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15 Private Tours in Mexico City to Build a Day Around

65 tours  ·  from $30

Good private tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Teotihuacan Private Tour from Mexico City - The Pyramid of the Sun and the ceremonial center
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Teotihuacan Private Tour from Mexico City

1.Teotihuacan Private Tour from Mexico City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,890 reviews · 1 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $140Our pick

Leave your Mexico City hotel at 8:00 am in a private, air-conditioned vehicle and explore Teotihuacán with an English-speaking guide. Expect the Pyramid of the Moon, Pyramid of the Sun, Feathered Serpent Temple, murals, and a tasting of pulque, tequila, and mezcal. Guides may include Aldo, Ivan, Noah, or Fermin.

“Excellant experience, tailored to what we wanted. Comfortable car, on time pivk-up, pleasant conversation, and a great experience once we got there.”

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Private Tour: Teotihuacan and Guadalupe Shrine - Tlatelolco and the Plaza of Three Cultures
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Private Tour: Teotihuacan and Guadalupe Shrine

2.Private Tour: Teotihuacan and Guadalupe Shrine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 938 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $189

Visit Tlatelolco, the Guadalupe Basilica, and Teotihuacan on a private six-hour tour from central Mexico City. Your guide explains Aztec history, Mexican Catholic traditions, and the great pyramids, with hotel pickup, private transport, water, tickets, and optional lunch included.

“Veronica was a great guide! She was super knowledgeable and I appreciated the broad range of facts she shared across our trip through Mexico city, Teotihuacan, and the basilica. The experience overall was incredibly smooth - the car pickups were all super well timed and it was so convenient! She also showed us a great local restaurant after Teotihuacán. Would highly recommend!”

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Private City Tour in Frida Kahlo, Coyoacan, and Xochimilco - Casa Azul and the Frida Kahlo question
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Private City Tour in Frida Kahlo, Coyoacan, and Xochimilco

3.Private City Tour in Frida Kahlo, Coyoacan, and Xochimilco

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 626 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $195

Travel by private vehicle with an English-speaking guide such as Jaime, Esly, or Armando. Walk Coyoacán, visit Casa Azul when tickets are secured, browse the market, and take a private trajinera through Xochimilco with snacks and local music nearby.

“It was a long, full day and my head was spinning from all I learned. Esly is very knowledgeable, fun, and accommodating. She could answer every question we posed to her. Highly recommended.”

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Mexico City Custom Private Tour with a Local, Highlights & Hidden Gems - Coyoacán, cobblestones, markets, and Frida Kahlo
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Mexico City Custom Private Tour with a Local, Highlights & Hidden Gems

4.Mexico City Custom Private Tour with a Local, Highlights & Hidden Gems

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 582 reviews · 3 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $77

Build a private Mexico City walking tour around your interests, from Centro Histórico and Bellas Artes to Coyoacán, markets, architecture, and street food. Your host meets you at a hotel or central point, walks at your pace, and offers practical ideas for the rest of your stay.

“Our insider tour with Adriana was fantastic! We had only dropped our bags in Roma Norte and she was able to provide us with a great foundation of our neighborhood and Condesa. I would absolutely recommend Adriana, and will be sure to book again the next time we are in Mexico City!”

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Teotihuacan Private Tour with Expert Guide & Cultural Insights - What the private format changes
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Teotihuacan Private Tour with Expert Guide & Cultural Insights

5.Teotihuacan Private Tour with Expert Guide & Cultural Insights

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 577 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $140

Leave Mexico City at 7:00 am for a private, English-language tour of Teotihuacan with guides such as Frank, Ernesto, Carlos, or Pepe. Explore the Sun and Moon pyramids, the Avenue of the Dead, and Quetzalcoatl’s temple, then visit an obsidian and maguey workshop.

