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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$53 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

Discover three icons of Mexican culture on a guided tour. Begin in Tlatelolco, at the Plaza of the Three Cultures, where you'll learn about Mexico's pre-Hispanic, colonial, and modern history. Visit the Church of Santiago, built in 1522 on Aztec ruins, and learn about the Aztecs' last stand against Hernán Cortés.

Next, visit the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the country's most important sanctuary, where you'll admire both the old and new basilicas and learn the storey of the Virgin of Guadalupe and her apparition to Saint Juan Diego.

On the way to Teotihuacán, stop at an obsidian workshop and enjoy an optional tequila tasting and a traditional Mexican lunch (not included). Explore Teotihuacán, “the birthplace of the gods,” by visiting the Avenue of the Dead, the Pyramid of the Sun, the Pyramid of the Moon, and the Palace of Quetzalpapálotl, admiring the ancient sculptures and decorations that tell centuries of history and legends.

Activity location

  • Zona Arqueologica Teotihuacan
    • Ecatepec Piramides km.22 + 600
    • 55800, San Juan Teotihuacan, Estado de Mexico, 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 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

This option does not include food

Starting time: 7:30 AM
Price details
NZ$53.09 x 1 AdultNZ$53.09
Total
Price is NZ$53.09
Shared Tour with Lunch
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Enjoy a delicious international and Mexican buffet

Price details
NZ$85.64 x 1 AdultNZ$85.64
Total
Price is NZ$85.64

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 a high level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Tlatelolco (Pass by)

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.

Zona Arqueologica Teotihuacan

  • 2h
  • Admission ticket included
During the visit, you will walk along the impressive Avenue of the Dead, a 4-km avenue that connects the site's main structures. Next, explore the Pyramid of the Moon, inlaid with jade and obsidian, and learn about its ceremonial significance. The tour also includes a visit to the Palace of Quetzalpapálotl, where you can admire the pillars decorated with bird figures and ritual symbols. Finally, you will admire the Temple of the Feathered Serpent (Quetzalcoatl), which stands out for its detailed sculptures of deities and mythological serpents. This experience offers not only a historical and cultural journey, but also a profound connection with the spiritual and artistic legacy of one of the most enigmatic civilisations of antiquity.

Basilica de Santa Maria de Guadalupe

  • 1h 30m
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.

Location

Activity location

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    Zona Arqueologica Teotihuacan
    • Ecatepec Piramides km.22 + 600
    • 55800, San Juan Teotihuacan, Estado de Mexico, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

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

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