City Tours in Mexico City

From visiting the most important historical and cultural sites to exploring neighbourhoods 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 you entertaining stories about the places you are visiting.

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 personalised 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 a unique 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 the local culture and history, enjoy traditional food and explore the historic neighbourhoods at your own pace. With an expert guide by your side, you'll be able to ask as many questions as you like to find out more about the places you visit.

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

Interesting details

• 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 transport: the whole tour is completed in a 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 the centre of 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'll also pass 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 Casa de Correos and the National Palace. During this tour you will have the opportunity to admire the Angel of Independence, an iconic monument symbolising Mexico's independence, up close, and also ride through the vast Plaza de la Constitucion, where you can see the cathedral.

Interesting details

• 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 transport: 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 bike, helmet and safety waistcoat 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 an important drink in the Mexican culture. Right after tasting the flavours of that place you will head towards one of the most popular restaurants of the city, Tlacoyos Medellín, where you will be able to taste the famous oval tortillas typical of the region.

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

Interesting details

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

On this tour 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 together with an expert guide who will take you to the most outstanding places in the region, while telling you about the history of this ancient city.

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

Interesting details

• Price: you will have to pay around 235 euros per person to enjoy this tour.
• Duration: it will take you around 6 hours to complete the activity.
• Means of transport: transport by air-conditioned bus or minibus is included.
• Advantages of this option: Transport 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 also not included.

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

But that's not all, because during the tour you'll also discover that many of the streets in this area are named after important writers and scientists, so you'll get to know a bit more about the culture and history of Mexico. You will also get to know the Polanco neighbourhood, where you will visit the Antara shopping centre, the Soumaya Museum, the Inbursa Aquarium, the Hipódromo de las Américas 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 transport: 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 Coyoacán, your guide will take you to discover the history and culture of this one of the most colourful and picturesque neighbourhoods 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 neighbourhood. The best thing about 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.

Interesting details

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

During the taco and handicraft tour of Mexico City, you will visit the historic centre 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 on a walk along the iconic Calle 5 de Mayo, which is recognised as the scene of Mexico's independence. You will also find the Casa de los Azulejos, which is a building that stands out for its impressive Spanish Baroque architecture.

Interesting details

• Price: you will have to pay around 57 euros to enjoy this experience.
• Duration: this tour lasts 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'll visit the trendiest bars in the city centre and along Avenida de la Reforma to enjoy the best views of the city.

At the end of this night tour, you'll be able to 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 can't miss if you want to get to know Mexico City from a different point of view.

Interesting details

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

This guided tour of the city centre 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 Secretaría de Educación Pública 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 metres 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 that you can better understand their meaning.

Interesting details

• Price: you will pay around 60 euros for this experience through the city's murals.
• Duration: it will take you about 3 and a half hours to complete the tour.
• Means of transport: 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 is not included.

During this ride 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 can have a coffee before boarding your flight.

After your flight, you will return to the port to enjoy a toast and to 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 for this experience.
• Duration: the activity lasts between 4 and 9 hours.
• Means of transport: the adventure is completed in a fully equipped vehicle 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 accommodation 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 neighbourhood of Xochimilco. Here you will board the famous typical boats, known as trajineras, to start an unforgettable journey.

You will also have the opportunity to enjoy a delicious buffet dinner on board the trajineras. During dinner you will have the opportunity to taste various local Mexican specialities, 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 celebration of the Day of the Dead, 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 transport: the adventure is completed by 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 drinks.

• 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 where meals and drinks are not included, because you will always want to try Mexican cuisine.