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Mexico City: Teotihuacan Private Tour with Basilica & Monument
Mexico City: Teotihuacan Private Tour with Basilica & Monument★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (88)10hYou’ll climb ancient pyramids at Teotihuacan with a local guide, pause inside Guadalupe’s Basilica where candles flicker quietly, and ride up the Revolution Monument for city views—all in one private day trip from Mexico City. Expect real conversation, unhurried moments, and plenty of history woven into every stop.Free cancellationKids −22%fromUS$ 179View ›
Mexico City: Chapultepec Park & Reforma Bike Tour with Street Food
Mexico City: Chapultepec Park & Reforma Bike Tour with Street Food★★★★★★★★★★ 4.90 (87)4hYou’ll cycle down car-free Reforma Avenue with a small group and local guide, pausing at historic monuments like the Angel of Independence before rolling into lush Chapultepec Park. Taste street food you might not try alone—tlacoyos or gorditas—and hear stories that make Mexico City’s history feel personal. It’s lively, messy at times, but you’ll leave feeling connected to both city and people.Free cancellationKids −30%fromUS$ 77View ›
Xochimilco Sunrise Kayak Tour: Early Canals, Volcano Views & Breakfast
Xochimilco Sunrise Kayak Tour: Early Canals, Volcano Views & Breakfast★★★★★★★★★★ 4.63 (86)5hYou’ll slip onto Xochimilco’s quiet canals before sunrise in a kayak, watch volcanoes light up in soft colors, share breakfast on a chinampa with locals, and drift back while most of Mexico City is still asleep. It’s peaceful, unexpected—and you might find yourself thinking about that first sip of coffee long after you leave.Free cancellationBest valuefromUS$ 29View ›
Teotihuacan Pyramids Private Tour: Skip-the-line access
Teotihuacan Pyramids Private Tour: Skip-the-line access★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (86)5h–6hYou get picked up from your Mexico City hotel, skip the entrance lines at Teotihuacan, and spend up to three hours exploring the pyramids with a private certified guide in your own pace. The return journey drops you back at your accommodation. Lunch and other activities can be added if you want them.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Teotihuacan without the group-tour pace or the hassle of arranging transport and tickets yourself — the private guide and skip-the-line access are what let you spend your time actually exploring instead of waiting in queues or following a flag.Free cancellationfrom · per groupUS$ 296View ›
Mexico City: Chapultepec Castle Private Tour & Custom Walk
Mexico City: Chapultepec Castle Private Tour & Custom Walk★★★★★★★★★★ 4.89 (85)2hYou’ll walk Chapultepec Castle’s storied halls with a private guide who brings history to life, from emperor tales to secret corners. Expect city views from grand balconies, quiet moments among antiques, and a few laughs over local legends — plus flexible booking support and a totally customizable pace.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromUS$ 37View ›
Teotihuacan Balloon Flight & Cave Breakfast from Mexico City
Teotihuacan Balloon Flight & Cave Breakfast from Mexico City★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (85)8hYou’ll float over Teotihuacan at sunrise on a hot air balloon flight from Mexico City, then share breakfast inside a natural cave with your group. Your local guide takes care of pickup and all logistics so you can relax into every moment — from that first nervous laugh on takeoff to wandering ancient stones at your own pace.Free cancellationfromUS$ 155View ›
Mexico City: Tequila & Mezcal Tasting Tour at Plaza Garibaldi
Mexico City: Tequila & Mezcal Tasting Tour at Plaza Garibaldi★★★★★★★★★★ 4.74 (85)1h 30mYou’ll wander Mexico City’s Plaza Garibaldi with a local guide, learn about tequila and mezcal at MUTEM museum, taste both spirits side by side, and soak up stories from real people who grew up with these traditions. Expect laughter, new flavors on your tongue, and a sense that you’ve brushed up against something truly Mexican.Free cancellationfromUS$ 65View ›
Condesa & Roma Norte Walking Tour: Art Deco Neighborhoods
Condesa & Roma Norte Walking Tour: Art Deco Neighborhoods★★★★★★★★★★ 4.94 (83)5hA 5-hour walking tour through Condesa and Roma Norte in Mexico City led by Ricardo, a born-and-raised local, stopping at 19 sites including Art Deco architecture, galleries inside century-old mansions, and Mexico City's most legendary bakery. The tour covers roughly 8 kilometers and includes coffee breaks at spots locals use, ending with a personal list of restaurants and bars for the rest of your trip. Groups stay under 12 people.Is it for me?Book this if you have a full day and want to move at your own pace through hidden corners—Ricardo adjusts the route based on what interests you, stopping at local bakeries and galleries that won't appear on any map.Free cancellationKids −50%fromUS$ 59View ›
