City Tours in Mexico City

From visiting the most important historical and cultural sites to exploring neighborhoods less known to tourists, there are a wide variety of tours available to choose from. In general, tour guides will take you through the history and culture of the city, while telling entertaining stories about the places you will visit.

In addition, many of the city tours also include a stop to enjoy delicious local food, which is why signing up for one of these tours is one of the best things to see and do in Mexico City.

Enjoy a personalized sightseeing experience in the city with this private tour of Mexico City. Your private and dedicated guide will take you to discover the city in an exclusive way. You can customize the tour and focus on the places and attractions you are most interested in seeing.

On your private guided tour, you will have the opportunity to discover local culture and history, enjoy traditional food, and explore historic neighborhoods at your own pace. With an expert guide by your side, you will be able to ask all the questions you want to know much more about the places you visit.

But the experience is not only about seeing the monuments, you will also learn about the indigenous and European cultural confluence that has intertwined in Mexico City. You can learn about the archaeological pieces of Aztec origin at the National Museum of Anthropology to the Art Nouveau and Art Deco designs seen at the Palace of Fine Arts.

Details of interest

• Price: you will have to pay from 100 euros per group of up to 6 people.
• Duration: this private tour lasts between 3 and 6 hours.
• Means of transportation: the whole tour is completed by minivan.
• Advantages of this option: an English speaking guide is included. It is a private and exclusive tour.
• Disadvantages of this option: lunch and drinks are not included. Pets are not allowed during the tour.

You'll hop on an electric bike and pedal your way to downtown Mexico City, where you'll ride past the Museum of Anthropology, the Museum of Modern Art and the Rufino Tamayo Museum, which are some of the best museums in Mexico City. You will also pass by Chapultepec Park and the Monumento a la Patria.

Your bike tour of Mexico City will take you to stop in front of the emblematic Nezahualcoyotl fountain and then continue to the Lions Gate, the Post Office and the National Palace. During this tour you will have the opportunity to admire closely the Angel of Independence, an iconic monument that symbolizes Mexico's independence, and also ride through the extensive Plaza de la Constitución, where you can see the cathedral.

Details of interest

• Price: you will have to pay around 70 euros per person to enjoy this tour.
• Duration: it will take you around 3 hours to complete this experience.
• Means of transportation: this tour is completed by bicycle.
• Advantages of this option: the tour is included with the company of an expert guide. The use of the electric bicycle, helmet and safety vest is included.
• Disadvantages of this option: tastings and drinks are not included.

This gastronomic bike tour starts at the Cucurucho Café, where you will taste an exquisite café de olla, which is no less than an important drink in the Mexican culture. Right after tasting the flavors of that place you will head towards one of the most popular restaurants in the city, Tlacoyos Medellin, where you can taste the famous oval tortillas typical of the region.

This tour is an excellent activity to get to know the city by pedaling, and also qualifies as one of the best gastronomic tours in Mexico City because in addition to tasting delicious food, you will also go to taste delicious churros from Churrería el Moro. And finally you will have the opportunity to enjoy a delicious traditional Mexican dessert: sweet bread accompanied by a juice.

Details of interest

• Price: you will have to pay around 75 euros per person to enjoy this experience.
• Duration: it will take you about 5 hours to complete the tour.
• Means of transportation: the whole trip is done by electric bicycle.
• Advantages of this option: the company of an expert guide is included. Rental of the electric bicycle is included, as well as helmet and safety vest.
• Disadvantages of this option: certain tastings and drinks that are not included in the tour are not included.

On this excursion to the Pyramids of Teotihuacan from Mexico City, you will have the opportunity to visit one of the most impressive pre-Hispanic sites in the country. You will tour these structures along with an expert guide who will take you to the most outstanding places in the region, while telling you the history of this ancient city.

If you are passionate about history and archeology, you will love this tour of Teotihuacan, because you will be able to customize your route and learn all the secrets and mysteries of this fascinating city. Besides, being a private tour, you will have the opportunity to enjoy the experience in an exclusive way.

