Top Mexico City Day Trips & Excursions

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Teotihuacan, Shrine of Guadalupe & Tlatelolco

Step into a day where ancient empires and living culture collide. Begin at Tlatelolco’s Plaza de las Tres Culturas, discovering Aztec ruins beneath a colonial …More

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Teotihuacan, Shrine of Guadalupe & Tlatelolco

Step into a day where ancient empires and living culture collide. Begin at Tlatelolco’s Plaza de las Tres Culturas, discovering Aztec ruins beneath a colonial...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$59

Small Group: The Magical Colonial Towns of Taxco and Cuernavaca

Discover the charm of Cuernavaca and Taxco on unforgettable tour from Mexico City guided by our expert local guides. This day tour excursion begins in …More

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Small Group: The Magical Colonial Towns of Taxco and Cuernavaca

Discover the charm of Cuernavaca and Taxco on unforgettable tour from Mexico City guided by our expert local guides. This day tour excursion begins in...

10 hours Free Cancellation

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$83

Teotihuacan and Basilica of Guadalupe Tour from Mexico City

On this tour from Mexico City we start at Tlatelolco, a key site in Mexican history. Continue to the Basilica of Guadalupe, one of the …More

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Teotihuacan and Basilica of Guadalupe Tour from Mexico City

On this tour from Mexico City we start at Tlatelolco, a key site in Mexican history. Continue to the Basilica of Guadalupe, one of the...

8 hours Free Cancellation

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$41

Teotihuacan, Basilica and Tlatelolco Tour from CDMX

Experience three of the most iconic sites in Mexican history in one day. This tour combines the archaeological grandeur of Teotihuacan, the devotion of the …More

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Teotihuacan, Basilica and Tlatelolco Tour from CDMX

Experience three of the most iconic sites in Mexican history in one day. This tour combines the archaeological grandeur of Teotihuacan, the devotion of the...

8 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$60

Private Tour: Teotihuacan and Basilica of Guadalupe

Our tour begins with a tour of a historical museum in Tlatelolco where you can see architectural sites located around the current plaza of the …More

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Private Tour: Teotihuacan and Basilica of Guadalupe

Our tour begins with a tour of a historical museum in Tlatelolco where you can see architectural sites located around the current plaza of the...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$70

Located right in the core of Mexico, Puebla is a city under the imposing volcanoes of Popocatepetl and Iztacciuatl. It opens its doors to all …More

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Puebla and Cholula

Located right in the core of Mexico, Puebla is a city under the imposing volcanoes of Popocatepetl and Iztacciuatl. It opens its doors to all...

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$90

Starting from Mexico City, experience the beauty of southern Mexico with our guided tour of Cuernavaca and Taxco. In Cuernavaca, the "City of Eternal Spring," …More

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Taxco and Cuernavaca Day Trip

Starting from Mexico City, experience the beauty of southern Mexico with our guided tour of Cuernavaca and Taxco. In Cuernavaca, the "City of Eternal Spring,"...

11 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$57

Teotihuacan, Tlatelolco & Guadalupe Basilica + Mezcal Tasting

Experience more than just the highlights of Teotihuacan and the Basilica of Guadalupe. This full-day tour combines Mexico’s ancient history, culture, and traditions in one …More

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Teotihuacan, Tlatelolco & Guadalupe Basilica + Mezcal Tasting

Experience more than just the highlights of Teotihuacan and the Basilica of Guadalupe. This full-day tour combines Mexico’s ancient history, culture, and traditions in one...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$56

Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary Private Tour from Mexico City

The annual Monarch butterfly migration is one of nature’s great spectacles and a top attraction for visitors to Mexico’s central highlands. From 60 million to …More

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Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary Private Tour from Mexico City

The annual Monarch butterfly migration is one of nature’s great spectacles and a top attraction for visitors to Mexico’s central highlands. From 60 million to...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered

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$195

Pyramid of Cholula and Puebla: Private Tour from Mexico City

Discover the highlights of central Mexico on a day trip to Puebla from the capital. Visit the Great Pyramid of Cholula, which exceeds its Egyptian …More

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Pyramid of Cholula and Puebla: Private Tour from Mexico City

Discover the highlights of central Mexico on a day trip to Puebla from the capital. Visit the Great Pyramid of Cholula, which exceeds its Egyptian...

8 to 10 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$177

Val'Quirico And The City of Angels Puebla From Mexico City

A small place that will remind you of a little European town in Mexico: Val’Quirico, which was inspired by the Italian Tuscany. Discover its amazing …More

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Val'Quirico And The City of Angels Puebla From Mexico City

A small place that will remind you of a little European town in Mexico: Val’Quirico, which was inspired by the Italian Tuscany. Discover its amazing...

