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Overview
Get the best of Mexico City 3 Days with us and discover authentic treasures! Explore Teotihuacan’s ancient pyramids and the revered Basilica de Guadalupe. Walk in the beautiful Historic Center, discovering colonial gems and savoring local delights. Cruise Xochimilco’s picturesque canals to the tune of mariachi, then delve into Coyoacan’s cobblestone charm, visiting the Frida Kahlo Museum. Ascend to Chapultepec Castle, a historical marvel, and immerse in Mesoamerican wonders at the National Museum of Anthropology. Experience Mexico’s vibrant past and present in this fascinating three-day trip!
Highlights
- Discover the history, culture, and gastronomic traditions of Mexico City with a local guide.
- Take a picturesque boat ride in a traditional “trajinera” in Xochimilco.
- Get to know the Frida Kahlo Museum, the house of a famous Mexican artist.
- See the imposing ruins of Teotihuacan and learn about the life in this pre-Hispanic city.
- Visit the impressive National Museum of Anthropology, the largest and most visited one in Mexico.
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Itinerary
Day 1: Teotihuacan + Basilica de Guadalupe + Historic Center (9 h)
On the first day, join your guide to visit Teotihuacan, the capital city of the first Mesoamerican empire currently on the UNESCO World Heritage List since 1987. After a pick-up from your accommodation, take a 1-h drive (depending on the traffic) to Teotihuacan. For about three hours, leisurely explore the archaeological zone with your tour guide and see the impressive Pyramids of the Sun and the Moon, the Road of the Dead, and other sights of this ancient city that existed 2000 years ago.
After this, stop at the Basilica de Guadalupe, a highlight religious destination in the world and famous for its cult of the Virgin of Guadalupe. Once there, get acquainted with the history of the miracle that supposedly happened in 1531, when the Virgin Mary appeared to a native man called Juan Diego, whose cloak has become famous throughout the centuries for preserving Her sacred image.
Finally, go to the lively Historic Center of Mexico City and learn about its pre-Hispanic and colonial past, discover its rich traditions and culture, and try the best of local gastronomy. Additionally, see its iconic Zocalo, which is the main square, and visit the vast Metropolitan Cathedral. Also, walk around the area and see multiple colonial-time palaces and the impressive eclectic buildings of the Main Post Office and the Palace of Fine Arts. Moreover, walk through colorful lanes, get useful information about the city, interesting fun facts, and much more! On the way, have the chance to try authentic Mexican food by trying pulque (an ancient Mesoamerican beverage made of fermented sap of maguey) or savoring tacos the way locals do.
- Activities included: Guided visit to Teotihuacan, a walking tour of the Basilica of Guadalupe, and the Historic Center of Mexico City.
Day 2: Xochimilco + Anahuacalli Museum + UNAM + Coyoacan + Frida Kahlo Museum (8 h)
On the second day, get acquainted with Mexico City’s renowned districts of Xochimilco and Coyoacan, including some stops to visit the unique Anahuacalli Museum, the amazing UNAM Campus, and the world-famous Frida Kahlo Museum.
After a pick-up from your accommodation, go with your guide to the Xochimilco neighborhood which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987. There enjoy a 1 h ride along its picturesque canals on a colorful “trajinera” (a traditional flat-bottom boat decorated with colorful ornaments and controlled by the boatman with a pole), and listen to traditional music performed by mariachi.
Further, head to the historic neighborhood of Coyoacan. On the way stop at the Anahuacalli Museum, which is home to an essential collection of pre-Hispanic art owned by Mexican painter Diego Rivera.
Moreover, have the chance to see the UNAM campus, the largest university in the country to see the outstanding murals that some renowned Mexican artists created during the 1950s.
Once in Coyoacan, enjoy a walking tour of this colonial quarter full of cobblestoned streets, old churches, and squares. Also, visit the Frida Kahlo Museum, dedicated to this prominent Mexican painter. There, learn all about her life and see some of her most famous works in the house where she was born and raised.
