See the world-famous Mexico City Folkloric Ballet (Ballet Folklorico) at one of four rotating venues. You’ll witness the Mexico of yesterday and today during three hours of entertainment with beautiful folk songs and dances, including mariachi music. The onstage energy and dancers in their fabulous costumes make it the 'Best Dance Show of the World in Mexico'! Accompaniment by a guide plus hotel pickup and drop-off from downtown Mexico City, Reforma or Polanco are included with your admission.
The nightlife in Mexico City is second to none and provides an enormous variety of entertainment – but this is one show not to be missed!
For approximately sixty years the Ballet Folklorico of Mexico, founded by artistic director Amalia Hernandez, has performed more than 15,000 shows to 22 million people worldwide. The folk dance company preserves Mexico’s traditional arts by filming dances, recording music and photographing costumes from regions throughout Mexico, and presents these forms on stage.
Marvel at the dancers in their magnificent costumes – including multi-colored shawls, embroidered shirts, sombreros, fans and ribbons – as they entertain audiences of all ages. You’ll enjoy this vibrant spectacle full of movement and exciting rhythms that delight the senses.
As you listen to the music and watch each choreographed dance, learn about the folk traditions from various populations in Mexico – from the Mayan Empire of the Yucatan Peninsula to the cowboy cultures of Spanish-colonized Jalisco.
Excellent show. Non stop bright Mexican dancing and music. Wonderful costumes. Well worth the money and time. The building itself is a gorgeous and worth the visit on its own.
Review by: Thomas M, February 2018
When booking this tour several months ago we were not informed that the Ballet would be presented in an outdoor venue. Outdoors in January! It had rained that day, so the stage and the seats were wet. The show began and the rain returned with wind and temperatures in the 40's. The show was stopped because dancers were slipping and falling on the stage and we were getting soaked and shivering in the cold. We were most dissatisfied with this.
Review by: Jud S, January 2018
Garage fun in a beautiful setting
Review by: oscarm3185, July 2017
Was no able to attend, I got sick on my previous tours to Cuernavaca and Taxco
Review by: Federico B, June 2017
The ballet is an amazing show, however this tour is a ripoff. The tour is expensive, but the seats we had were in the third floor of the theater. Therefore the show was barely visible from that height. Also the driver told us the van would be in the sample place after the show and it wasn and #39;t. Poor.
Review by: Stephan B, March 2017
Fuimos con mi esposo y mis dos hijos adolescentes a ver el ballet en la semana del 16 de Marzo. Hermoso edificio, y muy bueno el ballet, pero lo que fue espantoso que no prohibieran el uso de teléfonos celulares durante el espectáculo. Tendrían que avisar antes de que el show comienza que no se permite el uso de teléfonos para sacar fotos ni para filmar. Hubo gente que estuvo durante todo el show sacando fotos hasta con flash. Una falta de respeto jamas he ido a un show de ese nivel internacional en donde se permita el uso de los celulares.
Review by: Stephan B- Virginia C, March 2017
Fuimos con mi esposo y mis dos hijos adolescentes a ver el ballet en la semana del 16 de Marzo. Hermoso edificio, y muy bueno el ballet, pero lo que fue espantoso que no prohibieran el uso de teléfonos celulares durante el espectáculo. Tendrían que avisar antes de que el show comienza que no se permite el uso de teléfonos para sacar fotos ni para filmar. Hubo gente que estuvo durante todo el show sacando fotos hasta con flash. Una falta de respeto jamas he ido a un show de ese nivel internacional en donde se permita el uso de los celulares.
Review by: Assal A, June 2016
The folkloric ballet was absolutely stunning, and getting the chance to go inside the Palacio de Bellas Artes was a breathtaking experience myself and companions will never forget. The transportation to and from our hotel was smooth and very professional.
Review by: Ray W, June 2016
When I made the reservation I specified our hotel, the BW Majestic. When we arrived in Mex. City I received an e-mail stating a pickup at a different hotel. That took a phone call to straighten out. The pickup was on time, etc. We were picked up in a car and delivered/returned. Driver was pleasant and professional. However, it was pretty expensive for a short ride. I'd not been to Mex. City before. Now I realize I could have easily walked or taken a taxi to the venue and back. Not worth the cost--I should have purchased the tickets and gotten to the Ballet Folklorico myself.
Review by: Jules, June 2016
Tour guide on time and very courteous.
