Private Full-Day Tour to Teotihuacan Pyramids and Basilica de Guadalupe
by En Route To Mexico
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This private full-day tour covers the main sites of Teotihuacan and the Basilica de Santa Maria de Guadalupe near Mexico City. The tour lasts about 5 to 6 hours and uses air-conditioned transport. A bilingual certified guide leads the tour, adapting the pace and route to the visitor's preferences. At Teotihuacan, the guide follows a planned path to visit the three main pyramids: the Pyramid of the Sun, Pyramid of the Moon, and the Quetzalcoatl Temple, which is often overlooked. The tour also includes the Quetzalpapalotl Palace, where visitors can see well-preserved murals. The guide provides historical context about what was once the most powerful city in the Americas nearly 2,000 years ago. After exploring Teotihuacan, there is an option to stop for lunch either near the archaeological site or closer to the Basilica, with suggestions offered but no fixed dining arrangements. Next, the tour proceeds to the Basilica de Santa Maria de Guadalupe in northern Mexico City, the second most visited Catholic church worldwide. Visitors see baroque churches and the modern basilica housing the famous painting of Our Lady of Guadalupe. The guide explains the religious and cultural significance of the site, including the story of the apparition of Guadalupe in 1531 and its continuing impact. The tour concludes with a return to the visitor’s hotel. Throughout the day, the schedule is flexible to accommodate the visitor’s interests and comfort.
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Itinerary
Teotihuacan Mexico Tour
Teotihuacan is the largest archaeological site in Mexico and was the most powerful city in the Americas nearly 2000 years ago. The tour focuses on visiting the three main temples—the Pyramid of the Sun, the Pyramid of the Moon, and the Quetzalcoatl Temple, which is often overlooked—without requiring extensive walking. The guide also leads visitors to the Quetzalpapalotl Palace, where some of the best-preserved murals can be seen. Later, visitors may choose to take a lunch break either before returning to CDMX or near the Shrine of Guadalupe, with suggestions available for restaurants in Teotihuacan or CDMX.
240 min
Basilica de Santa Maria de Guadalupe
After an optional lunch break, the tour continues to the Basilica de Santa Maria de Guadalupe in northern Mexico City, the second most visited Catholic church in the world. Visitors see baroque churches and the modern basilica housing the painting of Our Lady of Guadalupe. The guide explains the significance of the site, the story of Guadalupe’s apparition in 1531, and its importance to Mexican culture and Catholicism. The tour ends with transportation back to the hotel.
45 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Private Full-Day Tour to Teotihuacan Pyramids and Basilica de Guadalupe
by En Route To Mexico
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$290.10Overview
This private full-day tour covers the main sites of Teotihuacan and the Basilica de Santa Maria de Guadalupe near Mexico City. The tour lasts about 5 to 6 hours and uses air-conditioned transport. A bilingual certified guide leads the tour, adapting the pace and route to the visitor's preferences. At Teotihuacan, the guide follows a planned path to visit the three main pyramids: the Pyramid of the Sun, Pyramid of the Moon, and the Quetzalcoatl Temple, which is often overlooked. The tour also includes the Quetzalpapalotl Palace, where visitors can see well-preserved murals. The guide provides historical context about what was once the most powerful city in the Americas nearly 2,000 years ago. After exploring Teotihuacan, there is an option to stop for lunch either near the archaeological site or closer to the Basilica, with suggestions offered but no fixed dining arrangements. Next, the tour proceeds to the Basilica de Santa Maria de Guadalupe in northern Mexico City, the second most visited Catholic church worldwide. Visitors see baroque churches and the modern basilica housing the famous painting of Our Lady of Guadalupe. The guide explains the religious and cultural significance of the site, including the story of the apparition of Guadalupe in 1531 and its continuing impact. The tour concludes with a return to the visitor’s hotel. Throughout the day, the schedule is flexible to accommodate the visitor’s interests and comfort.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Teotihuacan Mexico Tour
Teotihuacan is the largest archaeological site in Mexico and was the most powerful city in the Americas nearly 2000 years ago. The tour focuses on visiting the three main temples—the Pyramid of the Sun, the Pyramid of the Moon, and the Quetzalcoatl Temple, which is often overlooked—without requiring extensive walking. The guide also leads visitors to the Quetzalpapalotl Palace, where some of the best-preserved murals can be seen. Later, visitors may choose to take a lunch break either before returning to CDMX or near the Shrine of Guadalupe, with suggestions available for restaurants in Teotihuacan or CDMX.
240 min
Basilica de Santa Maria de Guadalupe
After an optional lunch break, the tour continues to the Basilica de Santa Maria de Guadalupe in northern Mexico City, the second most visited Catholic church in the world. Visitors see baroque churches and the modern basilica housing the painting of Our Lady of Guadalupe. The guide explains the significance of the site, the story of Guadalupe’s apparition in 1531, and its importance to Mexican culture and Catholicism. The tour ends with transportation back to the hotel.
45 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.