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Teotihuacan Early Access tour with Tequila Tasting

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  • 8 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Avoid the crowds on this early morning tour of the Teotihuacan pyramids, also known as the City of the Gods. On this tour, an archeologist takes you around the UNESCO World Heritage Site and gives you insight into the majestic plazas and murals. Snap memorable shots from the top of Sun Pyramid and Moon Pyramid, and then cap off your day trip from Mexico City with a visit to an obsidian factory.
  • Enjoy the spectacular monuments of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Teotihuacan
  • Admire the Temple of Quetzalcoatl, the Avenue of the Dead, and Quetzalpapalot
  • Hear historical anecdotes and fascinating facts from your expert archeological guide
  • Enjoy liqueur tastings of tequila, mezcal, and pulque

Why Travelers Choose This Tour

Intimate tour of Teotihuacan before opening hours an archaeologist guide.

What's Included

  • Professional guide
  • Round transfer from meeting point
  • Liquors tasting
  • Entrace to Teotihuacan
  • Lunch

Meeting And Pickup

You can head directly to your preferred meeting point, or request pickup.

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Pickup details

Hotel pick up is only available if you select the private tour. Please, provide the name of your hotel to coordinate the pick up service.

What To Expect

Board a van and travel with your archeologist-guide from Mexico City to Teotihuacan, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, also known as the City of the Gods. A former Mesoamerican indigenous civilization that predates the Maya and Aztecs, Teotihuacan was once the largest city in Mexico, reaching its heyday in the 1st century CE (AD) when the Sun Pyramid was constructed.

Be one of the first visitors to arrive at the archeological park, right when it opens. In relative tranquility, wander through plazas and discover the pyramids without jostling around crowds. Enjoy taking unobstructed photos of must-see structures like the Temple of Quetzalcoatl, also known as the Temple of the Feathered Serpent, as well as the Palace of Quetzalpapalot.

Gain special insight into the complex’s less-visited monuments, including intricate murals and other architectural nuances. Hear about the latest archeological discoveries, the lifestyles of the inhabitants of this ancient city and theories behind the city’s decline.

Huff your way up the Sun Pyramid and the Moon Pyramid, the main axis of Teotihuacan. From the top, enjoy your bird’s-eye vantage point of the Avenue of the Dead, the primary road that runs through the center of the city, which separated the city and stretched from the Moon Plaza in the north to the Great Compound in the south.

After your Teotihuacan tour, hop aboard your transport and head to an obsidian workshop to learn more about the black volcanic rock native to the area. Chat with a local family and sample several liqueurs made from cactus, as well as mezcal, tequila, and pulque. For lunch, select from a variety of traditional Mexican dishes (own expense), before enjoying transport back to the central meeting point.

Zona Arqueologica Teotihuacan

3 hours Admission Ticket Included

Tlacaelel

1 hour 40 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 travelers
Operated by Amigo Tours Mexico

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Lacey_L
Such a great day in a magical place. I enjoyed getting there in the morning to spend the day learning about the history of Teotihuacan. Liliana was a terrific tour guide and Alejandro was an excellent bus driver! Thank you!