Review by: Cathryn C, June 2016
I was extremely disappointed to have paid a lot of money for a tour that was only a ride from a hotel not mine! to the event. No additional information given. I tried to engage the guide in conversation in Spanish and English but he was too busy looking for the other people on the tour to talk to me. I could have easily taken a cab from my own hotel! to the venue, seen the show and saved a lot of money. I am extremely unhappy and put your tour in the category of rip off.
Review by: rezina a, June 2016
The worst! Printed voucher/ electronic voucher was not accepted. and #34;Complimentary pick up and #34; was late so we left. The ballet didn and #39;t accept our vouchers, no one spoke English to explain. Turns out the bus had the actual tickets but it and #39;s a and #34;complimentary pick up?. Late 15 min into the show
Review by: Michael M, June 2016
We were ready as requested at 7:15 at the Hotel lobby. After 2 phone calls from the agency advising they were on their way, they finally arrived at our Hotel at 8:10pm. Obviously to late for the Show marked for 8:30pm. The guide tried to convince me sometimes the Show is late and only starts at 9:pm. Sad but obviously we lost some 10 or 15 minutes of the Show._br/_ What was left of the Show was fantastic, even though we were seated at the top very end of the Theater.
Review by: E. Ross, May 2016
This was fantastic and worth every Penny. A must see when going to Mexico City!
Review by: marco c, March 2016
Ballet was awesome, speechless. However, tour poorly organized, poor information, we weren't told Viator was going to pick us up, didn't have tickets with them when we complained. Had already paid for private cab to get there, no one picking the phone, viator told us half hour advance they were picking us up and then got there early and didn't want to give us the tickets until we complained loudly.
Review by: Karen M, March 2016
We were picked up at our hotel promptly and taken to the theater. Our seats were excellent. Our guide was waiting across the street afterward. Couldn't have been any better.
Review by: Charles W, March 2016
5 stars in overall acceptance, fairness, courtesy among all involved, events. It would be most unfair to state any negatives, shall plan yet another mini vacation in mexico city._br/_ c.c. texas residents
Review by: George P, March 2016
A wonderful show and well worth seeing.
Review by: Kevin K, February 2016
The performance was exhilarating. The transportation was on time and very pleasant.
Review by: Nancy M, February 2016
Well worth the time and money - fantastic show!
Review by: cute, January 2016
Among all the tours I booked through Viator for my trip in Mexico City, this one has the poorest value. To be more specific, this tour is supposed to be called a ballet ticket plus a cab. The tour description says that a professional guide is included, so I was expecting that there would be a guide to help us learn some information about the history and culture of the show. The driver there was no guide of our tour didn't give us any information about the show or Mexico City. He barely talked to us, in fact. The performance itself was great. However, the ticket price does NOT match the cost of the tour, not at all. You can see the actual ticket price when you get your ticket. The show I watched was worth much less than what I paid. I booked the tour because I travelled alone. I thought it would be safer for me to pay more and join a tour for a show at night. Nevertheless, from what I got, I say the tour is not worth doing. You can easily book the tickets through various ways, and get a safe cab for transportation -- that way, you will save some time without waiting for the car to pick up/ drop off other people, and get a better deal.
Review by: busch.braden, January 2016
The ballet was magnificent. The special Navidades en Mexico was on the esplanade of the Castillo de Chapultepec Chapultepec Castle and was an outdoor Christmas extravaganza of colorful costumes and rich Mexican history, culture and heritage. The transportation shuttles were a bit uncoordinated, but I was picked up at my hotel and dropped off afterwards, so it all worked out.
Review by: Yilmaz O, December 2015
An outstanding performance !
Review by: Gabriela E, November 2015
This was so beautiful to watch. The seats were excellent and the Palacio de las Bellas Artes is beautiful. It was a great reason to dress up and have a nice dinner
Review by: Jose C, November 2015
Espantoso. Malísimo. No explicaron nada sobre el teatro ni la edificación. Nos recogieron y nos dejaron en la entrada del teatro sin más comentarios. Para eso se compra la boleta del ballet por separado y se toma un taxi. Muy mal tour, cero organización, el guía no aporta nada. El bus estaba sucio, en mal estado. Muy muy malo.
Review by: murielrosenfeld, September 2015
beautiful and entertaining
Review by: James P, August 2015
Beautiful theater and wonderful music and dancing.
Review by: bschwartz32, June 2015
Ballet was great. The price of the tickets were grossly overcharged. You would be better off buying tickets direct and taking a cab. There are plenty of seats available since this show has been running for decades
Review by: H A B, May 2015
Great pick up and drop off service. Show was great, glad we went.
