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Hot Air Balloon Ride & tour in Teotihuacan + La Gruta

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Mexico City, Mexico
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5+ bookings last month.
  • 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Experience the magic of the Teotihuacan Valley on a hot air balloon ride before exploring the ancient site on a guided archaeological tour. Start the full-day experience with hotel pickup from Mexico City, followed by breakfast at the renowned La Cueva restaurant. Certified operators ensure a safe, small-group setting that highlights both history and breathtaking views.
  • Soar above ancient Teotihuacan in a scenic hot-air balloon ride
  • Enjoy a certified, safe flight with small groups for a personal touch
  • Savor breakfast at a top local restaurant after your balloon landing
  • Explore Teotihuacan’s pyramids on a guided archaeological tour with local insights;

What's Included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Breakfast
  • Shared flight (40 to 60 minutes, depends on the weather conditions)
  • Guided tour in the archaeological site
  • Lunch
  • Tip
  • Ticket to access to the archaeological site of Teotihuacan
    MX$210.00 per person

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

The pickup will be from your accomodation if it is located at those areas (Condesa, Roma, Juarez, Centro, Polanco, Tabacalera, Anzures, Hipódromo) Otherwise we will meet you at our meeting point (Parque Mexico in Condesa)

Operating hours
.5:00 am

Itinerary

1

Mexico City

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

2

Mexico City

8 hours Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Infant seats available
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Noelia_H
This tour was an unforgettable experience from start to finish. Although the early pickup was a bit tough, everything that followed made it completely worthwhile. Our driver and guide arrived precisely on time in a very comfortable van, which set the tone for a smooth and well-organized day. When we arrived at the hot air balloon site, we were welcomed with hot coffee and pastries—a thoughtful touch before the main event. The balloon ride itself was truly unforgettable—peaceful, breathtaking, and almost spiritual. The ascent was incredibly smooth, and the views over Teotihuacan were spectacular. Our captain kept things light and fun, making it an enjoyable experience for everyone on board. After a gentle landing, we celebrated with a champagne toast, which was the perfect way to cap off the flight. From there, we headed to breakfast at La Gruta, set inside a stunning volcanic cave. The setting alone is worth the visit, but the food, drinks, and service were equally outstanding. We then had a couple of hours to explore Teotihuacan. We chose to add the guided tour, and it was absolutely worth it. Our guide was engaging, knowledgeable, and funny—we learned so much in a short amount of time. There was even time to climb the Pyramid of the Moon, which made the experience even more memorable. Highly recommend this  tour—it’s one you’ll remember forever

Reviews

5.0
based on 38 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Bucket List Worthy: Hot Air Balloon Over Teotihuacan & Breakfast at La Gruta

Noelia_H, Apr 2026
This tour was an unforgettable experience from start to finish. Although the early pickup was a bit tough, everything that followed made it completely worthwhile. Our driver and guide arrived precisely on time in a very comfortable van, which set the tone for a smooth and well-organized day. When we arrived at the hot air balloon site, we were welcomed with hot coffee and pastries—a thoughtful touch before the main event. The balloon ride itself was truly unforgettable—peaceful, breathtaking, and almost spiritual. The ascent was incredibly smooth, and the views over Teotihuacan were spectacular. Our captain kept things light and fun, making it an enjoyable experience for everyone on board. After a gentle landing, we celebrated with a champagne toast, which was the perfect way to cap off the flight. From there, we headed to breakfast at La Gruta, set inside a stunning volcanic cave. The setting alone is worth the visit, but the food, drinks, and service were equally outstanding. We then had a couple of hours to explore Teotihuacan. We chose to add the guided tour, and it was absolutely worth it. Our guide was engaging, knowledgeable, and funny—we learned so much in a short amount of time. There was even time to climb the Pyramid of the Moon, which made the experience even more memorable. Highly recommend this  tour—it’s one you’ll remember forever

Well organized

Carma_C, Dec 2025
We were a bit nervous about our first hot air balloon experience, but it was so safe, fun, and smooth that we would gladly take another one. Afterwards, we went to a big breakfast in a cave that was pretty good and then our guide took us on a short walking tour of the temples. We were wishing for more information and a longer tour, but that’s on us to go back on a future trip.

Fantastic day

Phil_R, Oct 2025
Fantastic experience. The tour guide and drivers were very friendly and very helpful throughout. You start off with coffee/snacks after an early pickup. The ballooned itself was brilliant, with fantastic views of the pyramids and the other balloons followed by a great celebration drink and breakfast in a very scenic cave. The highlight for me was the tour around Teotihuacán though, as our tour guide was exceptional. He went out of his way to make the tour as informative and enjoyable as possible for everyone. Would highly recommend to anyone.

Smooth pick up and drop...

Siu_W, Jun 2025
Smooth pick up and drop off, good arrangement for all the activities in this package. The balloon ride is spectacular, we were also lucky to have a nice weather too. The breakfast in the cave restaurant is interesting too, a special experience. Our guide for the pyramids are knowledgeable and friendly too. I would definitely recommend this tour.

Jinny is a wonderful...

Antonia_C, Mar 2025
Jinny is a wonderful guide and knowledgable! I highly recommend the tour. It was informative, fun, and organized.

Not to be missed!

Brian_G, Mar 2025
This was the highlight of the trip for me. The captain of our balloon was enthusiastic and friendly. All of the crew (takes a lot of teamwork to get a balloon aloft!) were friendly. Definitely take the tour. The added insight deepened my appreciation of the whole experience. And breakfast in a cave was actually quite cool! Wear a sweater or jacket to begin. I wore shorts and the initial chill was fine.

