Teotihuacan: Private Day Tour from Mexico City with Entry & Guide

Summary

Walk ancient Teotihuacan pyramids with a private guide from Mexico City

You’ll walk ancient avenues in Teotihuacan, climb sun-warmed pyramids with your private guide, see vibrant murals inside hidden palaces, and hear stories that bring this sacred city alive. Includes entry tickets, private transport from Mexico City and plenty of time to ask questions or just take it all in.

What’s the experience like?

We’d barely stepped out of the van when Roger, our guide, handed us cold bottled water and grinned like he’d been waiting for this all week. The air outside Mexico City was already warm, but not heavy — more like that dry morning smell you get after rain. Teotihuacan’s pyramids rose up in front of us, bigger than I expected, almost weirdly quiet except for a couple of vendors calling out “¡Amigo!” and the distant sound of school kids somewhere behind us. Roger started walking fast (he’s got this energy), pointing out how the Avenue of the Dead lines up with the mountains. I tried to keep up while snapping photos, but honestly, it’s hard to capture how big everything feels here.

I didn’t expect to feel small on top of the Pyramid of the Moon — but there it was, all that space stretching out below. Roger told us about old rituals and sacrifices (he said “don’t worry, just history now” with a wink). The wind up there tasted dusty and sharp. We wandered through palaces where faded murals peeked out from under shade cloths; one looked like a jaguar but maybe I just wanted it to be. At one point, Roger asked if we could spot Quetzalcoatl on a temple wall — I guessed wrong and he laughed, then showed me these carved snake heads that looked almost cartoonish.

By midday my legs were tired but my brain was buzzing with stories — Proyecto Tlalocan tunnels under the Temple of Quetzalcoatl (Roger got really into that part), how some murals still have their original color after centuries. There’s something about touching stone that old. We had water breaks in shady spots while Roger answered every random question we threw at him (he never seemed annoyed). On the way back to Mexico City I kept thinking about how quiet Teotihuacan felt compared to the city — kind of peaceful in a way I didn’t expect.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Explore Teotihuacán ancient site

• Walk around Pyramid of the Moon
• View City of the Gods from top
• Learn about human sacrifices
• Visit palaces with murals
• Climb Pyramid of the Sun
• See views from Pyramid of the Sun
• Explore Quetzalcoatl Temple facade
• Discover Proyecto Tlalocan archaeological work

Top questions

How long does it take to get from Mexico City to Teotihuacan?

It usually takes about an hour by private vehicle from Mexico City to Teotihuacan.

Is entry to Teotihuacan included in this tour?

Yes, entry tickets are included as part of your private day trip.

Can you climb both pyramids on this tour?

You can climb the Pyramid of the Moon; access depends on site rules for each pyramid during your visit.

Are guides fluent in English?

Your local guide speaks English fluently and can answer questions throughout the tour.

Is transportation wheelchair accessible?

Yes, transportation options are wheelchair accessible for this tour.

Are children or infants allowed on this trip?

Infants and small children can join; prams or strollers are welcome on site.

Does this tour include lunch?

No lunch is included; bottled water is provided during your visit.

What will I see besides pyramids?

You’ll also explore palaces with murals and learn about recent archaeological projects like Proyecto Tlalocan.

What’s included

Your day includes pickup in Mexico City by private transport, all entry fees for Teotihuacan’s main sites—including pyramids and temples—bottled water throughout your walk, plus a guided tour led by a local expert who brings every story to life before returning you comfortably back to town.