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Mexico City: Teotihuacan Pyramids, Guadalupe Shrine & Tlatelolco Day Trip
Mexico City: Teotihuacan Pyramids, Guadalupe Shrine & Tlatelolco Day Trip★★★★★★★★★★ 4.80 (12,374)9hYou’ll join a small group led by a local guide for a full-day journey from Mexico City—exploring Tlatelolco’s ancient market ruins, witnessing devotion at the Basilica of Guadalupe, tasting tequila after lunch near Teotihuacan, and climbing sun-warmed stones above sweeping valley views. Expect real stories and moments you’ll remember long after you’re home.Free cancellationTravelers' pickMost bookedfromUS$ 50View ›
Teotihuacan Pyramids Tour from Mexico City: 5-hour early morning
Teotihuacan Pyramids Tour from Mexico City: 5-hour early morning★★★★★★★★★★ 4.86 (9,661)5h 30mYou get picked up from your Mexico City hotel before dawn, driven to Teotihuacan, and walk the full Causeway of the Dead with an expert guide who covers the architecture and history of all three pyramids. The early timing means you photograph and explore without crowds. Round-trip transport, water, and coffee are included; you're back in the city by early afternoon.Is it for me?Right for travelers staying in Mexico City who want to see Teotihuacan's main pyramids without arranging their own transport or timing the crowds—the early start is what makes the difference between a quiet morning and arriving when the site is packed. The walk covers the full site and involves climbing steep pyramid steps, so plan for steady physical activity across a few hours.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 49View ›
Mexico City: Xochimilco, Coyoacan & Frida Kahlo Tour with Lunch
Mexico City: Xochimilco, Coyoacan & Frida Kahlo Tour with Lunch★★★★★★★★★★ 4.55 (8,258)9hYou’ll wander Coyoacan’s winding streets with a local guide, step inside Frida Kahlo’s world (choose Casa Azul or Casa Kahlo), float past flower-filled islands in Xochimilco on a traditional trajinera with snacks or lunch if you want it, and catch Diego Rivera murals at UNAM before heading back—expect color, music, and moments that stick with you.Free cancellationTravelers' pickBest valuefromUS$ 36View ›
Teotihuacán: Balloon Flight, Cave Breakfast & Pyramids Tour
Teotihuacán: Balloon Flight, Cave Breakfast & Pyramids Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.94 (7,943)2h–8hYou’ll float over Teotihuacán at sunrise in a hot air balloon, share laughs (and strong coffee) over breakfast inside a real cave, meet local artisans for tastings and stories, then have time to explore the pyramids your own way. It’s less about ticking boxes—and more about those small moments you’ll remember later.Free cancellationTravelers' pickLikely to sell outfromUS$ 151View ›
Mexico City: Hot Air Balloon Teotihuacan & Cave Breakfast
Mexico City: Hot Air Balloon Teotihuacan & Cave Breakfast★★★★★★★★★★ 4.91 (7,411)4h–7hYou get picked up before dawn, fly over Teotihuacan's pyramids at sunrise, eat breakfast inside a natural cave grotto, tour an obsidian workshop with spirit tastings, and have 1.5 hours to explore the archaeological site on your own. Hotel pickup and balloon flight are included; cave breakfast and site entry are part of the experience but the archaeological zone entry fee (6 USD) is separate. Plan for a 7-hour day starting very early.Is it for me?Book this if you want the full Teotihuacan experience—balloon, culture, and archaeology—without arranging separate transport, timing, or logistics yourself. The early start and fixed itinerary are what fit all three elements into one morning.Free cancellationTravelers' pick-5%fromUS$ 161View ›
Teotihuacan Pyramids: Early Access Tour & Tequila Tasting
Teotihuacan Pyramids: Early Access Tour & Tequila Tasting★★★★★★★★★★ 4.66 (6,200)8hYou’ll wander Teotihuacan’s pyramids before crowds arrive, climb ancient steps in cool morning air, sample tequila at an obsidian workshop, and share a traditional Mexican lunch if you choose that option. With a local guide leading small moments — stories, laughter, quiet views — this day trip from Mexico City leaves you with memories that linger longer than you’d think.Free cancellationfromUS$ 41View ›
Teotihuacan: Hot Air Balloon Flight, Cave Breakfast & Spirits
Teotihuacan: Hot Air Balloon Flight, Cave Breakfast & Spirits★★★★★★★★★★ 4.94 (4,780)3h–9hYou’ll float above Teotihuacan’s pyramids as dawn colors the valley, then share breakfast inside a natural cave with new friends. Taste local spirits at an artisan cooperative and wander ancient ruins with a certified guide—each moment feels both big and quietly personal.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 155View ›
