17 Best Teotihuacan Tours From Mexico City in 2024

My Top 3 Picks: Teotihuacan Tour From Mexico City

If you don’t have time to read about all of these Teotihuacan tours from Mexico City, I’ve included my top three picks below.

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• Teotihuacan Private Tours
• Small Group Tours of Teotihuacan
• Teotihuacan Hot Air Balloon Tours
• Multi-Day Teotihuacan Tours

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1. Hot Air Balloon and Archaeologist Tour from Mexico City

If you want to blend a memorable morning with a guided tour of Teotihuacan then you should book this incredible tour led by an archeologist which starts with a balloon flight over the pyramids.

This Teotihuacan tour really takes it up a notch, starting with pickup from your hotel in a luxury vehicle. After flying high about the Teotihuacan pyramids, you’ll be treated to breakfast in a hacienda where you’ll learn about the importance of the maguey plant.

Then your archeologist guide will take you on a guided Teotihuacan pyramids tour. Along the way, your guide will enlighten you with an explanation of the history of Teotihuacan and the people that once called this city home.

You’ll then have an opportunity to taste mezcal, tequila, and pulque before returning to Mexico City.

2. Teotihuacan Hot Air Balloon Ride with Van or Bike Tour of the Valley

If you’re looking for a bucket list experience with a guided tour of Teotihuacan, you should book this Teotihuacan tour which includes a hot air balloon ride and exploration of the surrounding area.

After soaring over the pyramids in a hot air balloon, you’ll take a guided tour of Teotihuacan with an experienced guide that is knowledgeable about the archeological site. Then you’ll explore Teotihuacan Valley by bicycle or car (your choice).

Stops include a neighborhood known for Teotihuacan mural paintings and a pre-Hispanic observatory located inside a cave. Here you’ll be able to learn and discuss more about this Teotihuacan and the people that once called it home.

3. Hot Air Balloon Tour and Breakfast in a Natural Cave

Combine two unforgettable experiences – flying over Teotihuacan and dining inside a natural cave – when you book this hot air balloon tour.

After pick up at your hotel, you’ll drive to the balloon site for coffee, tea, and a snack while your balloon is prepped for flight.

After toasting your landing, your group will go to eat breakfast at a restaurant inside of a cave. You’ll then learn about local obsidian crafts, the importance of maguey, and taste traditional drinks.

Then you’ll have about 2 hours for a self guided Teotihuacan pyramids tour before returning to Mexico City.

4. Teotihuacan Private Tour with a Knowledgeable Guide

Take advantage of the early start time when you book this private Teotihuacan tour with a knowledgeable guide. You’ll arrive before other tours so that you can take pictures and enjoy the archeological site with fewer people.

This Teotihuacan tour starts with pick up in a private vehicle from the most popular areas of Mexico City. Once you arrive at Teotihuacan, your art historian guide will fascinate you with the history of Teotihuacan. From the Pyramid of the Sun, through the Avenue of the Dead, and to the Pyramid of the Moon.

After the guided tour, you’ll learn about, obsidian, textiles, and natural pigments during a visit to an obsidian and textile workshop. You’ll also have an opportunity to taste mezcal. Keep in mind, while there is time scheduled for lunch, the cost is not included.

5. Express Private Teotihuacan Half Day Tour

If you need to maximize your time in Mexico City, book this private Teotihuacan half day tour with a knowledgeable and bilingual guide. 

Knowing your time is valuable, this tour is designed to avoid the tourist traps that many other Teotihuacan tours visit. Instead, it’s focused on giving you an enhanced understanding of Teotihuacan and its history via a thorough explanation of the site.

If you wish to add a hot air balloon ride, you can select that option at booking. Doing so adds about two hours to the tour, starting before dawn.

With a flexible pick-up time and private transportation, this half day tour of Teotihuacan is the best option if you have limited time to explore the capital city and its surroundings.

6. Tlatelolco, Basilica of Guadalupe, and Teotihuacan Private Tour

Want to visit three of the Mexico City area’s most important sites in just one day? Then you should book this private Teotihuacan tour which visits two archeological sites and the Basilica.

You’ll start this tour by visiting Tlatelolco, an archeological site located just north of the city center. Here you can find more than 400 pieces that were excavated from this Mesoamerican city. 

