Teotihuacan Archaeology Tours

Mexico City, Mexico

2 to 4 hours
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Gain special insight into Teotihuacán on this walking tour led by an art historian–guide with particular expertise in the UNESCO World Heritage site. See the pre-Columbian Mesoamerican ‘City of the Gods’ early in the morning, and watch as the sun rises over the pyramids. Enjoy the serene, mystical atmosphere as you visit the Citadel, the Avenue of the Dead, Sun and Moon pyramids, Quetzalpapalotl Palace and more. Learn about their archaeological significance, stories about this ancient city and the latest discoveries.

Walking tour of Teotihuacán led by an art historian–guide with a masters in anthropology
Visit the archaeological park early in the morning
See top landmarks including the Citadel, the Avenue of the Dead, Sun and Moon pyramids, Quetzalpapalotl Palace
Gaze at intricate murals and other architectural details, and learn about their importance
Benefit from the guide’s 12+ years of knowledge of the UNESCO site

Why Travelers Choose This Tour

Exploring with a historian means you learn little-known details about Teotihuacan archaeology.

What's Included

Prof. Archeologist / Anthropologist expert in Teotihuacan.

The listed price does not include a $3 parking fee, payable at the time of tour check-in.
Entrance fees $5USD
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Transport to site.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Tuxpan, 55825 Méx., Mexico
Please text to contact number for details.

End point

Palacio de Quetzalpapálotl
Cruz de La Misión 6, Teotihuacan Centro, 55810 Teotihuacán de Arista, Méx., Mexico

What To Expect

Zona Arqueologica Teotihuacan

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions (only for climbing the pyramids)
Not wheelchair accessible
Note: If you'd like to arrange for transportation to the pyramids, please advise at time of booking

Near public transportation
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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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Reviews

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David (the Young...

aviva_r, Mar 2024

David (the Young Archeologisg / @un_joven_arqueologo) was amazing! So knowledgeable, passionate, and engaging. We learned so much about Teotihuacan and we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Thank you!

More than a tour guide! See the pyramids with an actual archaeologist! Amazing experience!

Donald_s, Feb 2024

Our archaeology tour with David was the highlight of our trip to Mexico City. He is more than a tour guide. He is a full-fledged archaeologist who brings so much knowledge, depth and passion to the tour. It's not listed on the original offering but be sure to ask for an expanded tour where David picks you up and takes you the palaces. These sites were actually the highlight of the day. All credit goes to David, one of the best guides we've had anywhere in the world. Thank you, David!

Recommended

Zak_N, Jan 2024

David was our guide. He's very passionate about archeology and shared a lot of information with us. He's also a very likable young man.

Amazing tour - one of the best in-depth and passionate guides I have ever come across

Boon_K, Dec 2023

Excellent private guided tour, made even better because David is a trained archaeologist. He was able to give us a really in-depth commentary about every part of the site - so much so that we ended up spending almost 6 hours there! And didn't feel bored one bit. His passion for archaeology really came through, plus he was able to visually paint the picture of how they excavated the site, etc. I definitely recommend doing this tour, and ask for David. He is also able to provide / assist with transport from Mexico City; ask him about it when he reaches out on Whatsapp a day or two before the tour.

You will be fortunate if you get Jorge Archer as your guide!

Barbara_H, Nov 2023

Jorge Archer is an outstanding guide in every respect: enthusiasm for and deep scholarly knowledge of subject; ability to communicate his knowledge and field experience clearly and concisely; and flexibility in responding to our questions and needs. We are two lawyers, an art historian and curator, and a journalist and writer of nonfiction, all with a keen interest in the culture and history of Teotihuacan. We all were impressed by Jorge and highly recommend him as a guide.

Response from Host, Nov 2023

Thanks, it was a pleasure.

Great guide, awesome archaeological site!

Joe_S, Sep 2023

Nephtali was an amazing guide, she had such a depth of knowledge and did a great job making that accessible. Having a guide here was particularly helpful as there is limited educational signage at this site. Would absolutely recommend to anyone else!

Incredible detail and hugely enjoyable

Thea_G, May 2023

David was an absolute incredible guide. He was wildly knowledgeable but also shared information in a very fun and clear manner. He clearly knows this site inside and out!!! I would recommend this tour to anyone but especially to someone who is interested in a detailed description of the architecture and history!

David is an archaeologist...

Bruce_M, Apr 2023

David is an archaeologist with expertise on Teotihuacan. It was one of the most enjoyable and informative tours of my life. His deep academic knowledge and warm personality are a wonderful match..

