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Teotihuacan: No Shops or Restaurant Stops, Direct Tour
Teotihuacan: No Shops or Restaurant Stops, Direct Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.91 (882)7hYou’ll walk Teotihuacan’s ancient Causeway of the Dead without any shop or restaurant stops—just time to explore pyramids, murals, and plazas at your own pace with a certified guide. Every moment is yours: climb where you want, listen to stories from locals, and soak up history uninterrupted.Free cancellationTravelers' pickMost bookedfromUS$ 37View ›
Teotihuacan: Balloon Flight & Cave Breakfast from Mexico City
Teotihuacan: Balloon Flight & Cave Breakfast from Mexico City★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (876)8hYou’ll rise before dawn for a hotel pickup in Mexico City, float by hot air balloon as sunlight spills over Teotihuacan’s pyramids, then share breakfast inside a natural cave with your group. Afterward comes local liquor tasting and a guided walk through ancient ruins—expect laughter, new flavors, and small surprises along the way.Free cancellationTravelers' pick-6%fromUS$ 129View ›
Teotihuacán: Hot Air Balloon Flight & Buffet Breakfast from CDMX
Teotihuacán: Hot Air Balloon Flight & Buffet Breakfast from CDMX★★★★★★★★★★ 4.95 (792)3h–9hYou’ll float quietly above Teotihuacán’s pyramids at sunrise with a local pilot, sip sparkling wine mid-flight, and share laughs with fellow travelers before landing for a hot buffet breakfast. Includes roundtrip pickup from Mexico City and entry options—plus a flight certificate to remember it by.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 157View ›
Teotihuacan & Guadalupe: Day Trip with Lunch & Pickup
Teotihuacan & Guadalupe: Day Trip with Lunch & Pickup★★★★★★★★★★ 4.79 (785)7hYou’ll walk where Aztecs once stood at Teotihuacan, climb ancient pyramids if you want (no pressure), taste smoky mezcal at an artisan workshop, and share lunch with fellow travelers before visiting the moving Basilica of Guadalupe—with pickup and guide included. Expect small surprises along the way.Free cancellationTravelers' pickLikely to sell outfromUS$ 66View ›
Teotihuacan: Guided Tour with Cave Breakfast & Pyramid Walk
Teotihuacan: Guided Tour with Cave Breakfast & Pyramid Walk★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (768)7h 30mYou’ll share breakfast inside a real cave near Teotihuacan before exploring ancient pyramids and murals with a local guide who knows every story. Hold real obsidian in your hand at an artisan workshop, walk Calzada de los Muertos under wide Mexican skies, and end your day feeling like you touched something much older than yourself.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 76View ›
Teotihuacan: Cave Breakfast, Pyramid Tour & Drinks with Pickup
Teotihuacan: Cave Breakfast, Pyramid Tour & Drinks with Pickup★★★★★★★★★★ 4.80 (766)5h–6hYou’ll start your Teotihuacan day trip from Mexico City with breakfast in a real cave or on a terrace overlooking ancient pyramids, then explore murals and climb temples with a local guide. Taste regional drinks at an artisan co-op before making your own chocolate in a cacao workshop. It’s honest, lively, and leaves you feeling connected long after you return.Free cancellationTravelers' pick-8%fromUS$ 74View ›
Xochimilco Boat Tour Mexico City: Priority Boarding & Drinks
Xochimilco Boat Tour Mexico City: Priority Boarding & Drinks★★★★★★★★★★ 4.84 (741)2h 30mA 2.5-hour boat tour through Xochimilco's UNESCO-listed canals in Mexico City aboard a traditional trajinera, with priority boarding that gets you on the water immediately. The guide speaks English and Spanish, and the tour includes unlimited beer, tequila, mezcal and soft drinks; a welcome shot; tacos and pulque tasting on a chinampa island; Mexican lotería; and a final mezcal toast. All taxes and fees are included, and no tipping is required.Is it for me?Most Xochimilco tours make you wait at the dock and then navigate a shared boat with a crowd. This one boards you first and keeps the group small enough that you're not competing for space or the guide's attention—the priority and the unlimited drinks mean you're celebrating from the moment you step aboard, not settling in after a queue.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −50%fromUS$ 63View ›
Mexico City: Hot Air Balloon Flight & Teotihuacan Pyramids Tour
Mexico City: Hot Air Balloon Flight & Teotihuacan Pyramids Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (702)7h–8hYou’ll wake before dawn for a sunrise hot air balloon flight over Teotihuacan’s pyramids, then share breakfast in a cave with local flavors and laughter. A certified guide brings ancient history to life as you walk among ruins—and maybe you’ll leave thinking about that quiet view above it all long after you’re home.Free cancellationTravelers' pickTop ratedfromUS$ 128View ›