Excellent

Owen_O, Oct 2024
A great trip and Jeannie was brilliant. I’d recommend in a heartbeat this trip. All handled very professionally and kept everyone entertained throughout the trip

Highly recommended

Christine_H, Oct 2024
Highly recommended. Great experience from start to finish. Our driver arrived sharply on time, we waited about two cups of coffee and one bathroom visit long before taken to observe filling up of the ballon. Once in air there’s a drone camera following the balloons so remember to waive and smile (a copy would be available in the end for purchase) - I wish I knew beforehand cuz it would have freed me from taking my own subpar photos and focus on the observation. The breakfast was what it was - an experience. Don’t expect fine cuisine but it was in a cave and we were sat on barn tables and were able to mingle a bit with other tourists which was nice. After breakfast we were chauffeured to the anthropological zone (pyramids). I thoroughly enjoyed our informative and humorous guide - the stories and symbolism were what made it a walk through time, not the just the stones. Our driver waited for us the entire time and sent us to the hotel (or other points of interest if we wish so). I find the entire experience smooth and enjoyable, and they did stick to their time table.

Very professional

Colette_F, Sep 2024
Our host Ginny was fantastic! Such a lovely fun person and very knowledgeable! You can tell she switches her approach based on the needs of the guest which was great! Ginny also helped us find someone to do one final activity we had been hoping to do which was incredibly helpful and she followed it all the way to make sure it happened as planned and we had a good time. We were unlucky with the weather so didn’t get views but that’s the risk of this kind of activity. Only issue we had was Viator showing we could have pick up at our hotel but this didn’t match the tour operator approved pick ups. We managed a solution but definitely something to be fixed with aviator to avoid awkwardness.

Would def do this

Atheina_H, Aug 2024
The experience was amazing and the process was so seamless, 10/10 and our tour guide and driver were equally great. Only note is the experience says there's a tequila tasting after seeing the ruins but that wasn't something that was offered to us.

Bucket list day

Jolene_S, Jun 2024
This was an incredible experience for myself, my husband, and our 14-year-old son who is deeply interested in history. We were cared for so well from pick-up at our AirBNB by our thoughtful and helpful driver to the air balloon ride to a delicious breakfast to the tour of the ruins with our exceptional guide. Our son was thrilled to learn from our guide, who had a degree in prehispanic Mesoamerican history and was a wealth of knowledge and wise perspective. The ruins themselves were astonishing. The entire experience made for a bucket list day that was well worth the splurge.

Great time!

Lindsey_S, May 2024
Jennie was an amazing guide! So knowledgeable about the pyramids and all of Teotihuacan and made the day so fun! Would book with her again and again!!

Both adventure and history

MaryEllen_S, Apr 2024
An amazing experience. It helped feed both the adventure and the history experience I wanted. They take good care of you the whole time. Our driver Jonathan was amazing and our guide Eloy was incredibly knowledgeable

MUST DO in CDMX

Zamil_G, Jul 2023
Decided to surprise my girlfriend with this experience and it was nothing short of incredible! Everything ran so smoothly, instructions were super clear and our driver Juan and guide Ginny were amazing! They were both so sweet and we felt immediately welcomed! Ginny gave us a private tour of the pyramids and it’s definitely the best guided tour I’ve ever had. She is very animated, breaks things down so that they are relatable and easy to follow and had answers to every single question we had. I highly recommend asking for both Ginny and Juan and know you will be in great hands!

Great time; highly recommend

Camille_S, May 2023
Hermes was a knowledgeable tour guide and the tour was wonderful. Our group was small (just my friend and me) and we got an early start. As such, we beat the crowds for every stop and got back before 1p (very appreciated). We had a great time and I would recommend the tour. The only thing I would change would be skipping the last stop to see the restaurant in the cave; after a long day it wasn't worth the extra hour.

Best experience with Hot Air Balloon and tour in Teotihuacan

Myra_S, Apr 2023
The Hot Air Balloon ride was breathtakingly beautiful. It’s a must when you come to Mexico City! Our Captain Constantino was so much fun. He made as all laugh. And ride was super smooth. We loved every moment of it. Our tour guide Hermes was amazing, he was so knowledgeable about the history of Mexico City and special our tour in Teotihuacan. We had a great time learning about the culture and impressed with everything that we saw. Thank you so much for treating well and giving us the best experience!

Atendimento de primeira

Anonymous, Feb 2025
Uma experiência incrível muito bem organizado atendimento ótimo, foi muito bom ter escolhido essa opção de turismo

Buena atención, experiencia súper linda

Esperanza_R, Sep 2024
Muy formales todos siempre nos ayudaron y resolvieron nuestras dudas. Muy buen servicio por parte de todo el equipo !

Excelente experiencia!!...

Jill_P, Aug 2024
Excelente experiencia!! Eran todos muy profesionales y nos trataron bien. Atendieron a cada necesidad que teníamos, y siempre estuvieron pidiendo si necesitábamos algo. Nuestro chofer Alexandro era lo mejor. Súper amable y seguro y positivo! Lo recomiendo mucho

Muy recomendable una experiencia única

dinamaria_l, Apr 2024
El paseo en globo, el sitio arqueologico y el desayuno muy completo,excelente Edmundo,el chófer y la guia,muy atentos siempre a nuestra disposición

5 estrellas para esta experiencia

LuisLeonardo_C, Sep 2023
La paciente experiencia del globo, fue espectacular. Una vista igualable. Después el tour guiado por Jonathan de lo mejor y aprendimos realmente sobre la el pasado de Teotihuacán.

Inolvidable, energía y magia

Dayanara_R, Apr 2023
El tour estuvo increíble, el guía hoco un excelente trabajo, 10/10 toda la experiencia, desde la llegada hasta la salida, el trato increíble y lo recomiendo al millón.

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