Tour

Self-Guided Audio Tour - Mexico for Beginners

40 minutes

Easy

Get ready to discover the ABC's of Mexican culture in a fast and fun way as you walk through the Alameda Gardens. The tour begins in front of the beautiful Bellas Artes building. You will learn how the Aztecs managed to build a floating city on a lake to protect themselves from other tribes. You will also learn some secrets about the Bellas Artes Theatre, where Maria Callas made her stage debut in 1950, as well as some special facts about the Latin American Tower, widely known for its earthquake resistance. As you explore the area, you will understand why the Alameda Gardens are a place where past and present come together. The narrator will explain in detail the history of Dia de Los Muertos, the Catrina and the Mariachis, and even share some interesting facts about old Mexican gastronomy. Your tour will end with you learning about the history of the Second Empire of Mexico and its Emperor Maximilian of Habsburg, Benito Juarez and of course Porfirio Diaz.
What's included?
    All chapters with offline use, maps and tips to explore Mexico city
    Exclusions
    • Food & drinks
    Smartphone and headsets
    Snacks
    Admission Ticket
    Please note
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller / pram accessible
    • Animals or pets allowed
    • Public transportation nearby
    • Infant seats available
    • Infants must not sit on laps
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Dear Traveler, Thank you for your purchase! We are delighted to take you on a special self-guided tour discovering Mexico. Please note that this purchase includes your self guided audio tour, but it DOES NOT include any admission entrance. Also, travelers are responsible for checking the monument's hours of operation. Due to COVID -19 changes are frequent, so we advise you to check the opening hours accordingly. This is your code: SWMX01. Please follow the next steps: 1. Download the Soundwalkrs app on your smartphone, http://soundwalkrs.com/store/ 2. Select your destination 3. Select your purchased Soundwalk 4. Click on the "Enter Code" button. 5. Click the "Download Tour" button for offline use. Wait until the download is complete 6. ¡Start the tour! Get your headphones ready and immerse yourself in the story! You can also consider the suggestions below: - Download the tour while you have wifi. Once you download the tour, it will be available in the app even if you are offline. - Go to the settings at the bottom right of the screen and make sure "Location Events" is selected. This will notify you when you reach a point of interest on the tour. If you need help or assistance, please contact us via Whatsapp, No calls +57 3136426910 or email experiences@soundwalkrs.com Cancellations made within 24 hours of your scheduled travel date will unfortunately not be eligible for a refund. We hope you enjoy this special trip and do not forget to share your experience with a short review. Positive reviews from great customers like you help other travelers feel confident before booking their own tours. We will be grateful for this. Have a great time soundwalking! The Soundwalking Team
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