Ciudad de México Trip Overview
This full-day tour will take you to incredible and important attractions in Mexico City. You’ll visit Tlatelolco, part of the capital of the Aztec empire; see Teotihuacan, the largest archaeological site in Mexico City and then visit the popular “La Villa or the Basilica of Guadalupe,” which is the most important religious building in all of Mexico. You will be accompanied by a professional guide and learn more about the rich culture and history of Mexico.
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Duration: 9 hours
Starts: Ciudad de México, Mexico
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Ciudad de México, Ciudad de México, Mexico
This full-day tour will take you to incredible and important attractions in Mexico City. You’ll visit Tlatelolco, part of the capital of the Aztec empire; see Teotihuacan, the largest archaeological site in Mexico City and then visit the popular “La Villa or the Basilica of Guadalupe,” which is the most important religious building in all of Mexico. You will be accompanied by a professional guide and learn more about the rich culture and history of Mexico.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Zona Arqueologica Tlatelolco, Eje Central Lazaro Cardenas, Mexico City 06900 Mexico
After meeting your guide in Mexico City, you will drive to Tlatelolco, today the largest archaeological site in Mexico City. Here, you’ll learn about this important site, which was part of the capital of the Aztec empire and where the biggest market of that empire stood. You will walk by and see Plaza of the Three Cultures where the Prehispanic, colonial and modern Mexico get together.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Basilica de Santa Maria de Guadalupe, Fray Juan de Zumarraga No. 2 Villa Gustavo A. Madero, Mexico City 07050 Mexico
You will head to the Shrine of Guadalupe (Basilica de Guadalupe). This is the most important religious building in all of Mexico and one of the most visited places in the Catholic world, annually receiving more than 20 million pilgrims.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Tlacaelel, Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
Discover the secrets of the “obsidiana” and have a liquor tasting of Pulque, Tequila and Mezcal.
Have also 60 minutes to have lunch on your own at the restaurant “Tlacaelel”
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Zona Arqueologica Teotihuacan, Ecatepec Piramides km.22 + 600, San Juan Teotihuacan 55800 Mexico
You will continue your tour to Teotihuacan, “City of the Gods.” A professional guide will accompany you on a journey through the history of this mystical place. Walk around the ruins and be in awe, as many Mesoamerican ancient travelers must have been when they came from other cities of its time. See the famous Sun and Moon Pyramids and take in the incredible views from the top of these. The guided tour is 1 hour long, and you would also have 70 minutes to explore the site on your own.
*Important: Teotihuacan has limited access due to Covid 19 restrictions (this might change on a day by day basis)
Due to COVID restrictions, some areas of Teotihuacán may be closed.
Duration: 2 hours 10 minutes