11 to 12 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$135

Teotihuacán Pyramids Day Tour From Mexico City

If you want to know the Pyramids of Teotihuacan and get to know a bit of the surrounding culture in Mexico City, this is the …More

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Teotihuacán Pyramids Day Tour From Mexico City

If you want to know the Pyramids of Teotihuacan and get to know a bit of the surrounding culture in Mexico City, this is the...

7 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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We will travel to "the City of Eternal Spring" that is how Cuernavaca is known, where we will visit its Cathedral, one of the oldest …More

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Full Day: Taxco and Cuernavaca

We will travel to "the City of Eternal Spring" that is how Cuernavaca is known, where we will visit its Cathedral, one of the oldest...

10 to 12 hours Hotel pickup offered

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$56

Monarch Butterfly Tour Mexico: Sierra Chuincua and Magic Town

The Monarch Butterfly Tour Mexico has the main purpose of watching a marvelous natural show performed by thousands of butterflies in UNESCO-listed Michoacan Monarch Butterfly …More

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Monarch Butterfly Tour Mexico: Sierra Chuincua and Magic Town

The Monarch Butterfly Tour Mexico has the main purpose of watching a marvelous natural show performed by thousands of butterflies in UNESCO-listed Michoacan Monarch Butterfly...

14 hours Free Cancellation

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$104

Tour to Teotihuacan, Basilica of Guadalupe and Tlatelolco

Enjoy 3 of the main historical and cultural sites that Mexico City offers, a must-see tour on your visit. Meet Tlatelolco : Central city of …More

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Tour to Teotihuacan, Basilica of Guadalupe and Tlatelolco

Enjoy 3 of the main historical and cultural sites that Mexico City offers, a must-see tour on your visit. Meet Tlatelolco : Central city of...

8 to 9 hours Free Cancellation

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Mexico Balloon Flight Breakfast in Cueva Transportation to your hotel

Every detail is designed to surprise : sunrise flight over Teotihuacan, spectacular views and a unique breakfast in natural cave. Combined with transportation from your …More

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Mexico Balloon Flight Breakfast in Cueva Transportation to your hotel

Every detail is designed to surprise : sunrise flight over Teotihuacan, spectacular views and a unique breakfast in natural cave. Combined with transportation from your...

6 to 7 hours Free Cancellation

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$220

Hot air balloon flight Teotihuacan ALL INCLUSIVE no scams

Experience a hot air balloon flight in Teotihuacan ALL INCLUSIVE with top-notch safety standards and fully personalized attention. Our pilots have more than 15 years …More

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Hot air balloon flight Teotihuacan ALL INCLUSIVE no scams

Experience a hot air balloon flight in Teotihuacan ALL INCLUSIVE with top-notch safety standards and fully personalized attention. Our pilots have more than 15 years...

8 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$193

Acolman-Teotihuacán-Plaza of the Three Cultures- Craft Workshop

• Enjoy an historic panoramic tour of Plaza de las Tres Culturas • Admire the Teotihuacán Pyramids and its extention • Discover art in a handicraft …More

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Acolman-Teotihuacán-Plaza of the Three Cultures- Craft Workshop

• Enjoy an historic panoramic tour of Plaza de las Tres Culturas • Admire the Teotihuacán Pyramids and its extention • Discover art in a handicraft...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$52

Teotihuacan balloon flight + transportation + cave breakfast.

•Teotihuacán from Heaven• Enjoy the most iconic experience in Mexico with the peace of mind of being accompanied by experts. We offer you a service …More

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Teotihuacan balloon flight + transportation + cave breakfast.

•Teotihuacán from Heaven• Enjoy the most iconic experience in Mexico with the peace of mind of being accompanied by experts. We offer you a service...

7 hours Free Cancellation

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$182

Tolantongo Caves Full Day from Mexico City

This is the most relaxing and spectacular tour of all! We will discover Las Grutas de Tolantongo, a hidden paradise in the heart of Mexico, …More

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Tolantongo Caves Full Day from Mexico City

This is the most relaxing and spectacular tour of all! We will discover Las Grutas de Tolantongo, a hidden paradise in the heart of Mexico,...

13 to 14 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$110

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Mexico City Day Trips & Excursions with Instant Confirmation include:

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Which Mexico City Day Trips & Excursions have Free Cancellation?

Mexico City Day Trips & Excursions with Free Cancellation (in most cases up to 24 hours in advance of your tour date, check the specific tour page) include:

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