Review by: Shirley Wilson E, April 2015
Interesting performance. For the price the seats were too high. Pick time was changed and we did not receive email update.
Review by: Tejinder S, March 2015
This tour was amazing!
Review by: Dr Y P, January 2015
The show was very good. We were picked up on time from the hotel .
Review by: TANIA L, January 2015
This show was a greta surprise. We were 3 adultos and one of us we did not expect to enjoy it but he also had a wonderful time. The show is colorful, beautiful and tell us the Mexican history.
Review by: Kristine B, December 2014
The ballet was wonderful EXCEPT that we were told at the last minute that it would not be at Bayes Artes . It was outside at the castle at Chapultepec, which was fine but cold. No programs or information, no blankets..his would have been delightful if the weather had been a bit warmer or if we had been prepared for the elements. The program itself was lovely, and quite dramatic in the outdoors._br/_
Viator driver was very nice, as was the guide.
Review by: mja_miguel, November 2014
My driver was prompt, courteous, and helpful. Ballet Folklorico excellent!
Review by: Ana Abano, June 2013
The only thing i did nt like is that your website advertised the wrong time. it was scheduled in the evening and your website mentioned 9 ;00 am. I sent an email to the local tour operator if a viator person would meet us at our hotel lobby. I did not get any reply considering i sent the email on a friday and a saturday. i even had to call viator and the victor called the local agency. in short, i had to pay extra P 3,000 as the call took some time especially i called from a hotel room. I tried calling the number of the local tour operator and there was no answer . i dont know if it was becasue it was on a sunday.
Review by: Hartley N, January 2013
Only worth it if your hotel of some distance from the ballet.
Review by: joseph c, November 2012
I had emailed the company about getting picked up for the Ballet Folklorico at The Red Tree House where were stayed. She responded that the pick-up would be between 19:15 and 19:30 hours. I questioned the time as the information I had printed stated show time at 19:00 hours. She just said to be ready between 19:15 and 19:30 hours. Due to the immense traffic problems in Mexico City, the host at The Red Tree House decided with your designated driver that he would not make it by 19:30 hours so at 19:40 hours, the host, Victor literally walked us to the Metro and rode with us to our transfer station so that we could get to the Bellas Artes museum. We missed the first 15 minutes of the Ballet Folklorico by the time we arrived, met the dirver and exchanged our vouchers for tickets. That was pretty disappointing and ruined the full experience of the ballet. The traffic in Mexico City should be factored in for any hotel pick-up. I will certainly consider this in the future before I book with you folks. The Red Tree House did a much better job of getting us to our excursions.
Review by: Wendy S, October 2011
The Ballet was wonderful, thankyou to Victor for finding us at the airport as well as taking us to the ballet and looking after us. We were sad the ballet had been had been moved to the Museum but it was still a fantastic night.
Review by: Helen H, May 2011
Very good service and excellent seats.
Review by: Nevione C, Canada, April 2010
Excellent event. The ballet very professional. We were the only 2 passengers and were treated very cordially by the driver of the van to the event and after.
Review by: Michael C, United Kingdom, November 2009
Just stunning. It blew us away. A great way to appreciate the dance and music of Mexico. The driver was dead on time to pick us up and take us back to hotel.
Review by: Lynne B, United States of America, March 2009
The costumes, music and dancing were fantastic. My daughter and I were enraptured from the first minute to the last. I would highly recommend this as an addition to any trip to Mexico City!
Review by: Jill O, August 2008
The tour service was smooth, efficient, effortless, and professional.
Review by: Neil N, August 2008
Loved the event, but were not pleased that the tour company asked for money at the end of the evening.
Review by: Jill O, United States of America, October 2007
The tour service was smooth, efficient, effortless, and professional.
Review by: Neil N, Australia, May 2007
Loved the event, but were not pleased that the tour company asked for money at the end of the evening.
Review by: Yi-Hwa O, United States of America, March 2007
We have been very happy with our experiences with Viator until this particular encounter in Mexico City. The website described 'Guaranteed Excellent Seats' for the show, but they failed to tell the customers that their idea of excellent seats are in the nose-bleed section. At the theatre when we discovered that our seats were the most distanced seats from the stage. We inquired about better seats, the guide made us paid additional 20USD in order for us to sit in the second worst section of the theatre. Let's say my bincoulars were very helpful during the entire show.
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DO NOT book this show, or if you do, make sure you verify with Viator in advance of the actual seating location of your ticket!!!!!
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