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

1Teotihuacán pyramids
2Historic center
3Zócalo
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.

Mexico City

Tour das Pirâmides de Teotihuacan

4.6(16)·8 horas

a partir de$170/ pessoa

via Viator

Mexico City

Excursão privativa a pé Gems of the Historic Center of Mexico City

4.9(89)·4 horas

a partir de$156/ pessoa

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.