Details of interest

• Price: you will have to pay around 235 euros per person to enjoy this tour.
• Duration: it will take you about 6 hours to complete the activity.
• Means of transportation: transportation by air-conditioned bus or minibus is included.
• Advantages of this option: transportation is included. It is a private tour in which only you and your group will participate.
• Disadvantages of this option: entrance to the site is not included, which costs approximately 5 euros per person. Meals and drinks are not included either.

Departing from the National Auditorium, this exciting itinerary will take you through a very important area for the development of Mexico City's economy: the Miguel Hidalgo Delegation. From here you will travel along the famous Avenida Presidente Masaryk, which is lined with hotels, residences and exclusive stores, making it one of the best neighborhoods in Mexico City.

But that's not all, because during the tour you will also discover that many of the streets in this area are named after important writers and scientists, so we can learn a little more about the culture and history of Mexico. You will also get to know the Polanco neighborhood, where you will visit the Antara shopping mall, the Soumaya Museum, the Inbursa Aquarium, the Hipodromo de las Americas and the Papalote Museum.

Details of interest

• Price: you will have to pay about 12 euros to do this activity.
• Duration: it will take you about 3 hours to complete the tour.
• Means of transportation: the whole trip is done by private bus.
• Advantages of this option: the company of an expert tour guide is included. Entrance fees to the places you will visit are included.
• Disadvantages of this option: refreshments are not included. Pick up and drop off at the hotel is not included.

On this tour of Coyoacan, your guide will take you to discover the history and culture of this neighborhood that is one of the most colorful and picturesque in Mexico City. During the tour, you will learn about the life of one of Mexico's most famous artists, Frida Kahlo. Your guide will take you to learn fascinating details about the life and work of this iconic Mexican painter.

In addition, you will have the opportunity to stroll through the cobblestone streets of Coyoacan while learning about the historical and cultural events that have marked this neighborhood. The best part of this experience is that you will go at your own pace and you can stop from time to time to enjoy the local gastronomy in one of the traditional restaurants of Coyoacán.

Details of interest

• Price: you will have to pay around 15 euros per person to enjoy this tour.
• Duration: it will take you about 2 hours and a half, approximately, to complete this experience.
• Means of transportation: the tour is completed on foot.
• Advantages of this option: the company of an expert tour guide is included throughout the trip.
• Disadvantages of this option: Tips are not included. Entrance to Frida Kahlo's Blue House, which costs approximately 35 euros per person, is not included.

During the taco and handicraft tour of Mexico City, you will visit the historic center of the capital, its main markets and you will have the opportunity to taste some of its most typical dishes. Not only will you taste tacos, but also quesadillas, churros and typical sweets. You will also have the opportunity to appreciate the local handicrafts and immerse yourself in the culture and traditions of the country.

This tour includes a stop at the Zócalo, where you can also visit important buildings such as the Cathedral and the National Palace. Your guide will also take you to walk along the iconic 5 de Mayo Street, which is recognized as the scene of Mexico's independence. You will also find there the Casa de los Azulejos, which is a building that stands out for its impressive Spanish Baroque architecture.

Details of interest

• Price: you will have to pay around 57 euros to enjoy this experience.
• Duration: this tour has a duration of 4 hours.
• Means of transport: the whole tour is completed by bus or minibus.
• Advantages of this option: the tour includes food, tequila or mezcal tastings. Also included is the tour guide who will give you all the details and explanations about the most impressive sites you visit.
• Disadvantages of this option: pick up and drop off at the hotel is not included. Personal expenses are not included either.

This is definitely a unique experience in Mexico City, where you will get to know the most popular rooftop bars in the city. During the tour, you will visit the trendiest bars in downtown and Reforma Avenue to enjoy the best views of the city.

