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The 15 Best Day Trips from Mexico City

134 tours  ·  from $39 a head

Pyramids an hour north, a silver town three hours south, a canyon of hot pools out in Hidalgo. These 15 day trips are priced with their pickup times and how many hours of the day go on the road.

Teotihuacan, Guadalupe Shrine & Tlatelolco Day Tour with Lunch - The Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe
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Teotihuacan, Guadalupe Shrine & Tlatelolco Day Tour with Lunch

1.Teotihuacan, Guadalupe Shrine & Tlatelolco Day Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11,603 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $39Our pick

Join a central Mexico City pickup for a nine-hour guided trip to Tlatelolco, the Basilica of Guadalupe and Teotihuacan. Expect Aztec history, a craft workshop, tequila tasting and an optional buffet lunch. Guides such as Gio, Alicia and Leonardo have earned praise for clear, lively explanations. Private tours include hotel pickup.

“This is an amazing trip. Although I wish the tour was a smaller scale (we had about 24 people on it), I prefer tours in a minibus. But our tour guide Leonardo was full of knowledge and he was a very good english speaker. The pyramids were amazing, hard to believe they were built by hand in 100 AD, no bulldozers, no heavy machinery, no CAD drawings.”

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Balloon Flight + Cave Breakfast + Pick Up from CDMX or We Fly - The balloon flight and the view from above
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Balloon Flight + Cave Breakfast + Pick Up from CDMX or We Fly

2.Balloon Flight + Cave Breakfast + Pick Up from CDMX or We Fly

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,410 reviews · 3 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $166

We Fly takes you from Mexico City or its Teotihuacan reception to a sunrise balloon flight over the valley, followed by optional cave breakfast, artisan tastings, and pyramid time. The route depends on wind, so a pass over the pyramids is not guaranteed. Pilot names vary, though past flights have been led by Roberto and Marco.

“Great experience. our driver Pablo was on time picking from the gathering point. The ride was perfect, view was unbeatable. Absolutely recommended”

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Teotihuacan Hot Air Balloon Flight from Mexico City / Volare - The early pickup and drive from Mexico City
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Teotihuacan Hot Air Balloon Flight from Mexico City / Volare

3.Teotihuacan Hot Air Balloon Flight from Mexico City / Volare

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,262 reviews · 3 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $155

Rise before dawn for a shared hot-air balloon flight over Teotihuacan Valley, with sunrise views of the pyramids when wind and visibility allow. Volare provides coffee before takeoff, a landing toast, a flight certificate and a Mexican buffet breakfast with mariachi music. Add hotel transport from selected Mexico City areas or three hours to explore the archaeological site.

“Hot air-ballooning over these pyramids at sunrise is a once-in-a-lifetime experience! The hot air balloons don't have doors, so there is some climbing and jumping into the basket involved. It would have also been nice if there were 2 fewer people in each basket, since it felt like we were packed in like sardines in a can. The loss of one star is for the quality of the breakfast buffet, and the long wait once we arrived at the location until we actually got sorted into groups and went off to get on the balloons. The transportation to and from CDMX was timely and comfortable, but some improvements to the…”

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Teotihuacan Private Tour from Mexico City - The Pyramid of the Moon gives you a view across the site
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Teotihuacan Private Tour from Mexico City

4.Teotihuacan Private Tour from Mexico City

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

Leave Mexico City at 8:00 am in a private, air-conditioned vehicle and explore Teotihuacán with a certified English-speaking guide. Expect the Pyramid of the Moon, Pyramid of the Sun, the Feathered Serpent Temple and ancient murals, plus a tasting of pulque, tequila and mezcal. Guides such as Aldo, Ivan and Fermin have earned particular praise.

“We enjoyed our day traveling to the Pyramids. The ride was comfortable and thankfully not too long (we had heard it could take a long time to get out of the city with traffic). Our guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. We ranged in age from 85 to 23 so the guide was patient to accommodate some of the slower walkers in the group. The tour length was just perfect and were able to see all of the grounds. We also stopped for a quick snack on the way back at a wonderful restaurant nearby.”

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Puebla, Cholula & Tonantzintla Day Trip with Optional Lunch - Tonantzintla: art that crosses traditions
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Puebla, Cholula & Tonantzintla Day Trip with Optional Lunch

5.Puebla, Cholula & Tonantzintla Day Trip with Optional Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,702 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $49

Travel from Mexico City to Cholula, Santa María Tonantzintla, and Puebla with a guide and round-trip transport. See Cholula’s vast pyramid base, the striking indigenous-Christian art inside Tonantzintla’s church, Puebla’s cathedral and historic center, then browse Talavera crafts at El Parián. The day runs about 11 hours, includes substantial walking, and offers optional lunch.

