Real del Monte and Basaltic Prisms: Private & Small groups

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Mexico City, Mexico

11 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Stray from the beaten path and see parts of Mexico City that most first-time visitors miss on a day trip to Real del Monte and its Basaltic Prisms (Prismas Basalticos) from Mexico City. Taking a private tour gives you the flexibility to customize your itinerary and to take comfort breaks whenever you need during the journey from the capital.

Beat the crowds by visiting two lesser-known attractions
Visit a designated Pueblo Mágico to discover more about Mexican culture
Letting someone else drive allows you to enjoy the scenery surrounding Mexico City
Hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-off are included

What's Included

Driver/guide
Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Food and drinks, unless specified
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Pickup point

Sheraton Maria Isabel Mexico City Reforma
Paseo De La Reforma 325 Col. Cuauhtemoc Col. Cuauhtemoc, Mexico City 06500 Mexico

Pickup details

In front of the entrance of the hotel

Meeting point

Sheraton Maria Isabel Mexico City Reforma
Av. P.º de la Reforma 325, Cuauhtémoc, 06500 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
In front of entrance of the hotel

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.7:00 am

Itinerary

Pueblo Magico de Huasca

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Prismas Basalticos

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Mineral del Monte

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions

Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews

5.0

based on 10 reviews

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Fantastic experience. Our...

Johanna_M, Apr 2026

Fantastic experience. Our guide, Ulises, was outstanding. Ulises passionate information about the sites we explored along with the many experiences made for a memorable day.

Worth it

Akhilesh_H, Dec 2023

Great tour! Our guide Mr Ulises Najera was very knowledgeable and accommodating. A comfortable trip with an added bonus of a beautiful canyon. We also made our own pastes!

Response from Host, Dec 2024

We're happy to know that you had a great experience with us during your tour. We'll let Ulises know that you really appreciated his service. We'll be glad to host you again in the near future.

Amazing private tour on Sunday with excellent driver/guide. Recommend 110 percent

Shai_D, Jun 2023

Best tour we had in Mexico ! Private driver/guide, professional explanation on anything in Mexico -from land scraping , politics, social and overall knowledge and better understanding of Mexico. Amazing contribution to our tour and we were lucky to spend time on Sunday ! The outdoor small country side towns are buzzing with locals, bands and excellent atmosphere. Ulises our guide was the best !! Will recommend 110 percent !

Response from Host, Jul 2023

We are very grateful that you had a very good time, this helps us improve every day and make your travel experience even better, we are glad to hear that it was a great experience and hopefully in the future we will have the opportunity to serve you again. Thank you very much.