Teotihuacan Tour: Pyramids, Basilica & Cave Dining

Climb the Pyramid of the Sun, then descend into a cave restaurant built into the earth

This eight-and-a-half-hour day trip from Mexico City visits Teotihuacan's pyramids with entry included, the Basilica of Guadalupe, and the Plaza of the Three Cultures. A live guide in English or Spanish leads you through the archaeological zone to the Pyramid of the Sun and the Causeway of the Dead, then takes you to an exclusive underground cave restaurant where you can order lunch. Hotel pickup and an air-conditioned van are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each2 stops

1. TeotihuacanEntry included2h 30m
2. Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe1h 30m

Teotihuacan and Basilica Tour

• Meet at hotel for pickup
• Introduction to Mexico's history stages
• Visit Teotihuacan craft house
• Tour Teotihuacan archaeological zone
• Lunch in underground cave restaurant
• Visit Basilica of Guadalupe and Tepeyac hill
• End tour at Barcelo Reforma Hotel

The experience

The van picks you up between 8:00 and 8:35 a.m. from your hotel in central Mexico City (the Sheraton Maria Isabel, Fiesta Americana Reforma, Hilton Mexico City Reforma, or Canada Centro Historico), and heads north. Morning traffic can add time, so arriving 15 minutes early helps. On the way, you stop at the House of Tiles to see how three eras of Mexican history sit side by side: pre-Hispanic, colonial, and modern architecture in one plaza.

At Teotihuacan, your guide walks you through the archaeological zone with the ticket already paid. You see the Pyramid of the Sun, the Causeway of the Dead, the Pyramid of the Moon, and the Jaguar Mural, each one explained as you go. The site is large, so wear comfortable shoes and bring water. Before entering the ruins, you visit a craft workshop where artisans show replicas of Teotihuacan weapons and tools from around 300 A.D., and you taste traditional drinks of the region. After the main tour, you get free time to photograph the pyramids on your own.

Lunch happens in an underground cave restaurant that operates only on this tour: a space carved into the earth where you can order from the menu (food is not included in the price). From there, the day moves to the Basilica of Guadalupe, where you visit both the new and old churches, climb Tepeyac Hill where Juan Diego saw the Virgin, and see the original image of the Virgin of Guadalupe from 1531. The tour ends at the Barceló Reforma Hotel, a central point between most hotels and landmarks, around 4:30 p.m.

What’s included

• Air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup from central Mexico City.
• entry ticket to the archaeological zone of Teotihuacan.
• live guide in English or Spanish throughout the day.

Before you book

Lasts 8h 30m, runs every day at 08:00, from US$ 41 per person, with a live guide in English and Spanish and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

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GroupUp to 150

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 5 pickup points.

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

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Modestia

Is this one for you?Book this if you want three major sites in one day with a guide who lives in Teotihuacan. Choose a different tour if you prefer shorter outings or fewer stops.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

What is the Pyramid of the Sun like when you get there?

The Pyramid of the Sun is the largest structure at Teotihuacan. Your guide explains its history and significance as you walk the site, and you have free time afterward to climb it and take photos from the top or explore the surrounding plaza at your own pace.

Can I eat lunch during the tour, and what does it cost?

Lunch happens in an exclusive underground cave restaurant unique to this tour. Food is not included in the tour price, so you order and pay separately for what you eat at the restaurant.

How much walking is involved in this tour?

The archaeological zone of Teotihuacan requires moderate walking across uneven ground to see the pyramids, the Causeway of the Dead, and the plazas. Comfortable shoes are essential. You also climb Tepeyac Hill at the Basilica of Guadalupe. The tour is suitable for all fitness levels, and you get free time to move at your own pace.

What is the Basilica of Guadalupe, and why do we visit it?

The Basilica of Guadalupe is one of Mexico's most important religious sites, built where Juan Diego saw the Virgin of Guadalupe in 1531. You visit both the new basilica and the old church, climb Tepeyac Hill to the shrine, and see the original image of the Virgin that Juan Diego found.

What time does the tour end and where?

The tour ends around 4:30 p.m. at the Barceló Reforma Hotel, a central location between most hotels and landmarks in Mexico City, so you can easily get back to your accommodation or continue your day in the city.