Teotihuacan pyramid tour and history

Guevara_R, Apr 2023

CDMX- Mexico City has a deep history and the Pyramids of Teotihuacan, about 50 minutes from the city, are a big part of understanding Mexican history and how CDMX became one of the largest and most interesting cities in the world. Our tour guide, Nephtali, who is an anthropologist, was a wonderful guide through the pyramids and museum. She met us a door 3 and we finished at door 1, which is definitely the way you should visit the site. She spend over 6 hours with our group of 3 people and kept the time flying by with her insightful stories and observations about the site, history and people that created the pyramids. One of the things we enjoyed most about Nephtali is that she worked hard to help us make connections between what we were seeing and the people that lived in the Teotihuacan site. We highly recommend her to anyone visiting the site! remember to wear a hat, apply sunscreen and bring water!

Entertaining, educational and beautiful tour

John_W, Dec 2022

If you're a history or archaeology buff, a family with precocious or curious kids, or someone who wants to appreciate the magnificence of Teotihuacan through the eyes of someone who knows the site down to the pebbles, this is your tour. David is a fantastic guide with infectious passion, and as an archaeology student he was able to share photos and information about excavations in areas too delicate or dangerous for tourists. The more you learn about Teotihuacan, the more incredible it becomes - and you will learn a LOT on this tour!

David was the best guide...

Joan_R, Oct 2022

David was the best guide for seeing and understanding this amazing site in Mexico. He has a degree in archaeology and brings not only his academic interpretation to this place but an enthusiasm and perspective that is infectious! He brings additional material In his own “guidebook” to share with you. He is respectful, kind and interested in making your trip a special one. He is able to Impart his knowledge in a clear and articulate way; his English is very good. You could not ask for a better person to experience Teotihuacan with and through than this amazing Mexican guide who is proud and passionate and loves so much what he does.

Highly recommend this...

Daphne_C, May 2022

Highly recommend this tour as it gives you the history and explains the symbolism of the archeological site. Much better than just going on your own and not being able to understand what you’re looking at. Our guide Jorge was excellent and knowledgeable!

Response from Host, May 2022

Thanks, glad to share a bit of my understanding of the Teotihuacan Culture.

From an expert in the field. Literally.

Ashok_K, Apr 2022

Jorge, our guide, and his wife have devoted their lives to studying the history and archaelogy of Teothihuacan. They are the "real deal" and know much of the history and interpretation of Teotihuacan. My wife is a professor of Latin American studies, and I am an Andean archaelogical researcher, so we were delighted to share in Jorge's obvious enthusiasm and stories about the site. Highly recommended.

Fantastic Guide.

Reece_L, Jan 2022

Jorge was just fantastic. If you're interested in learning about the area, you'd be hard pressed to find a better person. He's published, well-spoken, and most importantly, passionate about the area. Could not recommend highly enough!

Response from Host, Mar 2022

Thanks, always a pleasure to share a bit of my research work. J.Archer

Amazing tour.

Suzanne_H, Feb 2020

Cecelia was absolutely amazing. Her tour was fantastic. Very enlightening and lots of fun. I highly recommend.

Great Experience

Laura_C, Feb 2020

Jorge our guide had great credentials and gave a knowledgeable and stimulating tour. Highly recommend him.

Perfect Guide

Axel_D, Jan 2020

Great guide with in-depth knowledge about the site. He has been working in the field with excavation and can tell you the trough about the latest discoveries in a fascinating way

We had an amazing tour with Jorge...

Chaney K, Jan 2018

We had an amazing tour with Jorge. What a thrill to explore such an incredible sight with someone who actually works on it. We spent the entire day with him, first at Teotihuacan and then at a nearby colonial-era monastery. He offered insights not only on the history and cultures of the various peoples who lived in the area, but on the symbolism in their art and the methods used by the archaeologists on site. We got to see a couple of partially excavated apartments away from the main site where some beautiful murals are still preserved. We found it particularly helpful that his tour started early in the day by late morning there were long lines of people waiting for their turn to shuffle up and down the steps of the pyramids. It was a vastly more informative and fascinating experience than if we had gone by ourselves.

Teotihuacan is a must-see...

Victor L, Jan 2017

Teotihuacan is a must-see archaeology site just outside Mexico City. If you just want to see artifacts and reconstructed displays, the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City is a great treat. However, nothing can substitute the awe that you will feel during an actual visit at Teotihuacan. Me and my life visited in October and enjoyed a day of beautiful weather. Our guide Alex gave us a detailed and vivid description on how splendid this Pre-Hispanic city once was. We booked return transportation and both Alex and the driver are punctual, knowledgeable, courteous and very accommodating!

This Is actually a 10 star rating...

Emily C, Jul 2016

This Is actually a 10 star rating! Jorge was such an incredible guide who fascinated us with his vast knowledge of teotihuacan history. He showed us not only the pyramids, but took us to see many murals outside of the main park area, going above and beyond to follow our interests. So kind too!