Top Central Mexico Day Trips - page 3

Visit two gorgeous historic cities on a full-day trip from Mexico City to Cuernavaca and Taxco, traveling with a guide and small group that’s limited to 15 people. You’ll see the frescoes that adorn the Cuernavaca Cathedral, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that dates to the early 16th century. In Taxco, tour the Church of Santa Prisca, then browse locally-made silver jewelry in downtown shops. With pickup and drop-off in selected areas of Mexico City, this tour is a convenient way to discover Mexico's history beyond the capital.

Discover the best of Puebla and Cholula on a full-day tour from Mexico City that is ideal for people with limited time. After pickup at your hotel, head to Cholula to visit the Great Pyramid of Cholula (Tlachihualtepetl) and the elaborate Church of Santa Maria Tonantzintla. Then continue to Puebla where you can try their specialties for lunch (own expense) before a guided walking tour of the colonial city.

This two-part tour takes you first to Tula, a Mesoamerican archeological site outside Mexico City. Guarded by colossal statues resembling totem poles, the site was an important regional center between 850 and 1150 A.D. Then it’s on to Tepotzotlan, one of Mexico’s “magic towns,” for a tour of a colonial monastery.

Avoid the tourist crowds on a private tour to Teotihuacan, taking advantage of early pickup from your hotel to gain the best views of the ancient site before other tours arrive. Benefit from your professional guide’s full attention as you explore the pre-hispanic monument together.

This experience begins with flexibility in the schedule, although we suggest starting it at 08:00 am, we can adjust to the schedules of our clients. We want to show our city as friends rather than as a regular tour company. We invite you to get to know this attraction with us so that you can enjoy it to the fullest. In our experiences we understand you may need time to be in the attraction, therefore there is never a rush and you can spend as long as you want in the pyramids.

On this visit you get to know two outstanding places in Mexico City for their history and religious and cultural importance, you can live with the people of the area, and also buy local products, such as prickly pear liquor and handicrafts from the area. A stop is made at a local restaurant in Teotihuacán to eat (with additional cost) as well as a stop at an artisan market. The tour begins in the Plaza de las 3 culturas, then Teotihuacán and ends at the Basilica of Guadalupe.

Discover the greatness of ancient Mexican civilization from a unique perspective as you fly over the impressive pyramids of Teotihuacán. Our hot air balloon experience takes you to the heights to enjoy the sunrise over this emblematic archaeological site. Enjoy an extraordinary panoramic view as you gently float in the air, contemplating the magnificence of the Pyramids of the Sun and the Moon, along with the imposing Avenue of the Dead. This unforgettable adventure will transport you through time and space. Book now and get ready to live a magical experience on Teotihuacán!

Visit three of the Mexico City area's most important sites in just one day with this tour. You'll visit both the Tlatelolco and the Teotihuacan archaeological sites, where your professional guide will show you around. You'll then continue to the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, one of the most visited Catholic pilgrimage sites in the world.

Teotihuacan Pyramids from Mexico City shared experience first thing in the morning to avoid the large crowds, incredible photographs, all the history by an expert, we did not visit stores (tourist traps). Our experience focuses on architecture, history and photography. Our transportation service is comfortable and always air-conditioned. The operators are professionals and meet the highest quality standards. All entrance fees are included and we will provide bottled water throughout the experience.

Embark on a private tour from Mexico City to the captivating Grutas de Tolantongo. Discover the natural wonders of this often-overlooked destination as you soak in thermal hot springs surrounded by stunning landscapes. Other highlights include exploring underground caves and spectacular waterfalls. With one or 2-day tour options available and multiple itineraries to choose from, you can make the most of this adventure amidst nature's wonders.

Visit Teotihuacán and Tlatelolco, pay your respects at the Basilica of the Virgin of Guadalupe, and partake in a tequila tasting on this excursion from Mexico City. Your professional guide will take you to the two archaeological parks, where you will learn many things about the pre-Columbian cultures of the region. Next, you will learn of the apparition of Mother Mary in the Basilica of Santa María de Guadalupe, followed by a visit with a tequila tasting.

This Iztaccihuatl Volcano hike is a must-do for outdoor enthusiasts visiting Mexico City. An experienced guide gets you ready from start to finish on this adventure-filled day. Trek for 3 hours on an intermediate trail that ends a few thousand feet below the snowcapped summit 17,000 feet high. The air may be thin up there, but the views are not — soak up stunning views of Popocatepetl and the Valley of Mexico before descending the dormant volcano and fueling up with lunch (own expense). 