Then your tour guide take you on a Teotihuacan pyramids tour. You’ll explore the main sites including the temples and the Patio of the Jaguars while your guide explains the significance of what you are seeing. 

After lunch, you’ll continue to the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, an important religious shrine in Mexico dedicated to the Virgin Mary. During certain times of the year, the Basilica is one of the most visited Catholic pilgrimage sites in the world.

7. Tula and Teotihuacan Private Tour

Lovers of ancient history should book this private tour which combines the two incredible sites of Teotihuacan and Tula, in one day.

At Tula Archeological Ruins, you’ll learn about the Toltec culture while exploring this impressive site located just north of Mexico City. To get to the site, you’ll wind along pathways through the Tula National Park which is full of native plants and birds.

Then you can climb to the top to take in the views and closely admire the incredible carved statues for which Tula is known. There is also a ball court and other notable structures on site.

After lunch you’ll take a guided Teotihuacan pyramids tour. Throughout this private tour, your guide will be available to provide deeper insight into these two archeological sites.

8. Highly Rated Private Teotihuacan Tour From Mexico City

If you’re looking for one of the highest rated private Teotihuacan tours, then you should book this private tour which includes transportation from Mexico City.

Your certified guide will delve into the history and traditions that date back to the classical Mesoamerican era. As you take a guided tour of Teotihuacan, your guide will also explain the geographical influence of this city in the neighboring regions. 

You’ll also be able to see several important structures with murals that date to before the time of the Aztecs. To finish the tour, you will have an opportunity to taste traditional drinks such as pulque, tequila, and mezcal.

9. Teotihuacan Bike Tour to Explore the Valley

If you want to explore Teotihuacan Valley beyond the archaeological zone, this Teotihuacan bike tour is for you. Keep in mind, it also includes an option to transport outside of the archeological site by car instead of bike if you prefer.

It starts with a guided tour of Teotihuacan archeological ruins on foot. Then you’ll set off on a bike tour of Teotihuacan Valley with an option to use van transport if you prefer. 

You’ll be able to admire the pyramids from different perspectives as you cycle through the area surrounding the archeological zone. 

Your guide will take you to visit nearby neighborhoods where you’ll see the amazing Teotihuacán mural paintings. You’ll also visit an ancient pre-Hispanic observatory located inside a cave with an opportunity to talk about the worldview of Teotihuacan.

This Teotihuacan bike tour wraps up with a visit to an obsidian workshop and a collective of other artisans where you can taste pulque and tuna products from local producers.

10. Teotihuacan Small Group Tour 

If you want to discover the majestic pyramids without the crowds, book this Teotihuacan early morning tour from Mexico City which is limited to a small group of 12 people. 

As you walk through the Avenue of the Dead to discover the Sun and Moon pyramids, the Temple of Quetzalcoatl, and other significant structures, you’ll guide will explain more about the history of Teotihuacan.

You will then be taken to a clay workshop where you will learn about pulque, silver, and ceramics made by local artisans in the traditional way. After you will be invited to taste tequila, mezcal, and pulque.

This Teotihuacan morning tour ends with a short break to enjoy delicious Mexican food and drinks (not included) before returning to Mexico City.

11. Small Group Teotihuacan Tour From Mexico City

If you’re looking for a Teotihuacan small group tour but you’re also curious about using the Metro in Mexico City, then this tour is for you.

Your guide will help you navigate the Mexico City metro and bus system to travel to Teotihuacan. 

Then your fun and insightful guide will take you on a guided tour of Teotihuacan, including the Pyramids of the Sun and the Moon.

You’ll then ride the metro to another significant site near Mexico City, La Basilica de Guadalupe, before returning to the center of Mexico City.

12. Teotihuacan Tour with an Archeologist

When you book this Teotihuacan tour with an archeologist guide, you’ll gain a unique perspective as you take in the mystical atmosphere of this UNESCO World Heritage site.

Later, while wandering down the Avenue of the Dead, you’ll visit the Citadel, Pyramids of the Sun and Moon, Quetzalpapalotl Palace, and more. 

Throughout the tour, your expert guide will reveal fascinating details about the significance of the structures and myths surrounding this pre-Columbian civilization.