“Pepe is a wonderful guide. He had so much knowledge and shared it in a way that really brought the area to life. His love of the history really comes across. We chatted and learned from him during the drive so it went very quickly. I would highly recommend this tour for all ages. He also helped us navigate the menu at lunch so we tried something new (Huitlacoche) that we wouldn't have otherwise selected. It was delicious and we liked that it was a plant-based option.”

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100% Private Tour in Teotihuacán Pyramids from Mexico City - The drive from Mexico City takes about 75 minutes
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100% Private Tour in Teotihuacán Pyramids from Mexico City

6.100% Private Tour in Teotihuacán Pyramids from Mexico City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 449 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $120

Travel privately from Mexico City to Teotihuacán with hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, museum admission, and about two hours at the ruins. Guides including Gerardo, Martin, Gabriel, Oscar, Victor, and Roberto have earned praise for clear explanations and flexible pacing.

“Victor was so very knowledgeable and sharing. Touring Teotihuacon with Victor far exceeded our expectations. It felt like we were touring with a friend. We learned so much history.”

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Private City Tour Mexico City - Best Rated - Palacio de Bellas Artes sets the tone
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Private City Tour Mexico City – Best Rated

7.Private City Tour Mexico City – Best Rated

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 402 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $35

Walk Mexico City’s historic center with a private English-speaking guide. You’ll visit Bellas Artes, Palacio Postal, the House of Tiles, Templo Mayor, the Zócalo, and the Cathedral, with guides such as Brenda, Daniel, Rosa Maria, and Joss sharing history, food tips, and local insight.

“Daniel was our tour guide and he was very welcoming and knowledgeable. We were able to chat and ask questions. It felt as if we were with a friend!”

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Anthropology Museum Private Experience Walking Tour - Meeting your guide at Bosque de Chapultepec
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Anthropology Museum Private Experience Walking Tour

8.Anthropology Museum Private Experience Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 355 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $78

Spend about three hours inside Mexico City’s National Museum of Anthropology with a private certified bilingual guide. Guides such as Oscar, Ana, Arturo, and Andres explain the museum’s vast pre-Hispanic collections, from Mexica artifacts to Maya culture, in clear English.

“We took a private 3 hour muséum tour with Andréas. This tour was excellent as Andréas spoke English well and was very knowledagable. He was patient with our questions and answered them completely. He made the artifacts come alive for us and we enjoyed ourselves. We would highly recommend him to anyone.”

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Private Tour: Xochimilco, Coyoacan and Frida Kahlo Museum - Xochimilco by trajinera
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Private Tour: Xochimilco, Coyoacan and Frida Kahlo Museum

9.Private Tour: Xochimilco, Coyoacan and Frida Kahlo Museum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 350 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $269

Spend about six hours with a private English-speaking guide and driver, visiting Xochimilco by trajinera, Coyoacán, Casa Azul, Anahuacalli Museum, and UNAM. Hotel or Airbnb pickup, bottled water, boat fare, and Frida Kahlo Museum tickets are included, but food is not.

“Carlos was a great guide and did an excellent job of explaining the history behind every stop. We particularly enjoyed the boat rides, so much fun. I strongly recommend every visitor to take this tour.”

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Teotihuacan Express Private tour from Mexico City - Entering the Archaeological Zone
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Teotihuacan Express Private tour from Mexico City

10.Teotihuacan Express Private tour from Mexico City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 292 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $129

Travel from Mexico City by private air-conditioned vehicle to Teotihuacan with a certified guide. You’ll see the Avenue of the Dead, the Quetzalcoatl, Sun, and Moon pyramids, murals, and lesser-visited areas. Guides such as Diana, Rosa Maria, Joseph, and Clara tailor the pace to your group.

“The history of the area was very informative and important. Very impressed! The Mayan culture and architecture is incredible!”

