Palacio de Bellas Artes murals tour: Diego Rivera & Art Deco, Mexico City

Stand in front of four muralists' visions of Mexico, painted meters apart on the same walls.

A guided tour of Palacio de Bellas Artes in Mexico City, where you explore the museum's collection of Mexican masterworks and the monumental murals by Diego Rivera, David Alfaro Siqueiros, José Clemente Orozco and Rufino Tamayo. Your guide provides historical context and artistic detail for each piece, walking you through both the permanent collection and temporary contemporary exhibitions. The tour lasts two hours and is available in English or Spanish.

The experience

Palacio de Bellas Artes looks like a European palace from the street (white marble, domes, grand stairs), but the moment you cross the threshold, the interior shifts to something else entirely. Everything becomes Art Deco: geometric, distinctly Mexican, a fusion of Art Nouveau and Art Deco styles that creates the building's singular character. Your guide walks you through the museum's galleries, where the real draw waits on the upper floors: the murals of Diego Rivera, Siqueiros, Orozco and Tamayo, each artist's vision of Mexico painted just meters apart.

The guide teaches you to look at what is actually there, who each figure is, what scene you are standing in front of, what the artist is saying. You can ask anything you want, and the commentary anchors the work in its moment and its meaning. Beyond the permanent murals, you move through temporary exhibitions of contemporary art, so the palace holds both the weight of Mexican history and what artists are making now. The two-hour visit is paced to let the work settle, not to rush through a checklist.

What’s included

• All museum entry fees and taxes.
• expert guide commentary in your chosen language.
• access to the permanent collection of Mexican art and the monumental murals.
• temporary contemporary art exhibitions on display during your visit.

Options for this experience

2 options

English-language Fine Art Palace tour11 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 15:00English-language Fine Art Palace tour

Fine Arts tour in Spanish11 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 15:00Fine Arts tour in Spanish

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday to Sunday11 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 15:00

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AgesAdult (14 and older) · Child (4 to 13 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Chill N' Go

Is this one for you?Choose the English tour if you want the murals explained without translation delays, or the Spanish tour to hear the guide's full nuance in the language the artists themselves spoke. Either way, the guide's role is to teach you how to read what is on the walls, not to rush past them.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 13 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What murals will I see on this tour of Palacio de Bellas Artes?

The tour features monumental murals by Diego Rivera, David Alfaro Siqueiros, José Clemente Orozco and Rufino Tamayo, all housed in the palace. Each artist painted their own vision of Mexico on the upper floors, and your guide explains who the figures are, what scenes you are looking at, and what each artist was saying through their work.

How long does the Palacio de Bellas Artes tour take?

The tour lasts two hours, including time to explore the permanent collection of Mexican masterpieces, the murals, and any temporary contemporary art exhibitions on display during your visit.

Is Palacio de Bellas Artes accessible if I use a wheelchair or have mobility concerns?

Yes, all areas and surfaces of the palace are wheelchair accessible, and transportation options nearby are also wheelchair accessible. The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels.