Teotihuacan Private Tour with Shared Hot Air Balloon Ride

Rise above the pyramids, then walk among them

A private tour from Mexico City hotels combines a shared hot air balloon flight over Teotihuacan with a guided archaeological walk through the Pyramid of the Sun, Pyramid of the Moon and Road of the Dead, plus a stop to make fresh tortillas and taste regional spirits. A live guide in English, Spanish or French leads the full day, which includes transport, park entry, meals and drinks.

Step-by-step itinerary

Teotihuacan tour and balloon ride

• Wait with hot drink during balloon prep
• Enjoy shared hot air balloon ride
• Visit Two Sisters Tortilleria and make tortillas
• Tour Teotihuacan pyramids and Avenue of the Dead
• Taste pulque, tequila, and mezcal at artisan workshop
• Learn about maguey and obsidian at Quetzal Crafts

Stops and time spent at each 3 stops

1. San Juan Teotihuacan 30m
2. Teotihuacan Entry included 2h
3. San Juan Teotihuacan 30m

What’s included

• Private hotel pickup and return.
• guided tour of Teotihuacan with entry to the archaeological zone.
• shared hot air balloon flight with pre-flight hot drink.
• tortilla-making experience and Mexican quesadillas at Two Sisters Tortilleria.
• tequila, pulque and mezcal tasting at an artisan workshop.
• bottled water, beers and soft drinks throughout the day.

Times

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Information

Private tour of Teotihuacan with shared hot air balloon flight, archaeological guide, tequila tasting and traditional Mexican meal from Mexico City hotels.

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Live guide English, Spanish and French Another language? ›

Meeting point and pickup You can choose: pickup at your hotel, or go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point. When you book, you choose your hotel from 518 pickup locations; if yours isn’t listed, you can type in your address. Pickup is about 5 minutes before departure. See the exact addressSee the pickup points

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Ages Adult (13 to 65 years) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

Cancellation and refunds Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund. It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Low physical effort Stroller-friendly Infant seats available Pets welcome Public transport nearby Not recommended with back problems Infants must sit on laps

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The experience

The day starts before dawn at the balloon port in Teotihuacán. While the pilot and crew ready the balloon, you'll warm up with a hot drink and watch the sky lighten over the ancient city. Once airborne in the shared balloon, the pyramids and the grid of the pre-Hispanic streets unfold below you. A view no ground-level tour can match. After landing, you head to Two Sisters Tortilleria, where you make your own tortillas and taste authentic Mexican quesadillas, a hands-on break most tours skip.

The archaeological portion follows with your private guide walking you down the Road of the Dead toward the two massive pyramids. The guide explains the city's layout, the characters who built it and the stories embedded in the stones. You'll have time to climb or simply stand in front of each structure, moving at your own pace rather than herding with a larger group. After the site, you visit an artisan workshop where local craftspeople work obsidian and other materials. Here you taste pulque, tequila and mezcal (the three spirits that shaped Mexican culture), and can buy handmade pieces if something catches your eye.

Transport from your hotel is included, as are all park tickets, the balloon ride, meals and drinks throughout the day. A live guide speaks English, Spanish or French. The full experience runs about seven hours, leaving the afternoon free if you want to explore Mexico City proper or rest before dinner.

Top questions

Can I be picked up at my hotel?

You can choose: pickup at your hotel, or go straight to the meeting point. When you book, you choose your hotel from 518 pickup locations; if yours isn’t listed, you can type in your address. Pickup is about 5 minutes before departure.

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 12 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 exactly happens at the tortilleria stop?

Two Sisters Tortilleria lets you make your own tortillas by hand and taste fresh Mexican quesadillas and snacks: a working kitchen experience, not a demonstration.

Do I climb the pyramids or just see them from the ground?

You move through the archaeological site at your own pace with your guide, so you can climb the Pyramid of the Sun or the Pyramid of the Moon if you want to, or view them from ground level. Your guide explains what you're seeing either way.

What drinks are included in the tasting?

The artisan workshop tasting covers pulque, tequila and mezcal, the three traditional Mexican spirits. Bottled water, beers and soft drinks are also offered throughout the day.

Is this tour private the whole time?

Your transportation and archaeological guide are private to your group, but the hot air balloon is shared with other passengers: a smaller, more intimate experience than a large group tour, though not exclusive to you alone.

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