Mexico City: Coyoacán & Xochimilco Private Tour with Frida Kahlo
Mexico City: Coyoacán & Xochimilco Private Tour with Frida Kahlo★★★★★★★★★★ 4.79 (683)4h–6hYou walk through Coyoacán's market and colonial streets with a local guide, spend two hours on a private boat through Xochimilco's floating gardens with a snack included, and finish at the Frida Kahlo Museum with entry already paid. The private format means timing bends to what interests you, and the museum visit avoids the peak crowds because it's the last stop.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to move beyond the main tourist zones and see how locals actually use these neighborhoods — the market visit and private boat format make that possible. Expect a full afternoon of walking, water travel, and museum time, which is what lets you cover three distinct parts of the city without rushing between them.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromUS$ 195View ›
Tolantongo Hot Springs Day Trip from Mexico City: Early Access & Pickup
Tolantongo Hot Springs Day Trip from Mexico City: Early Access & Pickup★★★★★★★★★★ 4.92 (675)13hYou're picked up before sunrise, driven to Tolantongo in time for early-morning access to the thermal pools and cave system, given time to explore at your own pace with a traditional breakfast included, and returned to Mexico City by early evening. The early start is what makes the whole thing work — fewer people, no traffic on the way back, and a full afternoon still ahead of you.Is it for me?This works if you want to experience Tolantongo's thermal pools and caves without arranging transport or timing yourself around crowds — the 4:20 AM pickup is what puts you there before the park fills up, and the early afternoon departure is what gets you back to the city in time for evening plans.Free cancellationTravelers' pickLikely to sell outfromUS$ 143View ›
Teotihuacan: Early Access, Balloon Ride & Basilica Options
Teotihuacan: Early Access, Balloon Ride & Basilica Options★★★★★★★★★★ 4.92 (648)3h–9hYou’ll climb ancient stones at Teotihuacan as dawn breaks or drift above in a hot air balloon with breakfast waiting below. Choose your route: guided history walk, quiet early start, or combine with Mexico City’s Basilica of Guadalupe. Every option includes stories from locals and little moments that stick with you long after you’ve brushed off the dust.Free cancellationBest valuefromUS$ 30View ›
Teotihuacan Pyramids Day Trip from Mexico City in Small Van
Teotihuacan Pyramids Day Trip from Mexico City in Small Van★★★★★★★★★★ 4.80 (646)5h–6hYou’ll walk ancient paths at Teotihuacan with a local guide, climb the Pyramid of the Sun for valley views, pause among butterfly-carved stones at Quetzalpapálotl, and end your day back in Mexico City with fresh tips for exploring more on your own. It’s less about ticking boxes—more about feeling history under your feet.Free cancellationfromUS$ 65View ›
Mexico City Private Tour: Frida Kahlo, Coyoacán & Local Gems
Mexico City Private Tour: Frida Kahlo, Coyoacán & Local Gems★★★★★★★★★★ 4.87 (628)3h–6hYou get a private guide who knows Mexico City deeply and builds the itinerary around your interests—whether that's art, food, history, or neighborhoods most tourists miss. After booking, you fill out a personalization form; your guide reaches out to plan the day together. You walk at your own pace, starting from your accommodation, with insider tips and stories that bring the city alive instead of just showing you landmarks.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to see Mexico City beyond the standard route and don't want to figure out logistics themselves—your guide handles the planning and pacing. Expect a walking tour with public transport between neighborhoods; that's what lets your guide show you both famous landmarks and the spots locals actually go.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −40%fromUS$ 76View ›
Taxco & Cuernavaca day trip: Silver mines & colonial churches
