Unlock Teotihuacan Pyramids: Private Tour & Delicious Local Lunch
Get outta town! Go beyond the usual tourist bus experience on this tour that will literally take you out of Mexico City to see Teotihuacan pyramids, try local "delights" like cactus candy, sip on ancient pre-Hispanic brews, and dine at a local family home where you'll enjoy authentic dishes made and served by them. The best part: you’ll be supporting local family businesses, to really give you an itinerary worth bragging about.
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Small Group Teotihuacan Tour
What's included in Unlock Teotihuacan Pyramids: Private Tour & Delicious Local Lunch
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
House of Tiles
This full-day Mexico City tour takes you from the city's buzz to the peaceful Teotihuacan Pyramids. We'll meet at the "House of Tiles," then take a 20-minute bus ride to the North Bus Station and a 90-minute countryside journey to the pyramids.
Teotihuacan Pyramids
We’ll start the day at the Teotihuacan Pyramids, "where men become gods." Walking through them is like stepping back in time.
We’ll start at the impressive Moon Pyramid, where a guided tour will uncover the history, meaning, and architecture of this iconic Latin American site.
Inclusions
- End your adventure with a delicious homemade lunch at a local family’s home
- Dive into the rich Teotihuacan culture, from ancient pyramids to modern times
- Taste unique local treats, like cactus candy, along the way!
- Travel like a local on public buses throughout the day
- Join a friendly, English-speaking local guide as you head out of Mexico City
- Explore a nearby town, visiting 2 family-run businesses for a true local experience
- Recharge atop the spectacular Quetzalcoatl Pyramid, taking in breathtaking views
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Drinks and additional food
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Minimum age is 6 years
- Vegetarian, Vegan, or Gluten Free options are available on this tour, but please let us know in advance if you have any dietary requirements.
- Please note that this tour covers about 6 km of walking and can be quite strenuous for travellers who are not used to walk. We recommend this tour for guests who have at least a medium level of fitness ability.
- Please note that it is not allowed to climb the pyramids.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- The Casa de los Azulejos ("House of Tiles"), Av Francisco I. Madero 4, Centro Histórico de la Cdad. de México, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06500 Cuauhtémoc, CDMX
End Points
- Mexico City Fine Arts Museum, Av. Juárez S/N, Centro Histórico Cuauhtémoc, 06050 CDMX
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Ticket Redemption
Additional Information Some of the places visited along the route are local houses and businesses, which have irregular opening hours. Our route and stops may vary to make sure you have a unique and genuine Mexican experience. Food inclusions are subject to change, dependent on availability on the day. Please note that this tour covers about 6 km of walking and can be quite strenuous for travellers who are not used to walk. We recommend this tour for guests who have at least a medium level of fitness ability. Dress Standards We recommend dressing comfortably and wearing comfortable walking shoes. Bring a light jacket or sweater, and during the rainy season (May to September) we recommend bringing a raincoat or umbrella. Leave your valuables, such as passports and credit cards, in the hotel and bring a small amount of spending cash. Keep large cameras discreetly stored in a backpack. Along the way you can purchase drinks (energy drink, beer, pulque, water, etc) so bring some extra money for that, if you’d like. Dietary Notes Vegetarian, Vegan, or Gluten Free options are available on this tour, but please let us know in advance if you have any dietary requirements. Local Impact: • By visiting and paying an entrance fee to Pyramids, this tour helps preserve the local historical heritage. • You'll visit a local family in the area on the way to the Pyramids to gain an insight into local life in the area. Part of your tour fee is used to directly support the family. Leave Us A Review How did we do? Your experience matters! Let us know by leaving a review.