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Private Transportation Pyramids of Teotihuacan + Breakfast in Cueva - Breakfast in La Cueva, with a price question
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Private Transportation Pyramids of Teotihuacan + Breakfast in Cueva

11.Private Transportation Pyramids of Teotihuacan + Breakfast in Cueva

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 244 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $110

Travel from Mexico City to Teotihuacan in an air-conditioned vehicle, stop for breakfast inside La Cueva, taste pulque, tequila, and mezcal, then tour the pyramids with a bilingual guide. Pickup and drop-off are included, with guides such as Alan, Ivan, and Alexis reported on different departures.

“Super absolut zu empfehlen Driver excellent and guide also. Nothing more to say - best choice !!!!!!”

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Private Tour Mexico City - Best Rated - Palacio de Bellas Artes begins the route
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Private Tour Mexico City – Best Rated

12.Private Tour Mexico City – Best Rated

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 220 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $29Best value

Walk Mexico City’s historic center with a private English-speaking guide such as Erick, Eric, or Matilde. See Bellas Artes, the Postal Palace, the Zócalo, Templo Mayor, and more, with history, food advice, and possible interior visits included at no extra cost.

“Confusing instructions to meet our guide first they said orange umbrella and then day of said orange folder… well we never found our guide. Bummer. Refund was not approved…”

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Unlock Teotihuacan Pyramids: Private Tour & Delicious Local Lunch - Walking the Avenue of the Dead
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Unlock Teotihuacan Pyramids: Private Tour & Delicious Local Lunch

13.Unlock Teotihuacan Pyramids: Private Tour & Delicious Local Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 193 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $220

Meet at Casa de los Azulejos at 8:30 a.m. and travel with an English-speaking guide to Teotihuacan. Walk the Avenue of the Dead, visit the Sun and Moon Pyramids, sample local treats, meet artisans, and share a home-cooked lunch with a local family. Expect about 6 km of walking.

“Arturo the driver was awesome! He'd show me little extra trees and such. Rodrigo was very well spoken (chingon!!) and had so much cool information to share. They were a deligtd. Bring layers. It's warm climbing the pyramids. It is a good hike. Wear comfy shoes. The vistas are outta this world. Be prepared for a long day. After Teohuatican, you have a few drinks see handmade obsidian, then a homemade dinner. I'm vegetarian. No problem. I had nopales with rice and horchata. I suggest leaving tips at these stops. Free food and drinks? It's amazing. I also tipped the driver and tour operator. 10 hours of friendliness and transport.”

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Muralist Art Semi Private Walking Tour in Mexico City Downtown - Ministry of Education murals
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Muralist Art Semi Private Walking Tour in Mexico City Downtown

14.Muralist Art Semi Private Walking Tour in Mexico City Downtown

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 188 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $58

Join a certified bilingual guide, often Emilio or Emiliano, for a 3.5-hour English walking tour through Mexico City’s mural landmarks. See Rivera, Orozco, Siqueiros, and others at the Ministry of Education, San Ildefonso, and Bellas Artes, with museum tickets included.

“Great tour, exceptionally knowledgeable and interesting guide. Excellent background in the history, political ideas, social context and artistic information.”

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Teotihuacan Private Tour from Mexico City - The Pyramid of the Sun and the ceremonial center
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Teotihuacán: Private Tour from Mexico City

15.Private Tour from Mexico City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 179 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $143

Visit Teotihuacán with a private English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, and admission included. Rogelio Luna leads a flexible five to six-hour outing through the Pyramids of the Moon and Sun, palace murals, and Quetzalcoatl Temple, with time for questions and optional lunch planning.

“Long ride from CDMX to the Pyramids.....Rogelio was awesome! We talked the whole trip about the culture, the history and the people. We had a great base by the time we reached our destination. We stopped at a beautiful small town called St. Martin and had tamal for breakfast and then spent a wonderful day learning about the Pyramids and the people who created them.....I even got to climb a smaller one! Rogelio was wonderful and was very empathetic to my wife's back issues. He made the trip with his knowledge and humanity and we couldn't thank him enough. Highly recommended and will visit him again when we return!”

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