Taxco & Cuernavaca day trip: Silver mines & colonial churches★★★★★★★★★★ 4.46 (610)11hA full-day guided tour from Mexico City to Taxco and Cuernavaca includes round transfer, a live guide in English or Spanish, and optional entry to a pre-Hispanic mine and lunch. You descend in an authentic mining elevator to explore ancient corridors, visit Santa Prisca church (built 1758 by a silver-strike fortune), tour a working silver workshop, and walk the hillside cobblestone streets of Mexico's oldest mining city. The tour runs 11 hours and suits all fitness levels, though it involves considerable walking on uneven ground.Is it for me?Choose the option with the pre-Hispanic mine if you want to go beyond the colonial architecture and see how the town's wealth was actually extracted—the mine descent is the physical centerpiece that makes this tour different from a standard Taxco visit. If you prefer to focus on the churches, streets and silver shops without the mine, or if you want to explore at your own pace without a guide, the tour-without-mine and transportation-only options give you that choice.Free cancellationfromUS$ 39View ›
Teotihuacan Private Tour: Pyramids & Obsidian Workshop
Teotihuacan Private Tour: Pyramids & Obsidian Workshop★★★★★★★★★★ 4.96 (599)8hYou arrive at Teotihuacán before the crowds, with a certified guide who explains the city's layout, religious symbolism, and engineering rather than just naming the pyramids. You climb the Pyramid of the Sun, explore the Temple of Quetzalcoatl, and visit a working obsidian workshop to understand pre-Hispanic daily life. Hotel pickup, entrance, and private transport are included; plan for a full morning and early afternoon out.Is it for me?A good fit if you want to understand Teotihuacán's history and layout rather than just photograph the pyramids, and prefer early access without the midday crowds. The private format and paced itinerary mean you can ask questions and linger; expect a full morning and early afternoon commitment, which is what allows time for both the site and cultural context.Free cancellationKids −43%fromUS$ 150View ›
Teotihuacan: Balloon Flight, Cave Breakfast & Pyramid Free Time
Teotihuacan: Balloon Flight, Cave Breakfast & Pyramid Free Time★★★★★★★★★★ 4.93 (597)4h–6hYou’ll float over Teotihuacan at sunrise in a hot air balloon, share breakfast inside an underground cave with traditional Mexican dishes, explore an obsidian workshop with tastings, and have free time to wander the pyramids yourself. It’s not just sights—it’s those small moments: laughter with your guide, cool cave air on your skin, sunlight hitting ancient stones.Free cancellationTravelers' pick-19%fromUS$ 118View ›
Teotihuacan: Early Morning Pyramids Tour & Mezcal Tasting
Teotihuacan: Early Morning Pyramids Tour & Mezcal Tasting★★★★★★★★★★ 4.85 (588)8hYou’ll beat the crowds into Teotihuacan’s ancient pyramids on this early morning tour from Mexico City—walking empty avenues, climbing the Sun Pyramid before the heat hits, tasting mezcal with locals, and seeing how agave is used for more than just drinks. You’ll feel like you’ve stepped sideways in time.Free cancellationKids −31%fromUS$ 80View ›
Teotihuacán Pyramids Private Tour from Mexico City
Teotihuacán Pyramids Private Tour from Mexico City★★★★★★★★★★ 4.84 (581)5h 30mYou get picked up from your hotel, driven to Teotihuacán in a private van, walk through a museum of prehispanic artifacts, then spend hours exploring the Pyramid of the Sun, the Pyramid of the Moon, and five other major structures along the Roadway of the Dead with a guide who knows the site. Water and snacks are included, and the driver returns you to your hotel when you're finished — no arranging separate transport or timing museum hours yourself.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to see Teotihuacán without arranging their own transport or timing the museum and site separately — the private van and guide handle the logistics, and you move at your own pace through one of the largest cities of the ancient Americas.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −30%fromUS$ 120View ›
Teotihuacan: Dawn Pyramid Walk & Tequila Mezcal Tasting
Teotihuacan: Dawn Pyramid Walk & Tequila Mezcal Tasting★★★★★★★★★★ 4.96 (561)6hYou’ll feel ancient Teotihuacan wake up beneath your feet as you climb pyramids at dawn, walk silent avenues with a local guide, taste smoky mezcal and tequila with artisan families, and touch centuries-old stonework — all before heading back to Mexico City full of stories and dust.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 37View ›
Teotihuacan: Sunrise Balloon Flight & Cave Breakfast Tour
Teotihuacan: Sunrise Balloon Flight & Cave Breakfast Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (561)6h–8hYou’ll watch sunrise over Teotihuacan’s pyramids from a hot air balloon, then share breakfast in an atmospheric cave with your guide before exploring ancient ruins on foot. Expect early pickup in Mexico City, small group energy, stories about obsidian and maguey, plus real local flavors you’ll remember long after heading home.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 232View ›
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