Teotihuacan Hot Air Balloon Flight from Mexico City
Teotihuacan Hot Air Balloon Flight from Mexico City★★★★★★★★★★ 4.83 (4,282)3h–9hYou rise before dawn, watch the balloon inflate, and fly 30 to 50 minutes over the Teotihuacan Valley with views of the pyramids and surrounding towns. After landing, you receive a certificate, a traditional toast, and a Mexican breakfast with Mariachi music at the balloon port. Round-trip hotel pickup from Mexico City is optional, as is extra time to visit the archaeological site on the ground afterward.Is it for me?Book this if you want a view of Teotihuacan that ground-level tours can't offer and don't want to arrange your own transport to the balloon port—the pickup and timing are what make a full morning possible without a rental car.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 156View ›
Teotihuacan: Hot Air Balloon Flight, Cave Breakfast & Pyramids
Teotihuacan: Hot Air Balloon Flight, Cave Breakfast & Pyramids★★★★★★★★★★ 4.94 (2,713)2h–7hYou’ll float over Teotihuacan as dawn breaks, share coffee in the sky, then settle into a real cave for breakfast with regional flavors before exploring ancient pyramids on foot with a local guide. From hotel pickup to tasting maguey liqueur together, it’s an early start that leaves you quietly buzzing long after you’re back in Mexico City.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 167View ›
Teotihuacan Balloon Flight & Cave Breakfast from CDMX
Teotihuacan Balloon Flight & Cave Breakfast from CDMX★★★★★★★★★★ 4.93 (2,641)6hYou’ll float above Teotihuacan’s ancient pyramids at sunrise, share a toast after landing, then have breakfast inside an actual cave before exploring the ruins at your own pace. With pickup from Mexico City and a local guide sharing stories along the way, this day trip mixes adventure with quiet moments you won’t forget.Free cancellationTravelers' pickLikely to sell outfromUS$ 161View ›
Teotihuacan Private Tour from Mexico City & Pyramid Climb
Teotihuacan Private Tour from Mexico City & Pyramid Climb★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (2,107)1h–5hYou get picked up from your Mexico City hotel before dawn, arrive at Teotihuacan ahead of the crowds, and spend the morning climbing the Pyramid of the Sun, exploring the Temple of the Feathered Serpent and the Pyramid of the Moon with a certified guide who explains the site's history and influence across Mesoamerica. The tour adapts to your pace — you can skip the steep climbs if you prefer — and ends with a tasting of pulque, tequila, and mezcal before returning to your hotel in the afternoon.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see Teotihuacan without the crowds and without arranging your own transport or timing — the early start and private vehicle are what make both possible in a single morning.Free cancellationTravelers' pickTop ratedfromUS$ 140View ›
Lucha Libre Tickets Mexico City: Tacos, Mezcal & Wrestling
Lucha Libre Tickets Mexico City: Tacos, Mezcal & Wrestling★★★★★★★★★★ 4.92 (2,048)3h–4hA lucha libre event ticket in Mexico City paired with tacos, beer or mezcal, and a live English-speaking guide who teaches you the sport's history and chants before the match. You choose between Arena México (Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday or Sunday) or the smaller, older Arena Coliseo (Saturday only), and the exact meeting point arrives the night before your departure.Is it for me?Book Arena México (Tuesday through Sunday) if you want the full Cathedral of Lucha Libre experience with the biggest crowds and matches; choose Arena Coliseo on Saturday if you prefer a smaller, more intimate venue in Centro where the energy is wilder and the arena itself is the oldest in the city.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 96View ›
Xochimilco: Party Boat Tour with Open Bar & Tacos 18+
Xochimilco: Party Boat Tour with Open Bar & Tacos 18+★★★★★★★★★★ 4.90 (2,048)2hYou’ll float through Xochimilco’s canals on a decorated party boat with unlimited beer, tequila, micheladas, margaritas, and crispy tacos. Music pumps from three stages while you mingle in costume and soak up the wild energy of Mexico City’s floating gardens — plus plenty of laughs with your local guide along the way.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 49View ›
Teotihuacan: Balloon Flight & Cave Breakfast from Mexico City
