Top Mexico City Day Trips - page 5

Pyramids of Teotihuacan and Basilica of Guadalupe All Inclusive

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9 hoursFree Cancellation

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$50

Swap out a day in Mexico City for the beauty, art and culture of Puebla. The tour begins at the Pyramid of Cholula, which dwarfs the Egyptian Pyramids by almost 2 million cubic meters and has a cultural story that is just as enigmatic. The tour also includes the architectural and cultural gems of the Church of Santa María Tonantzintla, the Puebla Cathedral and the Calle de los Dulces (Sweets Street).

Pyramid of Cholula and Puebla: Private Tour from Mexico City

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8 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

from $188

Likely to Sell Out

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Private Tour: Teotihuacan and Basilica of Guadalupe

6 hoursFree Cancellation

from $190

Discover ancient Mexico’s “City of the Gods” on this small-group guided excursion from Mexico City. After a convenient pickup from your hotel, marvel at one of Mexico’s most important archaeological sites on a small-group, morning tour where you can avoid the crowds of the afternoon. Experience sites like the Sun and Moon Pyramids, Moon Plaza, and the Palace of Quetzalpapalotl, and learn about the site’s history from an informative local guide.

Teotihuacan Tour with Transportation & Food (PRIVATE OPTION)

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5 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

from $129

Embark on a full-day private tour to Teotihuacan. Walk amongst mysterious ancient ruins as you dive deep into Mexican history, before ascending towards religious exhibitions at one of Latin America's most important sites of worship: Basilica de Guadalupe. After exploring vibrant downtown areas such as the Templo Mayor, Cathedral, and The Monument To Revolution, take some time to relax over one of the nearby terraces.

10 hoursFree Cancellation

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Teotihuacan Private Tour

from $179

Visit the beautiful colonial cities of Taxco and Cuernavaca in a single day with this excursion from Mexico City. You'll start in Cuernavaca, where you'll see historic attractions like the Palacio de Cortés and the city's cathedral. You will then make your way to Taxco, where you will have time for lunch, shopping, or simply exploring the city's cobblestone streets before returning to Mexico City.

Tour to Taxco and Cuernavaca

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8 hoursFree Cancellation

from $51

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Small Group: Teotihuacan Pyramids and Shrine of Guadalupe from Mexico City

11 hoursFree Cancellation

from $102

This experience begins with flexibility in the schedule, although we suggest starting it at 08:00 am, we can adjust to the schedules of our clients. We want to show our city as friends rather than as a regular tour company. We invite you to get to know this attraction with us so that you can enjoy it to the fullest. In our experiences we understand you may need time to be in the attraction, therefore there is never a rush and you can spend as long as you want in the pyramids.

Pyramids of Teotihuacan Private Tour

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5 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation

from $148

See the ancient pyramids of Teotihuacan in their full splendor on a morning hot-air balloon tour, direct from your Mexico City hotel. Fly over the famous pyramids of the Sun and the Moon and admire the Avenue of the Dead, then descend for breakfast and a glass of sparkling wine. There’s time to explore the site independently from ground level (entrance not included) before you and your small group return to Mexico City.

Full-Day Teotihuacan Hot Air Balloon Tour from Mexico City Including Transport

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8 hoursFree Cancellation

from $249

Spend a day visiting a magnificent natural enclave, the Tolantongo caves, a place where people go for incredible walks and bathing in the natural hot springs. Arrive at the cave complex with ease by air-conditioned vehicle, and then save time in ticket lines as admission is included. Once inside, visit them with a guide and access the different areas of the enclosure, such as the grotto, the waterfalls, the suspension bridge and the thermal springs.

Tour to the Tolantongo Cave, starting from Mexico City

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12 hoursFree Cancellation

from $235

Enjoy a trip full of comfort in transport, fun; and, why not?, sing along the way. Forget the rush that a conventional tour has, the time is yours and you enjoy it at your own pace. We will start early in the morning for a quick access and a tour with few people, for greater comfort and of course,! Best souvenir photos! During the tour, you will know all the information about the city of Teotihuacán; as well as the Basilica of Guadalupe. Visiting the following places: 1. The Pyramid of the Sun 2. The mural of the Puma 3. The Pyramid of the Moon 4. The Palace of Quetzalpapálotl 5. The courtyard of the feathered Jaguars 6. The building of the feathered snails. 7. The Pyramid of Quetzalcoatl 8. The Citadel. The Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe. 1. The Chapel of the Cerrito 2. The old Basilica 3. The new Basilica Get to know these wonders by the hand of an expert and in a fun way.

