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Mexico City: Private Palaces & Historic Center Tour
Mexico City: Private Palaces & Historic Center Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.76 (231)3hYou’ll step inside Mexico City’s grandest palaces and churches with a local guide who shares stories you won’t find on plaques. Expect unexpected moments—like tasting tacos on Madero Street or hearing music drift across the Zócalo. This private city tour includes access to multiple buildings at no extra cost, plus time for local food and spontaneous stops along the way.Free cancellationTravelers' pickMost bookedfromUS$ 59View ›
Mexico City: Night Tacos & Mezcal Crawl in Roma District
Mexico City: Night Tacos & Mezcal Crawl in Roma District★★★★★★★★★★ 4.93 (229)3hYou’ll eat your way through Mexico City’s Roma neighborhood at night with a local guide who knows every taco stand worth visiting. Expect greasy hands, smoky flavors, mezcal sipped on busy corners, and plenty of laughs with locals along the way. This isn’t just about food—it’s about feeling part of the city after dark.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 83View ›
Mexico City Museum Private Tour: Early access without the crowds
Mexico City Museum Private Tour: Early access without the crowds★★★★★★★★★★ 4.76 (229)2h 30mYou arrive before 9am at Mexico City's largest indigenous heritage museum and walk through 3,000 years of pre-Hispanic artifacts with a guide who explains the Aztec, Olmec, and Maya pieces while the halls are still quiet. Entry and the full guided tour are included, and the early timing is what makes lingering at the major pieces — like the 24-ton Aztec Sun Stone — actually possible.Is it for me?A good fit if you want to see Mexico City's most important indigenous heritage collection without navigating crowds or museum logistics yourself — the early 8:50am start and included guide are what make the major pieces, like the Aztec Sun Stone, actually viewable and explainable.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromUS$ 53View ›
Mexico City Narvarte: Tacos, Mezcal & Cantina Night Walk
Mexico City Narvarte: Tacos, Mezcal & Cantina Night Walk★★★★★★★★★★ 4.96 (227)3h 30mYou walk through Narvarte at night, eating tacos from charcoal-fired tortillas and decades-old vendors, drink beer or a cocktail at a cantina, and finish with a guided mezcal tasting of four artisanal pours with food pairings. All tips, water, and dietary accommodations are arranged in advance, so you show up and eat.Is it for me?Book this if you want to eat the way locals do in a neighborhood that hasn't changed much in decades—the walking pace and multiple stops mean you taste more than you would on your own, and the mezcal tasting at the end is led by someone who knows what they're pouring.Free cancellationfromUS$ 149View ›
Teotihuacan Pyramids Tour from Mexico City & Artisan Workshops
Teotihuacan Pyramids Tour from Mexico City & Artisan Workshops★★★★★★★★★★ 4.79 (226)6h–7hYou get hotel pickup from central Mexico City, entry to the Teotihuacan archaeological zone, a certified local guide for the pyramids and history, time in artisan workshops to see traditional crafts, and a local lunch with live music included. The whole day runs about eight hours, and the air-conditioned vehicle means you're not negotiating transport or timing on your own.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Teotihuacan without arranging your own transport, buying separate tickets, or figuring out where to eat — the fixed itinerary and included guide mean you show up at your hotel and the day unfolds on schedule.Free cancellationInfants freefromUS$ 57View ›
Teotihuacán Day Trip from Mexico City: Pyramids & Cave Breakfast
Teotihuacán Day Trip from Mexico City: Pyramids & Cave Breakfast★★★★★★★★★★ 4.93 (226)4h–6hYou get picked up from your Mexico City hotel, eat a full breakfast inside a natural cave, learn about obsidian and maguey traditions at a cultural workshop, then spend two hours exploring Teotihuacán's main pyramids and temples with an expert guide. Transport, all entry fees, and breakfast are included, and you're back by early afternoon.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Teotihuacán's main pyramids without arranging transport, tickets, or timing yourself — the fixed schedule and included pickup mean you show up at your hotel and the rest is handled.Free cancellationLikely to sell outfromUS$ 107View ›
Paragliding in Valle de Bravo: 30-minute flight over the lake