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Best great tour guide -Teotihuacan
Guillermina_G, Jun 2023
Emanuel did a great job to explain about the history about the origins from the Teotihuacan, history, timelines and the origins about the Aztecs. He was passion about it. It was a recapped for me as Mexican and I couldn’t feel more proud about our history. El fue un guía con mucho conocimiento e historia.
Response from Host, Jun 2023
Dear Guillermina_G Emmanuel will be pleased to get your feedback, thank you so much for taking the time to post your review. Mariana, Amigo tours
Perfection says it all
Tarik_H, Jun 2023
Incredible experience. Our guide Diana gave the English tour, while Emanuel gave the Spanish one, and Antonio drove us. The tour at Teotihuacan was excellent, Diana gave us so much information regarding the ancient city, her presentation was great and I wish we could've stayed there longer. I really liked how Diana was so eager to answer all of my questions. The tequila tasting and other drinks was also so culturally enriching, learning about Pulque through the amazing Aníbal, the guide there. At this stop, one of the employees there, Juan, even took to me to an ATM to withdraw cash. He was great. I would recommend this experience with Amigo Tours without thinking twice to anyone I know.
Response from Host, Jun 2023
Dear Tarik_H Diana & Emmanuel will be pleased to know your opinion, thank you so much for sharing it with us! We look forward to sharing another adventure with you in the near future. Mariana, Amigo tours
Great tour, wish we skipped lunch
Ziwei_W, May 2023
The tour was very informative but we were quite pressed for time at the end. Managed to get through most of the teotihuacan and learned a lot about the history of the area. Our guild was extremely knowledgeable. Tequilas tasting was fun, I found things to be reasonably priced for a tourist shop. Lunch however soured my whole experience of the trip. The food was overpriced and not that good. I ended up with an over cooked steak smothered in tomato sauce. You’re forced to stay at the restaurant after all the activities are finished for about an hour and a half. And by the time everyone is finished eating the traffic back into the city was at its peak. Would have much preferred to go straight back to the city after the tequila tasting.
Response from Host, May 2023
Dear Ziwei_W Thanks for taking the time to let us know your feedback, we are sorry that the lunch was not as goos as you expected. We will be working hard to improve the experience. Mariana, Amigo tours
Unforgettable!
Leah_J, May 2023
Really well organized and Lilly was super knowledgeable about the pyramids and explained well. I learned a lot. Thank you!
Great guide but group too large
Tracy_W, May 2023
The guide was super great! The tour was a lot bigger than I expected though, like 30 people +. It would be a lot more enjoyable with a smaller group.
Response from Host, May 2023
Dear Tracy_W Thanks for letting us know your opinion. We are sorry that the tour did not meet your expectations at all, we will consdierate your comments to improve the experience. Mariana, Amigo tours
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Stuart_H, May 2023
The tour was well organised so no complaints. There was enough stops, always told what time to be back at the bus and the tequila tasting and lunch was good. We were informed the lunch was extra so knew we had to pay. However by it being dual language it was difficult to follow and we found this affected the experience. This is obviously not Viators fault but for anyone else thinking of booking a dual language tour. I would also suggest you need a real interest in Teotihuacan and the history as overall we were underwhelmed by the site. So be aware as there is no sun coverage and lots of walking up and down steps. Recommend to book either a private tour or one in your own language.
Thoughtful tour!
CLARE_K, May 2023
Very thoughtfully crafted tour. Fernanda & Alex were great! Appreciated the stops for breakfast snacks & lunch goodies. The site was AMAZING — great to see early in the day before too many other tourists were there/it got too hot. Be sure to wear sunscreen and closed-toes shoes. Bring water!
Response from Host, May 2023
Dear CLARE_K We love to know that this tour was worth it! Thank you very much for joining us on this adventure, it was a pleasure to be at your service. Mariana, Amigo tours
Temples with Goddesses
William_H, May 2023
Deana and Fernands were amazing both were up beat and knowledgeable such a refreshing and informative pair to be around ( not sure on spelling of names hope I didn’t butcher them too bad) definitely take this tour you won’t regret.
Response from Host, May 2023
Dear William_H, we are delighted to know you had a wonderful time with us, hope to see you again! Ivana, Amigo Tours
Amazing pyramids tour
Andrew_G, May 2023
The guide was very knowledgeable and let us go through the site at our own pace. Very helpful from pickup to dropoff and gave advice about more things to visit in the city.
Response from Host, May 2023
Dear Andrew_G, we are very happy to know that you have enjoyed the tour alongside our dear colleague, we hope to see you again! Ivana, Amigo Tours
Great tour combination!
Ren_R, Apr 2023
Alejandra was the guide in English during my tour and she was fantastic. It’s a great idea to do the early tour to Tihuacan to best the crown and the heat. You then top it off with some tequila and mezcal tastings - a really fun time!
Response from Host, May 2023
Dear Ren_R, we are delighted to know you had such an incredible time with our fantastic friend and partner Alejandra, hope to see you again on tour with us! Ivana, Amigo Tours
Teotihuacan
Patricia_S, Apr 2023
I loved that our tour guide was extremely well prepared. I also loved the pulque and mezcal tasting and all of the information I learned about the mezcal plant. I think that tour guides should tell their groups when climbing up a steep pyramid, that they won’t have to climb a second one. Incredible place to visit, and I enjoyed the tour very much.
Response from Host, Apr 2023
Dear Patricia We are delighted to read that you had an outstanding experience with our colleagues! Thank you very much for having been part of this adventure, it was a pleasure to be at your service. Mariana, Amigo tours