Private Tour: Teotihuacán Pyramids & Basilica of Guadeloupe

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6 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation

from $126

Special Offer

Private Tour: Tula and Tepotzotlan Day Trip from Mexico City

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7 hoursFree Cancellation

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$225

$250

Embark on one of the best day trips from Mexico City to explore San Miguel de Allende, a UNESCO World Heritage site bursting with colonial charm and history. This tour offers a perfect blend of adventure, culture, and relaxation for travelers seeking unique Mexico City tour packages. The journey begins at 5:00 AM with a hotel pick-up, heading first to Querétaro. A panoramic tour highlights the iconic Aqueduct, De la Cruz Ex-Convent, and the historic city center, showcasing colonial architecture and Mexico’s rich history. Arriving in San Miguel de Allende, enjoy a guided walking tour of landmarks like the Parroquia de San Miguel Arcángel, Santa Casa Chapel, San Francisco Church, and the House of Allende. Afterward, you’ll have free time to explore local shops, art galleries, or savor authentic Mexican cuisine. As the day ends, return comfortably to Mexico City, reflecting on the cultural treasures and memories of this unforgettable day tour excursion in Mexico City.

Private Tour: Discover San Miguel de Allende from Mexico City

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14 hoursFree Cancellation

from $303

Every year, monarch butterflies migrate up to 3,000 miles from Canada to Mexico. Experience the natural phenomenon yourself on a day trip to a butterfly sanctuary just outside Mexico City, where a guide ensures you learn more than you would if visiting on your own. Stops along the way include the Bridal Veil waterfall and colonial church of San Francisco. Plus, you don't have to worry about taking public transport.

Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary Day Trip from Mexico City

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14 hoursFree Cancellation

from $79

Avoid the stress of piecing together transport and itineraries from the capital by joining a small-group day trip from Mexico City to nearby cultural highlights in Puebla. Instead of juggling logistics, you can focus on exploring the vast Great Pyramid of Cholula and Puebla’s historic center, including its cathedral and colorful streets, with context provided along the way. It’s a simple way to see major heritage sites without planning complexity.

Cholula Pyramid and Puebla: Small Groups From Mexico City

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10 hoursFree Cancellation

from $159

Teotihuacan & Basilica of Guadalupe - Private Tour

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8 hoursFree Cancellation

from $140

Dive deep into the history of the Teotihuacan Pyramids on a private tour from Mexico City. As you set the pace on this personalized excursion, you won’t have to worry about waiting impatiently or lagging behind on a large group tour. Your guide will provide illuminating commentary about the pyramids, focusing on the topics that interest you most. Later, enjoy an optional visit to the Basilica de Guadalupe.

Teotihuacan Pyramids tour

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6 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

from $170

Per group

Real del Monte and Basaltic Prisms: Private & Small groups

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11 hoursFree Cancellation

from $147

Special Offer

Experience the vibrant culture and rich history of Cholula and Puebla, visiting the Church of Santa María Tonantzintla, renowned for its "Indigenous Baroque" architecture, and the magnificent Rosary Chapel, celebrated as the eighth wonder of the world. Visit the Great Pyramid of Cholula and explore the UNESCO World Heritage City of Puebla. With private transportation, a personalized guide, flexible timing, entrance fees, and lunch included, this flexible tour ensures a seamless experience.

Private Tour to Cholula and Puebla

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7 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

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$234

$260

Monarch butterflies have one of the most important migrations in the world, from southern Canada to the oyamel forests in the States of Mexico and Michoacan, you will be surprised by their fragility but at the same time their strength. You can hear its flapping! You will learn about their biology, migration routes, their journey from Canada, the dangers, their predators and their life cycle. We will have a walk of approximately 40 minutes to reach the butterfly colony, if you prefer you can go on horseback (extra cost). After admiring this beautiful natural phenomenon, we will enjoy a delicious meal with ingredients from the region. We will return to Mexico City at approximately 6:30 pm.

