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: Lucha Libre Arena Tour & Mezcal Tasting NightYou’ll dive straight into Mexico City’s wildest pop culture: wearing your own luchador mask, tasting smoky mezcal with guacamole, then joining locals at Arena Mexico for a real Lucha Libre fight night. Expect laughs with your guide (a former wrestler), plenty of noise, and memories that stick long after you’ve left your seat.
Mexican Cooking Class in Mexico City: Learn & CookA hands-on Mexican cooking class in Mexico City where you prepare authentic dishes alongside an expert chef, then sit down to share the meal. The class runs 3.5 hours in a cozy venue in the heart of the city; you'll make guacamole or salsas, handmade tortillas, Mexican guisados and sorbets using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. The chef teaches techniques you can replicate at home, and the class accommodates vegetarians and children from age 5.Is it for me?You do the cooking yourself with the chef guiding you through techniques and tips—this suits anyone who wants to learn by doing, not by watching. If you're traveling with family or friends and want a shared activity that ends with a meal together, the private, personalized format keeps the focus on your group.
Mexico City: Bicycle Tour of 19 Highlights & ChapultepecYou’ll pedal through Roma and Condesa’s leafy streets before crossing into the historic heart of Mexico City. Expect early-morning calm, stories from your local guide, and stops at icons like Chapultepec Park and Palacio de Bellas Artes. You’ll feel both city energy and quiet moments—the kind that stick with you long after you’ve left.
Teotihuacan Pyramids: Early Morning Express Tour & PickupYou’ll slip out of Mexico City before sunrise and reach Teotihuacan while it’s still peaceful—no crowds, just quiet pyramids and open space for your photos. Your local guide shares stories as you walk among ancient stones. There’s time to ask questions or just stand in silence if you want—plus snacks and water included before heading smoothly back into town.
Mexico City: Teotihuacan Pyramids & Guadalupe Shrine Day TripYou’ll step into Mexico’s living history—climb ancient pyramids at Teotihuacan, wander Tlatelolco’s layered plaza with your guide, taste tequila under open sky, and feel the energy inside the Basilica de Guadalupe. This day trip from Mexico City brings together legends and laughter—and leaves you changed in small ways you won’t expect.
Teotihuacan & Basilica Guadalupe: Pyramids, Sacred Hill & LunchYou visit three major sites—the layered history of Tlatelolco, the pilgrimage complex of Guadalupe with its sacred hill and relic, and the pyramids of Teotihuacan—without arranging transport, entry fees, or timing yourself. A professional guide walks each stop, lunch is included, and the air-conditioned minivan handles the distances, so you spend the day looking instead of planning.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Teotihuacan, the Basilica of Guadalupe, and Tlatelolco in one day without arranging three separate entries, transport between them, and a meal—the fixed itinerary and included guide handle all of that, leaving you to focus on the sites themselves.
Teotihuacán: Hot Air Balloon Flight & Ruins Entry from CDMXYou’ll float over Teotihuacán at sunrise in a hot air balloon with a local pilot, then share breakfast and wander among ancient pyramids on foot. Includes round-trip transport from Mexico City, entry to the ruins, and time to soak in both sky-high views and ground-level history—leaving you with memories that linger longer than any souvenir.
Mexico City bike tour: Architects guide landmarksA four-hour bike tour of Mexico City led by architects, artists and urbanism professionals who explain the city's transformation through its landmarks, public spaces and everyday neighborhoods. Starting in Chapultepec, you ride to iconic sites including the House of Tiles, enjoy local food highlights with tacos and chocolate tasting, and take the Chapultepec Cable Bus for panoramic city views. The tour includes lunch and a bicycle; guides speak English and Spanish, and children are welcome from age seven.Is it for me?Small groups work best here because the guides are teaching, not just leading—you'll get more from the architecture and urban design explanations if the group stays small enough to hear and ask questions. If you want a bike tour that's also a lesson in how cities work, this one is built for that. Solo travelers and families with kids seven and up fit the pace; if you prefer a faster ride or a slower walk, look for a different format.
Mexico City: Centro Historico Walking Tour & Aztec RuinsYou’ll walk Mexico City’s Centro Historico with a local guide who knows every shortcut and story. Taste fresh pan dulce at the House of Tiles, stand where Aztecs once ruled at Templo Mayor, and watch city life swirl around you in the Zócalo. Expect laughter, small surprises, and moments you’ll remember long after you leave.
Mexico City: Anthropology Museum Private Tour & Expert GuideYou’ll walk into Mexico City’s National Museum of Anthropology with a certified guide who brings ancient stories to life—from Tlaloc’s monolith outside to the famous Aztec Calendar inside. Expect real conversation, hands-on moments with artifacts, and time to let history settle in your bones before heading back out into modern Mexico City.
Mexico City: La Merced Market Food Tour & Subway AdventureYou’ll weave through Mexico City’s La Merced Market with a local guide, tasting tacos and prehispanic snacks straight from vendors’ stalls. Ride the subway from downtown, try chapulines if you’re brave (they’re crunchy!), then relax with a drink in an artsy neighborhood to end your day feeling more connected to CDMX.