Great value for money
Deborah_M, Apr 2023
Excellent value for money and well-organised from start to finish. The early start is worth the effort to avoid the crowds and the hottest part of the day.
Response from Host, Apr 2023
Dear Deborah We are so pleased to know that this tour was worth it. Thanks for taking the time to rate us! We sincerely appreciate it. Mariana, Amigo tours
Solid experience with friendly staff
Jon_S, Apr 2023
Overall this was a good experience. The van was nice, the driver was good and guide were very nice. I’d recommend this tour if you’re looking for an experience and photo opportunity, however I found myself having to Google information and fact check a few items. Again, I’d recommend this tour company for a friendly experience but if you really want a deep dive into the history I’d suggest coming prepared to research.
Response from Host, Apr 2023
Dear Jon Thank you so much for taking the time to share your opinion with us, we deeply appreciate it. We are sorry that the tour was not a 5 stars experience to you, we will be working hard to improve our services. Mariana, Amigo tours
Much better than going on your own.
Ryan_F, Apr 2023
We had a great trip on April 18th. Lillian was our guide. She is very knowledgeable and passionate about Teotihuacan. She was approachable and answered all our questions. The other guide was great. He took the Spanish speaking group. The bus was on time and comfortable. I was amazed at Danny’s driving skills. He drove a huge bus like a compact car. Sunscreen and a hat are a must. It gets hot with no shade. Be prepared for vendors walking all through the park. If you don’t want to buy anything, don’t make eye contact and keep walking. They will leave you alone. This is very common in Mexico parks.
Response from Host, Apr 2023
Dear Ryan_F, thank you so much for your review and recommendations, am sure they will be very helpful for others, loved having you on tour! 💚 Ivana, Amigo Tours
Won't do this again.
JULIE_M, Apr 2023
Lily was knowledgeable in this tour. However when I asked for clarification on something she was annoyed by the question and reminded me that she had explained it. Obviously if I needed clarification I didn't understand the explanation the first time. Didn't have much free time to explore. Spent too much time on the pyramid of the moon. Bus driver was rude.
Response from Host, Apr 2023
Dear JULIE_M, we are really sorry to know you did not have a nice time, we will review this matter with our team, thank you for letting us know. Ivana, Amigo Tours
Recommended
Diego_R, Apr 2023
The trip was good, Gerson was the tour guide and did a great job. I would have prefeared to be more time in the field instead to go to the market to taste tequila. The place to have lunch was good.
Response from Host, Apr 2023
Dear Diego_R, we are very happy to know that you have enjoyed the tour alongside our dear colleagues, we hope to see you again! Ivana, Amigo Tours
Early experience was just as advertised.
Peter_C, Apr 2023
It was a great experience. The bus show up on-time and check-in process was pretty smooth. You do have to show your Viator voucher just in case you didn't download it ahead of time. On the way there, the guide showed us some sights along the way. We were one of the first groups there and walked the whole way from one end to the other end of the pyramids. It was a bit too bad we didn't get enough time to go to the museum. Maybe it was me, the complex history of the culture or just understanding the guide, I didn't feel like I truly appreciated or understood the history behind it. Guess I have to go home and read some books about it to understand better. We got on the bus at 6:20, got to the 2nd pick-up location at 6:50 and bus started moving around 7:15. Got to the first 20 minute highway service area at about 8:15 and in the parking lot of the pyramid at 8:55. The pyramid walk wrap-up at 11:10 and we have free time until 11:30. We then boarded the bus to a restaurant right near the entrance and had the usual tour sponsored purchase stop for Tequila, souvenirs and restaurant to purchase lunch. Got back on the bus at 1:30 and back to the pick-up area at 3:00.
Response from Host, Apr 2023
Dear Peter_C, we are glad to know you had a nice time, thank you for your comments, we will review this matter with our guide to keep improving, hope you have a nice day! Ivana, Amigo Tours
Wonderful Tour!
Emmanual_M, Apr 2023
Very memorable experience. Was an awesome experience and our guide was very informative and gave a great tour.
Response from Host, Apr 2023
Dear Emmanuel We love to know that the experience went smooth and flawless, thanks for taking the time to share your opinion with us, we sincerely appreciate it. Mariana, Amigo tours
Fun day
Allen_G, Apr 2023
Interesting day out! Recommend especially if you’re on a short trip and want to experience a taste of all!
Response from Host, Apr 2023
Dear Allen We are pleased to know that you enjoyed the day! We look forward to sharing another experience with you. Mariana,Amigo tours
Overall good but we drew the short straw.
Paul_W, Apr 2023
The trip via highway coach was enjoyable and comfortable. The guides were friendly. The site is amazing and we were so glad to have seen the pyramids. The problem was we paid extra to take an English language only tour. We arrived at the meet-up early. The line formed behind us and when the bus arrived, guests were boarded in reverse order of when they arrived. The bus was overbooked and we were put on the Spanish bus. The guide made a few passing comments in English but we clearly did not get what we'd paid for. We did have the English guide at the site so that was good. Also, a tequila tasting was included as part of the tour. What they didn't say was that we'd be subjected to about an hour of promotion for other goods before having lunch. I'd like to receive a refund for the extra funds I paid.
Response from Host, Apr 2023
Dear Paul Thank you so much for taking the time to share your opinion with us, we deeply appreciate it. We are sorry that the tour was not a 5 stars experience to you, we will be working hard to improve our services. Mariana, Amigo tours
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