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Xochimilco, Coyoacán & Frida Kahlo Museum

Enjoy some of Mexico City’s must-see spots with our ‘Colors of Mexico’ adventure. Your day begins in Coyoacán, one of Mexico’s most influential cities. As you wander its tree-lined streets, you’ll learn how this city played a part in historical empires like the Aztec and Spanish. Then visit la Casa Azul (if option selected), Frida Kahlo’s home and now museum. We’ll immerse ourselves in the trailblazing life of one of Mexico’s most original artists. From the inspired art of Frida Kahlo, we’ll head to the eye-catching Xochimilco and board a trajinera - a colorful, gondola-like boat - for a ride through the neighborhood’s famous canals. As you indulge in local treats , your guide will share the incredible details of what makes this area a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Before finishing the tour, walk around North America's oldest university and admire its Central Campus, another World Heritage site.
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Teotihuacan, Guadalupe Shrine, Tlatelolco & Tequila Tasting Tour

Discover the history of Mexico with visits to three top historical attractions: Teotihuacan, Tlatelolco, and the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Stroll through the ruins of Teotihuacan, the City of Gods, one of the most jaw-dropping experiences you can have in Mexico and see the power of the Aztec empire. Admire the Sun Pyramid that is the largest in Mesoamerica with more than 200-feet-tall. Along with a trip to the Pyramid of the Moon, you’ll learn from an expert local guide about the origins of this religious city. Have free time to explore your favorite spots, and take amazing pictures. Then you’ll visit the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, an 18th-century shrine, where you’ll see a cloak with the image of Guadalupe as you learn about her significance to the culture and people of modern Mexico. The day also includes a visit to Tlatelolco. You’ll learn about their history, including human sacrifices, mass graves, and the so-called Lovers of Tlatelolco.
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Teotihuacan Private Tour from Mexico City

Discover one of the most enigmatic sites in Mesoamerica, with the best guides at a time where we will avoid large crowds, we can adapt the tour to the needs of our clients (children, seniors, etc).
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From $126.25
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Balloon Flight in Teotihuacan with Breakfast in Natural Cave

Once in a Lifetime Experience (5:00 AM ) Pickup, we will pick you up at your hotel or airbnb, for this I will provide you the day before with a photo of the vehicle and license plate number. (6:00 AM) Upon arrival we will welcome you with coffee or tea and cookies, we will register your visit to the Land of the Gods and wait for your balloon to be ready. (6:30 AM) Balloon inflation process. (6:45 AM) Start your hot air balloon flight with a duration of 45 to 60 minutes depending on weather conditions. (7:45 AM) Upon landing, a toast is made and a flight certificate is handed out. (8:15 AM) Delicious breakfast in a totally natural CAVE. (9:30 AM) Our cultural part, we will visit a cooperative of artisans where we will have an explanation of the Teotihuacan culture, the maguey, obsidian and a tasting of exquisite handmade drinks. (10:30 AM) Entrance to the Archaeological Zone you will have up to 2 hours free. (13:00 PM) Return to CDMX. These schedules may vary depending on availability.
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From $174.14
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Private City Tour in Frida Kahlo, Coyoacan, and Xochimilco

The best way to get to know a place within the city is by visiting it with true local people, during our tour we will be interacting with them. As this is a completely private tour, we can adjust to the needs that are often required. Keep in mind that due to the museum occupancy, the Frida Kahlo museum is the last point to touch.
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See Details → Duration :4 to 6 hours
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Lucha Libre Tickets & Tacos & Beer & Mezcal - BEST NIGHT EVER!

Most booked AirBnb experience in Mexico and 3rd in the world! You will have a tasty and fun night that you can only experience in Mexico City with local friends. We will start by tasting mouthwatering tacos in one of our favorites taquerias, then we will go to a cantina—a Mexican version of a pub—to taste mezcal, beer or pulque—milky liquor made from the sap of the maguey plant. While we wash down the tacos, we will introduce you to the history, chants and nuances of lucha libre—professional Mexican wrestling. We'll then head to the arena for a fantastic night of lucha libre! It includes drinks and Tacos before the show, Lucha Libra Tickets and one of our authentic and local Lucha Libre passionate guides. And a couple of frendly surprises. > Tuesdays we start at 18:00 in Roma Norte (Arena Mexico). > Fridays, we start at 19:00 in Roma Norte (Arena Mexico). > Saturdays, we start at 18:30 in Centro (Arena Coliseo). > Sundays we start at 15:30 in Roma Norte (Arena Mexico).
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See Details → Duration :3 to 4 hours
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Private Tour: Teotihuacan and Guadalupe Shrine

We will visit the archaeological site that gave rise to the myth of the creation of the universe, the stars and man, without a doubt it is Teotihuacán, mural paintings, religious buildings remains of the magnificence of the great archaic, multi-ethnic metropolis and the importance of offering to the gods human sacrifices to maintain the fragile balance of the elements and preserve our existence. 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.
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From $159.99
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Tour to Teotihuacán from CDMX

Explore the Pyramids of Teotihuacán known as the City of the Gods, with a certified local guide so you can hear all the history and stories surrounding these ancient mausoleums We will pick you up at your hotel/lodging in the morning (8:30am-9am) We are going to taste typical drinks from the area (10am) Enjoy the architectural beauty and a unique narrative (10:40am- 1:00pm) We will have lunch at the restaurant of your choice (Consumption not included) We will return to Mexico City after this great experience (We must coordinate with the assigned group and guide) Schedules are approximate
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See Details → Duration :5 to 6 hours
From $66.05
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Frida Kahlo VIP Skip the line + Walk & Churros

