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Mexico Private Food Tour With Locals Including 10 Tastings

Eat your way through Mexico City's culinary scene on a private food tour. Go on a delicious journey as you try 10 of the best food items beloved by the locals: from savory to sweet and local drinks; this tour will leave every foodie satisfied! Enjoy tastings typical of the local cuisine and hand-picked by a local guide passionate about food like taco al pastor Quesadilla de Flor de Calabaza and corn on the cob But that's not it! This tour is more than just food; it's a cultural experience! In between food stops, you'll also find city highlights making this experience a well-rounded tour that will satisfy every foodie. Withlocals The 10 Tastings Private Food Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard
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From $149.4
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Teotihuacan Half-Day Afternoon Tour with Tequila Tasting

Visit Teotihuacán, the "City of the Gods". We will depart from Mexico City to enjoy Teotihuacán when the sun begins to hide, without a doubt the show will be unique when you see the tonalities of the sky as the sunset begins. We will have a guided tour of the place as well as free time to explore it on your own. This experience in Teotihuacán will be even richer thanks to the stories, anecdotes, and information about the latest discoveries that we will be able to share with you throughout the tour. After a brief introduction about Teotihuacán, begin the ascent to the Pyramid of the Sun, and then continue with the Pyramid of the Moon, while the guide describes the Mesoamerican architecture, design and worldview. After enjoying this archaeological zone, we will go to eat at a restaurant where you can taste the typical Mexican cuisine. After this, we will visit an Obsidian workshop, where we will see the technique and the different products, before heading back to Mexico City
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XOCHIMILCO & COYOACAN (Private)

A typical “Mexican Sunday”, taking a boat ride through the canals of Xochimilco on a “trajinera”, surrounded by a floating world of mariachi and marimba music. Visit to Ciudad Universitaria (University town), declared by UNESCO “Human Patrimony”, which was built on a petrified sea of Lava. On the way back we will stop at Coyoacan, an old colonial town which is now incorporated into Mexico City, and we will cross also Insurgentes Avenue, the longest in Mexico City, passing by the Insurgentes Theater, popular for its Diego's mosaic mural, icons of Mexican theater stories.
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From $129
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Teotihuacan Hot Air Balloon Ride with Optional Bike or Walking Tour

Discover the best of Teotihuacán and its lesser-known gems on this full-day guided tour from Mexico City. See the UNESCO World Heritage site’s top attractions including the Sun and Moon pyramids, as well as mural paintings. Visit an obsidian workshop, and taste pulque and Cactus products at local factories. Upgrade your experience with a bike tour at no additional charge! Lunch and hotel transport included.
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From $325.34
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Private Tour: Pyramids of Teotihuacan and Piramides of Atlantes de Tula

Your tour starts with the pick up at the hotel in the morning in Mexico City. Climb aboard your private vehicle and head to visit the archaeological site of Tula. Here, you can see the Atlantes, statues of about 5 meters of warriors related to Atlantis. It is a ceremonial center of the eighth century. Before the Mexicas, the inhabitants of Tula were considered the best architects of antiquity. Learn from the hand of your expert guide how the Tulenses were the ones who innovated with different construction techniques. You can admire its use of sidewalks and stucco decoration while visiting the site. Continue the drive by car to the archaeological zone of Teotihuacan, where you will have a visit in depth. See the main points of interest such as the Pyramid of the Moon, the palace, Pyramid of the Sun (you can climb), Av de los Muertos . After the visit, go to a local restaurant and enjoy a delicious lunch of dishes Typical . Your tour ends with the fall back to your hotel  Mexico City.
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See Details → Duration :6 to 8 hours
From $229.99
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Valle de Bravo: Private & Small group tour from Mexico City

Discover a prodigious land with great natural and beatiful landscapes everywhere that you will never forget this place Discover the customs of a Maranatha Hourse of prayer of the Carmelite Order Climb the rock of Valle de Bravo where you can see the immensity of the site Walk next to a waterfall and fall in love with the great sound of the water descending Admire the 35 meters fall of the Velo de Novia Waterfall Let yourself be seduced by the charm of the cobblestone streets of Valle de Bravo
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From $153.72
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Mastering Mexican Salsas Cooking Class and Market Tour

Discover why Mexican Salsas are a cornerstone of Mexican gastronomy and enjoy cooking and tasting 10 different salsas. Learn the history, classification, uses, secrets and how to prepare our special selection of Mexican Salsas. Focusing on the different preparation and cooking methods and the different uses of fresh and dry chilies. All our recipes are meant for you to replicate in your daily menus back home. Salsas to be tasted with street food tacos and appetizers with a choice of fillings (cochinita pibil, cecina, quesadillas, scrambled eggs, roasted potatoes, zucchini, refried beans, sauteed mushrooms and cactus leaves). Beverages include "agua fresca", artisanal mezcal and Mexican craft beer. Enjoy a culinary market walk to Mercado de Medellín (walking distance). We will explain market’s history, organization and offering while touring some of their main halls and have a tasting from selected market stands.
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From $119.7
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Atlixco de Las Flores and Val’Quirico: Private & Small groups

