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Teotihuacan Adventure: Pyramids and Local Delights
4.8
193 Ratings
Ciudad de México
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.
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
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House of Tiles (Casa de los Azulejos) - This comprehensive day tour of Mexico City transitions from the city’s vibrant atmosphere to the serene Teotihuacan Pyramids. The journey begins at the “House of Tiles,” followed by a 20-minute bus ride to the North Bus Station and a 90-minute scenic drive through the countryside to the pyramids.
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- House of Tiles (Casa de los Azulejos) - This comprehensive day tour of Mexico City transitions from the city’s vibrant atmosphere to the serene Teotihuacan Pyramids. The journey begins at the “House of Tiles,” followed by a 20-minute bus ride to the North Bus Station and a 90-minute scenic drive through the countryside to the pyramids.
- Teotihuacan Pyramids - The day commences at the Teotihuacan Pyramids, known as “where men become gods.” Walking through them offers a glimpse into the past.
- Pyramid of the Moon - The tour begins at the magnificent Moon Pyramid, where a guided exploration reveals the history, significance, and architecture of this renowned Latin American landmark.
- Pyramid of the Sun - Travel back in time as the Teotihuacan Pyramids are explored. Begin at the Moon Pyramid, then proceed along the Calzada de los Muertos to the majestic Sun Pyramid, learning about its history and importance along the way.
- San Juan Teotihuacán - Enjoy some leisure time to admire the pyramid views before continuing with a walk through a local town, making two stops to gain insight into rural life. The day’s highlight is a lunch at a local family’s home, offering an authentic experience of life beyond Mexico City.
What's Included
- Join a friendly, English-speaking local guide as you head out of Mexico City
- Travel like a local on public buses throughout the day
- Dive into the rich Teotihuacan culture, from ancient pyramids to modern times
- Recharge atop the spectacular Quetzalcoatl Pyramid, taking in breathtaking views
- Explore a nearby town, visiting 2 family-run businesses…
- Join a friendly, English-speaking local guide as you head out of Mexico City
- Travel like a local on public buses throughout the day
- Dive into the rich Teotihuacan culture, from ancient pyramids to modern times
- Recharge atop the spectacular Quetzalcoatl Pyramid, taking in breathtaking views
- Explore a nearby town, visiting 2 family-run businesses for a true local experience
- Taste unique local treats, like cactus candy, along the way
- End your adventure with a delicious homemade lunch at a local family’s home
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Drinks and additional food
- 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…
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 highlight: your participation will be contributing to local family-run ventures, making your travel experience truly noteworthy.
- Minimum age is 6 years
- Vegetarian, Vegan, or Gluten Free options are available on this tour, but please let us know in advance if you have any dietary requirements.
- Please note that this tour covers about 6 km of walking and can be quite strenuous for travellers who are not used to walk. We recommend this tour for guests who have at least a medium level of fitness ability.
- Please note that it is not allowed to climb the pyramids.
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(193 Ratings)
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Kelly_t
Dec 1, 2024
Highlight of our trip to CDMX! - This was an awesome experience! Our guide, Roy, was very friendly, entertaining, and spoke English well. He shared a lot of interesting information. The Pyramids were breathtaking and he made sure we saw the third one which is a trek but well worth it (you are still allowed to climb it). After the pyramids, we went into town for Pulque tasting and to see different types of obsidian art. We then went to another town for a delicious lunch with a local family. It was fun to take public transportation with Roy as that was our preferred method of getting around Mexico City. Highly recommend this experience!
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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.
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