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Mexico City in 1 Day: The Perfect One-Day Itinerary

Only have one day in Mexico City? You can see the pyramids and the centre. Here is how to spend one perfect day in CDMX — plus the best-rated tours to book.

At a glance

  1. 1Teotihuacán pyramids
  2. 2Historic center
  3. 3Zócalo
  4. 4Street food

Morning: Teotihuacán

Climb the great pyramids.

Afternoon: historic center

Explore the Zócalo and murals.

Evening: street food

Feast on tacos and mezcal.

Book the experiences in this itinerary

Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Mexico City — prices per person.

Teotihuacán Pyramids Tour, Guadalupe Sanctuary og 3 kulturer
Mexico City
Teotihuacán Pyramids Tour, Guadalupe Sanctuary og 3 kulturer
5.0(11)·9 timer
fra$53/ person
via Viator
Hoteller i nærheden af Mexico City Historic Center Walking Tour
Mexico City
Hoteller i nærheden af Mexico City Historic Center Walking Tour
5.0(93)·6 timer
fra$69/ person
via Viator
Hoteller i nærheden af Mexico City Street Food Tour
Mexico City
Hoteller i nærheden af Mexico City Street Food Tour
5.0(14)·3 timer
fra$125/ person
via Viator
Teotihuacan Pyramids Tour fra Mexico City
Mexico City
Teotihuacan Pyramids Tour fra Mexico City
5.0(10)·6 timer
fra$117/ person
via Viator
Historisk Center Food Tour i Mexico City
Mexico City
Historisk Center Food Tour i Mexico City
4.9(1,352)·5 timer
fra$115/ person
via Viator
El Centro Street Food Walking Tour
Mexico City
El Centro Street Food Walking Tour
5.0(14)·4 timer
fra$94/ person
via Viator
Teotihuacan Pyramider Morgen tur med mig, Angela!
Mexico City
Teotihuacan Pyramider Morgen tur med mig, Angela!
5.0(373)·8 timer
fra$82/ person
via Viator
Street Food Cykling / Roma-Condesa / All-Inclusive 3,5 timer
Mexico City
Street Food Cykling / Roma-Condesa / All-Inclusive 3,5 timer
5.0(10)·4 timer
fra$68/ person
via Viator

Mexico City in 1 day — FAQ

Can you see Mexico City in one day?
Yes — visit the Teotihuacán pyramids in the morning, explore the historic centre and Zócalo in the afternoon, and enjoy a street-food tour in the evening, covering CDMX’s essentials.
What is the best one-day Mexico City tour?
A morning at the Teotihuacán pyramids combined with the historic centre and a street-food tour is the most rewarding way to see Mexico City in a day.
How much does one day in Mexico City cost?
Budget roughly €40–€80 per person for a Teotihuacán tour and a food tour — the Zócalo and historic centre are free to explore.

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