Top Mexico City Historical Tours

BEST TOUR IN MEXICO TRIPADVISOR AWARDS 2020 WINNER AND TOP 25 WORLDWIDE. Visit the pyramids of Teotihuacan – City of the Gods – on this archeological tour from Mexico City with a specialized guide.

Discover the history of Mexico with visits to three top historical attractions: Teotihuacan, Tlatelolco, and the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Stroll through the ruins of Teotihuacan, the City of Gods, one of the most jaw-dropping experiences you can have in Mexico and see the power of the Aztec empire. Admire the Sun Pyramid that is the largest in Mesoamerica with more than 200-feet-tall. Along with a trip to the Pyramid of the Moon, you’ll learn from an expert local guide about the origins of this religious city. Have free time to explore your favorite spots, and take amazing pictures. Then you’ll visit the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, an 18th-century shrine, where you’ll see a cloak with the image of Guadalupe as you learn about her significance to the culture and people of modern Mexico. The day also includes a visit to Tlatelolco. You’ll learn about their history, including human sacrifices, mass graves, and the so-called Lovers of Tlatelolco.

Discover Mexico City’s Historic Downtown – a UNESCO World Heritage Site – with our traditional Walking Tour. Visit the most emblematic places as the Metropolitan Cathedral, the ruins of the ancient Aztec city, the amazing Postal Office and Palacio de Bellas Artes. Learn about history, architecture and traditions. It will be interesting and fun. There’s so much to see and do in Mexico City and this tour covers lots of the highlights of the Centro Histórico. We believe that Travelling must be culture and lifestyle centered: you should be able to see what makes the city tick. See why everyone falls in love with Mexico! And we are LOCAL PEOPLE who happened to be CERTIFIED GUIDES. We know our stuff! Walk with us in an open-aired museum!

Your experience begins with a stroll through the Plaza de las Tres Culturas. Visit the church of Santiago de Tlatelolco, contemplate the ruins of a pre-Hispanic city, and see the monument in honor of the student movement of 1968. Continue your experience at the Guadalupe Basilica complex and climb the sacred hill of Tepeyac, the place where the Virgin Mary appeared to the Indian Juan Diego. Head to the Chapel of the Roses and enjoy a sweeping view of Mexico City. During your visit to the religious complex, admire the Chapel of the Indians, the Chapel of the Pocito, and the modern basilica, the place where the sacred blanket of Juan Diego is kept. To finish off your experience, head to the State of Mexico and discover the archaeological complex of Teotihuacan. Explore the archaeological zone and learn about the important history of this significant pre-Hispanic city. This activity also includes a visit to a handicraft center, where you can optionally taste pulque.

Make the most of your trip to Mexico City with this Super Saver that includes 6 of the top visited attractions in the city and its surroundings in two days. Experience ancient history at Teotihuacan and Tlatelolco and the importance of religion at Guadalupe Shrine. Then, enjoy a mix of colors as you visit Xochimilco and ride on a trajinera and learn about culture and art in Coyoacan and the Frida Kahlo museum. Also, visit a Cooperative Shop that helps the Mexican local artisans. This is the best combination to see, feel and experience the best of what Mexico City has to offer. The tour includes transport and a professional guide. The date you choose upon booking is for the Teotihuacan and Guadalupe Shrine tour. The Xochimilco and Frida Kahlo tour is taken the following day.

Your experience begins with a walk through the Plaza de las Tres Culturas, you will visit the church of Santiago de Tlatelolco, contemplate the ruins of a pre-Hispanic city and visit the monument in honor of the student movement of 1968. You will continue your experience at the Guadalupe Basilica complex. Climb the sacred hill of Tepeyac to enjoy a beautiful view of Mexico City. During the visit to the religious complex, you will also visit the Chapel of the Indians, the Chapel of the Pocito, and of course the Modern Basilica. To finish your experience, you will go to the State of Mexico and visit the archaeological complex of Teotihuacan, you will explore the archaeological zone and learn about the important history of this magnificent pre-Hispanic city. This activity also includes a visit to a handicraft center, you will have the opportunity to taste liquors of the region (cactus and prickly pear) and the traditional drink known as pulque.

We take pride on our guides professionalism and our customer service focusing small groups to ensure a high quality, personalized experience. We will make this day a unique experience for you! Be the first at site and appreciate the pyramids before anyone else. Avoid the queues and no hassle on our early morning tour!