Mexico City: Xochimilco, Coyoacán & Frida Kahlo Private TourYou’ll float through Xochimilco’s lively canals on a colorful boat, then stroll Coyoacán’s shaded streets before stepping inside Frida Kahlo’s vivid Blue House with your private guide. Taste street snacks, hear local stories, and feel Mexico City’s creative pulse up close — it stays with you long after.Is it for me?Book this one if you want the main stops—Xochimilco's floating gardens, Coyoacán's old quarter and Casa Azul—without arranging transport, tickets or timing yourself; the private guide and hotel pickup are what turn four separate destinations into one coherent day.
Teotihuacan Balloon Flight & Guadalupe Shrine Day TourYou’ll float at sunrise above Teotihuacan’s pyramids, toast with sparkling wine after landing, walk ancient avenues with a local guide, sample obsidian crafts and tequila, then feel Mexico’s spiritual heart at the Basilica of Guadalupe. Expect moments that stick with you long after you’re home.
Teotihuacan Hot Air Balloon Ride & Pyramids Day Trip PickupYou’ll float above Teotihuacan’s pyramids at sunrise in a hot air balloon, sip sparkling wine as the city wakes below you, then choose to explore ancient ruins on foot with a local guide or return early to Mexico City. Hotel pickup and breakfast included — it’s both surreal and grounding in ways you won’t expect.
Tolantongo Caves Hot Springs & Waterfalls Tour from Mexico CityThis small group day tour departs Mexico City early morning for Tolantongo Caves in Hidalgo, where you bathe in 40 thermal water pools, walk the Paradise Tunnel suspension bridge, and explore caves, estuaries and waterfalls at 1,280 meters elevation. The tour runs 14 hours with a professional guide in English or Spanish, roundtrip transportation from Mexico City, and park entrance included; box lunch is available as an add-on. Children from age 3 are welcome, and the terrain suits all fitness levels, though water access may be limited by weather and park safety rules.Is it for me?Book the Private Tour if your group wants the guide and transport to yourselves alone; choose the Tolantongo Tour to share the day with other small group travelers and keep the cost lower. Either way, the 14-hour commitment and early morning departure suit someone who wants the full range of Tolantongo—thermal pools, caves, waterfalls and the suspension bridge—without splitting the experience across multiple days.
Mexico City E-Bike Tour: Tacos, Churros & NeighborhoodsThis four-hour electric bicycle tour of Mexico City takes you through six neighborhoods—Roma, Reforma, Centro Histórico, Condesa, Polanco and Chapultepec—with stops at the Angel of Independence, Palacio de Bellas Artes, Alameda Central and the National Museum of Anthropology. The e-bikes let you cover ground that would exhaust you walking, and you'll taste tacos and churros at a local favorite along the way. A live guide in English or Spanish leads groups of no more than a small party, and the minimum age is 16.Is it for me?Small groups work best for this tour—you'll stay together as a tight party, which means the guide can answer questions and adjust the pace without losing anyone. It's ideal if you're new to Mexico City and want to see the main landmarks and neighborhoods in one morning or afternoon without renting a car or figuring out the metro.
Mexico City Street Food Tour: Condesa, Roma & ChapultepecA guided street food tour through Mexico City's Condesa, Roma and Chapultepec Park, led in English or Spanish, with all food and drinks included. The route moves by bike lanes and covers traditional markets, hidden vendor spots and local history across the city's most walkable zones. Children from age 14 are welcome; vegetarian options are available at every stop.Is it for me?You're on a shared tour with a guide leading the route, so the stops and timing are set—this works best if you want the food and the neighborhoods without building an itinerary yourself. The bike-lane routes keep the pace steady and the group size manageable, which suits a first-time visitor who wants to taste the city without the logistics.
Xochimilco Tequila & Mezcal Boat Tour with Food & Live MusicYou board a trajinera at Canal de Nativitas with unlimited tequila, mezcal and cocktails included, cruise past chinampas while eating brunch, stop at Meztli.X island restaurant to taste edible insects and pulque, then mix your own drinks for the ride back. The whole thing takes the afternoon and includes live music, a guide who knows the place, and no need to arrange transport or figure out what to order.Is it for me?Book this if you want a full afternoon in Xochimilco without planning the stops, drinks or food yourself—the boat, the guide, the music and the tastings are all arranged, so you just show up and spend the time tasting instead of deciding what to order.
Mexico City: Chapultepec Castle & Anthropology Museum TourYou’ll wander Chapultepec Park with a historian guide, climb up to explore castle halls filled with echoes of emperors, then dive into ancient Mexican cultures at the National Museum of Anthropology—all in one day trip from Mexico City. Expect city views, local snacks if you want them, and stories that stick with you long after.
Hot air balloon flight over Teotihuacán from Mexico CityA hot air balloon flight over Teotihuacán departs from Mexico City with early morning pickup from your accommodation, a 45–60 minute flight at sunrise, and a full breakfast buffet afterward. The archaeology zone entry is optional, and you return to the city center by early afternoon. A live guide speaks English and Spanish; children from age 4 are welcome.Is it for me?Book this if you're based in Mexico City and want to combine ground exploration with an aerial view—you'll walk the pyramids, then fly over the site to see the layout from above.