Let’s discover Frida Kahlo Museum and neighborhood from a different point of view, mixing top landmarks, beautiful parks, street art, colorful markets and take original and unforgettable photos! We will show you all this while walking through beautiful Coyoacan - Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera's neighborhood and first capital of New Spain up to 1523. At some point during our journey, we will take a break to enjoy delicious churros with atole in a colorful plaza as well as yummy tostadas & aguas frescas in the market. We end the tour at the Frida Kahlo Museum where you will be free to see it at your own pace. **The Whole experience last 3 hours, not including the time you’ll spend at the museum. Please plan accordingly: including the tour, the museum and transportation (Coyoacan is around 30 min from other neighborhoods), you will spend around 4 hours.**
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Frida Kahlo Museum VIP: Skip-the-line & Bikes & Churros

Let’s discover Frida Kahlo museum and neighborhood from a different point of view, mixing top landmarks, beautiful parks, street art, colorful markets and take original and unforgettable photos! We will show you all this while riding bikes through beautiful Coyoacan - Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera's neighborhood and first capital of New Spain up to 1523. At some point during our journey, we will take a break to enjoy delicious churros with atole in a colorful plaza as well as yummy tostadas & aguas frescas in the market. We end the tour at the Frida Kahlo Museum where you will be free to see it at your own pace. **The Whole experience last 3 hours, not including the time you’ll spend at the museum. Please plan accordingly: including the tour, the museum and transportation (Coyoacan is around 30 min from other neighborhoods), you will spend between 4-5 hours.**
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Full-Day Teotihuacan & Basilica Guadalupe Tour

Your experience begins with a walk through the Plaza de las Tres Culturas, you will visit the church of Santiago de Tlatelolco, contemplate the ruins of a pre-Hispanic city and visit the monument in honor of the student movement of 1968. You will continue your experience at the Guadalupe Basilica complex. Climb the sacred hill of Tepeyac to enjoy a beautiful view of Mexico City. During the visit to the religious complex, you will also visit the Chapel of the Indians, the Chapel of the Pocito, and of course the Modern Basilica. To finish your experience, you will go to the State of Mexico and visit the archaeological complex of Teotihuacan, you will explore the archaeological zone and learn about the important history of this magnificent pre-Hispanic city. This activity also includes a visit to a handicraft center, you will have the opportunity to taste liquors of the region (cactus and prickly pear) and the traditional drink known as pulque.
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See Details → Duration :8 to 9 hours
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Lucha Libre Experience in Mexico City

Live the Mexican Lucha Libre experience together with a delicious tasting of pulque. In this experience you will get to try the traditional beverage of our prehispanic ancestors called Pulque (also known as “The God’s Beverage”). Before entering to the wrestling match we will enjoy and dance to the sound of live music in an authentic -pulqueria- (local and traditional bar). After dancing and drinking, we will head to the Arena, where the Lucha Libre happens. We will be witnesses of one of the most exciting and not-to-miss sports in Mexico City, without first, turning you into a genuine masked wrestler..!
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Puebla, Cholula & Tonantzintla Day Trip

Enjoy a full day tour to the most beautiful and important historical sites outside Mexico City: Puebla, Cholula and Tonantzintla. You will start driving from Mexico City and cross the highway with the mountains in the backdrop, towards the east side of the city. Admire breathtaking views and beautiful scenery of Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl volcanoes and get to the town of Cholula. Then, head to Santa María de Tonantzintla, this unique Church combines two religious interpretations that coexist (the indigenous and the Christian) and it its considered the most representative church of the indigenous baroque art. Visit the Cathedral and the historic center of Puebla in a guided walking tour, that will take you to the most importante and representative places of this "City of Angels" Before returning to Mexico City, you'll be able to taste the local food, visit Parian Market and have free time to explore on your own.
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Chapultepec Castle & Anthropology Museum Tour

Beat the crowds on this early-morning tour of the National Museum of Anthropology with an experienced guide. Gain historical and cultural insights as you gaze at state carriages, murals of epic battles, a sword wielded during the revolution, and the famous Aztec Stone of the Sun. Continue your visit walking through Chapultepec Park and arrive at Chapultepec Castle and experience one of Mexico City’s most visited sites. We will enter the castle, which served as the Imperial Palace and Presidential Residence until 1940, and learn about the country's colonial and imperial history.
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Mexico City Custom Private Tour with a Local, Highlights & Hidden Gems

Join a friendly and knowledgeable local guide as they help you discover Mexico City’s vibrant culture, diverse neighborhoods and ancient heritage. Explore the Centro Histórico and see the famous Palacio de Bellas Artes then go off the beaten path and uncover obscure and unusual places and things that locals enjoy. Wander the quaint streets of Coyoacán or discover La Casa Azul, former home of revered Mexican artist and icon, Frida Kahlo. If you’re feeling peckish, you need only look to your nearest street food vendor (hello tacos!). Your meeting place, time & itinerary are flexible and can be agreed with your host before & during the tour. Our handpicked hosts are culinary connoisseurs and history buffs, bakers and bankers, students and seniors. Like the people who travel with us, they have different backgrounds and interests – but they’re all so passionate about the place they call home, they choose to spend their free time sharing it with the like-minded travelers matched to them.
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See Details → Duration :3 to 8 hours
From $91.52