Things to do in Mexico City
Mexico City Sightseeing11 optionsTeotihuacan Tours79 optionsXochimilco Tour15 optionsAnthropology Museum Mexico City Tour48 optionsMexico City Walking Tour99 optionsHot Air Balloon Mexico City39 optionsChapultepec Castle Tours16 optionsCoyoacán Walking Tour21 optionsTeotihuacan Hot Air Balloon Rides17 optionsFood Tour Mexico City62 optionsCoyoacan Museums8 optionsXochimilco Boat Tour8 options
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Teotihuacán: Bike Tour, Murals & Cave Observatory with LunchYou’ll walk quiet corners of Teotihuacán with a local guide before cycling through its valley for new pyramid views, see ancient murals in real neighborhoods, explore a pre-Hispanic cave observatory (duck your head!), and share lunch made by locals. Expect plenty of human moments—and maybe a few surprises you’ll keep thinking about later.
Mexico City: Private Food Tour with 10 Tastings & LocalsYou’ll walk Mexico City’s lively streets with a local foodie, tasting everything from taco al pastor to churros and sweet drinks—with city highlights between bites. Expect laughter, stories you won’t find online, and food picked just for you (veggie options too). It’s not just eating—it’s feeling like you belong for an afternoon.
Teotihuacán: Hot Air Balloon Ride & Champagne Toast from Mexico CityYou’ll rise before dawn for coffee and snacks near Teotihuacán before floating over ancient pyramids in a shared hot air balloon ride with expert local pilots. Watch the sun light up San Juan Teotihuacán, then celebrate your landing with a champagne toast before heading back to Mexico City. That hush above the valley is something you won’t forget soon.
Mexico City: Lucha Libre Night, Tacos & Mask SouvenirYou’ll taste Mexico City’s best tacos straight from bustling street stalls, laugh over mask fittings with your guide, then dive into the roaring world of lucha libre at Arena México—with tickets and all-you-can-eat tacos included. Expect laughter, new flavors, and maybe a little salsa on your shirt by night’s end.
Teotihuacan: Hot Air Balloon Flight & Cave BreakfastYou’ll start before sunrise near Teotihuacan, sipping coffee as your balloon inflates. Float quietly above ancient pyramids with a bilingual guide sharing stories, then land for a celebratory toast and hearty breakfast inside an atmospheric cave. You’ll visit an obsidian workshop too—leaving with new memories (and maybe a flight certificate) that stay with you long after.
Coyoacan: Food Tour, Market Tastings & Mezcal StopsYou’ll walk through Coyoacán’s lively plazas and historic streets with a local guide who knows every corner—taste tostadas, tlayudas, esquites, and more at six stops (plus beer and mezcal). You’ll meet vendors who’ve been here for decades and hear stories that make each bite mean something extra. This isn’t just about food—it’s about feeling part of Mexico City for an afternoon.
Mexico City Folkloric Ballet: National Ballet ShowA small-group tour of the National Folkloric Ballet of Mexico at the Palace of Fine Arts or one of three rotating venues in Mexico City, with hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, VIP entry and a live guide in English or Spanish. The performance runs three hours and features traditional dances, live mariachi and folk ensembles performing regional pieces like the Jarabe Tapatío and Son Jarocho. Infants can sit on an adult's lap or use a specialized seat.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to watch live performances rather than participate, and need hotel pickup to the Palace of Fine Arts included.
Teotihuacan & Basilica of Guadalupe: Small Group Mexico City TourYou visit the Pyramid of the Sun and Moon at Teotihuacan, climb Tepeyac hill at the Basilica of Guadalupe, and walk through the three-culture plaza at Tlatelolco, all with entry fees and transport included. Lunch and craft drink tasting happen at a local restaurant near the pyramids, and the group stays under twenty people so the pace stays steady and the guide stays accessible. Hotel pickup from the Zócalo and return at the end of the day.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Teotihuacan, the Basilica of Guadalupe, and Tlatelolco in one day without arranging your own transport or timing — the small group size and fixed schedule are what fit all three sites into a single morning and afternoon.
Xochimilco Canals: Unlimited Tequila & Trajinera Party Mexico CityYou float Xochimilco's canals on a decorated trajinera with unlimited tequila and beer, taste mezcal, eat golden taquitos on a chinampa island, and play traditional Mexican games with other travelers. The hosts—locals who built this around their own culture—give you the photos at the end. Plan for three to four hours on the water.Is it for me?Book this if you want to float Xochimilco's canals without arranging transport, timing or food separately—the hosts handle the pace, the drinks keep coming, and the games happen whether you know anyone else on the boat or not.
Teotihuacan & Basilica Private Tour: Flexible Times, No RushYou’ll walk ancient avenues at Teotihuacan, climb (or not) its famous pyramids with no rush, then visit the iconic Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe—Mexico’s spiritual heart—with a local guide who keeps things relaxed. Expect snacks, bottled water, flexible timing, and plenty of stories you’ll remember after you’re home.
