Teotihuacán, Basilica & Tlatelolco tour from Mexico City

Three eras of Mexico in one day: pre-Hispanic ruins, colonial churches, and the city's modern heart

A full-day tour from Mexico City visits Teotihuacán's pyramids, the Basilica of Guadalupe, and the Plaza of the Three Cultures with a live guide in English or Spanish, hotel pickup, and entry to the archaeological zone included. The route traces three stages of Mexican history (pre-Hispanic, colonial, and modern) stopping at landmarks from each era. Lunch is on your own at a typical Mexican restaurant along the way.

Step-by-step itinerary

Teotihuacan and Basilica of Guadalupe Tour

• Meet guide at hotel pickup point
• Introduction to Mexico's three historical stages
• Visit Teotihuacan craft house and tastings
• Tour Teotihuacan archaeological zone
• Lunch at typical Mexican restaurant
• Visit Basilica of Guadalupe and Tepeyac hill
• End tour at Barcelo Reforma Hotel

The experience

The van picks you up at your hotel between 8:00 and 8:35 a.m., depending on which property you've selected as your meeting point. The driver arrives in a Mercedes Benz Sprinter and calls your name at the main entrance. Morning traffic in Mexico City is heavy, so arriving 15 minutes early helps. The route heads north out of the city toward Teotihuacán, about an hour away.

Before entering the archaeological zone, the tour stops at the House of Tiles, an introduction to the three historical periods that shaped Mexico. Then you visit a craft house where Teotihuacán artisans demonstrate the materials and techniques their ancestors used. You'll see replicas of objects from around 300 A.D. and taste typical drinks of the region. Entry to the archaeological zone is included. Inside, the guide walks you through the Pyramid of the Sun, the Causeway of the Dead, the Plaza of the Moon, and the Jaguar Mural at the Pyramid of the Moon, explaining the history and culture of the Teotihuacano people. You get free time to photograph the site before heading to lunch at a local restaurant (your own cost).

The afternoon takes you to the Basilica of Guadalupe, where you'll see both the new and old churches, the Church of the Capuchins, and climb Tepeyac Hill: the spot where Juan Diego saw the Virgin of Guadalupe in 1531. You'll stand in front of the original image, discovered by Diego that same year. The tour ends with a drop-off at Barceló Reforma Hotel, a central point between most of the city's hotels and landmarks.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned Mercedes Benz Sprinter van with hotel pickup.
• entry ticket to the Teotihuacán archaeological zone.
• live guide in English or Spanish.
• visits to the House of Tiles, a craft house with artisan demonstrations and traditional drink tastings, the Pyramid of the Sun and other monuments within Teotihuacán, the Basilica of Guadalupe (new and old churches), the Church of the Capuchins, and Tepeyac Hill.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

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GroupUp to 150

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 5 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleStroller friendlyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Modestia

Is this one for you?Choose this tour if you're covering three major sites in one day and prefer a guided vehicle tour over self-driving between locations.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What exactly is inside the Teotihuacán archaeological zone that the guide shows you?

The Teotihuacán archaeological zone includes the Pyramid of the Sun, the Causeway of the Dead, the Plaza of the Moon, and the Jaguar Mural at the Pyramid of the Moon. The guide explains the history and culture of the Teotihuacano people at each stop, and you have free time afterward to take photographs.

Is lunch included in this tour, or do I need to pay separately?

Lunch is not included. The tour stops at a typical Mexican restaurant where you order and pay for your own meal, though the guide can recommend dishes from the local Teotihuacán cuisine.

What's the difference between the new and old Basilica of Guadalupe?

The Basilica of Guadalupe has both a new church and an old church on the same grounds. The tour visits both, along with the Church of the Capuchins and Tepeyac Hill, where Juan Diego witnessed the apparition in 1531 and where the original image of the Virgin is housed.

How early do I need to arrive at my hotel for pickup?

Arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled pickup time at the main entrance of your hotel. Morning traffic in Mexico City is extremely heavy, and the van may occasionally run up to 10 minutes late due to congestion.

Which hotels are included as pickup points?

Pickup is available from the Sheraton Maria Isabel Hotel at 8:00 a.m., Fiesta Americana Reforma Hotel at 8:15 a.m., Hilton Mexico City Reforma Hotel at 8:25 a.m., and Canada Centro Histórico Hotel at 8:35 a.m. You select your hotel as the meeting point when you book.

What should I bring or wear for an eight-hour tour?

Wear comfortable clothing, tennis shoes, and a cap. Have breakfast before the tour starts and bring bottled water. The vehicle is air-conditioned, but you'll spend time walking at the archaeological zone and climbing Tepeyac Hill.