Mexico City Roma & Condesa Private Walking Tour
Mexico City Roma & Condesa Private Walking Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.84 (82)2h–5hA private walking tour of Mexico City's Roma and Condesa neighborhoods with a local host who customizes the itinerary to your interests before you start. You complete a short questionnaire after booking, and your host reaches out to plan the route together—whether you want to linger in vintage bookshops, hunt for street art, explore indie cafés, or wander tree-lined parks. The tour runs 2 to 5 hours depending on the option you choose, and you walk at your own pace with flexibility to detour or stay longer at places that catch your eye.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to spend a free afternoon or morning walking neighborhoods the way locals do, without a script or fixed schedule. Your host adapts the route and pace to what catches your interest, so you linger where you want and skip what doesn't appeal—the day stays personal and spontaneous instead of locked into a timetable.Free cancellationKids −41%fromUS$ 63View ›
Frida Kahlo Museum Mexico City: Walk through Casa Azul
Frida Kahlo Museum Mexico City: Walk through Casa Azul★★★★★★★★★★ 4.15 (82)1h–2hYou get entry to the Blue House with no-flash photography allowed, moving through Frida's bedroom, studio, kitchen and garden at your own pace. The house holds her original paintings, personal belongings, Diego Rivera's work, and pre-Columbian art collected over decades. Plan two to three hours, arrive during regular hours, and expect a neighborhood walk in Coyoacán before and after.Is it for me?Right for anyone who wants to see Frida's actual paintings and the spaces where she created them, without arranging a separate guided tour — the self-paced format means you linger where you want and move on when you're ready.Instant confirmationTravelers' pickLikely to sell outfromUS$ 44View ›
Taco Class in Mexico City: From Metate to Michelin Guide
Taco Class in Mexico City: From Metate to Michelin Guide★★★★★★★★★★ 4.70 (80)3hThis three-hour small-group class in Mexico City teaches the history, technique and culture of the taco through stops at a traditional taquería, a family space demonstrating pre-Hispanic corn and grinding tools, and a Michelin-recognized restaurant. A local guide leads the experience in English or Spanish, and the class includes six tacos with drinks across all three locations. Children from age 3 are welcome.Is it for me?The guide speaks English or Spanish, so book the language that matches your comfort level. Small groups keep the pace manageable and the conversation intimate, which matters when you're learning as much about Mexican identity as you are about eating.Free cancellationfromUS$ 74View ›
Arena México Lucha Libre: Live wrestling with ex-pro wrestler
Arena México Lucha Libre: Live wrestling with ex-pro wrestler★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (80)3h 30mThis is a guided Lucha Libre experience at Arena México, Mexico's most iconic wrestling venue, where a former professional wrestler leads you through the history, rules and secrets of the sport before you watch live matches from comfortable seats. The guide shares firsthand knowledge and personal stories; you'll learn the chants and understand the rivalries that drive Mexican wrestling. The experience includes arena admission, a welcome drink, a traditional mask souvenir, and a tequila shot (non-alcoholic options available) at the start.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand Lucha Libre before you watch it—the guide's firsthand knowledge and personal stories turn a wrestling show into something you can actually follow and feel, rather than just watch. The masterclass at the start is what makes the live matches meaningful instead of just loud and colorful.Free cancellationTravelers' pick-20%fromUS$ 57View ›
Private Mexico City Tour: Historic Center & Anthropology Museum
Private Mexico City Tour: Historic Center & Anthropology Museum★★★★★★★★★★ 4.88 (80)4hA private guided tour of Mexico City's Historic Center and National Museum of Anthropology, with hotel pickup and drop-off included. The guide leads you through the Zócalo, Metropolitan Cathedral, and National Palace before moving to the museum's galleries, where you see the Sun Stone, Coatlicue, and other Mesoamerican artifacts up close. The tour runs four hours and includes bottled water and all museum tickets.Is it for me?Walk through Mexico City's Historic Center and the National Museum of Anthropology to see how the Aztec world lies beneath colonial palaces and the Metropolitan Cathedral, with private guidance and all logistics handled from hotel pickup to museum entry.Free cancellationfromUS$ 210View ›
