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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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.
Mexico City: Centro Histórico Walking Tour with Rooftop DrinksYou’ll walk Mexico City’s Centro Histórico with a local guide—tasting mezcal, wandering past Diego Rivera murals, hearing stories in grand cathedrals and sunlit plazas. End your day sipping a drink on a rooftop as sunset colors wash over Zócalo square—you might find yourself wishing you could stay just a little longer.
Mexico City: Arena Mexico Wrestling Night with Ringside SeatsYou’ll step into Arena Mexico as part of the crowd, welcomed with a drink and stories from your local guide before grabbing your seat near the ring. Watch masked luchadores fly through the air while fans shout all around you — it’s noisy, colorful, and totally real. This isn’t just wrestling; it’s Mexican culture up close.
Mexico City: Anthropology Museum & Chapultepec Castle Private TourYou walk through the National Museum of Anthropology's Maya, Mexica, and Teotihuacan halls with a bilingual guide who adjusts the pace to what interests you, then move through Chapultepec Forest to the castle for views across the city. The five-hour tour includes a beverage, skips the crowds on Sundays by starting at the castle instead, and requires a moderate level of walking fitness.Is it for me?Book this if you want to move through Mexico City's major archaeological and historical sites on your own schedule with someone who knows which details matter, without the pace or crowds of a group tour—the private format is what makes five hours feel unhurried instead of rushed.
Mexico City: Frida Kahlo Museum Tour & Casa Azul EntryYou spend two hours inside Casa Azul with an art expert who walks you through Frida's self-portraits, personal objects, and the spaces where she lived and worked. Admission is included, and the guide handles the context so you don't have to piece it together yourself. Arrive on time with only a small bag, and you're set for a focused look at one of Mexico City's most important cultural spaces.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Frida's most famous works and personal spaces without arranging tickets or navigating the museum alone—the expert guide is what transforms a visit into an understanding of how her life and art were inseparable.
Teotihuacan & Basilica Guadalupe: Private Mexico City Day TripYou get picked up from your Mexico City hotel and driven to Teotihuacan, where you explore the Pyramid of the Sun, Temple of Quetzalcoatl, and the on-site museum with a private guide. After lunch (on your own), you visit the Basilica of Guadalupe, Mexico's largest religious sanctuary. Entrance fees are included, and you return to the city by evening. The private format means no group waiting and a guide who knows the timing and the crowds.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see both Teotihuacan and the Basilica in one day without arranging transport or buying tickets separately — the private guide handles the route and timing so you don't have to.
Mexico City: Jewish Heritage Walking Tour & SynagoguesYou’ll walk Mexico City’s Centro Histórico with a local guide who brings five centuries of Jewish history alive — from Inquisition-era secrets behind the cathedral to Sephardic and Ashkenazi synagogues at Plaza Loreto. Expect unexpected details, laughter, and moments that linger long after you step outside again.
Cuernavaca and Taxco Tour: Colonial Silver Capital ExperienceA guided day trip from Mexico City to Cuernavaca and Taxco combines two of central Mexico's most significant colonial sites in a single 10-hour outing. You'll see Cuernavaca's Cathedral and Palace of Cortés, then travel into the Sierra Madre to walk Taxco's cobblestone streets and enter the 18th-century Church of Santa Prisca, with a stop at a working silver workshop to watch local artisans. A bilingual guide leads the tour; roundtrip hotel pickup is included, and lunch is available as an add-on.Is it for me?Book the shared tour if you're comfortable traveling with other guests; choose private if your group wants a dedicated guide and vehicle for the full day covering both Cuernavaca and Taxco.
Teotihuacan Sunrise Tour from Mexico City: Pyramids & MuralsYou arrive before dawn, stop for coffee at a local bakery, climb the Pyramid of the Sun, walk the Avenue of the Dead with a certified guide, explore Tetitla's preserved murals to see how people lived, and visit the Temple of the Feathered Serpent before returning to Mexico City. Hotel pickup and site admission are included, and the group stays small enough that you're not herded through the site.Is it for me?Book this if you want to understand Teotihuacan beyond the main monuments — the guide's expertise and the small-group format mean you're learning the story, not just checking boxes, and the early start gets you there when the light and the energy are different from the midday crowds.
Mexico City: Churros Cooking Class & Coffee with Local ChefYou’ll step into a small Mexico City kitchen and learn how to make Mexican churros from scratch alongside a local chef. From mixing soft dough to frying golden spirals and sipping fresh artisanal coffee at the end, every moment feels relaxed and genuine. Expect sticky fingers, laughter over imperfect shapes, and a warm sense of belonging that lingers long after you leave.