Meet the city of flowers and live a magical experience in little Italy • Walk through the ornate streets with beautiful buildings of the city of Atlixco, until you reach your arabesque-style plinth • Enjoy a walk through the most emblematic street of the town where you can admire its colorful buildings and beautiful balconies • Get to know the second order that was established in Atlixco and let yourself be carried away by the works carried out by Las Carmelitas • Adventure to a floral experience where you will see more than 100 nurseries and more than 120 thousand plants that house this place • Visit Valquirico, a medieval style town inspired by the Tuscany region of Italy
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Private Tour: Teotihuacan and Basilica of Guadalupe

Our tour begins with a tour of a historical museum in Tlatelolco where you can see architectural sites located around the current plaza of the three cultures, followed by an incredible and magical city of the gods in which you will travel to a world full of History and culture, declared a World Heritage Site by Unesco, we will take you to Teotihuacan. Later you will visit the Basilica of Guadalupe, an important religious shrine dedicated to the Virgin Mary in Mexico City and which is considered one of the most visited Catholic places in the world.
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From $159.99
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TULA AND TEPOTZOTLAN (Private)

An interesting excursion to ancient Tula, capital of the mighty Toltec empire, which flourished long before the arrival of the Aztecs. Visit includes the Ball Game court and the impressive Temple of the morning star, topped by the world-famous “Atlantes”, giant monolithic warriors standing guard, and the “Coatepantli”, an awe-inspiring wall of serpents. Next stop will be at Tepotzotlan, one of the mexican “Pueblos Magicos” (magic villages), for a visit to its colonial monastery, where you will admire some of the world`s most magnificent baroque altarpieces, carved in wood and covered with authentic gold leaf. Itinerary: Pick-up at hotel Visit at the Ruins of Tula City tour of Tepotzotlan Return to the hotel
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From $110
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Traditional Mexican Cooking Class in a Beautiful Home

Enjoy a private and authentic cooking class in a local home with your host Margarita. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Your cooking class will take place in a local home kitchen where Margarita will teach you 2-3 traditional Mexican dishes from her family recipes. After cooking, you will enjoy your meal together in Margarita's beautiful Mexico City home and garden. • Cooking lesson and meal in a local home • Introduction to Mexican cuisine and cooking • 100% private activity • Mexican hospitality in a residential Mexico City neighborhood • Vegetarian and gluten-free options available
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From $128
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Mexico City Private Pre-Hispanic Cooking Class with Martha

Enjoy a private and authentic cooking class in a local home with host Martha who lived abroad for 35 years in 11 countries and took cooking courses in each of these countries to learn a new cuisine and develop new cooking skills. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Your cooking class will take place in a local home kitchen where Martha will teach you how to make 2-3 traditional Spanish dishes from their family recipes. After cooking, you will enjoy your meal together in your hosts' Mexican home. • Cooking lesson in a local home • Introduction to Mexico's culture and cuisine • 100% private activity • Experience Mexican hospitality in a residential neighborhood • Vegetarian options available • If you choose the market tour grade option, your experience will include a visit to the local market where your host will introduce you to her favored vendors and together you will purchase a few ingredients for your cooking class
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Hot Air Balloon Tour Over Teotihuacán by Sky Balloons México

Come and live the most incredible experience in Mexico: The hot air balloon flight! Be witness the first rays of light that illuminate the Teotihuacan Valley, watching the sunrise from above, during this fascinating hot air balloon ride. Visit and walk in the Pyramids of Teotihuacán, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO since 1987. The panoramic views of this place will take your breath away. We welcome you to the best location in Mexico with an excellent facilities for you to live the experience of traveling in a hot air balloon in Globopuerto Teotihuacan with Sky Balloons. Our facilities have: 2 large take-off areas and the only panoramic restaurant in the area calling: "El Cielo"
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TEOTIHUACAN BALLOON RIDE (Transportation & breakfast)

Get ready for a unique adventure in life!!! This experience is your great opportunity to get to know Teotihuacan from another perspective, out of the ordinary. Fly in a balloon and let the wind take you on an unforgettable journey, witnessing what was the first contact between man and the sky. Capture beautiful panoramic photographs of the beautiful blue sky in the morning in Teotihuacan, in this experience you can admire the magnificent pre-Hispanic city with more influence in Mesoamerica. See from the heights the monumental, harmonious and important architecture of one of the most important wonders of antiquity. The perfect place to fly in a balloon, offers a unique view in the world, with a fascinating past and historical legacy this World Heritage Site.
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From $205.64
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Private Tour Mexico City - VIP

The VIP private tour in Mexico City aims to make you'r experience the most likeable possible in your city, our job is to introduce you to the city with our history, traditions, and local folklore that you can only experience with us. Our guides will always try the best to put a smile on your face and at the same time teach you about this wonderful city in Mexico! The best way to get to know the best of Mexico City to make you feel safe and confortable but also to have the full experience this place has to offer.
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