Keep in mind, this tour does not include transportation from Mexico City which is reflected in the low price. Alternatively, you could opt to book a room in Teotihuacan for a night.

13. Xochimilco, Frida Kahlo, and Teotihuacan Tour

Make the most of your trip to Mexico City with this budget-friendly Teotihuacan tour which includes six of the top places to visit in CDMX and its surroundings. 

Day 1 of this two-day tour allows you to experience ancient history during a guided tour of Teotihuacan and Tlatelolco. You’ll also visit the Basilica de Guadalupe Shrine.

Day 2 lightens it up a bit with a mix of colors and fiesta as you ride on a boat through the floating gardens of Xochimilco. Then you’ll learn about culture and art in Coyoacan with a visit to the Frida Kahlo museum. 

This is a great combination to experience the best of what Mexico City has to offer.

14. Nine Day Cultural Wonders of Mexico Tour

If you want to explore multiple cultural sites in Mexico and have everything planned for you, then you should book this 9-day tour through Mexico City, Puebla, and Oaxaca which includes a guided Teotihuacan pyramids tour.

Starting in Mexico City, this small group tour hits the top CDMX highlights, including a boat tour of Xochimilco, Coyoacan and the Frida Kahlo Museum, a lucha libre wrestling match, and a visit to Teotihuacan before continuing to the city of Puebla.

You’ll have two nights in Puebla where you can explore the pyramid of Cholula and watch a demonstration of Talavera pottery, for which the city is known. Then you’ll travel to Oaxaca – a cultural and foodie capital of Mexico.

In Oaxaca, you will be able to explore the colorful markets, take a cooking class, and discover the two most prominent archeological sites of Monte Alban and Mitla. You’ll also take a day trip to Hierve el Agua, located in the mountains outside of the city.

You’ll then fly back to Mexico City (flight included) to spend one last night in CDMX with your group before departing at your leisure. It’s truly an incredible way to get a taste of central Mexico by visiting multiple cities and archeological sites.

15. Budget Teotihuacan Early Morning Tour with Tequila Tasting

If you want to get an early start and see it all, then you should book this Teotihuacan sunrise tour which includes a quick break for coffee and snacks before the guided tour.

After an early morning departure from Mexico City, you’ll be one of the first to arrive and enter Teotihuacan as the doors open. Your tour guide will tell you about the sites as you walk along the Avenue of the Dead while admiring the pyramids.

After lunch, you’ll complete your Teotihuacan tour with a stop at an obsidian workshop run by a family from San Juan Teotihuacan. Here you will have an opportunity to taste liquors made from agave and maguey, such as tequila, mezcal, and pulque.

Keep in mind, the shared early morning tour includes transportation from a central meeting point in Mexico City.

16. Full Day Teotihuacan, Tlatelolco, and Basilica de Guadalupe Tour

Discover some of Mexico City’s most important landmarks – Tlatelolco, Teotihuacan, and the Basilica de Guadalupe – on this all-day guided excursion from CDMX.

You’ll start with a visit to the archeological site of Tlatelolco, just north of the city. Next, your guided tour will travel to the Basilica de Guadalupe where you’ll be able to climb the sacred hill of Tepeyac, the place where the Virgin Mary appeared to the Indian Juan Diego.

Then you’ll have time to admire an incredible view of Mexico City from the Chapel of the Roses before exploring the other chapels and the modern basilica.

After you’ll take a guided tour of the Teotihuacan pyramids. You’ll finish with lunch and an opportunity to taste regional liquors such as tequila and mezcal. 

17. Teotihuacan, Basilica de Guadalupe, Tlatelolco, and Tequila Tasting Tour

If you’re looking for a budget tour of Teotihuacan, then you should book this multi site tour which includes a tequila tasting.

You’ll start this tour with a visit to Tlatelolco and the Basilica of Santa Maria de Guadalupe. Then you’ll learn about obsidian and have an opportunity to taste pulque, tequila, and mezcal before having free time for lunch at a selected restaurant (not included).

After lunch you’ll go on a guided tour of Teotihuacan to learn about the history of the site from a knowledgable guide. Before returning to Mexico City, you’ll have time to continue exploring Teotihuacan on your own.