Explore the fascinating Teotihuacan Pyramids at your own pace on a half-day private tour from Mexico City. As you walk along the Avenue of the Dead, marvel at the Pyramid of the Sun and the Pyramid of the Moon, you’ll enjoy illuminating commentary that takes you thousands of years into the past. Expand the experience to include a tour of Mexico City or a hot air balloon ride.

Visit two iconic Mexican landmarks, crucial to the understanding of its national culture: The Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City (one of the world's most visited holy sites) and the Aztec Temples and Pyramids of Teotihuacan. At this fascinating archeological site, visit the Pyramids of the Sun and Moon, the Temple of Quetzalcoatl, the Butterflies Temple, and the Avenue of the Dead. This tour uses an international Safe and Healthy Protocol to ensure everyone's safety.

Visit the beautiful colonial cities of Taxco and Cuernavaca in a single day with this excursion from Mexico City. You'll start in Cuernavaca, where you'll see historic attractions like the Palacio de Cortés and the city's cathedral. You will then make your way to Taxco, where you will have time for lunch, shopping, or simply exploring the city's cobblestone streets before returning to Mexico City.

Discover architectural wonders on this guided day trip to Cholula and Puebla from Mexico City. Inside Cholula’s archaeological zone, feast your eyes on Pirámide Tepanapa, or the Great Pyramid, the world’s largest—even bigger in volume than Cheops in Egypt! Wind your way through the UNESCO-listed city of Puebla, home to gorgeous tiled buildings and Mexican Baroque churches, including the Church of Santo Domingo and Chapel of the Rosary. Bonus: hotel transport and lunch are included.

Follow a mountain guide to the summit of Nevado de Toluca Volcano, the fourth tallest peak in Mexico at 15,354 feet (4,680 meters). Hike into the extinct volcano's crater to see the lagoons within and enjoy the spectacular scenery along the way. Includes all safety equipment, lunch and private transportation from Mexico City.

Get away from the crowded streets and get out on the water with this private ride on a traditional 'trajinera' colorful wooden boat. To make the experience even more entertaining and to get in the party spirit—mariachi and marimba music are played along the way. The route explores the Xochimilco Canals with a stop at the colonial town of Coyoacan.

See Teotihuacan like few people get to, from high in the sky, with a hot air balloon ride over the ancient attraction. Your driver will pick you up in Mexico City and take you out to the launch area, where you'll hop into a shared hot air balloon. Then it's up to the sky, where you'll get to take photos or just take in the views for around 50 minutes.

Combine Mexico City landmarks with ancient culture on a full-day tour that explores the historic center and Teotihuacan. You’ll see the sprawling main square and a series of murals by Diego Rivera, then continue to the temples and monuments of Teotihaucan, towering structures that awed the first European visitors. Climb the pyramids for sweeping views of the surrounding plains, and sip a glass of traditional pulque, with a local guide to share the fascinating stories behind each site.

On the tour we offer drinks on board, we explain in detail all the places of interest as well as information about relevant characters and stories. The tour begins at the hotel or house where you are staying, we will arrive at the balloon port in Teotihuacán, you will board in a shared balloon, where you will admire the great pre-Hispanic city to continue with the archaeological site where you will visit the pyramid of the sun, pyramid of the moon and road of the dead. Then we will go to refresh ourselves with regional drinks such as pulque, tequila and mezcal to finish we will visit a craft house where they work obsidian and sell souvenirs.

Our excursion focuses exclusively on Teotihuacan. We do not cram additional sites to speed through Teotihuacan. This trip is for individuals that want ample time in Teotihuacan to appreciate the archaeological site. The majority of the trip is in Teotihuacan and its surroundings. We include almost anything you can think of that you will need throughout the day. You should be able to hop on the transport and worry about just exploring throughout the day.

This is a private tour only for you. This arcaheological zone is at 1 hour from Mexico city and it's world heritage. Teotihuacan (100 BC - 800 AD) is of one of the most important cities of America and one of the most prominent cultures in universal history with strong influence. You will visit these prehispanic remains made centuries before the Aztec empire in Tenochtitlán (the actual Mexico city). This is an amazing and magic archaeological zone with 3 amazing pyramids and a little museum. The Pyramid of the Sun is the 8th largest in the world. This prehispanic city reached its maximum splendor approximately between 200 - 400 AD and it extended over 2000 acres, with an estimated population of 120 000 inhabitants. Teotihuacan was the largest city in Mesoamerica and the most important for trading. Without doubt, Teotihuacan is an example of greatness, a smart urban settlement and cultural wealth.