Mexico City: La Merced & Sonora Markets Food & Faith WalkYou’ll taste your way through Mexico City’s La Merced & Sonora markets with a local guide—fresh juices, pre-hispanic snacks, mole tastings, street tacos. Explore Santa Muerte altars and finish off in an old cantina with drinks or coffee. It’s messy, lively, sometimes weird—and you’ll leave feeling like you’ve really seen another side of CDMX.
Mexico City Museum Tour: Skip-the-line Templo Mayor entryYou skip the entry line and spend your morning with an expert guide moving through the Templo Mayor's ruins and museum, learning the history of Tenochtitlan's most sacred temple through artifacts, carvings, and the guide's knowledge. Wheelchair accessible, and you're back in the city by early afternoon.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to understand the Aztec temple and city without arranging entry or navigating the site alone. The guide's knowledge and skip-the-line access mean you spend your time learning, not waiting or figuring out what you're looking at.
Teotihuacan Hot Air Balloon & Cave Breakfast from Mexico CityYou're picked up from your Mexico City hotel before dawn, flown 40–60 minutes over the Teotihuacan pyramids in a hot air balloon, toasted with sparkling wine after landing, then taken to a cave restaurant for breakfast. Afterward, you visit an artisan workshop with a tequila and mezcal tasting, spend two hours exploring the Teotihuacan Archaeological Zone with a guide, and return to the city by evening. Round-trip transport, all meals, drinks, and entry fees are included.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main Teotihuacan highlights—the balloon flight, the pyramids, the regional food and drinks—all in one morning and afternoon without arranging transport, tickets, or timing yourself; the fixed schedule is what makes all four pieces fit into a single day.
Mexico City - Teotihuacan: Private Round Trip with Flexible StopsYou’ll leave Mexico City behind with a private driver who picks you up right at your hotel, lets you choose your drop-off spot at Teotihuacan (even a balloon port if you want), and waits while you explore for four hours before bringing you home again. Expect a relaxed pace and small moments of real connection along the way.
Tolantongo Hot Springs & Caves: Day Trip from Mexico CityYou meet at a café in Roma Sur, drive 3.5 hours to Tolantongo in an air-conditioned vehicle, explore the thermal pools, cave, tunnel and river during the quietest hours, then return to Mexico City by evening. Park entry and all transport between the two sections of the park are included, and you're back with time to spare for dinner plans.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Tolantongo's thermal pools and caves without arranging your own transport or timing the crowds—the early departure and mid-afternoon return are what make a full day possible and get you back to the city with your evening still open.
Teotihuacan: Pyramid Tour with Archaeologist GuideYou arrive at Teotihuacan before the morning crowds, walk the main pyramids and palaces with an archaeologist who specializes in the site, and learn the actual history instead of guessing at it. Entry and the expert guide are included; you arrange your own transport from Mexico City or add a pickup when booking.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to understand Teotihuacan rather than just see it, and who don't mind being on their feet for a few hours. The early morning timing is what keeps the site quiet and lets you actually absorb what you're looking at.
Mexico City: Mystika Inmersivo Immersive Art TicketYou enter seven interconnected rooms filled with large-format photographs of Mexico's natural landscapes, accompanied by music and video designed to create a personal, reflective experience. The journey is self-paced, so you move through at your own speed and can photograph moments with companions. Admission includes access to all rooms and the full sensory installation at the House of Tiles in central Mexico City.Is it for me?Right for anyone wanting a reflective art experience that doesn't require a guide or scheduled time slot—you move through at your own pace and spend as long as you need in each room, which is what makes it work as both a solo visit and a group outing.
Teotihuacan: Balloon Flight, Cave Breakfast & Archaeology TourYou’ll start your day soaring over Teotihuacan’s pyramids at sunrise in a shared hot air balloon flight before landing for a toast and receiving your flight certificate. Enjoy breakfast inside an atmospheric cave restaurant with several menu choices (vegan included), then explore ancient ruins with a certified guide and taste local spirits along the way.
Casa Pedregal Architecture Tour: Luis Barragán's Light & DesignThis guided tour of Casa Pedregal explores the architecture of Luis Barragán, a master in the use of light, color, and natural materials. The house, located in the Pedregal de San Ángel area, blends seamlessly with the volcanic landscape through its gardens, interplay of light and shadow, and design in harmony with the petrified lava. A live guide in English or Spanish leads small groups through the property; coffee and tea are included.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to understand how a master architect used light and materials to shape space—the small group size and guided pace let the design actually register as you move through the rooms, rather than rushing past it.
Mexico City: Palacio de Bellas Artes Small Group Art TourYou’ll step through bronze doors into Mexico City’s Palacio de Bellas Artes for a guided small group tour. Marvel at Rivera’s murals, touch cool marble floors, and hear stories from your local guide as you explore both classic masterpieces and contemporary exhibitions. Expect laughter, quiet moments, and new ways to see Mexican art—plus all entry fees are included.
