2-day Mexico City, Teotihuacan & Taxco tour: Pyramids and silver

Two days covers four centuries of Mexican history in one route

A 2-day tour from Mexico City visiting Teotihuacan's archaeological pyramids, the Basilica of Guadalupe, and the colonial silver town of Taxco, with a professional bilingual guide and roundtrip hotel pickup. Day one takes you through the Square of the Three Cultures and the monumental Pyramids of the Sun and Moon, then returns to the basilica. Day two moves through Cuernavaca's oldest cathedral and the Palace of Cortés before heading into the Sierra Madre to Taxco's baroque churches and silver markets.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1: Teotihuacan and Basilica of Guadalupe

• Visit Square of the Three Cultures
• Explore Teotihuacan archaeological zone
• Admire Pyramids of the Sun and Moon
• See temple of Quetzalpapalotl and citadel
• Visit arts & crafts center
• Return to Mexico City
• Visit Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe

Day 2: Cuernavaca and Taxco tour

• Panoramic tour of Cuernavaca
• Visit Cathedral and Palace of Cortes
• Continue to Taxco
• See Taxco’s Baroque parish church of Santa Prisca

The experience

The route starts at the Square of the Three Cultures in Mexico City, where pre-Hispanic and colonial architecture sit side by side. From there you head to Teotihuacan, the archaeological zone where you walk the Avenue of the Dead and climb or walk around the Pyramids of the Sun and Moon, see the Temple of Quetzalcoatl and the Citadel, and stop at an arts and crafts center. The same day you return to Mexico City to visit the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the shrine of Mexico's patron saint.

Day two is a panoramic tour through Cuernavaca, known as the city of eternal spring, where you see one of the oldest cathedrals in the Americas, the Palace of Cortés, and the city's colonial mansions and avenues. From there the route climbs into the Sierra Madre to Taxco, a town built on silver mining and known as the World Silver Capital. You visit the Baroque parish church of Santa Prisca and move through streets lined with silver shops and colonial buildings. The return to Mexico City may shift depending on traffic and group size.

A professional bilingual guide leads both days, speaking English and Spanish depending on the group's mix. Roundtrip transportation picks up from hotels in Zona Rosa, Polanco, Reforma and Centro. Children from age 3 are welcome. You can add lunch to either option at checkout, or book without it.

What’s included

• Professional bilingual guide for both days.
• roundtrip hotel transportation from central Mexico City.
• entry to Teotihuacan archaeological zone.
• visit to the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
• panoramic tour of Cuernavaca including the Cathedral and Palace of Cortés.
• visit to Taxco and the church of Santa Prisca.
• lunch on the option you choose at checkout.

Options for this experience

2 options

Without lunchGuide in English or Spanish · 09:00

With lunchGuide in English or Spanish · 09:00Lunch is provided on every tour

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

Before you book

Lasts 2d, runs every day at 09:00, from US$ 108 per person, with a live guide in English and Spanish and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to14h before

AgesAdult (11 and older) · Child (3 to 10 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupUp to 30

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.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by Mexitours

Is this one for you?Pick this if you want to see Teotihuacan's pyramids, Guadalupe's basilica, and Taxco's silver town in one fixed two-day loop from Mexico City, rather than booking each stop separately.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 10 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

What are the Pyramids of the Sun and Moon at Teotihuacan like when you get there?

The Pyramids of the Sun and Moon are monumental structures you can walk around and explore at the archaeological zone. You also see the Temple of Quetzalcoatl, the Citadel and the Avenue of the Dead on the same stop, all part of the pre-Hispanic city that once rivaled Rome in size.

Does the tour visit Puebla or just Taxco on the second day?

The second day moves through Cuernavaca first, then continues to Taxco in the Sierra Madre. The itinerary may vary, so confirm the exact stops when you book.

What is the Basilica of Guadalupe and why is it on this tour?

The Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe is the shrine of Mexico's patron saint and one of the most visited pilgrimage sites in the world. It sits in Mexico City and is included on day one after Teotihuacan as a return stop before the day ends.

Can I book this tour if my hotel is outside Zona Rosa, Polanco, Reforma or Centro?

Roundtrip transportation picks up from hotels in Zona Rosa, Polanco, Reforma and Centro. If your hotel is in one of those areas, pickup is included. If not, confirm availability when you book.

Is the guide English-only or Spanish-only, or both?

The guide is bilingual in English and Spanish. The language balance depends on how many participants speak each language on your departure, so you may hear both throughout the day.