Teoti Huacan Tours
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Guided tour of Teotihuacán is…

Family in front of Pyramid of the Sun, Teotihuacan, during private tour.
✔️ With a licensed local expert | Walk through Teotihuacán with guides who know its Aztec, Toltec, and pre-Hispanic stories. They explain not only the pyramids but the rituals, murals, and urban planning behind them.
Visitors climbing the Pyramid of the Sun at Teotihuacan, Mexico under a clear blue sky.
✔️ Seamless and stress-free | Most guided tours include transfers from Mexico City, so you skip the hassle of figuring out buses or rides. Private tours add hotel pickup for maximum ease.
Passengers in a hot air balloon over Teotihuacan pyramids, Mexico, with other balloons in the sky.
✔️ Flexible timing | Choose early morning tours to enjoy cooler weather and empty plazas, or afternoon slots if you prefer a relaxed start. Both options guarantee expert storytelling.
Teotihuacan pyramids with Pyramid of the Sun in the background, Mexico.
✔️ Cultural extras | Many guided tours combine Teotihuacán with visits to the Basilica of Guadalupe, Tlatelolco, or even a pre-Hispanic cave experience with tastings of traditional food and drink.

What to expect on a guided tour of Teotihuacán

Family in front of Pyramid of the Sun, Teotihuacan, during private tour.
Teotihuacan Pyramids with Avenue of the Dead, Mexico, featuring Pyramid of the Sun.
Hot air balloons over Pyramid of the Sun, Teotihuacan, Mexico.
Teotihuacan pyramids and Avenue of the Dead with visitors exploring the ancient site in Mexico.
Pyramid of the Sun at Teotihuacan with visitors climbing steps, Mexico.
Pyramid of the Moon at Teotihuacan, Mexico, with surrounding ancient structures.
Temple of Quetzalcoatl with intricate carved stone serpent heads in Teotihuacan, Mexico.
Aerial view of Pyramid of the Moon in Teotihuacan, Mexico, with surrounding ancient structures.
Guadalupe Basilica exterior with reflection on wet plaza, Mexico City.
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Meet your guide and transfer from Mexico City

Your day starts with a pickup at your hotel or a central point in Mexico City. Ride comfortably while your guide shares context about Mexico’s history and Teotihuacán’s role in it.

First stop: Plaza of the Three Cultures

On many tours, you’ll visit Tlatelolco to see where Aztec, colonial, and modern history overlap. It sets the stage before you head toward the pyramids.

Arrival at Teotihuacán

Skip long queues with pre-reserved entry. Your guide sets the pace and outlines the route—usually along the Avenue of the Dead.

Avenue of the Dead

Walk this central axis while learning how the city once housed over 100,000 people. Guides explain the urban planning and sacred alignment of the pyramids.

Pyramid of the Sun

Climb or stand at the base of the largest pyramid in Mesoamerica. Hear stories about rituals, offerings, and how the pyramid was built without metal tools or wheels.

Pyramid of the Moon

At the north end, take in views of the valley. Your guide explains how ceremonies honoring fertility and water deities were conducted here.

Temple of Quetzalcoatl (Feathered Serpent)

Admire its intricate stone carvings. Guides decode the symbolism behind the serpent and the role of human sacrifice in ancient culture.

Cultural experiences

Depending on your tour, you may stop at a local workshop to see obsidian crafts, sample pulque or tequila, or explore a pre-Hispanic cave with food tastings.

Basilica of Guadalupe (on day trips)

Wrap up with a visit to Mexico’s most important pilgrimage site. Learn how Catholic and indigenous traditions blended here.

Which guided tour is best for you?

Highlights covered on a guided tour

Visitors walking towards the Pyramid of the Sun in Teotihuacan, Mexico.

Pyramid of the Sun

Admire from the base of the tallest pyramid in the Americas. Your guide explains how it was built without wheels, metal, or beasts of burden, and why it aligned with the cosmos.

Pyramid of the Moon at Teotihuacan, Mexico, with surrounding ancient structures.
Avenue of the Dead with tourists, overlooking Pyramid of the Sun, Teotihuacan, Mexico.
Temple of Quetzalcoatl with intricate carved stone serpent heads in Teotihuacan, Mexico.
Teotihuacan pyramids and Avenue of the Dead with visitors exploring the ancient site in Mexico.

Things to keep in mind when you go on a guided tour of Teotihuacán

Frequently Asked Questions

Walking tours inside the site usually last about 2 hours. Full-day tours from Mexico City range from 6 to 11 hours depending on whether they include Guadalupe, Tlatelolco, or a cave visit.