“Our tour guide Alvaro and driver Rodolfo made the trip a great experience. We had time to explore and enjoy Puebla like I don’t think we would have without them.”

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Balloon flight with breakfast in Cave and Pyramids tour from CDMX - The balloon ride: a peaceful half-hour in the sky
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Balloon flight with breakfast in Cave and Pyramids tour from CDMX

6.Balloon flight with breakfast in Cave and Pyramids tour from CDMX

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,504 reviews · 3 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $148

Leave Mexico City before dawn for an estimated 45-minute balloon flight near Teotihuacan, followed by an optional cave breakfast, a local liqueur stop, and time at the archaeological site. Pickup, breakfast, admission, and a certified guide depend on the option you book. Wind may carry your balloon away from the pyramids, so an overhead view is not guaranteed.

“Balloon was great but we didn’t land near the pyramids. Also booking the breakfast and the transportation is unnecessary given that it’s not that expensive to Uber to and from the location. There’s a lot of transit between the office the airfield the landing area back to the airfield and then back to the office before ever getting to the pyramids. The ride itself was awesome.”

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Full-Day Tour Exploring the Waters of Tolantongo - First stop: hillside pools with a view
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Full-Day Tour Exploring the Waters of Tolantongo

7.Full-Day Tour Exploring the Waters of Tolantongo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,277 reviews · 14 to 16 hours (approx.) · from $134

Leave Mexico City before dawn for Tolantongo’s stepped thermal pools, warm river and waterfall-covered caves. The tour includes private transport, breakfast, snacks and a small backpack of useful gear; lunch and the optional zip line cost extra. Guides such as Danny, Lalo and Diego have led trips, though your guide may differ.

“Over exceeded my expectations. Tour was well organized, planned and excuted with care. From coordination of early morning pick up to the mini tour care bags, snack & day activites. Best tour guide Danny! Book this tour...you will not be disappointed.”

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The best tour to Teotihuacán from Mexico City - Two hours among Teotihuacán’s pyramids
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The best tour to Teotihuacán from Mexico City

8.The best tour to Teotihuacán from Mexico City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,236 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $50

Travel from central Mexico City to Teotihuacán in a shared vehicle, then explore the Sun and Moon pyramids, plazas, and Avenue of the Dead with a certified English- or Spanish-speaking guide. The day also includes a local liquor tasting and a restaurant stop, with lunch at your own expense. Guides such as Susana have earned particular praise, but pickup and vehicle comfort can vary.

“Good service and good experience i recommend amability, transportation is very good in other opportunities I choose the same guía.”

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Balloon Flight with Breakfast in a Natural Cave and Transportation from CDMX - How much time do you really get at Teotihuacán?
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Balloon Flight with Breakfast in a Natural Cave and Transportation from CDMX

9.Balloon Flight with Breakfast in a Natural Cave and Transportation from CDMX

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,206 reviews · 3 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $138

Leave Mexico City before dawn for a 30 to 40 minute hot-air-balloon flight near Teotihuacán’s pyramids. After landing, toast with the pilot, collect a flight certificate, eat breakfast in a natural cave, and visit an obsidian and maguey workshop for a local-drink tasting. The final ruins visit is optional, and the flight depends on weather.

“This was my first time doing a hot air balloon ride, and it was absolutely amazing and breathtaking! Flying over the pyramids at sunrise was an unforgettable experience – the views were stunning, with the sun rising and lighting up the ancient structures below. It felt magical and surreal. Our guide, Raol (I hope I spelled his name correctly!), was very nice, friendly, knowledgeable, and super accommodating. He did his best to make this one of my best experiences in Mexico – from explaining things along the way to ensuring everyone felt comfortable and safe. If you're in Mexico City and want a truly unique adventure, this is a must-do.…”

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From Mexico City: Puebla, Cholula and Tonantzintla Day Trip - The drive east from Mexico City
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From Mexico City: Puebla, Cholula and Tonantzintla Day Trip

10.Puebla, Cholula and Tonantzintla Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,191 reviews · from $89

Travel from Mexico City to Cholula, Santa María de Tonantzintla and Puebla, with a bilingual guide, round-trip transport and time to see the pyramid, churches and Parián Market. Lunch is optional. Guides such as Rodrigo, Alex and Leonardo have led departures, but the day can run long if traffic slows the return.