Paragliding in Valle de Bravo: 30-minute flight over the lake★★★★★★★★★★ 4.94 (220)1h 30mParagliding in Valle de Bravo is a tandem flight with a professional instructor over the town, lake and Monte Alto national park, lasting 90 minutes including transport, equipment setup and a 30-minute flight. You launch from the top of Monte Alto and land in a garden next to the lake near the meeting point. Photos and video of your flight are included; the guide speaks English or Spanish.Is it for me?Book this if you want to fly tandem with an experienced instructor rather than watch from the ground—the 30-minute flight gives you the full view of the lake and valley without needing your own paragliding certification.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 143View ›
Teotihuacan Balloon Flight & Cave Breakfast from CDMX
Teotihuacan Balloon Flight & Cave Breakfast from CDMX★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (217)6hYou’ll drift over Teotihuacan at sunrise in a hot air balloon, share a toast after landing, then head into an ancient cave for breakfast—chilaquiles highly recommended. With round-trip pickup from Mexico City and a tasting workshop for traditional drinks, you’ll get both adventure and quiet moments you might not expect.Free cancellationTop rated-8%fromUS$ 148View ›
Mexico City: Street Food Tour with Local Vendors & Guide
Mexico City: Street Food Tour with Local Vendors & Guide★★★★★★★★★★ 4.94 (216)3hYou’ll walk through Mexico City’s Cuauhtémoc neighborhood with a local guide, tasting everything from blue corn tlacoyos to squash-flower burritos and carnitas tacos. Meet friendly vendors, learn their stories, and end up surprisingly full — both from food and small moments you won’t forget.Free cancellationKids −62%fromUS$ 110View ›
Teotihuacán: Pyramid of the Moon & Sun Private Tour from Mexico City
Teotihuacán: Pyramid of the Moon & Sun Private Tour from Mexico City★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (209)5h–6hYou climb the Pyramid of the Moon and survey the ancient city from its peak, explore palace murals still vivid with color, and walk past the Quetzalcoatl Temple where recent archaeological work continues. Your private guide covers the history of human sacrifice, the purpose of each structure, and the latest discoveries. Entry, transport from Mexico City, and water are included, and you return to the city when you're ready.Is it for me?A good fit if you want to explore Teotihuacán's main pyramids and recent archaeological discoveries without arranging transport or managing a group schedule. The private format lets you set the pace — whether that means lingering over murals or climbing at your own speed — and Roger Luna's expertise covers both the ancient history and the ongoing excavations.Free cancellationKids −22%fromUS$ 143View ›
Teotihuacan: Hot Air Balloon Flight & Cave Breakfast Tour
Teotihuacan: Hot Air Balloon Flight & Cave Breakfast Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.93 (207)7hYou’ll start your day before sunrise with hotel pickup in Mexico City and hot coffee before floating over Teotihuacan by balloon as dawn breaks. After landing and celebrating with your pilot, you’ll share breakfast inside a cave and taste local spirits at an artisan workshop. Later you’ll have time to explore the pyramids on your own—leaving you with memories that linger long after you’re back in town.Free cancellationfromUS$ 220View ›
Xochimilco boat tour Mexico City: 2.5 hours, food and drinks
Xochimilco boat tour Mexico City: 2.5 hours, food and drinks★★★★★★★★★★ 4.90 (206)2h 30mA 2.5-hour boat tour of Xochimilco's Floating Gardens in Mexico City aboard a covered trajinera with a live bilingual guide, unlimited drinks (beer, tequila, mezcal, pulque, soft drinks and water), authentic tacos on a chinampa island, traditional candies, popcorn, a Mexican lottery game and a final mezcal toast—all taxes and fees included. The tour operates year-round with wheelchair access and pet-friendly seating; force majeure weather or canal congestion may prevent island access on weekend afternoons, though the boat party continues with regional food instead.Is it for me?Sail through 500 years of Xochimilco's history with your guide, drinks and island stops all included—just show up and drift.Free cancellationTravelers' pickKids −59%fromUS$ 54View ›
Teotihuacan: Balloon Flight, Cave Breakfast & Archaeological Tour
Teotihuacan: Balloon Flight, Cave Breakfast & Archaeological Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.96 (206)8hYou’ll float above Teotihuacan at sunrise in a shared balloon flight before landing for a sparkling wine toast and certificate ceremony. Enjoy breakfast inside an actual cave, taste maguey drinks at an artisan workshop, meet a Xoloitzcuintle dog, and spend time exploring ancient pyramids on your own—an experience that lingers long after you leave.Free cancellationfromUS$ 173View ›
Mexico City: Muralist Art Walking Tour with Museum Entry
