Private Tour: Teotihuacan and Guadalupe Shrine
Overview
Your adventure begins in Tlatelolco, with a brief introduction to the three main periods of Mexican history.
Afterwards, explore Teotihuacán, “the place where the gods were born”.
At the end they will have lunch at a local restaurant in the area to eat a typical Mexican meal.
During 45 minutes and on the way back to Mexico City, you will visit the most visited religious Sanctuary in Mexico, La Basílica de Guadalupe, where religious devotion produces a phenomenon that will create a religious syncretism.
Inclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private guide
- Lunch
- Tickets
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- Travel insurance
- Entry/Admission - Basilica de Santa Maria de Guadalupe
- Entry/Admission - Zona Arqueologica Tlatelolco
- Entry/Admission - Teotihuacan Pyramids
What to expect
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Zona Arqueologica Tlatelolco, Eje Central Lazaro Cardenas, Mexico City 06900 Mexico
Currently, the ruins of the Plaza de las Tres Culturas correspond to the ceremonial precinct of Tlatelolco, which bears similarities to Tenochtitlan, both in logic and in the objective: to form a city where the market and trade were the main activity.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Basilica de Santa Maria de Guadalupe, Fray Juan de Zumarraga No. 2 Villa Gustavo A. Madero, Mexico City 07050 Mexico
The Basilica of Santa María de Guadalupe, officially called Insigne and National Basilica of Santa María de Guadalupe, is a sanctuary of the Catholic Church, dedicated to the Virgin Mary in its dedication of Guadalupe, located at the foot of the Cerro del Tepeyac in the Gustavo City Hall A. Madero of Mexico City. It belongs to the First Archdiocese of Mexico through the Guadalupana Vicariate that since November 4, 2018 is under the care of Salvador Martínez Ávila who holds the title of General and Episcopal Vicar of Guadalupe and rector of the Sanctuary.1
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Teotihuacan Pyramids, San Juan Teotihuacan 55800 Mexico
The Pre-Hispanic City of Teotihuacan was one of the largest urban centers in the ancient world, which reached a population of more than 100, 000 at the time of its greatest splendor. Located in a valley rich in natural resources, Teotihuacan was the seat of power of one of the most influential Mesoamerican societies in the political, economic, commercial, religious and cultural, whose features permanently marked the peoples of the Mexican highlands, transcending time and coming to us with the same strength and greatness with which its builders planned it.
Duration: 2 hours
Additional information
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Infant seats available
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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Really enjoyed the private tour given by Roberto. We were not rushed and got to stop and see all the sites. Stopped for lunch and enjoyed the mariachis. Would definitely choose this tour if I was in Mexico City .
Really enjoyed the private tour given by Roberto. We were not rushed and got to stop and see all the sites. Stopped for lunch and enjoyed the mariachis. Would definitely choose this tour if I was in Mexico City .We are so pleased with our experience and especially our tour guide, Jesus. He was AMAZING. Him and Eduardo (driver) were on time for pickup. Jesus gave us cultural context for everything we saw. He told stories, he explained what we were looking at and its relevance. He answered our questions an...
We are so pleased with our experience and especially our tour guide, Jesus. He was AMAZING. Him and Eduardo (driver) were on time for pickup. Jesus gave us cultural context for everything we saw. He told stories, he explained what we were looking at and its relevance. He answered our questions and was super considerate of the group as a whole. We went as two families and he was great with our kids and even played games with them that was relevant to what we were seeing. He truly enriched our experience. You can tell he loves his job and is a natural teacher/tour guide. If you can, request Jesus. Especially if you have kids! I don’t want to give away all of his magic but he wears a vest and carries items that enhance the tour. Bonus: He took a bunch of pictures for us too! He’s so well prepared and thoughtful! The only thing to be aware of (from our perspective) was that the tour receipt listed our kids as infants (since the set up had two rows, you could only see the adults) which made me nervous but if you see a mistake, just call! One of the people that coordinates the tours speaks English and he was super helpful and fixed any mistakes before the tour. We also got an email right before the tour that had the wrong date but again, I called and they fixed it immediately! Customer service is VERY GOOD and RESPONSIVE. I only included it here so that others would know to call if they see any clerical errors because it will be fixed, no problem.Carlos was our guide and he is amazing!!! He knows everything there is to know about these historical sites. Our driver Roberto was also fantastic.
Carlos was our guide and he is amazing!!! He knows everything there is to know about these historical sites. Our driver Roberto was also fantastic.Carlos was an excellent guide, with an extensive knowledge of the history and culture of the area and an answer to every question. We were really well looked after and had a lot of fun. Much of Teotihuacan and the walk along the Avenue of the Dead is in the sun and hot, recommend taking sunscreen...
Carlos was an excellent guide, with an extensive knowledge of the history and culture of the area and an answer to every question. We were really well looked after and had a lot of fun. Much of Teotihuacan and the walk along the Avenue of the Dead is in the sun and hot, recommend taking sunscreen/ hat/water/snack.I can not recommend this tour enough! The People/Tour Company: Our driver was Arturo (and he was a very skilled / professional driver) but Luigi (our tour guide) really stole the show. Luigi has been doing this for many years - and it showed. He has perfected the art of giving tours. They arrive...
I can not recommend this tour enough! The People/Tour Company: Our driver was Arturo (and he was a very skilled / professional driver) but Luigi (our tour guide) really stole the show. Luigi has been doing this for many years - and it showed. He has perfected the art of giving tours. They arrived right on time at 9am to pick us up from our airbnb. We ended up having to change to a larger vehicle last minute because we had someone else that wanted to come, and they were able to accommodate. Whatsapp chat is a great way to get in contact with them. Also, they had already taken care of all of the tolls/gas/admission prices so we didn't have to worry about tickets or any of that. The Tour: We first went to Teotihuacan and spent a few hours there. Luigi took us around and imparted a plethora of meaningful and interesting wisdom. He answered all of our questions and made us feel at ease. He also gave us time to roam on our own, which was great. It was a very beautiful, spiritual stop that I highly recommend. After this tour we went to a delicious lunch with a rooftop view of the pyramids and several cultural performances. We weren't expecting that and really enjoyed it. We ended up getting back to the airbnb later than expected because we hadn't accounted for the longer lunch, but it was definitely worth it and we were glad for a break to sit down and have drinks/food. Following lunch (right outside of the restaurant) there was a brief (but interesting) tour by a local tour guide / artist. She showed us how various plants and minerals are used for art and other uses in this region. We had a chance to walk around the store there and shop a bit. We even got to taste some local tequilas. Lastly, we stopped at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Luigi knew a lot about this, as well. He answered our questions and explained the history of the place. He gave us time to spend alone, as well. We really enjoyed this tour. Would definitely book them again for another tour the next time we're in Mexico. They have several options.Mariana was very well informed and a very nice person. The car we traveled in was clean and spacious. The driver was careful and courteous. Lunch was pleasant.
Mariana was very well informed and a very nice person. The car we traveled in was clean and spacious. The driver was careful and courteous. Lunch was pleasant.