Teotihuacan Pyramids: Local Culture and Cuisine Tour

Escape the city and explore the ancient Teotihuacan pyramids on this unique tour from Mexico City. Indulge in local delicacies, taste pre-Hispanic brews, and savor authentic dishes at a local family home. Support local businesses and create unforgettable memories.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • House of Tiles (Casa de los Azulejos) - This full day Mexico City tour will give you an incredibly in depth local experience, from the bustle of the city to the peace of the suburbs and the serenity of Teotihuacan on the outskirts of the city. We will meet at the “House of Tiles” where we will take a public electric bus to the North Bus Station….
What's Included
  • Entrance to Quetzalcoatl Pyramid
  • Local town visits & family businesses
  • Guided by a Friendly Local English-speaking guide
  • Round-trip public bus transportation
  • Cultural insights into Teotihuacan
  • Homemade lunch from local organic produce
  • Sample local cactus candy
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Drinks and additional food
Additional Information

Escape the norm! This isn’t your typical sightseeing tour; we’re taking you out of the heart of Mexico City to the majestic Teotihuacan pyramids. You’ll get to taste unconventional local treats like cactus candy, drink historic pre-Hispanic brews, and feast at a local family’s residence, sampling genuine dishes cooked and presented by them. The…

Location
The House of Tiles
Avenida Francisco I. Madero
The Casa de los Azulejos ("House of Tiles"), Av Francisco I. Madero 4, Centro Histórico de la Cdad. de México, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06500 Cuauhtémoc, CDMX
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
4.8
(192 Ratings)
5 stars
4 stars
3 stars
2 stars
1 star
Manueli598
May 13, 2024
A unique trip to Teotihuacan from Mexico City - Went on May 9th to see Teotihuacan, and I happened to be the only guest attending the tour! The trip was super interesting and unconventional, we started by using public transport to go from the city center to a bus hub and then took an overland bus to go straight to the ruins - including some introduction to the surrounding area and vendors / musicians live on the bus :D. Arriving at Teotihuacan it definitely pays to have a knowledgeable guide and I learned a whole lot about the history and culture of the place, including opportunities to look at some in-depth archeology in the attached museum. Notably, we also visited a local shop with produce and the obsidian crafts that played a role in the history of this area. The trip ends with homemade Mexican food at a local home, which was very yummy! My tour guide was super friendly and communicative both in English and Spanish and clearly well informed about Teotihuacan as well as every place along the way! We went back on the bus and I returned to my place with no issues. Would definitely recommend the tour for anybody looking to see Teotihuacan based in Mexico City, this is the coolest way to do it!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Z4787opmaggiem
Jan 13, 2024
Great day in CDMX - An amazing experience! Totally worth it. Our guide was smart, funny and super knowledgeable. Five out of five. 100% recommend to a friend.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
30kris
Dec 20, 2023
Amazing time. - We had the most amazing tour guide, Nathan, who was both friendly and very knowledgeable about the history and culture of Mexico. I recommend him highly.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Escape461024
Nov 30, 2023
Best experience - It was one of the best experiences we had in Mexico City. Public transportation was great, we saw a lot along the way and always felt safe. Thanks to our guide Viridiana. 100 points for the young, dynamic woman. Our guide at the pyramids, Susanna, was also great, she took us to magical places. Highly recommended. The communication beforehand also left no questions unanswered.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Gilbert_z
Nov 26, 2023
Awesome experiences with locals - This was the best tour for what we wanted. The tour the tour guides and the experiences after the pyramids were awesome. Loved it all and highly recommend!
Review provided by Viator
Maiagerlinger
Jul 21, 2023
Would recommend! - Had a great time! Julio is so kind and so obviously passionate about his subject material. It was a memorable, interesting, and lovely day!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Amyrose100
Feb 22, 2020
Very good - We would highly recommend the Theotihuacan day trip & dinner. Our guide, Adriana, was lovely and very knowledgeable- we had a fantastic day!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Mary_m
Feb 7, 2020
great day trip - Ulysses was an excellent guide, calm cool collected and in touch with & knowledgable of the local area because he’s a local, he also speaks excellent English. The tour is well-paced and informative. He offers information of the archeology without any bias - which is important regarding this land. He also offers a non-religious, but spiritual perspective too. There’s a cool little pit stop for local beers before visiting an obsidian craftsman’s home. Although this states “dinner with the locals” we never saw them, & they weren’t introduced to us, but nonetheless at that point in the night everyone in the group is hungry & it was nice to eat a local, quaint meal. We enjoyed the sites, lots of information as well as being able to explore a little further into the local area than you would be able to on your own. I was personally having a rough morning as a solo traveler & this tour brightened my day & was just what I needed to get out of the hustle & bustle of the city.
Review provided by Viator
Ukmaletraveller
Mar 3, 2020
Not really worth the money! - The guide, Jacinto, was very friendly and knowledgeable and responded to us as individuals (there were only two of us on this tour). The excursion, however, finished two hours early: the 'dining experience' was in reality a bowl of Pozele served to us in a kitchen with just ourselves and Jacinto. Not very satisfactory at all and certainly not living up to the description (or other food based 'Urban Adventures' I have done in other parts of the world). Teotihuacun, however, was truly impressive and having Jacinto with us made for an 'easier' trip than navigating our own way on public transport. Visit could perhaps have included some time at the Museo at the pyramid site (but, I am sure, had this been mentioned, Jacinto would have incorporated it into the programme). The "local dinner" was the real con!
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Frenchbluehen
Dec 26, 2020
Poor customer service - This company cancelled our original date, never rescheduled, never contacted us, and didn't answer the phone when we called. In addition, they didn't tell us about the government shutdown that happened the days before. I expect a full refund.
Review provided by Tripadvisor
Select Date and Tickets
up to 12 guests
1 Adult
October 2024
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Today