired them.