From Mexico City: Tour of Teotihuacan and Basilica of Guadalupe

Overview

This guided day tour from Mexico City explores Tlatelolco, the Sanctuary of Guadalupe, an obsidian workshop, and the Teotihuacán pyramids, ideal for history and culture enthusiasts.

Highlights

• Guided visit to the Sanctuary of Guadalupe
• Tour of the obsidian workshop to learn traditional crafts
• Tequila tasting featuring authentic Mexican flavors
• Explore the Pyramids of Teotihuacán: Sun and Moon
• Walk along the Avenue of the Dead in Teotihuacán

Description

Begin your tour at Tlatelolco, a significant archaeological site in Mexico City, where you will learn about its cultural importance and key historical events.

Next, visit the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, a major pilgrimage site. See the mantle with the Virgin’s image and understand its significance in Mexican identity.

Then, stop at an obsidian workshop to discover this ancient craft, followed by a tequila tasting session.

For lunch, choose between a traditional meal at a local restaurant with Mexican music and dance or a traditional Mexican BBQ cooked in an earthen oven using ancestral methods. The BBQ option also includes a visit to Centro Artesanal Toltekani for a Mexica energy harmonization ceremony and tastings of pulque, tequila, and artisanal liqueurs.

The tour concludes at Teotihuacán, where you will walk along the Avenue of the Dead and visit the Pyramid of the Sun and the Pyramid of the Moon, experiencing the scale and history of this ancient Mesoamerican city.

Includes

• Round-trip transportation from the meeting point
• Certified bilingual tour guide
• Visits to Tlatelolco and the Sanctuary of Guadalupe
• Entrance to Teotihuacán
• Tequila tastings
• Mexican buffet lunch (available with 7:30 AM or 8:20 AM tour start)
• Traditional Mexican BBQ lunch (available with 10:00 AM tour start)

Excludes

• Additional food and beverages
• Tips

Important Information

• Each lunch option offers a unique experience; please review included features to select the best option for you.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

For the best experience, bring comfortable walking shoes, sun protection, and a camera. Morning departures offer cooler temperatures to explore the pyramids.