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By Pixoa Experiences

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10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is $15 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Discover Monterrey like a local on this walking tour that takes you through the heart of the city. Experience the vibrant culture, rich history, and delicious cuisine of Monterrey as you stroll through the historic center and Barrio Antiguo. Engage with local stories, taste traditional food, and learn about the city's founding and its transformation over time. This tour is perfect for travelers seeking an authentic connection to the community and its culture. Go beyond typical tourist spots and immerse yourself in the true essence of Monterrey.

    • Explore Monterrey’s historical center and Barrio Antiguo on foot
    • Engage with local guides who share insider stories and tips
    • Enjoy optional culinary stops to taste traditional dishes (paid versions available)
    • Free tour model: decide your tip at the end based on your experience

Activity location

  • Paseo de Santa Lucia
    • Dr. Coss, 445 Sur, Zona Centro
    • 64000, Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Palacio de Gobierno del Estado de Nuevo León
    • S/N 5 de Mayo
    • 64000, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico

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Espanol

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English

Language

Price details
$15.00 x 1 Adult$15.00
Total
Price is $15.00
Until Mon, Sep 21

Free Walking Tour of Monterrey: Explore History, Culture, and Cuisine

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Price details
$15.00 x 1 Adult$15.00
Total
Price is $15.00
Until Mon, Sep 21

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Guided tour
  • Inclusions
    Enjoy our traditional candy!
  • Exclusions
    Mercado Barrio Antiguo offers a great variety of delicious food you'll get to choose from

Know before you book

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Paseo de Santa Lucia

  • 15m
We will begin where Mexico's 2nd most important city started, a riverwalk that used to be the spring where all the first settlers started to build our city

3 Museos

  • 10m
We will keep admiring the modern buildings in downtown (including our most important museums) before heading to our next stop

Gran Plaza o Macroplaza

  • 15m
Let's take a stroll in Latin America's largest city square and witness all the different traditions that locals have to share

Faro de Comercio

  • 10m
A 70-meter orange monolith by architect Luis Barragán, one of his final works before his death. Raised in 1984 as a beacon of our city's commercial ambition.

Catedral Metropolitana de Nuestra Senora de Monterrey

  • 10m
Visit Monterrey's cathedral and admire baroque its façade before we keep going back in the past to understand the city's architecture

Capilla de los Dulces Nombres

  • 10m
The oldest chapel downtown, and a survivor. Built in 1830 as a private family chapel, it dodged demolition more than once, including when the Macroplaza itself was built around it.

Barrio Antiguo

  • 20m
The original footprint of Monterrey: cobblestone streets and Porfirian-era mansions. This is the neighborhood that watched the city grow up. We also get to discover the antiques market on sundays.

Calle de Morelos

  • 10m
The pedestrian spine of Barrio Antiguo. Colonial mansions by day, the city's nightlife heartbeat after dark.

Mercado Barrio Antiguo

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket not included
Once the Mercado de San Miguel, now a buzzing food hall with 15+ stalls. This is where the historic barrio gets eaten, one bite at a time.

Location

Activity location

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    Paseo de Santa Lucia
    • Dr. Coss, 445 Sur, Zona Centro
    • 64000, Monterrey, Nuevo Leon, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Palacio de Gobierno del Estado de Nuevo León
    • S/N 5 de Mayo
    • 64000, Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico

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