- Activities included: ~1 h boat ride in Xochimilco; entrance and guided visit to the Anahuacalli and Frida Kahlo Museums; walking tour of the historic center of Coyoacan and the UNAM campus.
Day 3: Chapultepec Castle + Anthropology Museum (7 h)
On the last day, after a pick-up, head to Chapultepec while driving along Paseo de la Reforma, one of the most famous avenues in the city. Upon arrival at the park, climb up the hill to visit the Chapultepec Castle, one of the foremost symbols of Mexico that carefully preserves its heritage from significant historical periods. A visit to this castle is like going back in time as it served as the official residence of the Viceroys, the emperor Maximilian of Habsburg, and several Mexican presidents.
Moreover, make a stop at the National Museum of Anthropology, the largest and most visited museum in Mexico with an astonishing collection of pre-Hispanic artifacts. There, learn all about the origins of the advanced thousand-year-old Mesoamerican cultures and their valuable heritage in the country.
- Activities included: Entrance and guided visits to Chapultepec Castle and the National Museum of Anthropology.
Prices
- This tour is private: only your group will participate.
- The price per person is variable and depends on the size of your group (please choose the number of participants in the booking calendar ➡️ to see the final price).
Inclusions
Included ✅
Local Expert Guides
Service of a multilingual local guide:
- Small-group tour: English & Spanish (our guides are bilingual).
- Private tour: Spanish & English + other languages (e.g. French, German, Italian, Portuguese) upon prior request (based on availability).
Transportation
Round transportation from Mexico City:
- Small-group tour: shared (with other participants in the group tour) pickup from a defined location.
- Private tour: private (just for your group) pickup from your accommodation or another place of choice in Mexico City
Meals
Non-alcoholic drinks and snacks
Activities
Entrance tickets and guided visits to Teotihuacan, Anthropology Museum, Chapultepec Castle, Frida Kahlo, and Anahuacalli Museums; 1 h boat ride in Xochimilco; walking tour in the Historic Center of Mexico City, Coyoacan, Basilica de Guadalupe and UNAM Campus.
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Accommodation
Accommodation is not included: find the one exactly for you.
Personal expenses
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Insurance
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Details
| Minimum number of participants |
Automatic confirmation (your departure is automatically confirmed and 100% guaranteed). |
| Meeting Point | Pickup included: your accommodation or another convenient place of your choice. |
| Departure Time | Any (please indicate during the booking) |
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| Accesibility | 🛑 Not wheelchair accessible. |
| Pets | 🛑 Not permitted. |
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Customization ? The way how tour organizer can customize this tour for you
We can do the following customizations on your request (subject to availability and needs to be confirmed before the tour):
1. Adjust the starting time of the tour.
2. Adjust the time you spend at each destination of the tour.
3. Add extra places of your choice (e.g. attractions, restaurants, etc.) to the itinerary on a complimentary basis if those visits.
(1) fit the default duration of the tour, (2) don’t involve a significant change of the route and extra fees (e.g. entrance tickets, tolls, parking, etc.).
Changes other than those will involve an extra fee and must be communicated to the tour organizer at least 72h before the tour (e.g. in the “Special Requirements” field during the booking or via email).
Cancellations
Most of our 1-day tours can be canceled up to 48 hours prior to the departure.
Please see our Cancellation Policy for more info.
Frequently Asked Questions:
How to book?
To reserve the tour, please choose the date and complete the booking form. Once finished, you will receive a booking confirmation in your email.
How can I contact the tour organizer?
You can find the contact phone number and email of the tour organizer in the confirmation email.
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Cancellations & Modifications
To cancel or modify your booking, please contact the Organizer directly using the email or phone number provided in the booking confirmation. Cancellations and modifications are subject to availability and the approval of the Organizer in accordance with their booking terms and conditions, which are made available to you during the booking process.
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