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The Best of Mexico City in 7 Days of Art, History, Food, and Culture
October 10-17, 2026 - 10 spaces remaining
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October 18-25, 2026 - 1 space remaining
Mexico City Trip “Las Tres Edades: The Three Ages”
City of legend and seismic upheavals, it pulses with life
Ciudad de México (aka CDMX) bursts with vibrant color, hypnotic musical rhythms, intoxicating flavors and scents, and centuries of art ranging from formidable statues of Aztec gods to ornate gilt baroque altarpieces to patriotic life-size murals. Art historian Giulia Bernardini, founder of Wonderfeast, has teamed up with co-host, Cecilia Echevarría Morales, to create an immersive, weeklong deep-dive into the three pivotal eras of Mexico City’s history. Leave the details to them and soak up some of the myriad treasures - both iconic and less-known - that they look forward to sharing with you.
For seven art-, history-, food-, and conversation-filled days, we’ll delve deep into the fascinating qualities make Ciudad de México an irresistible destination for inquisitive culture lovers. Join me for this unmissable experience. Send an email to [email protected] for more information or book a phone call here if you'd like to discuss the trip in person.
I look forward to seeing you at the feast!
- Giulia
Day 1: ¡Bienvenidos! Welcome!
After meeting your car and driver at the airport, settle into the four-star, locally owned Hotel LuCa, your home in Mexico City, ideally-located in the leafy neighborhood of Roma Norte.
Enjoy an aperitivo de bienvenida, or welcome refreshment, where you’ll meet fellow travelers and learn from Giulia and Cecilia about the plans for the week ahead.
Take a relaxing stroll along the tree-lined streets to see some contemporary Mexican art before enjoying a relaxing dinner in a nearby restaurant known for its lush courtyard and innovative approach to traditional Mexican fare.
Day 2: Awe-Inspiring Ruins and A Catholic Icon
Today we’ll head to the ruins of Teotihuacan, or “the place where the gods were created,” as it was named by the Mexica (aka Aztecs) long after having been abandoned by its original inhabitants. In the company of a knowledgeable archeologist we’ll learn about the site’s vibrant history and cosmological significance.
After spending the morning in the sun among the basalt ruins, we’ll cool off and enjoy a delicious lunch at a restaurant set in a nearby cave.
Then, before heading back into town, we’ll stop at the Basilica of the Virgin of Guadalupe to learn about the lasting importance of the icon venerated there and the miracle that the faithful believe led to its genesis.
Day 3: A Storied Castle and A Mesoamerican Treasure Trove
This morning we’ll go to the great sprawling Chapultepec Park and to the castle by the same name. Once a military academy, then an imperial mansion, then a presidential residence, the castle now offers visitors a glimpse into its grand spaces and sweeping views from its hilltop location.
Next we’ll walk the galleries of CDMX’s famed Museo de Antropologia, home to innumerable treasures of pre-Colombian Mexico, in the company of our archeologist guide.
We’ll have lunch nearby in a tree-canopied courtyard and then spend the afternoon exploring the nearby neighborhood of Polanco, with its chic boutiques and galleries.
Day 4: El Centro Histórico and the Sound and Dance of Mexico
After a lazy morning, we’ll dive into the heart of Ciudad de México to see its many layers firsthand. In the early afternoon, we’ll start at the Zócalo, or main plaza, built by the Spanish colonizers on the site of the Templo Mayor, the most important temple of the ancient Mexica. We’ll visit the ruins of Aztec temple and then take in the enormous Metropolitan Cathedral, filled with ornate baroque altarpieces.
We’ll have an early dinner on the deck of a nearby restaurant much loved by the locals and from which we can take in the view of the layered centro below.
Then we’ll end the day with an unforgettable display of exuberant dance and live music at the Ballet Folklorico.
Day 5: History Through Murals in México Moderno
One of the most influential art forms of Mexico’s modern history is undoubtedly the mural. Today we’ll head back to the Centro Historico to see a major work by Diego Rivera, then to enjoy a walk along streets lined with colonial buildings before having a relaxing lunch.
In the afternoon, we’ll continue our investigation of this art form at the Palacio de Bellas Artes where we’ll see the giant modernist murals of los tres grandes, the three greats - Rivera, Siqueiros, and Orozco - who turned their talents to narrating national history and identity to twentieth-century Mexico.
In the evening we’ll enjoy an aperitivo in the garden of a private home.
Day 6: Indigenous Agriculture and A Prized Art Collection
Today we’ll glide on human-propelled boats along the canals of Xochimilco, the last remnants of a once vast canal system created by the Mexica. Our destination will be an organic farm and food-tourism project on a chinampa. Chinampas are cultivated island the Mexica reclaimed from the lake upon which their city rose. Here we’ll learn about indigenous agriculture and crops, make tortillas from scratch, and eat out the delicious fruits of our labor at the farm-to-table lunch.
In the afternoon, we’ll visit the recently reopened Museo Dolores Olmedo, home to the largest collection of works by Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera.
Day 7: A Blue House, A Bazaar, and the Art of La sobremesa
On our last day together we’ll have a private tour of Frida Kahlo’s famous Casa Azul, her home-turned-museum, in the colorful neighborhood of Coyoacan. We’ll then drive to nearby San Angel, where we’ll wander among stalls and take in artisanal wares at the bustling Bazaar Sábado.
