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From Mexico City: Teotihuacan and Basilica of Guadalupe Tour

By Trekzy
8.4 out of 10
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Free cancellation available
Price is CA $54 per adult
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Features

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

Overview

Discover three icons of Mexican culture on a guided tour. Start in Tlatelolco, in the Plaza de las Tres Culturas, where you will learn about the pre-Hispanic, colonial and modern history of Mexico. Visit the Church of Santiago, built in 1522 on Aztec ruins, and learn about the last Aztec resistance to Hernan Cortez.

Then, visit the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the most important shrine in the country, where you will admire both the old and the new basilica and learn about the history of the Virgin of Guadalupe and its appearance in San Juan Diego.

On the way to Teotihuacan, stop at an obsidian workshop and enjoy an optional tequila tasting and a Mexican buffet lunch (Optional). Explore Teotihuacán, “the place where the gods are born”, touring the Causeway 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

  • 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
CA $53.69 x 1 AdultCA $53.69
Total
Price is CA $53.69
Tour with Mexican Lunch
  • Activity duration is 9 hours9h
    9h
  • English

Shared Tour with Lunch: Enjoy a delicious Mexican and International Buffet

Price details
CA $122.53 x 1 AdultCA $122.53
Total
Price is CA $122.53

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 the visit, you will walk along the impressive Causeway of the Dead, a 4 km avenue that connects the main structures of the site. Then, explore the Pyramid of the Moon, decorated with jade and obsidian inlays, and learn about its ceremonial importance. The tour also includes a visit to the Palace of Quetzalpapálotl, where you can appreciate the pillars decorated with bird figures and ritual symbols. Finally, they will admire the Temple of the Feathered Serpent (Quetzalcoatl), which stands out for its detailed sculptures of mythological deities and snakes. This experience offers not only a historical and cultural journey, but also a deep connection to the spiritual and artistic legacy of one of the most enigmatic civilisations of antiquity.

Location

Activity location

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    Tlatelolco
    • Mexico City, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    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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