Teotihuacan hot air balloon flight guided tour
See the pyramids from the air, then walk them on the ground with someone who knows their story.
A full-day tour from Mexico City that starts with a hot air balloon flight over Teotihuacan's pyramids at sunrise, followed by a guided exploration of the archaeological site and the Basilica of Guadalupe. The balloon ride lasts 45 minutes in the air. The complete tour with both sites runs up to 12 hours. Roundtrip transport from Mexico City, breakfast, a champagne toast after landing, entrance fees, and a live guide in English or Spanish are included in the full-day option. You can also book the balloon flight alone if you prefer to skip the ground tour.
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3 optionsStep-by-step itinerary
Balloon flight and cultural tour
- Hot-air balloon ride over Teotihuacan
- Celebrate with sparkling wine toast
- Guided tour of Teotihuacan ruins
- Visit local obsidian workshop
- Tequila tasting session
- Lunch at local restaurant (own cost)
- Guided tour of Basilica of Guadalupe
- Teotihuacan 6h
- Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe 1h
What’s included
- Hot air balloon flight over Teotihuacan with a 45-minute duration.
- champagne toast after landing.
- breakfast.
- flight certificate.
- roundtrip transport from Mexico City (on the full-day option).
- guided tour of Teotihuacan's pyramids and the Avenue of the Dead.
- entrance fee to Teotihuacan (on the full-day option).
- guided visit to the Basilica of Guadalupe.
- stop at a local obsidian workshop.
- complimentary tequila tasting.
- live guide in English or Spanish.
- Every day 04:20 05:20 06:30
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Float above the Pyramid of the Sun and Moon at dawn, explore Teotihuacan's ancient streets with a guide.
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The experience
The day starts before dawn with pickup from Mexico City and transport to the launch site. You'll rise in a hot air balloon as the sun comes up, floating above the Pyramid of the Sun and the Pyramid of the Moon with a clear view down the Avenue of the Dead. The flight lasts roughly 45 minutes depending on wind and weather. After landing, you'll toast the flight with sparkling wine and eat breakfast before heading into the ruins themselves.
If you've booked the full-day option, a guide takes you through Teotihuacan on foot, walking the Avenue of the Dead and explaining the layout and purpose of the major structures. The guide covers the history and daily life of the people who built the city, the architecture of the pyramids, and what archaeologists understand about how the site was organized. You'll have some free time afterward to buy lunch or photographs at your own cost, or to explore on your own before moving to the next stop.
The tour continues to a local obsidian workshop where you can watch craftspeople work the volcanic stone and buy handmade pieces, then a complimentary tequila tasting. Lunch at a local restaurant is on your own. The final stop is the Basilica of Guadalupe, one of the world's largest pilgrimage sites. A guide walks you through the Old and New Basilicas and explains the religious and historical significance of the Virgin of Guadalupe image and the site itself. You can stay as long as you want and arrange your own return to Mexico City, or head back with the group.
The balloon flight requires closed-toe shoes (no sandals, heels or flip-flops), and you can't bring backpacks, suitcases or bulky bags into the basket. Children must be at least 4 years old and taller than 1.20 meters. The Mexican government requires you to provide your name, weight and any relevant health conditions before flying. If you weigh more than 100 kilos, each additional kilo incurs an extra charge. The maximum weight allowed is 150 kg per person.
Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and Spanish.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 10 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.
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 24 h before the start.
What time does the hot air balloon flight over Teotihuacan start?
The balloon flight departs early in the morning to catch the sunrise over the pyramids. Start times vary by season: October through March and April through September have different schedules. Your confirmation will specify the exact pickup time for your date.
Is the Basilica of Guadalupe visit included, or do I have to book it separately?
The Basilica of Guadalupe is included only in the full-day option that combines the balloon flight, Teotihuacan guided tour, and the Basilica visit. If you book the balloon flight alone, you won't visit either site. You choose your option at checkout.
Can I stay longer at the Basilica of Guadalupe if I want to?
Yes. After the guided tour of the Basilica of Guadalupe, you can stay as long as you want and return to Mexico City on your own. The group transport ends there, but you're free to explore further or spend more time at the site.
What happens if I book only the balloon flight without the guided tour?
If you choose the balloon-only option, you'll fly for 45 minutes over the pyramids, land, have breakfast and a champagne toast, then return to your starting point. You won't visit Teotihuacan's ruins or the Basilica of Guadalupe. A shorter 15-minute flight option is also available.
Operated by Amigo Tours. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.
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Teotihuacan hot air balloon flight guided tour
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