Monarch Butterfly Tour from Mexico City

4.3

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11 hours

from $220

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Mountaineering to the Nevado de Toluca (altitude 4680m)

10 to 12 hoursFree Cancellation

from $164

On the tour we offer drinks on board, we explain in detail all the places of interest as well as information about relevant characters and stories. The tour begins at the hotel or house where you are staying, we will arrive at the balloon port in Teotihuacán, you will board in a shared balloon, where you will admire the great pre-Hispanic city to continue with the archaeological site where you will visit the pyramid of the sun, pyramid of the moon and road of the dead. Then we will go to refresh ourselves with regional drinks such as pulque, tequila and mezcal to finish we will visit a craft house where they work obsidian and sell souvenirs.

Teotihuacan Private Tour and Shared Hot Air Balloon Ride

4.9

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7 hours

from $385

Likely to Sell Out

Discover the magic of Teotihuacan on our Guided Tour, a unique experience that combines art, history and nature. Start the adventure with breakfast in La Cave restaurant, a unique restaurant in the world, here we will have a typical Mexican breakfast inside a natural cave, you will enjoy coffee, juice, fruit, fresh bread and a strong dish to choose. We continue with a traditional obsidian and maguey workshop, where you will learn about the importance of these materials in pre-Hispanic culture. You will taste typical drinks from the region while exploring the techniques of local artisans, once you understand more of the culture we will continue with the guided tour in Teotihuacan In this World Heritage Site, an expert guide will give you a guided tour where we will explore the pyramids of the Sun and Moon, the Temple of Quetzalcoatl and the avenue of the Dead, while discovering the history and mythology of this ancient city.

Guided tour in Teotihuacan + breakfast in Cueva + Transportation CDMX

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4 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

from $106

4.5

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Pueblos Magicos & Basaltic Prisms Private Tour

12 hoursFree Cancellation

from $399

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FREDERIC_E, May 2026

Well worth our time

It's a lot of walking which can be a problem on a hot day. That aside, it was a wonderful way to spend a few hours learning. We had a trained anthropologist, Miguel, a college professor, as our guide, and he was great. He was very knowledgeable about all cultures and gave us a wonderful history of the people who built and occupied the area. He also had an excellent understanding of the historical relatiinship between Mexico and the U.S.A.

Teotihuacan Tour with Basilica of Guadalupe & Tlatelolco

Sarah_M, May 2026

Fantastic Experience

It was a long day but packed with many wonderful sights. Our guide was fantastic and very informative. Be sure to put on sunscreen and bring a hat for the pyramids. Water too! You can buy some there but not until you are further inside. Lunch was very tasty and had a cool show. Highly recommend this tour!

Full-Day Tour Exploring the Waters of Tolantongo

Katherine_B, Apr 2026

Lalo was a ten (as was...

Lalo was a ten (as was our driver Chacha!). The entire trip was beautifully organized from start to finish, including all prep information given in advance, but it was the group coordination that really sealed the deal. Lalo matched everyone's energy throughout the day (chill during the early AM pickup when we were all getting our acts together), then later upbeat and enthusiastic once we arrived onsite and began the day in earnest. It's clear he's passionate about Mexican history and culture and enjoys presenting both in a way that is at once compelling, respectful, and frank. The stops themselves are incredible, but it was the whole group experience that made this a stand out. I'd recommend it to anyone. Pick a weekday for thinner crowds!

Teotihuacan pyramids morning or afternoon without tourist traps

Linda_B, Apr 2026

Super exciting and a lot to see.

This was the highlight of our trip to Mexico City, the tour was very detailed from picking up to the travel time and drop off. This is not a shopping / restaurant tour, this is a tour that you will have plenty of time to see all of Teotihuacan. Amazing tour guides and great bus driver. I believe the guide, which was Spanish and English speaking, was named either Van or Dan. (Could be something completely different). This is worth the cost and time to take the trip. Make sure you wear really comfortable shoes and a good sun hat as you will do a lot of walking and climbing stairs. The tour recommends to take a snack and a good water bottle as you will need both depending on the time of year you go. We did this in April and it wasn't really hot but very sunny. With no shade it can get very exhausting if you're not used to ups and downs. Definitely recommended.

