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Private day tour from Mexico CityTeotihuacan and the Basilica of Guadalupe Private Day Trip from Mexico City
8h, from 07:00
Up to 16 people
Your hotel or apartment in Mexico City (Centro, Roma, Condesa, Polanco and Reforma)
Free cancellation, 24h
The Basilica of Guadalupe on the way out of the city, then the Pyramids of the Sun and the Moon at Teotihuacan, the great ancient city an hour to the north-east.
The day
North out of the city, to the shrine first and the pyramids after. Go early: Teotihuacan has little shade.
07:00
Your hotel
Collected anywhere in the city. The Basilica is about 45 minutes away in the morning traffic.
07:45
The Basilica of Guadalupe
The modern round basilica and the older church beside it, home of the image of the Virgin of Guadalupe.
09:00
The road to Teotihuacan
About an hour north-east, out of the city and into the valley.
10:00
Teotihuacan
The Avenue of the Dead, the Pyramid of the Sun, the Pyramid of the Moon and the Palace of Quetzalpapalotl. Three hours on site.
Entrance not included
13:00
Lunch near the site
Restaurants line the roads around the archaeological zone.
14:00
Back to Mexico City
About an hour, more in afternoon traffic.
15:00
Back to your hotel
In the afternoon.
Photos by Edgar Cavazos, Stefan Meier, Mike Bacos on Unsplash
In the price
- Private vehicle and driver for the whole day
- Fuel, tolls and parking
- Itinerary changed on the day
Not in the price
Entrance to Teotihuacan and lunch are not included. A local guide on site can be hired at the entrance.
Before you book
- Opening hours
- Teotihuacan is open every day from 08:00 to 17:00, with last entry at 16:30.
- Sun and height
- There is little shade and the site is high above sea level. Bring a hat, sun cream and water.
- The Basilica
- It is a working church. Services may be on when you visit, so keep your voice down inside.
- Start time
- Starts at 07:00, every day. Every tour is customisable: a different start time, extra stops, more time where you like it, or a longer day. Tell us when you book.
- Language
- Guided in English. Other languages on request, if we have notice.
- Cancellation
- Free up to 24 hours before, refunded in full.
Questions
Yes. The tour is private, and the price depends on how many of you travel, starting from €280. Choose the number of people when you book.
Access to the pyramids changes from time to time. Your driver will tell you what is open on the day.
Yes. Tell us when you book and we will spend the extra time on site.
Two vehicles travelling together, on one booking. Message us and we will price it.
Yes. Every tour is customisable: a different start time, extra stops, more time where you like it, or a longer day. Tell us when you book.
Message us and we'll move it if we can — we work with several drivers, so there is usually room. More than 24 hours ahead costs nothing.
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