Free Things To Do In Mexico City

The densely-populate capital city of Mexico is a place that’s absolutely teeming with a rich, abundant historic past.

It’s home to dozens of ancient churches and cathedrals, old-time plazas and squares and as much Mexican food as you can muster!

In a city as busy and bustling as Mexico City, it can be hard to know how to plan your itinerary and way around the city, so we’ve put together our own list to help you plan your trip.

Below, you can find the 10 best free attractions in Mexico City, as well as the top paid attractions too.

Free Attractions in Mexico City

Top Rated Mexico City Attractions

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Centro Historico

Without a doubt one of the best free attractions in Mexico City is the Centro Historico.

The Centro Historico is the historical centre of the city and is home to the famous main square known as Zocalo.

Centro Historico is a great place in the city to visit if you’re a history and architecture buff as there’s plenty of famous buildings located within the centre.

You’ll find the main Aztec temple, Templo...

Tickets to Frida Kahlo & Diego Rivera Museum Skip The Line FREE CANCELATION

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  • Thus is an amazing tour which takes you around Frida Kahlo Museum. In this tour, you will appreciate the life work of Frida Kahlo, you will get to see her paintings, the inspiration behind her paintings, and different stages set for exhibitions.
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Catedral Metropolitana

Renowned for being the oldest church in the Americas, Catedral Metropolitana is one of the best free attractions in Mexico City that simply can’t be missed!

You’ll get to see the rich interior of the church that’s simply teeming with gold and ornately decadent sculptures, statues and artwork.

The Catedral Metropolitana is located in the very centre of Mexico City so it’s in a great location if you want...

Experience Mexico City: Cantinas, Lucha Libre and Mariachi in Garibaldi Square

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  • It is a tour in Mexico City that includes several exciting experiences in the city with a professional guide that will allow you to enjoy a night in the city like a local.
  • This tour includes a great dining experience at a traditional Cantina that allows participants to enjoy a unique tasting experience of Traditional Mexican cuisines
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Chapultepec Park

Chapultepec Park is one of the top parks in the city and is well worth a visit if you’re travelling to Mexico City with kids.

The park is also home to the Chapultepec Zoo which is actually one of the most visited zoos in the whole world!

Here you can see pandas, tigers, lions, giraffes and a whole wealth of other exotic animals.

Kids are sure to love the vast open space that Chapultepec Park offers, as well as a...

National Museum of Anthropology is Mexico City's largest museum

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  • The richness of ancient Miso-America is on full display, replete with statuary, art objects, jewelry and more, all curled with an eye to both anthropology and archaeology. In fact, the collection is so extensive that hiring a private guide may help take you through the highlights. Either way, this is a MUST in Mexico City.

    Each of the...read more
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Avenida Reforma

Avenida Reforma is said to be one of the coolest places in Mexico City as it’s home to plenty of monuments and eclectic sights on both side of the street.

While you can walk down the street and admire everything on foot at any time of day or night, one of the best ways to experience this famous Mexico City street is to actually bike down it!

Thankfully, you don’t have to worry about paying to rent or hire a bicycle;...

11 days by the Aztec and Mayan Route:Puebla, Oaxaca, Chiapas, Yucatan and Cancun

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  • Take this Aztecs and Mayas Express Circuit - Package in 11 days and visit the most interesting and representatives places of Mexico: from Mexico City, Colonial Cities ato the Mexican Southest to finish this experience in the incredible Mexican Caribbean.

    All tour arrangements are done by us, so you can ensure you enjoy an incredible...read more
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Palacio Nacional

Palacio Nacional is the National Palace of Mexico and is the seat of the federal executive in Mexico.

Situated in the main square, the Palacio Nacional is also home to one of the top free attractions in Mexico City that tourists absolutely love to see when visiting the city.

Inside the Palacio Nacional, you’ll find a collection of Diego Rivera’s murals; something which is incredibly special and sacred to the people...

Visit the Imperial Castle in Chapultepec

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  • Come discover this unique and historical place in Mexico! We will discover the imperial residence on Chapultepec hill top, learn about different historical periods of Mexico, and enjoy the best panoramic view of the...read more
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Plaza de las Tres Culturas

Mexico City certainly isn’t short on eclectic historic sites and stories and the Plaza de las Tres Culturas is just one of the places in the city that you can see culture, history and architecture come together.

Plaza de las Tres Culturas is an archaeological site and is also home to a colonial-period church and modern apartments.

These three things represent the three main cultures that Mexico City has experienced over...

Frida Kahlo Museum Tickets with Self-Guided Tour in Mexico

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  • These Frida Kahlo Museum tickets get you skip-the-line access to the house where the artist lived for most of her life, both with her family and then with Diego Rivera.

    See some of her personal belongings as well as paintings by both artists, folk art, pre-Columbian sculptures, photographs, documents, books and furniture.

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Frida Kahlo Museum Tickets with Self-Guided Tour in Mexico

clock Duration: 1 hour
  • These Frida Kahlo Museum tickets get you skip-the-line access to the house where the artist lived for most of her life, both with her family and then with Diego Rivera.

    See some of her personal belongings as well as paintings by both artists, folk art, pre-Columbian sculptures, photographs, documents, books and furniture.

    Don't miss...read more

Entrance to the Tequila and Mezcal Museum and taste test

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  • Access the Tequila and Mezcal museum located in the heart of Garibaldi, which happens to be the most famous mariachi spot in CDMX.

    In this museum you will not only be able to appreciate the distillation processes of both drinks, their origin and history, you will also have a tasting where they will show you how to taste and differentiate...read more

Tour to the Frida Khalo Museum + Coffee

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  • This museum does NOT have a physical ticket booth, digital ticket booth.

    Visit the Frida Kahlo museum, one of the most famous museums in CDMX, led by a specialized guide.

    Frida Kahlo's house or "Casa Azúl" is one of the most representative tourist and cultural sites in Coyoacán, a neighborhood which in fact, is one of the most...read more

Admission and Digital guide to the National Anthropology Museum

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  • ***Children under the age of 13 enter the museum for FREE***

    The National Museum of Anthropology´s collection is made up of numerous archaeological pieces from all over Mexico. Among its most emblematic pieces are the Piedra del Sol or better know was the Aztec Calendar, the colossal heads of the Olmec culture, the monumental Teotihuacan...read more

Admission to the National Museum of History & Chapultepec Castle

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  • -Expedited access
    -Electronic payment
    (Please provide your accommodation address if you wish to receive your tickets 7-1 days in advance) *

    Walk around the National History of Mexico and the most iconic aspects of its times as you can observe through the corridors and halls of an exquisite Castle, located in the largest urban park in...read more

Ticket to the Frida Kahlo Museum

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  • Frida Kahlo's house or "Casa Azúl" is one of the most representative sites in Coyoacán, a neighborhood that, in fact, is one of the most iconic and a must in CDMX. Take a look at the intimacy of the iconic Mexican painter among the sketches and paintings of her originally preserved rooms; and learn about Frida's historical context, her ideals,...read more

Templo Mayor Tour in CDMX

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  • Visit the museum and the ruins that date from Tenochtitlán, the origin of the CDMX accompanied by a face-to-face guide who will explain the origins and architecture of the...read more
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