Day Trips from Mexico City to Mexico

Discover the architectural and cultural delights of Taxco and Cuernavaca on an enriching full-day excursion from Mexico City. Accompanied by a professional guide, explore Taxco, a unique colonial town renowned for its silverworks, and gaze at the majestic 16th-century Santa Prisca Church. Explore an authentic pre-Hispanic mine and discover the oldest mining history of Taxco.

Explore the natural caves and hot springs of the Tolantongo Caves on this small-group tour from Mexico City. You'll have plenty of time at Tolantongo Cave Park to explore at your own pace, with the option of taking a zip-line tour or simply soaking in the warm mineral waters. The park also has numerous facilities such as showers, lockers and places to grab a bite to eat.

Hit three top historical attractions on this full-day guided tour from Mexico City: Tlatelolco, the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, and Teotihuacan. See where the main market of the Aztec empire once stood in Tlatelolco. At the Shrine of Guadalupe, one of the most popular Catholic pilgrimage sites in the world, see a cloak with an image of the Lady Virgin on display. Stroll through the archaeological ruins of Teotihuacan, known as the City of the Gods, the Sun and Moon pyramids for fantastic views.

Tick off three of Mexico City’s top attractions on a day tour to Teotihuacan, the Square of the Three Cultures, and the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, optimizing your sightseeing time with round-trip transfer from your hotel (if option selected). Explore with a guide for deeper insight into Mexico’s history and culture, and avoid hidden costs with lunch and entrance fees included in the price.

Experience some of Mexico City’s important landmarks on this all-day guided excursion. After a convenient hotel pickup, visit the pre-Columbian trading center of Tlateloco, stop by the Basilica de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, the country’s largest shrine to the beloved Lady of Guadalupe, and ascend the Pyramids of the Sun and Moon at the legendary Teotihuacan. Enjoy a delicious local lunch and a tasting of Pulque, a lightly alcoholic Aztec drink.

Discover the best of Teotihuacán and its lesser-known gems on this full-day guided tour from Mexico City. See the UNESCO World Heritage site’s top attractions including the Pyramids of the Sun and Moon, as well as mural paintings. Visit an obsidian workshop, and taste pulque labeled as the "drink of the gods." Upgrade your experience with a bike tour at no additional charge! A Mexican lunch and hotel transport are included.

Discover one of Mexico’s most important archeological sites in a small group limited to 20 on a tour of the Teotihuacan Pyramids from Mexico City. With your guide, visit the highlights of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, which include the Sun Pyramid, Moon Plaza, Palace of Quetzalpapalotl, and the Temple of Quetzalcoatl. Entrance fees and transport via public bus are included.

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.

Visit the hot springs and caves at Grutas Tolantongo with your own private guide. You'll start the day with a cup of coffee before heading out to the caves, stopping en route for lunch in the town of Ixmiquilpan. You'll then continue to Tolantongo, where you'll get the chance to explore, swim, and even take a zipline tour before returning to Mexico City in the evening.

If you’re short on time but want to see what’s beyond Mexico City, this day trip to lovely San Miguel de Allende has you covered. A guide will get you acquainted with the baroque architecture of this colonial city during a tour, including the handicrafts market. Then you’re free to stroll the cobblestone streets on your own in the afternoon.

Visit two historic cities on a full-day tour from Mexico City to Cuernavaca and Taxco, and spend the day exploring colonial architecture, walking cobblestone streets, and browsing the beautifully-worked silver of the ‘World Silver Capital.’ Your tour includes a buffet lunch and guided tours of each town, as well as pickup and drop-off at Mexico City hotels.

Discover some of the history of Mexico on this private day trip from Mexico City. Visit the Tula archeological site of the Toltec Empire and see Tepotzotlán, a baroque-style convent of the Jesuit order. A personal guide and driver accompany you to each location to learn about the architectural innovations.

In this tour you will be able to admire the great pyramid of Quetzalcoatl in the early morning, a great moment to take the best pictures with the less people possible. Walk among the road of the dead, that is the main avenue of the archaeological zone. Our highly experimented and kind guides will explain by detail all the things to know about this ancient site. Later, we will visit the handcraft market (souvenirs not included) and try ancestral beverages fresh made.

Go behind the scenes at the gorgeous Palais Garnier with this guided tour. You'll get skip-the-line access and a private, multilingual guide to show you around as you admire the ornate interiors and learn about the opera house's' history and design. Keep your eyes peeled as your guide points out design elements you may not otherwise see if you visited the Palais on your own.

On this private half-day tour, avoid the large tour groups and get to know the sights of Mexico City in the company of just your family and friends. Your personalized guide takes you to Tlatelolco, an excavated Aztec zone. Visit the Shrine of Guadalupe, a popular Catholic pilgrimage site, and set your eyes on a cloak said to have imprinted on it an image of the Lady Virgin. Explore the archaeological ruins of Teotihuacan, and climb the Sun and Moon pyramids for arresting views. Transport, tickets, and lunch are included.

Immerse yourself in Mexico's fascinating history on this captivating 6-hour tour of the Pyramics of Teotihuacan and the Shrine of Our Lady Guadalupe. From its 2000 year old ruins to it's enduringly impactful modern presence, you will understand why these places have been so pivotal for Mexican culture throughout the centuries with your guide providing an entertaining context. Discover how ancient Pre Aztec civilization has imprinted upon modern life in Mexico. This is a private tour.

Trade the non-stop traffic and noise of Mexico City for a day of caves and cultures on a private 12-hour tour. After direct transfer from your hotel, explore the mysterious tunnels and grottos of Cacahuamilpa. Later, stroll through the cobbled streets and enjoy the Baroque architecture of Taxco.

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.

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 of this remaining Mayan heritage as the sun goes up. Then cap off your day trip from Mexico City with a visit to an obsidian factory.

Discover some of Mexico’s best preserved ruins on a full-day private tour from Mexico City. The tour removes all stress and guesswork with private transportation, included admission to both sites, and lunch at a local restaurant. Enjoy thorough tours of Tula and Teotihuacan, with ample opportunity to ask questions. Then, have free time to explore or climb the Pyramid of the Sun.

Unforgettable tour to the Pyramids of Teotihuacán, Basilica de Guadalupe and Plaza de las tres culturas with professional and certified young guides. Very recent model comfortable transport. Driver - Highly trained operator. Security measures against COVID and its variants. Group of maximum 20 people. Enjoy a day tour to the tourist destinations north of Mexico City Teotihuacán Pyramids, Basilica de Guadalupe and Plaza de las tres culturas.

Live the experience of arriving at the pyramids of Teotihuacán first thing in the morning, always accompanied by a historian with Spanish or English certification and he will have the answers to all your questions. We will arrive in Teotihuacán early in the morning to beat the large crowds and get to know the archaeological zone in depth and visit the mural museum. We don't visit stores. Because they are tourist traps. The restaurant is optional and not included in the experience. We recommend La Catrina for the gastronomic experience and excellent prices. There are more options for food around. Our commitment is to offer you the best service and offer travelers a different experience from other companies.

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.