Teotihuacan Guadalupe Tlatelolco Day Tour: Mexico City Lunch

Walk the Sun and Moon Pyramids, then stand where pre-Hispanic, colonial and modern Mexico meet

A full-day guided tour from Mexico City covering Teotihuacan, the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, and Tlatelolco, with professional guide, round transportation, entrance fees, lunch and tequila tasting included. The tour runs nine hours and departs at 7:30 am, 8:20 am or 10:00 am depending on your option. Lunch varies by departure time (buffet on the morning tours, traditional barbacoa at 10:00 am). Private and shared versions are available, and the guide speaks English or Spanish.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe1h 30m · entry included
2. House of Tiles45m
3. Teotihuacan2h · entry included

Explore Teotihuacan and Historic Sites

• Meet guide in Mexico City
• Visit Tlatelolco archaeological site
• Tour the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe
• Visit obsidian workshop and taste tequila
• Enjoy lunch with traditional dances
• Explore Teotihuacan ruins and pyramids

The experience

If you land in Mexico City with a free day or want to see the three sites that frame the city's history without arranging transport yourself, this tour handles the logistics. You're picked up from your hotel and driven to Tlatelolco first: the largest archaeological site inside the city today and once the Aztec empire's capital, with the Plaza of Three Cultures where pre-Hispanic, colonial and modern buildings stand in the same square. Your guide walks you through what each era left behind, then you drive north to the Basilica of Guadalupe, one of the most visited religious sites in the world, where you learn why it holds such deep significance in Mexican culture.

After the basilica, you stop at an obsidian workshop to watch craftspeople work the stone the way their ancestors did, and you taste tequila. Both are hands-on moments, not just lookings. Then comes lunch at a local restaurant where you watch traditional dances and music while you eat. The meal depends on which departure time you chose: the 7:30 and 8:20 am tours include a buffet. The 10:00 am option serves traditional barbacoa instead. From there, you drive to Teotihuacan, about an hour outside the city.

At Teotihuacan, a guide leads you through the site for an hour, pointing out the Sun and Moon Pyramids and explaining how this ancient city functioned. You then have 70 minutes on your own to climb, photograph and wander. The whole experience, from pickup to drop-off, takes nine hours. Note that some areas of Teotihuacan may be closed on any given day due to ongoing restrictions, so check ahead if a specific pyramid or plaza matters to your visit.

What’s included

• Professional guide in English or Spanish.
• round-trip hotel pickup and transport to all three sites.
• entrance to Teotihuacan.
• guided walk of the ruins (one hour) plus 70 minutes of free exploration.
• visit to the Basilica of Guadalupe.
• stop at an obsidian workshop.
• tequila tasting (18+).
• lunch at a local restaurant with traditional music and dances (buffet on 7:30 and 8:20 am tours, barbacoa on 10:00 am tour, or no lunch if you choose the ticket-only option).

Options for this experience

3 options

Guided tour with entry ticket, lunch excludedGuide in English or Spanish · 07:30, 08:20 and 10:00Guided visit to the Teotihuacan Pyramids (entry ticket covered) and the Basilica of Guadalupe, led by an expert; lunch is not part of the price

Tour for a private groupGuide in English or Spanish · 08:00Lunch is not included; pickup is included

Complete experience tour, lunch includedGuide in English or Spanish · 07:30, 08:20 and 10:002024 Best of the Best Winner: Guided Full Experience. This hassle-free, one-of-a-kind outing includes guided visits to Teotihuacan (entry ticket covered) and the Guadalupe Shrine. Mexican buffet lunch: Savor a generous Mexican buffet with fine local dishes at a local restaurant; drinks are not included.

You pick the guide language when booking.

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

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:30, 08:00, 08:20 and 10:00

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AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 35

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Amigo Tours

Is this one for you?Choose the full experience tour with lunch if you want everything arranged (transport, meals, guide and entry all included), so you move through the day without stopping to plan. Pick the private tour if you're traveling with family or friends and want the same itinerary without sharing the group. The ticket-only option suits travelers who prefer to eat on their own schedule or have dietary needs the restaurant doesn't cover.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24h before the start.

What is Tlatelolco and why does it matter in Mexico's history?

Tlatelolco was the capital of the Aztec empire and home to the largest market of that time. Today the Plaza of Three Cultures shows three eras side by side (pre-Hispanic ruins, colonial buildings and modern structures), so you see how Mexico's identity layered itself over centuries in one place.

Can I climb the pyramids at Teotihuacan?

Yes. After your guide's one-hour tour of the site, you have 70 minutes of free time to explore on your own, which is when most people climb the Sun and Moon Pyramids and take photos from the top.

Is the tequila tasting included, and who can do it?

Tequila tasting is included in the tour, but only for guests 18 and older. You'll learn about Mexico's most famous liquor and taste it as part of the experience.

What's the difference between the lunch options?

The 7:30 am and 8:20 am departures include a Mexican buffet lunch at a local restaurant with traditional dances and music. The 10:00 am departure serves traditional barbacoa instead. If you book the Guided Tour + Ticket option with no lunch included, you skip this meal.

How long is the whole tour, and what time does it end?

The tour runs nine hours from pickup. If you depart at 7:30 am, you'll return around 4:30 pm; the 8:20 am start brings you back around 5:20 pm; the 10:00 am departure ends around 7:00 pm.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to the meeting point?

No. Round transportation from your hotel is included in all options, so the driver picks you up and drops you back at the end of the day.