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Optimize your time in the Yucatan on this full-day tour to Chichen Itza from Playa del Carmen. Pose for pictures in front of the Kukulcan structure, explore the Great Ball Court, and learn about the site’s history from your bilingual guide. Lunch, snacks, hotel pickup, and return transfer via air-conditioned vehicle are included, so there are no hidden extras.

Explore one of Mexico’s most important archaeological sites—without dealing with any of the logistics yourself—on this half-day tour of Cholula, leaving from Puebla. Ascend the Great Pyramid of Cholula and visit the Santa Maria Tonantzintla church, the Convent of San Gabriel, and the San Pedro Market, with an option for Regional Museum of Cholula Y Area of Altars. Your local guide shares insights and history along the way.

Templo Mayor was the ceremonial center of Tenochtitlan. It stayed buried under Mexico City until 1978, when electric company workers hit a carved monolith and an entire block of the historic center had to come down. First, the open-air ruins: the platforms of the twin pyramid built for Tlaloc and Huitzilopochtli. Then the museum, where your guide walks you through the main pieces and the recent finds.

This full-day tour from Cancun, Tulum, Puerto Morelos, or Puerto Aventuras packs a sightseeing punch—see Valladolid, a 16th-century colonial city, visit the ancient Maya metropolis of Chichen Itza, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and spend leisurely time relaxing in the peaceful Cenote Noolha, where you'll have unlimited use of the zipline. With round-trip hotel transport, a buffet lunch, and a guide to explain everything, this is a hassle-free experience you don’t want to miss.

Monte Albán is an archaeological site in Oaxaca and this half-day guided tour is the perfect way to learn more about its history, the ruins and the first inhabitants. Close the travel guide and enjoy a guided adventure with commentary throughout the tour. To save time, the tour travels between sights in an air-conditioned vehicle, so you can cover much more ground than on a walking tour.

Go beyond Mexico City's historical center on a tour that helps you explore creative Coyoacán and Xochimilco's floating gardens with ease. Let a guide take care of organizing the different aspects of this tour, which you can tailor and upgrade to include entry to the Frida Kahlo Museum or to have a private guide.

Visits to the impressive and unique Casa Azul—the former home of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera—often require long wait times. Get guaranteed entry with this small-group guided tour that also offers various upgrade options, if you'd like. Choose to take a food tour in Coyoacán Market; add on a visit to the Kahlo Red House or the Trotsky Museum; take a guided tour of the Coyoacán neighborhood; or enjoy a cocktail after the tour.

Escape for the day to Xcaret, Mexico's ecological and archeology park located in Riviera Maya. On this full-day trip from Cancun to Xcaret, swim in a lagoon, snorkel in the clear aqua waters of the Caribbean, and discover a network of subterranean rivers. Watch for monkeys, birdlife, and butterflies as you stroll through the jungle and explore ancient Mayan archaeological sites. After sunset, enjoy folkloric entertainment highlighting Mayan culture.

Enrich your experience of Mexico City’s world-class National Museum of Anthropology with this private guided walking tour that will help you tell your Maya from your Mexica in no time. Learn about the country’s ancient pre-Columbian cultures from your certified guide. See important artifacts like the Aztec Sun Stone, monumental sculptures, and more with museum admission included in the tour price.

Explore Teotihuacán with a private guide on this excursion to the famous archaeological site. You'll travel from your Mexico City hotel by private vehicle, arriving early enough to avoid the midday crowds. You will tour the area with a certified guide, who will tell you everything there is to know about Mayan history. After your visit, you will be able to try local drinks such as tequila and mescal before returning to Mexico City.

Discover birds’-eye views of Teotihuacán with this hot air balloon package, perfect for couples or groups seeking a unique experience. Enjoy seamless hotel pickup and light pre-flight snacks before taking in morning views of the ancient site from your balloon basket. After landing, indulge in a full breakfast in a nearby cave, then wrap up with a guided tour of the archaeological zone, ensuring a full day’s exploration both in the air and on the ground.

Journey to Mexico's Yucatán Peninsula to visit the Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza on this full-day tour and experience this incredible archeological site with a local guide. Walk along El Castillo and the Pyramid of Kukulcan and learn how this pre-Columbian city played an important role in the Mayan Civilization. Midway through the day, enjoy a typical buffet lunch and a refreshing dip at a cenote. Finally, take a panoramic tour through the colonial town of Valladolid.

