Mexico City Sightseeing Bus, Capital Bus
Description
The Mexico City Tourist Bus offers a convenient and enjoyable way to explore the city. Passengers can hop on and off at various stops, allowing for a personalized experience while navigating this vibrant metropolis aboard a double-decker vehicle.
City Sightseeing Tour
This bus tour encompasses three distinct routes, each covering key attractions and notable landmarks throughout the city.
- Green Route C1 City Centre/Zócalo–Polanco: Discover iconic sites such as the Monument to the Revolution, Palace of Fine Arts, and Chapultepec park.
- Yellow Route C3 City Centre/Zócalo–Basilica of Guadalupe: Experience cultural landmarks, including Plaza de Garibaldi and the Tlatelolco Archaeological Site.
- Blue Route C4 Centro/Zócalo-South: Enjoy views of famous locations like the Olympic Stadium, UNAM Rector’s Office, and the Frida Kahlo Museum located in Coyoacán.
Prior to booking, you can review the relevant stops and routes on the Mexico City tourist bus.
How It Operates
Once you utilize your ticket at any designated stop, it grants you access for the next 24 hours. For exchanging your voucher for a wristband needed for bus access, visit Calle Monte Piedad.
From there, you can board and disembark from the bus at your leisure. For instance, if your ticket is activated on a Monday at 4 pm, it will remain valid until Tuesday at 4 pm.
Timetable & Frequency
The bus route schedule can be found here. Please note that these timings may vary and are subject to change.
Audioguide Information
If you require an audio guide in English or other languages, ensure to bring your mobile device along with headphones to connect to the bus's network for downloading the guide. Below are the languages offered on each route:
- Green Route C1 City Centre/Zócalo–Polanco: Available in English, German, French, and Japanese
- Yellow Route C3 Centro/Zócalo–Basilica of Guadalupe: Available in English
- Blue Route C4 Centro/Zócalo–South: Available in English
What's included
- 24–hour ticket for the Mexico City sightseeing bus
- Audioguide in English
Cancellation policy
Cancellazione gratuita fino a 12 ore prima (local time)
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible. This must be indicated in the reservation.
Important information
The tour will begin at Calle Monte de Piedad s/n, next to the cathedral, Historic Centre, Cuauhtémoc, CDMX, CP 06060. Here, you must redeem your voucher with the staff at Capital Bus, who will be wearing a pink jacket. You will also receive earphones to listen to the audio guide.
Please arrive 15 minutes early.
From that point forward, you can get on and off the tourist bus on any of the 3 routes as often as you want. For example, if you first use your ticket on a Monday at 4 pm, it'll be valid until Tuesday at 4 pm.
You can see the different stops and routes here.
This ticket is valid for 24 hours following the first use. For example, if you first use your ticket on a Monday at 4 pm, it will be valid until Tuesday at 4 pm.
You'll only be able to exchange your booking for the wristband on the day you chose when you made your booking. However, you'll have 15 days to use the wristband, as long as it is unmarked and unused. We recommend that you keep it in good condition for when you decide to use it.
How To Know When the Next Bus is Arriving?
If you have gotten off at a stop and aren't sure when the next bus will arrive, you can contact the local guide directly via WhatsApp. We recommend getting in touch 20 minutes before reaching the bus stop.
Timetable & frequency
You can find the schedule for the bus routes here. Please be aware that these times are flexible and may be subject to changes.
Important Info
It's essential to present an official ID of the person named on the booking together with the voucher. This is to prevent fraud or incidents.
Audioguide
Please note that if you require an audio guide in English, or other languages, you'll need to bring your mobile phone and headphones to connect to the bus’s network and download it. Below, you can see the languages available on each route:
- Green Route C1 City Centre/Zócalo–Polanco: English, German, French and Japanese
- Yellow Route C3 Centro/Zócalo–Basilica of Guadalupe: English
- Blue Route C4 Centro/Zócalo–South: English
You can find instructions on how to connect via the following link: https://cdn2.civitatis.com/mexico/ciudad-de-mexico/galeria/01Audioguía Autobús M.pdf.
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