Pyramids of Teotihuacan and restaurant in a natural cave

Darryl_K, Apr 2026

Great time seeing the pyramids and expanding my knowledge of their history.

Our took guide, Ernesto, was amazing. He shared his wealth of knowledge while keeping us entertained. He took time to answer everyone's questions and allowed us sufficient time to explore on our own. It would take us days to see it all and we would not have received the deeper understanding that we do now. Ernesto, we appreciate you.

San Miguel de Allende Tour from Mexico City

Erik_H, Apr 2026

Gracias Javier !

Try to get Javier as your guide because he is very knowledgeable about the city, its landmarks, history, and culture. He also made sure every passenger had a great experience and was patient/accommodating for passengers who couldn't get breakfast so they could pull out cash. The tour itself does go by quick before its time to leave, so its a good way to feel out and get a taste if you want to stay more time in SMA. Thats what we did and ended up staying the night in SMA (not part of the tour but Javier and Viator made the process seamless).

Tolantongo Caves Hot Springs & Waterfalls Small Group Tour

Auja_N, Apr 2026

Family in Mexico

We went with our 10-year-old, 8-year-old, and 5-year-old. The ride up was kind of bumpy, but our our driver and tour guide were really friendly. When we got there, we changed into our swimwear immediately. We then spent time in the caves, moved to the river, and then finished at the pools. The only thing we didn't get to do was the zip line because where our van was would have taken a long time to get back. That was a little bit of a bummer. The 5 hours went by really fast. We did get something to eat and only pesos were accepted in cash form. No credit cards. You definitely need water shoes, and waterproof cases for phones. The beauty of the mountains, waterfalls, and the water in general is totally worth it. We all enjoyed our time.

Puebla, Cholula & Tonantzintla Day Trip with Optional Lunch

Masrur_K, Apr 2026

So glad we did this...

So glad we did this experience! It was a beautiful place to visit outside of CDMX, and our tour guides Javier and Rene were so knowledgeable and helpful. My only regret is that we didn't have more time in Puebla, but this was a great introduction to this city so next time we come back to Mexico we'll definitely know to spend more time there!

Xochimilco, Coyoacan and Frida Kahlo with Optional Lunch

Charlotte_G, Apr 2026

Colour and splendour

An amazing trip. Alan and Hector were wonderful, bilingual, guides, switching effortlessly between English and Spanish. They were kind and attentive throughout the day. The university visit was fascinating and then the trip to Cocoyan steadily paced so we reached the Frida Kahlo museum in good time. Casa Azul was a dream. Cocoyan was fabulous , just wish we had had longer there as I had to race round the market and barely saw the area after the museum. Xochimilco was special too. Obviously hugely busy and touristy but that doesn’t take away from the sheer joy of colourful boats, people offering food and drink on neighbouring boats, seeing mariachi bands & a tiny piglet as well as a heron & a man with a huge snake wrapped round his body. Wild. Highly recommend this trip.

Excursion to Cholula and Puebla from Mexico City

Butch_C, Mar 2026

Great Day Trip to San Pedro de Chulula and Puebla

While it's a long day, the visit to Cholula and Puebla was well worth the time. It gives you a chance to see some Unesco World Heritage areas including the Puebla Cathedral and the Church of Our Sister of Remedies (Iglesia de Nuestra Senora de los Remedios). We enjoyed the chance for a one day trip out of Mexico City to experience another city nearby and some beautiful attractions including the volcanoes in the distance.

Teotihuacan, Shrine of Guadalupe & Tlatelolco Day Tour

George_R, Mar 2026

Great trip! Guide was...

Great trip! Guide was very knowledgeable and was able to communicate in both Espanol and English to the split tour. Driver was great and drove with care. Good experience at all 3 stops. Food stop was ok, lots of vendors at the artisanal shop and teotihuacan. But overall, learned a lot and had a great experience