Discover one of the most enigmatic sites in Mesoamerica, with the best guides at a time where we will avoid large crowds, we can adapt the tour to the needs of our clients (children, seniors, etc).

Enjoy a full day tour to the most beautiful and important historical sites outside Mexico City: Puebla, Cholula and Tonantzintla. You will start driving from Mexico City and cross the highway with the mountains in the backdrop, towards the east side of the city. Admire breathtaking views and beautiful scenery of Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl volcanoes and get to the town of Cholula. Then, head to Santa María de Tonantzintla, this unique Church combines two religious interpretations that coexist (the indigenous and the Christian) and it its considered the most representative church of the indigenous baroque art. Visit the Cathedral and the historic center of Puebla in a guided walking tour, that will take you to the most importante and representative places of this "City of Angels" Before returning to Mexico City, you'll be able to taste the local food, visit Parian Market and have free time to explore on your own.

Beat the crowds on this early-morning tour of the National Museum of Anthropology with an experienced guide. Gain historical and cultural insights as you gaze at state carriages, murals of epic battles, a sword wielded during the revolution, and the famous Aztec Stone of the Sun. Continue your visit walking through Chapultepec Park and arrive at Chapultepec Castle and experience one of Mexico City’s most visited sites. We will enter the castle, which served as the Imperial Palace and Presidential Residence until 1940, and learn about the country's colonial and imperial history.

We are a new company that really takes cares about the experience. We know that you want the best services, with the best prices too. In this particular tour we will give you the time to climb all the pyramids, to discover the great Basilica de Guadalupe and know more about culture in Tlatelolco. We will answer all your question, and we are gonna make sure that you have a great time. You will not regret it!

- The tour will start from an Embarcadero (pier) in Xochimilco, and our adventure will begin by boarding a Trajinera (a traditional colorful Mexican canal boat). - While navigating through Xochimilco's canals, we will listen to music. - We will provide UNLIMITED beer, tequila, and mezcal to keep the smiles coming. - We will guide you through preparing a traditional Mexican dish: Guacamole! There will also be tortilla chips and other delicious snacks for you. - Throughout the experience, there will be options from vendors on other boats to purchase food (tacos, quesadillas, corn, enchiladas, and other options) or entertainment such as Mariachi music (*extra food or live music are not included). - During the experience, we will be sharing interesting facts about Xochimilco. - In the middle of our experience, we will find the replica (copy) of "The Island of the Dolls." - If you want, we can visit an Axolotl sanctuary (a salamander endemic to Xochimilco entrance costs ~5 USD *not included). - At the end of our trip, you will be able to see the souvenirs offered by the Crafts Market. Our goals are that you: - Enjoy an iconic place in Mexico City, contributing to the local economy. - Participate in an experience responsible for the environment. - Support a female-owned small business seeking to generate a positive change in Xochimilco. Do you want the whole trajinera (boat) to yourself or a personalized experience? (Whether it's a quiet, romantic trip down the canal, a high-energy good time, or anything in-between). Book a PRIVATE EXPERIENCE, and we'll work with you to ensure it's precisely what you want. We can host groups of 80 guests.

The National Museum of Anthropology is a national museum of Mexico. It’s the largest and most visited museum in Mexico. This is the most important building in Latin America, with rooms that contain the pre-hispanic evidence of the Mexicas, Mayas, Toltecas and more cultures from the country through time. The Anthropology Museum is the most emblematic place safeguarding the Mexican indigenous legacy. It stands as a symbol of identity, and as a mentor of generations that want to know about their cultural roots. Wonder at its innovative design, the art, and the symbolism that has given the building a well-known personality around the world. Here, you will see a great collection of pre-hispanic objects that were found in different parts of the country, which were made by the various cultures that developed in the vast territory that is now Mexico.

While you are in Mexico City, do not miss the opportunity to visit one of the main colonial cities of Mexico, which was declarated the best city in the world in 2017.  Its colorful streets and architecture, as well as its historical wealth, have made it one of the most beautiful places in the world. We will depart in the morning. During the route, we will see the landscape of the center of Mexico. Once we arrive at San Miguel de Allende, we will have an hour and a half guided visit to the main attractions of the city, like the symbolic parish of San Miguel Arcángel, the Municipal Garden, San Francisco Temple, Allende’s house and the Civic Square. We will visit the Artisan’s Market, where you can buy traditional handicrafts. After the guided visit, you will have free time to explore the streets on your own. You can eat in famous restaurants or local markets or even go to the viewpoint to take amazing pictures of the city.

