Teotihuacan Pyramids & Cave Tour: Drinks Tasting, Pickup

Summary

Ancient pyramids, cave breakfast and local spirits tasting near Mexico City

You’ll get picked up from your hotel or Airbnb in Mexico City and head out for breakfast inside a real cave near Teotihuacan before exploring the ancient pyramids with a certified guide. Taste traditional drinks like pulque, tequila and mezcal at a local workshop, then end your day with memories that linger long after you’re dropped off back in town.

What’s the experience like?

I’ll be honest — I almost missed the pickup because I misread the message (8:00 pm? No, it was 8:00 am), but our driver waited outside my Airbnb in Roma with this patient smile. The drive out of Mexico City felt like waking up slowly — windows down, a bit of cool air and that mix of car radio and street sounds fading behind us. By the time we reached Teotihuacan, I’d already seen more colors from passing markets than I usually do in a week back home.

Breakfast was inside “La Cueva,” which is literally a cave. It’s cooler down there — you can feel the damp stone under your hand if you lean back. Our guide, Carla, handed me chilaquiles covered in red sauce and some sweet bread that tasted faintly of cinnamon. She explained how locals used to gather here for celebrations long before tourists showed up. Someone at another table tried to order coffee in Spanish (“un café con leche?”) and got a round of applause from their friends when they finally got it right. It’s funny what sticks with you.

The main part was walking through the Teotihuacan pyramids with Carla telling stories about the city of gods — she pointed out tiny details on the stones that I would’ve missed (like these carved faces half-worn away by centuries). At one point she stopped us just so we could listen — not much sound except wind and distant voices echoing off the Pyramid of the Sun. Afterward came the tasting: pulque first (it’s… an acquired taste), then tequila and mezcal. The guy pouring them told me about maguey plants and obsidian knives; he laughed when I tried to say “mezcal” with a local accent — probably butchered it. Still think about that smoky aftertaste sometimes.

We stopped at a workshop too, where they showed us how obsidian gets polished into these impossibly shiny shapes. My hands still smelled faintly of agave even after washing them at lunch (which wasn’t included but worth it just for the salsas). On the way back to Mexico City, everyone was quiet — maybe tired or just full of new thoughts. I kept replaying that moment in the cave, honestly.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Teotihuacan tour and tastings

• Pickup from hotel or Airbnb
• Breakfast at Restaurant la Cueva
• Tasting of pulque, tequila, and mezcal
• Guided tour of Teotihuacan pyramids
• Drop off at hotel or designated area

Top questions

How long does the Teotihuacan Pyramids & Cave tour last?

The guided tour at Teotihuacan lasts about 1.5 hours; total trip time including transport is several hours depending on traffic.

Is hotel pickup included for this day trip from Mexico City?

Yes, hotel or Airbnb pickup and drop-off are included within central Mexico City areas.

What drinks are included in the tasting?

You’ll taste pulque, tequila and mezcal during a visit to a local workshop near Teotihuacan.

Is breakfast included on this tour?

Breakfast is included only if you choose that option when booking; it’s served inside “La Cueva” restaurant (a natural cave).

Who leads the guided tour at Teotihuacan?

A certified bilingual guide leads you through the archaeological zone for about 1.5 hours.

Are entry tickets to Teotihuacan included?

Yes, all entry fees for the archaeological site are included in your booking.

Is this tour suitable for all fitness levels?

The tour is suitable for most fitness levels but not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or pregnant travelers.

Can service animals join this tour?

Yes, service animals are allowed on this tour.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel or Airbnb pickup anywhere in central Mexico City, all entry tickets to Teotihuacan’s archaeological zone, a guided walk led by a certified bilingual expert, plus breakfast inside La Cueva if you choose that option—along with tastings of pulque, tequila and mezcal before being dropped off wherever you need back in town.