Finally, we’ll have a languid, delicious meal at a gorgeous restaurant housed in a former hacienda and monastery. Here, we’ll perfect the art of la sobremesa, lingering as we toast to the memories created during our magical week.
What are “Las Tres Edades: The Three Ages”?
The history of Mexico City, and of Mexico more widely, can be divided into three distinctive ages: the Pre-Columbian, which saw the supremacy of the Mexica or Aztecs; the Spanish Colonial, during which Mexico’s profound Catholicism took hold; and the Modern, marked by the nationalistic zeal of the nineteenth-century War of Independence and especially, a century later, the Revolution.
Over the course of our seven-day exploration of Ciudad de México, we will visit traces of its ancestor, Tenochtitlan, the Mexica capital built on an island in the once-extensive Lake Texcoco, as well as the vast ruins of a nearby Pre-Colombian culture, known to the Mexica as “the place where the gods were created”: Teotihuacan. We’ll get a better understanding of the heterogeneous pantheon of over 200 gods whose worship and appeasement was vital to the proper order of Mexica life. And we’ll see how the close relationship with the land and natural cycles is at the basis of a culture with continued deep roots in agriculture.
Next, we’ll learn how indigenous, pre-Hispanic beliefs and practices transformed peoples’ religious fervor over the centuries since the Spanish Colonial age into a distinctive, rich, and unique Mexican Catholicism. We’ll see this first hand at the Metropolitan Cathedral, with its ceiling-scraping gilt retablos,and especially at the Basilica of the Virgin of Guadalupe, home to a miraculous image of the Virgin Mary that remains a symbol of Mexican identity, blending indigenous and Hispanic culture, and a ubiquitous representation of motherly love and strength.
Finally, we’ll better understand the underlying tension between Mexico’s indigenous roots and the Spanish colonial legacy and see how the inequities of the Spanish caste system exploded into the country’s War of Independence and, later, its bloody Revolution, in which one in ten of the country’s inhabitants lost their lives. We’ll see how artists, especially the twentieth century muralists, taught national history and identity to the masses, celebrating indigenous heritage and honoring the working class.
Join me for this unmissable experience. I look forward to seeing you at the feast!
Giulia
Trip Pricing & Cancellation Policy
Trip cost per person at Hotel LuCa
Patio view w/ balcony (290 sq ft; 1 king bed) single occupancy $6389 $61389, double occupancy $5579 $5379
Interior Suite (323 sq ft; 2 queen beds) double occupancy $5657 $5457 (SOLD OUT October 18-25)
Park view w/ balcony (312 sq ft; 1 king bed) single occupancy $6679 $6479, double occupancy $5738 $5538 (SOLD OUT October 18-25)
Enjoy a $200 Early Registration Discount when you register by July 13th, 2026
Mexico Tour Package Includes
7 days of art history tuition, accommodations and breakfast, entry tickets to museums, sites, and performances on itinerary, eight meals (including a cooking class), private van and driver to sites for 6 days, private car and driver to and from CDMX airport, gratuities. Does not include: airfare, lunches and dinners not listed in itinerary.*
Trip Cancellation Policy
100% of total trip cost refundable, minus processing fees, up to 95 days before trip start date.
50% of total trip cost refundable, minus processing fees, if cancellation occurs between 94 and 31 days before trip start date.
No refunds if cancellation occurs within 30 days of trip start date.
Should trip be cancelled by Wonderfeast entire cost of trip paid by guest to date will be refunded, minus non-refundable expenses.
*Itinerary subject to change at any time
The trip will have a maximum of 12 guests (plus Giulia and Cecilia).
The itinerary will involve significant daily walking, including stairs, and along uneven pavements. It is necessary for guests to be physically fit so they you are comfortable with the pace.
While the itinerary is designed to maximize what you experience during our seven days together there will be some free time. You are welcome to skip a scheduled event or meal if you’d prefer to rest or do something on your own.
Flights should not be booked until you hear that the trip is confirmed. Giulia will let you know as soon as a minimum of 8 participants are registered.
Important Trip Details
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this trip suited to me as a solo traveler? Absolutely, yes. The small group size guarantees that we'll get to know one another as we share our adventure. I am very proud of the camaraderie and, often, lovely friendships that are formed on Wonderfeast trips. In addition, during unscheduled time, Cecilia or I may take interested guests to visit unscheduled sites, go shopping, or have an aperitivo at one of CDMX's many bars or restaurants.
I like time to myself. Will there be downtime or is every day fully booked? While we do have several full days, most are planned so that you will have time in the evenings to relax and digest all the wonders we'll have seen. Also, keep in mind that this is your trip so you can elect to take a break from the planned activities whenever you like.
I have dietary restrictions or allergies. Might this be a problem at meals? Not at all. Just let me know of any intolerance, allergies, or dietary restrictions so that we can accommodate you seamlessly throughout the trip.
Will not knowing much about art and history make me feel lost or out of place? You needn't worry! Giulia is passionate about ensuring that you'll have a meaningful, enriching experience no matter how much exposure you've had to the history, art, and architecture of Mexico.
What if something comes up and I have to cancel? Can I get my money back? Per the Cancellation Policy, you have 90 days before the trip start date to receive a full refund of any payment made.
Do you have more questions? Click the button below. Need other answers? Contact me or schedule a call.