From Mexico City: Teotihuacan and Basilica of Guadalupe Tour

4.8 (90 reviews) Mexico City, Mexico
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Duration9h
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LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 30 travelers

Overview

Discover three icons of Mexican culture

Start in Tlatelolco, in the Plaza de las Tres Culturas, where you will know the pre-Hispanic, colonial and modern history of Mexico

Continue to the Sanctuary of Guadalupe, where you will discover the history of the Virgin of Guadalupe as you visit the old and new basilica, one of the most important pilgrimage centers in the world

Later, you will visit an obsidian workshop, where you will learn about traditional craft techniques handed down from generation to generation. In addition, you will enjoy a tequila tasting to know some of the most representative flavors of Mexico.

Optionally you can enjoy a Mexican buffet lunch or a traditional barbecue experience with a visit to the Toltekani Artisan Center

End the tour by exploring Teotihuacán, “the place where the gods are born”, touring the Causeway of the Dead and admiring the majesty of the Pyramid of the Sun and the Pyramid of the Moon

Options

Tour with Mexican Lunch

Shared Tour with Lunch: Mexican Buffet (7 : 30 and 8 : 20) or Traditional Mexican Barbecue prepared in earth oven with ancient techniques (10 : 00)

Shared Tour without Lunch

This option does not include food

What's included

  • Traditional Mexican Barbecue Lunch (only if the option is selected with lunch at 10:00)
  • Entrance to Teotihuacán
  • Visit of Tlatelolco and Sanctuary of Guadalupe
  • Professional guide
  • Mexican Buffet Lunch (only if the option is selected with lunch at 07:30 or 08:20)
  • Roundtrip transportation from the meeting point at CDMX
  • Tequila and Mezcal Tasting
  • Tips
  • Food and Drinks

What to expect

  1. Tlatelolco
    45m
    The journey begins with an introduction to the ancient cultures that inhabited these lands before the arrival of Europeans, offering an in-depth look at their traditions, architecture, and worldview.

    Visitors will then stop in front of the Church of Santiago, a powerful symbol of cultural and historical fusion. Built in 1522 on the ruins of an ancient Aztec temple, this church represents the beginning of the colonial period. Here, travelers will learn the dramatic history of the conquest, including the Aztec Empire's last stand against the forces of Hernán Cortés.

    Finally, the tour connects with the emergence of independent, mestizo Mexico, explaining how national identity was forged from this complex fusion of cultures.

    This experience not only showcases historical monuments, but also provides an understanding of how the past has shaped modern Mexico.
  2. Basilica de Santa Maria de Guadalupe
    1h 30m · Admission ticket included
    Visitors will be able to appreciate both the old and new basilicas, two emblematic monuments that narrate centuries of devotion and architectural evolution in Mexico.
  3. Zona Arqueologica De Teotihuacan
    2h · Admission ticket included
    During your visit to Teotihuacan, you will tour one of the most impressive pre-Hispanic cities in Mesoamerica. The tour includes its main squares, temples and ceremonial monuments, while discovering the history, architecture and symbolism of this ancient civilization.

    They will walk along the iconic Causeway of the Dead, from where they can admire the majestic Pyramids of the Sun and Moon, as well as various residential complexes and ritual spaces decorated with murals and details of great artistic value

    Throughout the experience, they will learn about the traditions, beliefs and cultural legacy of Teotihuacán, enjoying a unique immersion in the splendor of one of the most important cities of the ancient world

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your guide at Hostal Amigo at 7:30 AM

Meeting point

Meet your guide at MIGA CAFE at 8:20 am and 10:00 am

End point

Meet your guide at Hostal Amigo at 7:30 AM

End point

Meet your guide at MIGA CAFE at 8:20 am and 10:00 am

Additional information

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Meet your guide at Hostal Amigo at 7:30 am, or at MIGA CAFE at 8:20 am and 10:00 am
  • For safety reasons, all infants must travel compulsorily in an approved child restraint system inside the bus. Trekzy does not provide children's chairs, so each customer will need to take their own. As the child restraint occupies a seat, an additional charge will apply to guarantee and reserve the seat on the bus.

Cancellation policy

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

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4.8 (90)

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