From Mexico City: Teotihuacan and Basilica of Guadalupe Tour

4.7
(83 reviews)
Mexico City, Mexico

9 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

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, admiring the ancient sculptures and decorations that tell centuries of history and legends.

What's Included

Comfortable transportation
Entrance to Teotihuacán
Professional guide
Tequila and Mezcal Tasting
Tips
Food and Drinks

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
You can choose from multiple locations at checkout.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 9 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Tlatelolco

    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, travelers 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.

    45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Basilica de Santa Maria de Guadalupe

    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.

    1 hour 30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Zona Arqueologica De Teotihuacan

    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 civilization. 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 splendor of one of the most important cities of the ancient world

    2 hours Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Travelers 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
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