Private Mexico City Photoshoot: 25 Edited Photos
Private Mexico City Photoshoot: 25 Edited Photos★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (77)1hA private photoshoot in Mexico City with a local photographer who guides you through natural poses at your chosen location—Historic Center, Coyoacán, Roma & Condesa, or a route you design. You receive all photos from the session plus 25 professionally edited images ready to share, delivered within five days. The session runs about an hour and works for couples, solo travelers, friends and first-time subjects. English and Spanish-speaking guides available.Is it for me?Book the Historic Center or Express option if you want the city's most recognizable backdrops and landmarks in your photos; choose Coyoacán for colorful, slower-paced streets and a more local feel; pick the personalized route if you have specific spots in mind that matter to you.Free cancellationfromUS$ 119View ›
Mexico City: Teotihuacan Pyramids & Basilica Day Trip
Mexico City: Teotihuacan Pyramids & Basilica Day Trip★★★★★★★★★★ 4.58 (76)7h 30mYou’ll walk ancient avenues at Teotihuacan with a local guide, taste traditional drinks in an artisan home, share lunch near the pyramids, and climb Tepeyac Hill to see Mexico’s most famous shrine—all on one day trip from Mexico City. Expect real stories and small surprises along the way.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 42View ›
Mexico City: Xochimilco Trajinera, Frida Kahlo Museum & Coyoacán
Mexico City: Xochimilco Trajinera, Frida Kahlo Museum & Coyoacán★★★★★★★★★★ 4.03 (76)9hYou visit the UNAM campus and its Diego Rivera murals, then take a one-hour boat ride through Xochimilco's floating gardens in a traditional trajinera with food and drinks included. Afterward, you walk through the colonial streets of Coyoacán and spend time at the Frida Kahlo Museum, the Blue House where the artist lived. A professional guide handles all the logistics and timing, and hotel pickup is included, so you just show up at the meeting point at 9:00 AM.Is it for me?A good fit if you want Mexico City's art, history, and pre-Columbian heritage in a single day without arranging transport, tickets, or timing yourself—the fixed schedule and small-group format handle all three, leaving you free to focus on the experience.Free cancellationKids −16%fromUS$ 107View ›
Mexico City: Xochimilco Canals, Coyoacán & Frida Kahlo Blue House
Mexico City: Xochimilco Canals, Coyoacán & Frida Kahlo Blue House★★★★★★★★★★ 4.57 (75)6h–7hYou’ll float along Xochimilco’s lively canals on a traditional boat, snack on street food in Coyoacán’s historic market, and snap a photo outside Frida Kahlo’s iconic Blue House. Expect music, unexpected flavors, stories from your guide—and that feeling you get when a place surprises you more than you thought it would.Free cancellationfromUS$ 71View ›
Teotihuacan: Pyramids, Caves & Local Lunch Day Trip
Teotihuacan: Pyramids, Caves & Local Lunch Day Trip★★★★★★★★★★ 4.89 (74)7h–8hYou’ll wander Teotihuacan’s ancient avenues with a local guide, step quietly into sacred caves beneath the ruins, and share an abundant lunch prepared by residents nearby. Expect laughter over mole sauce, stories about gods and kings, and moments where history feels close enough to touch.Free cancellationKids −20%fromUS$ 99View ›
Teotihuacán Pyramids & Guadalupe Basilica: Private Day Trip
Teotihuacán Pyramids & Guadalupe Basilica: Private Day Trip★★★★★★★★★★ 4.99 (74)6h–7hYou’ll start your private day trip early from Mexico City, walking among Teotihuacán’s ancient pyramids before crowds arrive. Feel history under your fingertips, taste local flavors at lunch (optional), then step into the vibrant calm of the Basilica of Guadalupe. Every stop feels personal — you might even find yourself pausing just to take it all in.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 149View ›
Teotihuacan: Private Cave Breakfast, Pyramid Tour & Drinks
Teotihuacan: Private Cave Breakfast, Pyramid Tour & Drinks★★★★★★★★★★ 4.89 (73)6h–7hYou’ll start your day with breakfast either deep inside a volcanic cave or on a terrace overlooking Teotihuacan’s pyramids before heading out for hands-on maguey demos and tastings of pulque, mezcal, and more regional drinks. With a local guide leading you through ancient streets and stories, expect laughter, earthy flavors, and moments that stick with you long after you leave.Free cancellationfromUS$ 118View ›
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