Discover the origins of Mexican gastronomy in a unique and delicious experience in Mexico City’s Historical Centre, you will eat authentic Mexican food! • Taste authentic and traditional Mexican food. • Visit an exotic Mexican market, a classic cantina, a street food stall, traditional restaurants, and much more! • Feel like a local – discover Mexico City from a new angle with the help of an experienced and passionate guide. • Live the history and legends of the Mexican culture.

The best way to get to know a place within the city is by visiting it with true local people, during our tour we will be interacting with them. As this is a completely private tour, we can adjust to the needs that are often required. Due to the health emergency of COVID, this museum remains temporarily closed, however, the rest of the attractions are carried out normally and we offer San Angel and UNAM University as complements to this experience.

• Enjoy a leisurely boat ride down the tranquil floating gardens of Xochimilcho • Stroll down the cobbled streets of Coyoacan and admire its colonial houses • Learn about Frida Kahlo's fascinating life at the Casa Azul • Visit UNAM, home to the Olympic Stadium from 1968

We are a new company that really takes cares about the experience. We know that you want the best services, with the best prices too. In this particular tour we will give you the time to take a trip on a "trajinera" (boat) in the beatiful lake of Xochimilco, to explore Coyoacan, to discover the great murals in the UNAM and to get a photo on the Estadio Azteca. We will answer all your question, and we are gonna make sure that you have a great time. You will not regret it!

Join a friendly and knowledgeable local guide as they help you discover Mexico City’s vibrant culture, diverse neighborhoods and ancient heritage. Explore the Centro Histórico and see the famous Palacio de Bellas Artes then go off the beaten path and uncover obscure and unusual places and things that locals enjoy. Wander the quaint streets of Coyoacán or discover La Casa Azul, former home of revered Mexican artist and icon, Frida Kahlo. If you’re feeling peckish, you need only look to your nearest street food vendor (hello tacos!). Your meeting place, time & itinerary are flexible and can be agreed with your host before & during the tour. Our handpicked hosts are culinary connoisseurs and history buffs, bakers and bankers, students and seniors. Like the people who travel with us, they have different backgrounds and interests – but they’re all so passionate about the place they call home, they choose to spend their free time sharing it with the like-minded travelers matched to them.

Live the Mexican Lucha Libre experience together with a delicious tasting of pulque. In this experience you will get to try the traditional beverage of our prehispanic ancestors called Pulque (also known as “The God’s Beverage”). Before entering to the wrestling match we will enjoy and dance to the sound of live music in an authentic -pulqueria- (local and traditional bar). After dancing and drinking, we will head to the Arena, where the Lucha Libre happens. We will be witnesses of one of the most exciting and not-to-miss sports in Mexico City, without first, turning you into a genuine masked wrestler..! *the Arena to visit will depend on your booking choice -Tuesdays and Fridays: Arena Mexico -Saturdays: La Arena Coliseo

The image of the Lady Virgin you see everywhere in Mexico has a story, and that story began at the Shrine of Guadalupe. This 4-hour tour led by a knowledgeable guide takes you through one of the most popular Catholic pilgrimage sites in the world. Admire the architecture of its two basilicas and gaze at the miracle cloak on display. Learn about the events that gave rise to the shrine, and ascend nearby Tepeyac Hill, where it is said the Lady appeared. Transport from central Mexico City is included.

Visit the grand archaeological site of Mexico using public transport for you to venture into a completely local experience. During this tour, we will travel by public transport from Mexico City. We will use different types of public transportation such as metro, trolebus, and buses. In the archaeological site of Teotihuacan, we will get to discover and climb the temples that holds this incredible site (The Moon, Sun and Quetzalcoatl pyramid). We will walk and see hidden gems all along the 3.5 km that this captivate place, considered immovable cultural heritage by UNESCO, has.

Enjoy a private tour in Mexico City and visit the Teotihuacan archaeological site and the Guadalupe Shrine. You will have a professional guide with you and learn all about the history of these two iconic places.