Skip the lines at Teotihuacán | Fast entry to the Pyramids

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Mitchell Josvai
US

Mitchell

United States
Aug 2025
5/5

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The early tour is a great experience. The bus ride is smooth and they make a stop so that you may use the restroom and grab a snack or coffee. There are no crowds whatsoever when you arrive, which makes for some excellent photos. Lots of time spent at the pyramids, including climbing them, which was amazing. Lunch is not included but is at a spot that we really enjoyed. We felt that we had ample time and were not rushed, but still made it back to CDMX by 3 pm.
Gaspar Saul Cristobal Lucas
US

Gaspar

United States
Aug 2025
5/5

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Karen and Guillermo were great! Karen made our experience fun! She was very knowledgeable about the pyramids and was able to answer our questions. They both were a great vibe and had great laughs. Our group was small that day so the experience felt more personal. We visited the plaza of 3 cultures, the pyramids, and checked out a small cave. Definitely would recommend the Prehispanic Small Group Tour as it did take up our morning and into a bit after lunch time, and we were still able to go explore Mexico City afterwards which was good!
Ruy Noya
CA

Ruy

Canada
Aug 2025
5/5

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Robert and Lili were very professional and demonstrated an unsurpassed level of knowledge, they took care of the group, especially us who were always late. A thousand thanks to both of them and to the driver for his great skill. The food at Rancho Azteca was spectacular.
Joan B Griswold
US

Joan

United States
Mar 2024
5/5
Our guide Lily and driver Francisco were excellent. Both were friendly. Lily was most knowledgeable and recommend her most enthusiastically.
Philip Blair

Philip

Mar 2021
4/5
Had a great time at this tour and loved the liqueur tasting with a local Teotihuacan family. We tasted a variety of liqueurs such as tequila, mezcal, etc and all these were made from a cactus. It tasted amazing!
Genny Saenz

Genny

Apr 2021
5/5
Just mindblowing! I had so much fun today , the guide was amazing and knew so much about the various places. It did not even cost that much and we went to three major sites all in one day! The lunch was amazing too. Great initiative.
Chere Ruffin

Chere

Mar 2021
4/5
Had a great day. We went to three places , my favourite was the city of gods. The scenery from there is beautiful. I could have stayed there for hours. The guide is really nice and knowledgable.
Mark Hamidi
CA

Mark

Canada
Oct 2023
4/5
The two day tour was very informative. 1st day was a very well organized tour of Teotihuacan. Lunch was not included in the price but the place for lunch was an authentic experience with decent food. Our English speaking tour guide Gerson was very knowledgeable and also very funny. We only wish he spoke a little slower and more clearly as it was sometimes very hard to understand him and what he is saying. Day 2 was a private tour of National Museum of Anthropology and the historic centre of Mexico City, including Templo Mayor Museum. Our guide Emmanuel was absolutely fantastic and super knowledgeable and well spoken. Highly recommend Emmanuel. Our only issue with Day 2 tour was it was none stop walking and standing from 9am to 2pm without even a break for lunch or some snacks etc. so we were extremely tired and hungry by the end of the tour. So our only suggestion is to include a lunch or rest period with some food and drinks in Day 2 tour of Mexico City. Other than that great tour altogether and we would recommend taking this tour as you learn a lot about the history of Mexico in general and particularly about Teotihuacan, Mayan and Aztec civilizations.

If you visit Teotihuacán without a ticket in hand, expect to wait anywhere between 60 and 90 minutes at the gate, especially on weekends and holidays. Most of that time is spent under the sun, with limited shade and long stretches of slow-moving queues.

But you can skip that line entirely. Skip-the-line tickets let you walk straight to the security gate and enter the archaeological site in minutes. You’ll head directly toward the Pyramids of the Sun and Moon, not the ticket counter.

Here’s how you can get in faster

























































What does “skip-the-line” really mean at Teotihuacán?

Skip-the-line tickets let you bypass the on-site ticketing queue at the Teotihuacán entrance. You’ll still go through a brief security check, which usually takes 5–15 minutes. Most visitors with skip-the-line entry get inside the archaeological site within 10–20 minutes, compared to an hour or more for general admission.

How long are the queues at the Teotihuacán entrance?

Teotihuacán attracts over 3 million visitors a year, and the main entrances can get crowded by mid-morning.

  • Peak months: November to April (dry season).
  • Peak hours: 9am to 12pm, especially on weekends and public holidays.
  • Average wait times: 60–90 minutes in peak season, 25–45 minutes off-season.

Lines start forming as early as 8:30am, especially at Puerta 1 and Puerta 2, which are the main gates leading to the Avenue of the Dead. The queues snake along the parking areas and often wrap around the roadside by late morning.

Ticketing queue

  • Location: Outside Puerta 1 and Puerta 2.
  • Who it’s for: Walk-up visitors buying tickets on-site.
  • Wait time: 60–90 minutes (peak), 20–40 minutes (off-season).
  • Skip-the-line? Yes — bypassed entirely with pre-booked tickets.

Entry & security line

  • Location: Right after ticket validation.
  • Who it’s for: All visitors, including those with online tickets.
  • Wait time: Usually 10–15 minutes.
  • Skip-the-line? No — all must pass through security, but this line moves fast.

Group entrance

  • Location: Separate gate near Puerta 2 for guided tours.
  • Who it’s for: Tour groups and early-access experiences.
  • Wait time: 5–10 minutes.
  • Skip-the-line? Yes — guided and group tours use this faster route.
Tired of waiting under the sun? Here’s the fastest way to enter Teotihuacán!

During weekends and holidays, lines at the main gate can last over an hour. With a skip-the-line ticket, you walk past the ticket counter and reach the pyramids in minutes. You’ll still go through security, but that’s the only pause before stepping onto the Avenue of the Dead.

How to skip the lines at Teotihuacán?

Frequently asked questions about Teotihuacán skip-the-line tickets

What does “skip-the-line” mean at Teotihuacán?

It means you bypass the on-site ticket counter and head straight to the entrance with your pre-booked mobile ticket. You’ll still go through a quick security check before entering.

Do I still need to go through security?

Yes. All visitors must clear security for safety reasons, but the process usually takes just 5–15 minutes.

How much time can I save with skip-the-line tickets?

You’ll save anywhere between 45 and 90 minutes compared to buying tickets at the gate.

Can I buy skip-the-line tickets on the same day?

Same-day availability is limited, especially weekends. It’s best to book at least a day in advance.

Do skip-the-line tickets include access to the pyramids?

Yes. You’ll have full access to the Pyramids of the Sun and Moon, the Temple of Quetzalcoatl, and the Avenue of the Dead.

s a guided tour better than a standard skip-the-line ticket?

If you want context, yes. Guides bring the site alive with stories about Teotihuacán’s gods, murals, and rituals, and you also get quicker group entry.

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