Mexico City: Muralist Art Walking Tour with Museum Entry★★★★★★★★★★ 4.98 (205)3h 30mYou’ll walk Mexico City’s downtown with a local guide who brings murals alive—from Rivera’s bold colors in the Ministry of Education to hidden details inside Palacio de Bellas Artes. Expect museum entry included, real stories behind the artists, and time to let each painting sink in. You might leave thinking about these walls long after you’ve gone home.Free cancellationLikely to sell outKids −100%fromUS$ 58View ›
Teotihuacan: Balloon Flight, Pyramid Tour & Buffet from CDMX
Teotihuacan: Balloon Flight, Pyramid Tour & Buffet from CDMX★★★★★★★★★★ 4.89 (205)7h–8hYou’ll start before dawn with hotel pickup in Mexico City, float by hot air balloon as sunrise spills over Teotihuacan’s pyramids, then share breakfast with live music nearby. Taste mezcal and pulque with locals before walking ancient avenues on a guided tour—leaving you quietly changed by midday.Free cancellationfromUS$ 161View ›
Mexico City: Diego Rivera Murals & Frida Kahlo Legacy Tour
Mexico City: Diego Rivera Murals & Frida Kahlo Legacy Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.74 (203)2h 30mYou spend the day following Diego Rivera's artistic vision through Mexico City's most significant murals, starting at the Palace of Fine Arts where he and Frida Kahlo met. Museum entry and public transportation are included, and a guide who knows the history walks you through the techniques, symbols, and social stories embedded in each work — from the earliest muralism spaces to the iconic La Catrina imagery and Rivera's most controversial piece. The tour ends at the Palace of Fine Arts itself, where you see the full arc of his legacy in one afternoon.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand Diego Rivera's work and Mexico's muralism movement without arranging your own museum tickets or navigating between sites — the guide's knowledge and included transport turn a collection of paintings into a connected story.Free cancellationfromUS$ 54View ›
Teotihuacan: Hot Air Balloon Ride, Breakfast & Toast
Teotihuacan: Hot Air Balloon Ride, Breakfast & Toast★★★★★★★★★★ 4.85 (201)4h–6hYou’ll float above Teotihuacan at sunrise with a small group and certified pilot, sip sparkling wine as you drift over ancient pyramids, then share breakfast at a local spot once back on land. Pickup options make it easy—just bring your curiosity and maybe an extra layer for those early hours. You might find yourself smiling about it days later.Free cancellationfromUS$ 163View ›
Mexico City Street Food Bike Tour: Condesa & Chapultepec
Mexico City Street Food Bike Tour: Condesa & Chapultepec★★★★★★★★★★ 4.97 (198)4h 30mA 4.5-hour guided bike tour through Mexico City's Condesa, Roma Norte and Chapultepec Park, stopping to taste street food at a traditional market, local taquerias and cafes. The tour includes breakfast, water, coffee, a bike, and a michelada at the end; a live English-speaking guide leads groups of all fitness levels, and riders must be at least 16 years old.Is it for me?Book the morning or afternoon departure based on when you want to explore — both follow the same route and food stops, so the choice is yours depending on your schedule and whether you prefer to start or finish your day on a bike.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 92View ›
Teotihuacan Pyramids: Private Tour & Family Lunch Mexico City
Teotihuacan Pyramids: Private Tour & Family Lunch Mexico City★★★★★★★★★★ 4.83 (195)8hYou’ll wander Teotihuacan’s ancient pyramids with a local guide who brings history to life, sample oddball treats like cactus candy, travel by public bus through Mexico’s countryside, and share lunch in a family home where conversation flows as easily as homemade soup. Expect warmth — both from your hosts and the sun on those old stones.Free cancellationfromUS$ 220View ›
Teotihuacan Pyramids & Cave: Small group, no crowds
Teotihuacan Pyramids & Cave: Small group, no crowds★★★★★★★★★★ 4.93 (194)6hYou get picked up from your Mexico City hotel and driven to Teotihuacán with a certified guide who knows the site beyond the guidebook. Your day includes the Plaza of Three Cultures, the Avenue of the Dead, a pre-Hispanic cave, Mexican liquor tasting, and both pyramids—all in a group of twelve or fewer, which means you move at your own pace and ask real questions. Hotel drop-off is included, so logistics are handled.Is it for me?Right for travelers staying in Mexico City who want to see Teotihuacán without arranging transport or navigating a massive tour group. The small group size and hotel pickup mean you skip the logistics, and the full day—including travel time—is what makes space for the cave, the plaza, and the pyramids without rushing through any of them.Free cancellationTravelers' pickBest valuefromUS$ 35View ›
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