Teotihuacan: Private Early Morning Tour & Pulque Tasting

Summary

Early entry to Teotihuacan pyramids with private guide and drink tasting

You’ll start early from Mexico City for a private tour of Teotihuacan’s pyramids before crowds arrive. Walk ancient avenues with a local guide, climb steep steps if you want, see murals up close, then taste pulque and mezcal before heading back. It’s quieter than you’d expect — you might remember that silence most.

What’s the experience like?

I’ll be honest, I didn’t expect the road out of Mexico City to feel so quiet at dawn — just a few headlights and the smell of tortillas drifting from somewhere. Our driver cracked a window and the morning chill mixed with car coffee. When we reached Teotihuacan, it was still blue-grey out, barely any tourists in sight. Our guide, Lucía, grinned and said we’d beat the crowds by hours. She was right — it felt like we had the Avenue of the Dead to ourselves.

The first thing that hit me was how massive the Pyramid of the Sun looked up close. The steps are steeper than they look in photos (I paused halfway up, pretending to admire the view but really just catching my breath). Lucía told us about old rituals here — she even pointed out faded murals I would’ve missed on my own. There was this earthy smell near the Temple of the Feathered Serpent; maybe damp stone or agave? Hard to describe but it stuck with me. At one point I tried saying “Teotihuacan” like a local and Lucía laughed — probably deserved.

After wandering through palace ruins and tracing carvings with our fingers, we ended up at a little spot outside for pulque tasting. I’d never tried it before — kind of tangy and cloudy, not at all what I expected. They poured us mezcal too (that one burned), and someone joked about taking a nap in the van on the way back to Mexico City. The whole day felt unhurried but full somehow. Even now, I still think about that empty plaza under the morning sky.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Teotihuacan pyramids private tour

• Depart early from Mexico City
• Arrive at Teotihuacan site
• Explore Pyramid of the Sun
• Explore Pyramid of the Moon
• Explore Feathered Serpent Pyramid
• Visit important mural compounds
• Learn about Mesoamerican traditions
• Optionally climb a pyramid
• Taste traditional drinks

Top questions

How long is the drive from Mexico City to Teotihuacan?

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

Is hotel pickup included for this Teotihuacan day trip?

Yes, private transportation with hotel pickup is included in your booking.

Can children or seniors join this private tour?

The tour can be adapted for children or seniors and is suitable for all fitness levels.

Are drinks included during the tour?

Yes, there’s a tasting of traditional drinks like pulque, tequila, and mezcal at the end.

Is this tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, it’s wheelchair accessible and infants can ride in prams or strollers.

What are the main sites visited at Teotihuacan?

You’ll visit the Pyramids of the Sun, Moon, Feathered Serpent, plus palaces and murals.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel pickup in an air-conditioned private vehicle from anywhere in Mexico City; guided exploration of Teotihuacan’s main pyramids; time to see murals and palace ruins; plus a tasting session with pulque, tequila, and mezcal before returning home.