A MEXICO CITY EXPERIENCE
A Customizable Urban Adventure Through One of the World’s Greatest Cities!
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Flavours & Wonders of Mexico City: A 6-Day Urban Adventure
Journey Through Mexico City. Embark on an urban adventure through Mexico City’s vibrant culinary, historical, and cultural experiences.
Get ready to dive headfirst into the vibrant chaos and cultural riches of Mexico City! Over 6 unforgettable days, you’ll feast on legendary street tacos during a mouthwatering taco crawl, cheer on masked warriors at an electrifying lucha libre match, and walk in the footsteps of ancient civilizations at the awe-inspiring pyramids of Teotihuacan. Explore the charming, bohemian streets of Coyoacán—home to Frida Kahlo—and uncover the stories behind the colonial grandeur of the Historic Center. This is Mexico City in all its bold, spicy, colourful glory. Come hungry, stay curious, and leave exhilarated.
HIGHLIGHTS
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Day 1: Arrival in Mexico City
Welcome to Mexico City!
Mexico City Airport – Mexico City Private
Your driver will meet you at the airport at the time of your arrival and transfer you to your accommodation in Mexico City.
Mexico City – A high-octane megalopolis boasting old-school cantinas, intriguing museums, inspired dining and boating along ancient canals, Mexico City is the sun in the Mexican solar system. One of the world’s mega-cities, with over 25 million people occupying a shallow mountain bowl at over 2400m above sea level, Mexico City has to be seen to be believed. Bursting beyond the official federal district, the sprawling city is edgy, yet laid-back and cosmopolitan. Around the city lie the chief relics of the pre-Hispanic cultures of central Mexico.
The city is also a centre for art and design and offers an array of world-class museums, galleries and cultural centres that showcase its rich culture, like the Frida Kahlo Museum, the National Museum of Anthropology and the Palace of Fine Arts. The city’s creativity is also reflected in its culinary scene, and in its lively streets you’ll find fine dining restaurants alongside bustling street food markets.
Hotel: Casa De La Luz (or similar)
Day 2: Coyoacan – Frida & Diego
Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera’s legacy private tour with tickets to three museums. Besides the huge artistic legacy, Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera also left what they both had most in common, their love for their roots and culture. Enjoy a fascinating journey through the life and work of these great Mexican artists by visiting three museums located in Coyoacán, one of the most fascinating areas of the country.
Your first stop is the Blue House, the house where Frida Kahlo was born and died. In this place, you can feel the emotions that inspired her works, both joy and sadness, courage and suffering. Her belongings on display will help you better understand everything that she represented in her works and paintings throughout her life.
Next, visit a site that, under the great imagination of Diego Rivera, was transformed from a volcanic rock terrain into a museum. The Anahuacalli Museum houses some of Diego Rivera’s sketches for murals as well as part of his collection of pre-Hispanic works with about 2,000 figures and idols from different cultures and periods.
Finally, you will end up in a place where Frida and Diego used to live, and where most of their legacy remains present: the Dolores Olmedo Museum, home to a great compilation of Diego Rivera’s works and to the largest collection in the world of Frida Khalo’s paintings, as well as to more than 900 archaeological pieces from diverse cultures and historical periods.
Meeting Points
This private tour includes pickup from your hotel if it is located within the downtown area of Mexico City.
Included
Transportation in air-conditioned vehicle
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Skip-the-line tickets
Driver guide
Know before you go
The guide is bilingual (English and Spanish). During transportation, the guide will give you an overview of the museums and useful information about the best works to see. Then, you will have enough time to explore each museum at your own pace.
Hotel: Casa De La Luz (or similar)
Meals: B
Day 3: Walking Through History
Mexico City Historic Center private walking tour. In the morning, meet your guide at the starting point and get ready to explore the heart of Mexico City, a UNESCO-listed historic centre filled with stunning architecture, rich history, and vibrant culture. This private walking tour starts with a visit to the Templo Mayor, the remains of an ancient Aztec temple that once stood as the spiritual centre of the city. Learn about the rituals and customs of the Aztec people and the incredible discovery of this site in the 1970s.
Next, you’ll marvel at the Metropolitan Cathedral, a symbol of the Spanish colonial era that took over the Aztec city. As you make your way through the lively streets of downtown, you’ll experience the bustling energy and rich culture of this vibrant city.
From street performers to delicious food stalls, there’s never a dull moment in Mexico City.
