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From Mexico City: Teotihuacan and Basilica of Guadalupe Tour

By Trekzy
8.4 out of 10
Very good
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$67 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 9h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Discover three icons of Mexican culture

Start in Tlatelolco, in the Plaza de las Tres Culturas, where you will know the pre-Hispanic, colonial and modern history of Mexico

Continue to the Sanctuary of Guadalupe, where you will discover the history of the Virgin of Guadalupe as you visit the old and new basilica, one of the most important pilgrimage centers in the world

Later, you will visit an obsidian workshop, where you will learn about traditional craft techniques handed down from generation to generation. In addition, you will enjoy a tequila tasting to know some of the most representative flavours of Mexico.

Optionally you can enjoy a Mexican buffet lunch or a traditional barbecue experience with a visit to the Toltekani Artisan Centre

End the tour by exploring Teotihuacán, “the place where the gods are born”, touring the Causeway of the Dead and admiring the majesty of the Pyramid of the Sun and the Pyramid of the Moon

Activity location

  • Tlatelolco
    • Mexico City, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Liverpool 174
    • 174 Liverpool
    • 06600, Ciudad de México, Ciudad de México, Mexico

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Shared Tour without Lunch

  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English

This option does not include food

Price details
NZ$66.68 x 1 AdultNZ$66.68
Total
Price is NZ$66.68
Until Sat, 23 May

Tour with Mexican Lunch

  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English

Shared Tour with Lunch: Mexican Buffet (7 : 30 and 8 : 20) or Traditional Mexican Barbecue prepared in earth oven with ancient techniques (10 : 00)

Price details
NZ$152.16 x 1 AdultNZ$152.16
Total
Price is NZ$152.16
Until Sat, 23 May

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Comfortable transport
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance to Teotihuacán
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Tequila and Mezcal Tasting
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tips
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food and Drinks

Know before you book

  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Please note that the meeting point at HOSTAL AMIGO is at 07:30 and At MIGA CAFE at 08:20 h

Activity itinerary

Tlatelolco

  • 45m
The journey begins with an introduction to the ancient cultures that inhabited these lands before the arrival of Europeans, offering an in-depth look at their traditions, architecture, and worldview. Visitors will then stop in front of the Church of Santiago, a powerful symbol of cultural and historical fusion. Built in 1522 on the ruins of an ancient Aztec temple, this church represents the beginning of the colonial period. Here, travellers will learn the dramatic history of the conquest, including the Aztec Empire's last stand against the forces of Hernán Cortés. Finally, the tour connects with the emergence of independent, mestizo Mexico, explaining how national identity was forged from this complex fusion of cultures. This experience not only showcases historical monuments, but also provides an understanding of how the past has shaped modern Mexico.

Basilica de Santa Maria de Guadalupe

  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Visitors will be able to appreciate both the old and new basilicas, two emblematic monuments that narrate centuries of devotion and architectural evolution in Mexico.

Zona Arqueologica Teotihuacan

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
During your visit to Teotihuacan, you will tour one of the most impressive pre-Hispanic cities in Mesoamerica. The tour includes its main squares, temples and ceremonial monuments, while discovering the history, architecture and symbolism of this ancient civilisation. They will walk along the iconic Causeway of the Dead, from where they can admire the majestic Pyramids of the Sun and Moon, as well as various residential complexes and ritual spaces decorated with murals and details of great artistic value Throughout the experience, they will learn about the traditions, beliefs and cultural legacy of Teotihuacán, enjoying a unique immersion in the splendour of one of the most important cities of the ancient world

Location

Activity location

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    Tlatelolco
    • Mexico City, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Liverpool 174
    • 174 Liverpool
    • 06600, Ciudad de México, Ciudad de México, Mexico
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Hostel Amigo
    • 61-A Isabel La Católica
    • 06000, Ciudad de México, Ciudad de México, Mexico

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