Combine a visit to the picturesque town of Tequila with pre-Colombian archaeological ruins in Teuchitlán during this full-day, private or small-group combo tour from Guadalajara. Join guides well-versed in Mexican history, art, and culture as you explore each location. Learn about the ancient cultures that once dominated the Tequila Valley in Guachimontones. Enjoy a tasty traditional lunch and visit a local tequila distillery.

Explore the historic center of Mexico City during this small-group walking tour. You'll hit up many of the city's most important attractions, including the Metropolitan Cathedral and the Palacia de Bellas Artes with an expert local guide to provide context and historical information and answer any questions you might have. Plus, exploring on foot lets you get closer to top attractions.

Discover one of the world’s most impressive collections of artifacts from pre-Columbian Maya civilizations through to the Spanish colonial period at Mexico City’s National Museum of Anthropology. An informative guide provides historical and archaeological context to the exhibits, including the Aztec Calendar, reconstructions of Maya tombs, and giant Olmec heads. Learn more about the influence of Mesoamerican cultures on contemporary Mexico than you would wandering the museum on your own.

Teotihuacan shouldn’t be missed when visiting Mexico City, but most travelers only take in the ancient Mesoamerican city from ground level. On this hot-air balloon tour, soar to panoramic sights as you take in a bird’s eye view of pyramids, plazas, and temples. A guided tour of Teotihuacan is included, and you can also opt to add round-trip transfers from your Mexico City hotel or breakfast.

Discover Teotihuacan pyramids on a full-day tour from Mexico City—with a guide to share all the fascinating stories and facts many travelers miss when touring solo. To make the most of the round-trip journey, this tour also visits a fascinating series of sightseeing stops, spanning pre-Hispanic archeology, an artisan workshop, an underground cave restaurant, and a major Catholic basilica.

The ancient Maya city of Tulum draws travelers from around the world that want to visit this celebrated archeological site and its 13th century architecture. You can visit this must-see attraction in just a few hours on this express Tulum tour, where you explore the sights with a guide. You can uncover the history of this storied city, learn about Maya culture, and enjoy hassle-free travel from select Yucatán Peninsula hotels.

JOYÀ chronicles the adventures of a rebellious teenage girl who lands in a mysterious jungle in her grandfather's fanciful world. Influenced by ancient Mayan iconography, JOYÀ is a must-see show during your time in Cancun, but tickets can sell out fast. Guarantee your seats by prebooking your spot and choosing from several options to suit your budget and schedule. Add on transfers, dinner, or upgrade to a premium seat for an extra special experience.

Taking in the ruins of Teotihuacan is a must when visiting Mexico City, but the best vantage point for taking in this sprawling archaeological complex is one most travelers miss: the sky On this hot-air balloon tour, take in a bird’s eye view overlooking pyramids, plazas, and temples, with free time to visit Teotihuacan from ground level. Upgrade to include breakfast in a cave restaurant and transfers from Mexico City.

Say goodbye to the Riviera Maya beaches and see a different side of the Yucatan. This guided tour explores Chichen Itza’s pyramid temples and colonial Valladolid, with a swim in an underground cenote. All options include a tequila tasting and buffet lunch, but upgrades are available for transfers from Cancun or Riviera Maya hotels and entrance tickets—or book a private tour with flexible pickup times.

Explore beyond the Riviera Maya—and discover some of the region's most picturesque natural wonders—on this time-saving, multi-stop day tour. Round-trip transit makes getting around simple. First, visit the ancient Maya Archaeological Site before snorkeling at Yal-ku Lagoon and swimming in a cenote, or natural sinkhole. Then, round out the trip with lunch and free time at an exclusive beach club.

Teotihuacán is one of Mexico's greatest archaeological treasures, but visiting after the crowds arrive can diminish its wonder. This small-group morning tour from Mexico City helps you beat the rush and includes breakfast inside a natural cave restaurant before exploring the ancient Mesoamerican city's three main temples: Sun, Moon, and Quetzalcoatl, and their pyramids.

Take a break from the busy beaches and bars of Cancun and get a different perspective on the Yucatan region on this full-day tour. Discover the Mayan city of Chichen Itza, the colonial architecture of Valladolid, and cool off with a dip in a cenote, or underground pool. Cap it all off with a buffet lunch complete with an open bar.