Pyramids + Cave Restaurant + Guadalupe's Basilica Private Tour
Description
This is a private tour only for you with round and private transport from Mexico city. About 2 important mexican culture times: prehispanic Teotihuacan (2000 years ago) and spanish new devotion (495 years ago). The first visit is the archaeological zone at 1 hour from Mexico city and it's world heritage. Teotihuacan (100 BC - 800 AD) is of one of the most important ancient civilization of America and one of the most prominent cultures in universal history with strong influence. You will visit these prehispanic remains made centuries before the Aztec empire in Tenochtitlan (the actual Mexico city). This is an amazing and magic archaeological zone with 3 amazing pyramids and a little museum. We do a stop in the famous Cave restaurant. Second visit is the Guadalupe's Basilica. In this saint place where according to faith the Virgin Mary appears to the indigenous Juan Diego in December 1531 and the miraculous imprinting of his image has been the Mexican main devotion for almost 500 years.
Tour Options
Itinerary
The pick up will be at your hotel or any other address in Mexico city. The first transfer is directly to the archaeological zone. This transport has a duration around 1 hour 15 minutes.
We like to start our tour with an introduction about Teotihuacan civilization. You will visit this little museum that contains original objects and vestiges found in the pyramids. We will know about the history and culture of Teotihuacan's civilization that lives from 100 b.C. to 600 a.D. We will visit the rooms where you can see many prehispanic handcrafts.
In this route walking trough the Roadway of the Dead We will visit the Pyramid of the Sun (the biggest), the Pyramid of the Moon (We can climb it), the Quetzalpapalotl Palace, the Temple of the Feathered Conch Shell, the yard of the jaguars and the Temple of Quetzalcoatl.
After our tour We wil do a stop for lunch in this famous and popular restaurante La Gruta inside a big cave (the second option is La Cueva if we cannot to get a reservation in La Gruta). Also the second option is the other similar restaurant La Cueva also inside a big cave.
Our second transport is to the Virgin of Guadalupe Basilica.
We will visit the entire religious complex: The new Basilica (where is the original and miraculous tilma from 1531), the Old and First Basilica, The saint area where the Virgin of Guadalupe appeared to Saint Juan Diego in 1531 and where is located the first chapel that Guadalupe requested to build. We will walk upstairs the Hill of Tepeyac (with small waterfalls and gardens). On the top We will visit the chapel of the flowers and you will have a beautiful view of Mexico city. This is the place where Juan Diego recollected the miraculous flowers in his cloak. We will visit the monumental sculpture named The Offering with two waterfalls. We will finish our visit with the small chapel dedicated to the Holy Water. You will have chance of buy religious stuff inside the religious complex. You can request us time for hear mass.
We start the return to your accommodation in Mexico city. You can choose the address.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
After your booking don't forget to indicate us the name of your hotel or any other address in mexico city. Your guide or driver will contact you before the pick up time
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not recommended for limited mobility people
Reviews(2)
It was wonderful seeing the history and having a private guide showing me around. I would recommend it.
Hello, thank you very much for your comment. It helps us to improve. We are very happy that you enjoyed your tour . We hope to meet you again in your next visit to Mexico city. Hugs from México!
Amazing experience! The tour was well organized and our guide Axel was knowledgeable and friendly. Highly recommend!
Hello, thank you very much for your comment. It helps us to improve. We are very happy that you enjoyed your tour . We hope to meet you again in your next visit to Mexico city. Hugs from México!