Teotihuacan: Balloon Flight & Cave Breakfast from Mexico City★★★★★★★★★★ 4.88 (1,799)3h–9hYou’ll wake before dawn for hotel pickup in Mexico City, then float above Teotihuacan’s pyramids at sunrise on a hot air balloon flight with a local guide. Enjoy breakfast inside a cave restaurant, taste regional mezcal or tequila, and wander ancient ruins—ending your day with new stories (and maybe dust on your shoes).Free cancellationTravelers' pick-15%fromUS$ 127View ›
Teotihuacan: Balloon Flight, Cave Breakfast & Pickup CDMX
Teotihuacan: Balloon Flight, Cave Breakfast & Pickup CDMX★★★★★★★★★★ 4.94 (1,797)2h–7hYou’ll float over Teotihuacan by hot air balloon at sunrise, eat breakfast inside a real cave, taste local flavors, and walk ancient avenues with a knowledgeable guide. From hotel pickup in Mexico City to sparkling wine after landing, every detail is handled so you can just soak in those moments that stick with you long after.Free cancellationTravelers' pick-19%fromUS$ 121View ›
Teotihuacan: Balloon Flight, Cave Breakfast & Pickup CDMX
Teotihuacan: Balloon Flight, Cave Breakfast & Pickup CDMX★★★★★★★★★★ 4.77 (1,762)6h 20mYou’ll float above Teotihuacan at sunrise in a hot air balloon before sitting down to breakfast inside an atmospheric cave restaurant. Taste local drinks like pulque with friendly artisans, explore ancient pyramids with your guide, and enjoy easy hotel pickup from Mexico City. It’s a day full of small surprises and big views you’ll keep thinking about long after.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 149View ›
Tolantongo: Thermal Pools & Cave Waterfalls Full Day from Mexico City
Tolantongo: Thermal Pools & Cave Waterfalls Full Day from Mexico City★★★★★★★★★★ 4.83 (1,546)14h–16hYou leave Mexico City before dawn, drive ninety minutes to breakfast in Actopan, then another ninety minutes to the thermal pools at Tolantongo. Spend nearly two hours soaking in naturally warm water, explore cave waterfalls and swim inside the mountain, then relax by the turquoise river with lunch on the side. Private transport, breakfast, and end-of-day snacks are included; lunch you order from a menu. Return to the city by evening.Is it for me?Right for travelers staying in Mexico City who want a full thermal and cave experience without arranging their own transport or worrying about timing — the early start and long day are exactly what fit both the pools and the river into one trip.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 134View ›
Teotihuacan: Balloon Flight, Cave Breakfast & CDMX Pickup
Teotihuacan: Balloon Flight, Cave Breakfast & CDMX Pickup★★★★★★★★★★ 4.92 (1,490)3h–6hYou’ll float above Teotihuacan at sunrise in a hot air balloon, share breakfast inside a natural cave restaurant, and meet locals who’ll show you obsidian carving and maguey uses—with tastings included. Hotel pickup from Mexico City makes it easy to just show up sleepy and let yourself be surprised by what you feel up there.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 149View ›
Mexico City: Anthropology Museum & Chapultepec Castle Early Access
Mexico City: Anthropology Museum & Chapultepec Castle Early Access★★★★★★★★★★ 4.53 (1,471)5hYou arrive at the National Museum of Anthropology before the crowds and spend 2.5 hours with a guide walking through the Aztec Stone of the Sun, Olmec sculptures, and regional indigenous exhibits. Then you cross into Chapultepec Park, climb to the castle, and spend two hours inside twelve halls learning how the building shifted from Aztec retreat to imperial palace to presidential home to museum. Entry to both sites and the guide are included; you walk about three kilometers total and need to leave backpacks behind.Is it for me?This works well if you want to see Mexico City's two most-visited museums without arriving to a line, and you'd rather have a guide explain the Aztec Stone and the castle's political history than wander and guess — the early timing is what makes both possible in a single morning.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 59View ›
Teotihuacan & Guadalupe: Pyramids, Basilica & Local Tastings
Teotihuacan & Guadalupe: Pyramids, Basilica & Local Tastings★★★★★★★★★★ 4.75 (1,465)8h 30mYou’ll walk ancient avenues at Teotihuacan with a local guide who shares real stories—not just facts—then taste mezcal with artisans before exploring Mexico’s Basilica of Guadalupe. Expect laughter over lunch, quiet moments among ruins, and glimpses into everyday life outside Mexico City’s bustle.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 42View ›
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