“Our guide Leonardo was great! Very friendly and informative. Juan, the driver was also impeccable! Would definitely book again. Puebla is a very charming city and the churches we went to were impressive!”

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Teotihuacan, Shrine of Guadalupe & Tlatelolco Day Tour - Teotihuacan: two hours among the pyramids
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Teotihuacan, Shrine of Guadalupe & Tlatelolco Day Tour

11.Teotihuacan, Shrine of Guadalupe & Tlatelolco Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 773 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $66

This roughly seven-hour tour links Teotihuacan’s Sun and Moon pyramids with the Basilica of Guadalupe and Tlatelolco. Hotel pickup, transport, admission to Teotihuacan, a bilingual guide and a local-liquor tasting are included. Groups are capped at 15, and guides such as Marcos, Francisco and Katya have led trips.

“Alan and Hector were great guides, very communicative and shared a lot of great information about Mexico City, Ttatelelco, Teotihuacan and the Shrive of Guadalupe.”

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Balloon flight in Teotihuacan from Mexico City - Registration, flight and landing toast
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Balloon flight in Teotihuacán from Mexico City

12.Balloon flight in Teotihuacán from Mexico City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 733 reviews · 3 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $157

Start before dawn at Globo Tetris near Teotihuacán, where you’ll have coffee or tea before a shared hot-air-balloon flight. From the air, you may see the Sun and Moon pyramids, depending on fog and wind. Add Mexico City transport, buffet breakfast, and archaeological-zone entry with the relevant package.

“The experience i had was very good! all the staff were very polite and friendly. I felt very safe the entire time.”

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Teotihuacan Pyramids Tour, small group in Van, from Mexico City - The Temple of Quetzalcoatl rewards a slower look
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Teotihuacan Pyramids Tour, small group in Van, from Mexico City

13.Teotihuacan Pyramids Tour, small group in Van, from Mexico City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 635 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $89

Travel from central Mexico City to Teotihuacan in a small-group van tour with site admission and an English-speaking guide. Walk the Avenue of the Dead, see the Sun and Moon pyramids, and visit the Temple of Quetzalcoatl and Palace of Quetzalpapalotl. Guides have included Ulysses, Laura, and Carmina, but the guide is not guaranteed.

“We loved this tour! The arrangements were all easy and convenient and fun to experience public transit as a group on our way to the pyramids. Luis was a fantastic guide - knowledegeble, helpful, flexible. We learned alot and had fun with the small group we were with. A bargain for all you get in this excursion!”

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Balloon Flight and Teotihuacan Tour w/Breakfast from Mexico City - The pyramids make the day more than a balloon ride
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Balloon Flight and Teotihuacan Tour w/Breakfast from Mexico City

14.Balloon Flight and Teotihuacan Tour w/Breakfast from Mexico City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 572 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $137

Start before dawn with pickup near Mexico City’s Ángel de la Independencia, then watch the sunrise from a shared balloon over Teotihuacán. After landing, breakfast may be served in La Gruta or La Cueva, followed by a regional liquor tasting, craft demonstration, and guided visit to the pyramids. Guides including Diego and Itza have been praised for lively explanations.

“Itza, Diego, Carlos, were all amazing, attentive, and helpful. I was traveling with my father who is 84 and even though he was not able to finish the tour they made sure to offer him an early pick up so he could rest and wait. Also the balloon ride was EVERYTHING! Super soft landing and great crew. Such a great experience all around.”

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From Mexico City: Tolantongo Caves Small Group Tour - Make the most of roughly four hours at the park
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From Mexico City: Tolantongo Caves Small Group Tour

15.Tolantongo Caves Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 540 reviews · 14 hours · from $92

Leave Mexico City at 5:30 am for Tolantongo, where you’ll have about four hours to visit thermal pools, caves, waterfalls, and the river. A bilingual guide leads the day, with guides such as Daniel, Alvaro, Nina, and Mario praised for keeping groups informed and in good spirits. Expect a long, bumpy drive, and bring water shoes, a towel, and cash.

“I have an amazing experienced at Tolantongo . Our tour guide Alvaro and driver David are very accommodating to our tour. The rain and the closure of the waterfalls side was not a hindrance for our tour. We have a great day singing while on the trip, enjoying our day swimming in the pool and walking under the tunnel. Alvaro, takes an effort to walk with me back to the hotel because the road was closed. I will recommend them both to be partners during tours.”

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