Mexico City Museum Private Tour: Skip the crowds, explore at your paceYou’ll wander Mexico City’s Anthropology Museum on your own terms with a private guide who adapts to your pace and curiosity. Expect close-up looks at Aztec and Mayan artifacts, personal stories from locals, accessible routes for everyone, and space to ask anything that pops into your head. You might leave thinking about ancient faces long after you step outside.
Mexico City Markets: Food Tour & Mezcal TastingYou walk three of Mexico City's most important markets—La Merced, Sonora, and San Juan—stopping at over 20 food stalls to taste quesadillas, moles, fresh fruit, and regional specialties. A local guide explains the history and ingredients as you go. The tour includes bottled water, coffee or tea, and a mezcal tasting at the end. Five hours total, small groups, no separate transport needed.Is it for me?Book this if you want to eat real Mexico City food without spending hours figuring out which stall to trust or how to order—the guide handles the navigation and the introductions, which is what makes 20 tastings in five hours actually possible.
Mexico City Airport to Hotel: Private Transfer, No WaitYou’ll step off your flight into Mexico City’s buzz and find your driver already waiting—no searching or stress. They’ll help with your bags and get you settled in a cool, comfy car just for you (and whoever you’re traveling with). Ask for tips or just sink into the seat as city life flashes by outside. By the time you reach your hotel door, it’ll feel like you’ve already started your trip—not just survived arrival.
Mexico City: Teotihuacan Pyramids, Basilica & Tlatelolco Day TripYou’ll move from Mexico City’s tangled histories in Tlatelolco to devotion at the Basilica of Guadalupe, taste mezcal with local craftspeople, and walk among Teotihuacan’s ancient pyramids—all with a guide who actually knows their stuff. Expect laughter, real stories, and moments that stick with you long after you’re back in town.
Private Walking Tour: Mexico City Historic Center with GuideA private walking tour of Mexico City's Historic Center led by a certified bilingual guide, covering the Templo Mayor, Zócalo, Metropolitan Cathedral, Casa de los Azulejos, and Palace of Fine Arts over four hours. You choose the focus — archaeology, architecture, religious art, or muralism — and the guide adjusts the route and pace to match your interests. Coffee break included.Is it for me?This is a private tour, so the pace and focus are entirely yours — the guide follows your interests rather than a fixed schedule for a group. Choose it if you want to linger at sites that matter to you, ask questions without holding others back, or explore a specific theme like muralism or colonial architecture without the rhythm of a shared itinerary.
Mexico City: Teotihuacan Private Tour with Basilica & MonumentYou’ll climb ancient pyramids at Teotihuacan with a local guide, pause inside Guadalupe’s Basilica where candles flicker quietly, and ride up the Revolution Monument for city views—all in one private day trip from Mexico City. Expect real conversation, unhurried moments, and plenty of history woven into every stop.
Mexico City: Chapultepec Park & Reforma Bike Tour with Street FoodYou’ll cycle down car-free Reforma Avenue with a small group and local guide, pausing at historic monuments like the Angel of Independence before rolling into lush Chapultepec Park. Taste street food you might not try alone—tlacoyos or gorditas—and hear stories that make Mexico City’s history feel personal. It’s lively, messy at times, but you’ll leave feeling connected to both city and people.
Teotihuacan Pyramids Private Tour: Skip-the-line accessYou get picked up from your Mexico City hotel, skip the entrance lines at Teotihuacan, and spend up to three hours exploring the pyramids with a private certified guide in your own pace. The return journey drops you back at your accommodation. Lunch and other activities can be added if you want them.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Teotihuacan without the group-tour pace or the hassle of arranging transport and tickets yourself — the private guide and skip-the-line access are what let you spend your time actually exploring instead of waiting in queues or following a flag.
Xochimilco Sunrise Kayak Tour: Early Canals, Volcano Views & BreakfastYou’ll slip onto Xochimilco’s quiet canals before sunrise in a kayak, watch volcanoes light up in soft colors, share breakfast on a chinampa with locals, and drift back while most of Mexico City is still asleep. It’s peaceful, unexpected—and you might find yourself thinking about that first sip of coffee long after you leave.
Mexico City: Chapultepec Castle Private Tour & Custom WalkYou’ll walk Chapultepec Castle’s storied halls with a private guide who brings history to life, from emperor tales to secret corners. Expect city views from grand balconies, quiet moments among antiques, and a few laughs over local legends — plus flexible booking support and a totally customizable pace.