Meeting Points
Entrance of Museo Mexicano del Diseño (MUMEDI) – Av Francisco I. Madero 74, Centro Histórico de la Cdad. de México
Included
Guided Tour with private guide
Excluded
Hotel pick-up/drop-off
Hotel: Casa De La Luz (or similar)
Meals: B
Day 4: Visit to Teotihuacán
Teotihuacan pyramids and Shrine of Guadalupe private tour
Embark on a day trip to Teotihuacan, an ancient Mesoamerican city known for its impressive pyramids. The ruins reveal a city planned and built on a massive scale, the great pyramids so huge that before their refurbishment one would have passed them by as hills without a second look. At its height, this must have been the most imposing city in pre-Hispanic America, with a population thought to have been around 150,000 (though estimates vary), spread over an area of some 23 square kilometres (as opposed to the four square kilometres of the ceremonial centre). Back then, every building – grey hulks now – would have been covered in bright polychrome murals.
After a stop at Plaza de las Tres Culturas, the trip continues to Teotihuacan. Walk along the Avenue of the Dead, climb the Pyramids of the Sun and the Moon and contemplate the impressive view of the site. See the Temple of Quetzalcoatl, the feathered serpent, and the Butterfly-quetzal.
The Basilica of Guadalupe is the second most visited site by Catholics around the world. Visit the current basilica, a modern temple, and admire the other religious buildings of the Tepeyac complex: the old basilica, the chapel of El Cerrito, the chapel of El Pocito, and the former convent of the Capuchins.
Meeting Points
This private tour includes pickup from your hotel
Return to Mexico City in the late afternoon and enjoy a free evening.
Included:
- Transportation
- Guide
- Teotihuacan & Basilica entrances
*Please note that it will be chilly in the morning so we suggest extra layers
Hotel: Casa De La Luz (or similar)
Meals: B
Day 5: Condesa Museums + Lucha Libre + Tacos
Chapultepec and Anthropology Museum private tour (Morning Mexico City Experience)
Start your trip in the morning with a ride to Chapultepec along Paseo de la Reforma, one of the most famous avenues in Mexico City with beautiful trees and statues alongside, resembling France’s Champs Elysées.
Upon arrival at Chapultepec Park, climb up the hill and head to Chapultepec Castle, one of the main symbols of Mexico that carefully preserves its heritage from different significant historical periods, the Conquest, the Empire, the Independence, and the Revolution. A visit to this castle is like going back in times when it served as the official residence of viceroys, emperor Maximilian of Habsburg, and several Mexican presidents.
After the castle, you’ll visit the National Anthropology Museum, the largest and most visited museum in Mexico with an astonishing collection of pre-Hispanic artifacts. Learn about the origins of the advanced thousand-year-old Mesoamerican cultures and their valuable heritage in the country.
Included
Entrance Fees Included, Guided Tou, Private Tour, Non-alcoholic drinks and snacks, Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Tacos, pulque and lucha libre private tour (Afternoon Mexico City Experience)
Dive into the electrifying world of Lucha Libre! As the sun sets, we’ll kick off our adventure by meeting your guide at your accommodation. First, we’ll go to a legendary pulqueria, where history and tradition blend seamlessly. Immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere as you sip on pulque, a drink of ancient times. Let the music delight you as you get ready for the major attraction.
The main event awaits as we arrive at the Lucha Libre arena. Feel the adrenaline surge through your veins as the crowd yells with excitement. Choose your allegiance, whether with the daring “rudos” who break the rules or the acrobatic “tecnicos” who embody valor. Cheer, laugh, and be part of the electrifying energy that fills the air as these masked superheroes take to the ring.
After the amazing spectacle, it’s time to reload our energy with a final stop at a local taco joint. Sink your teeth into the tastiest tacos in town, savouring every flavorful bite. Feel like a true local immersed in the street food scene.
As the Lucha Libre Tour in Mexico City ends, you can choose to be dropped off at your accommodation or any other convenient spot, all while carrying the memories of this bustling city with you.
Included
Guided Tour, Private Tour, Tacos and pulque tasting, Non-alcoholic drinks and snacks, Entrance fees, Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Hotel: Casa De La Luz (or similar)
Meals: B/snacks & tacos
Day 6: Departure Day – Hasta Luego!
Morning free for any last-minute souvenir shopping or exploration.
Transfer to the airport for departure, bringing back memories of your unforgettable Mexico City Experience.
Meals: B
Custom Tour:
This is a sample itinerary and can be adjusted to best suit your travel needs. More culinary experiences? Nicer hotel? Cooking class? No problem – just ask us.
Tour Exclusions:
Important Notes:
PLEASE NOTE: This itinerary is subject to change. Although we always do our best to stick to the itinerary, due to the ever-changing nature of the world, activities, hotels, and visits are subject to change due to forces beyond our control.
FLIGHTS: Please do not purchase your flights until this tour is confirmed.
PASSPORTS: Must be valid for at least 6 months upon return date to your home country. Proper documentation is the responsibility of each traveller.
VISAS: Responsibility of the traveller
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Waiver Form
All participants will be required to sign a Waiver Form prior to departure.
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