At the end of this night tour, you can enjoy an incredible evening with your friends while enjoying the panoramic views of the Mexican capital from above. Three establishments will be enough to get to know a great part of the Mexican nightlife, in the middle of an opportunity that you cannot miss if you want to get to know Mexico City from a different point of view.

Details of interest

• Price: you will have to pay around 28 euros per person to enjoy this tour.
• Duration: it will take you about 5 hours to complete the tour.
• Means of transportation: you will go around the city by bus.
• Advantages of this option: an expert guide will take you to the three panoramic terraces. A drink is included in each of the terraces.
• Disadvantages of this option: the tour does not include meals or drinks.

This guided tour through the city center will take you to discover some of the most popular murals in the city. During the tour, you will be able to appreciate the work of important artists such as Diego Rivera, one of his most important works being that of the Secretary of Public Education building, although you will also see others on the different walls of the Mexican capital.

In addition to these murals, you will also have the opportunity to appreciate more than 300 square meters of murals that narrate the history, culture and traditions of Mexico through images. In addition, your guide will provide you with all the relevant information about the murals so you can better understand their meaning.

Details of interest

• Price: you will pay about 60 euros to live this experience through the murals of the city.
• Duration: it will take you about 3 hours and a half to complete the tour.
• Means of transportation: the tour will be by bus.
• Advantages of this option: the company of an expert guide is included. Entrance fees to the places visited are included.
• Disadvantages of this option: refreshments are not included. Pick up and drop off at the hotel are not included.

During this tour you will discover the beauty of the Teotihuacan Valley from the air in a hot air balloon ride that lasts between 30 and 50 minutes. At the same time you will be able to admire some of the most precious archaeological wonders of the world. This hot air balloon tour from Mexico City will start at your hotel in CDMX and as soon as you arrive at the balloon port, you will have a coffee before boarding your flight.

After your flight, you will return to the port to enjoy a toast and receive your flight certificate. After this time you will have your buffet breakfast. If you want to get to know the area a little better, you can choose the option of taking a tour of the Teotihuacan Archaeological Zone to explore the ruins from the ground. This tour lasts at least 3 hours, during which you can visit the Pyramids of the Sun and the Moon and the Temple of Quetzalcoatl.

Details of interest

• Price: you will have to pay around 160 euros to live this experience.
• Duration: the activity lasts between 4 and 9 hours.
• Means of transportation: the adventure is completed in a vehicle with all the comforts and hot air balloon.
• Advantages of this option: You will be accompanied by a balloon driver with all his certificates in order. Breakfast and coffee are included. Transfer to and from the lodging site is included.
• Disadvantages of this option: Entrance fees to the archaeological site are not included. Tips and personal expenses are not included.

Your tour starts at Valentín Gómez Farías street in San Rafael, Cuauhtémoc. From there you will go straight to the south of the city to reach the iconic neighborhood of Xochimilco. Here you will board the famous typical boats, known as trajineras, to begin an unforgettable journey.

In addition, you will have the opportunity to enjoy a delicious buffet dinner aboard the trajineras. During dinner you will have the opportunity to savor various local Mexican specialties, such as mole, pan de muerto, quesadillas and chapulines.

On the tour you can also enjoy the atmosphere and the magical night of Xochimilco during the Day of the Dead celebration, so this is one of the best things to experience in Mexico City in November.

Details of interest

• Price: you will have to pay around 117 euros to live this experience.
• Duration: the activity lasts about 5 hours.
• Means of transportation: the adventure is completed in minibus and trajineras.
• Advantages of this option: you will be offered hot chocolate and a shot of handmade tequila. You will also be offered a bottle of mineral water. The company of a tour guide is included.
• Disadvantages of this option: this tour does not include meals and additional beverages.

• Wear comfortable shoes in case too much walking is required.
• Don't forget to bring something to keep warm if you do any of these tours during the winter.
• Bring extra money for those cases in which meals or drinks are not included, because you will always want to try the Mexican gastronomy.