7-day immersive exploration of Mexico City
Over the course of seven days, immerse yourself in the culture, traditions, history, and heritage of the exuberant Mexican capital, Mexico City.
Discover the roots of Mexico’s capital which lie in its Historic Center before learning about its history and the pre-Columbian people at the National Anthropology Museum, one of the most important museums of the continent.
It doesn't stop there. With an expert guide, you'll explore the famous Chapultepec Castle located in the middle of the city before enjoying a boat ride through the charming canals of Xochimilco.
End the trip at the impressive site of Teotihuacan with its Temples of the Sun and the Moon - a testament to the city's storied magnificence and splendor.
It isn't only about the sites but the flavors of its street food and the hospitality of the locals too. Prepare to discover every facet of this incomparable city.
Services
Included:
- 6 nights accommodation in double room in 3-4 star hotels.
- 6 breakfasts, 1 lunch.
- Private transfers in an air-conditioned car.
- Private transfers to/from the airport.
- Certified local guides in the English language.
- Entrance fee to the archaeological sites and activities mentioned as included.
- Taxes included.
Excluded:
- National/International flights.
- Services or activites suggested or not indicated as included.
- Personal expenses (tips, laundry, souvenirs, room service, taxis, etc.)
- Meals not mentioned as included.
- Visa Fees
Optional:
- N/A
Itinerary at a Glance
Ciudad De México - Arena Mexico
Welcome to Mexico City!
Mexico City
Taste the Flavours of Mexican Street Food
Mexico City
Cruise the Canals of Xochimilco
Mexico City
Immerse Yourself in the History of the City
Mexico City
Marvel at Aztec Ruins in Teotihuacan
Mexico City
The Choice is Yours in Mexico City
Mexico City
Say Goodbye to Mexico City
Detailed Itinerary
Ciudad De México - Arena Mexico
Day 1: Welcome to Mexico City!
Upon arriving at Mexico City's International Airport, your private transportation will be waiting to take you to your charming hotel in the center of Mexico City.
In the afternoon, your local guide will be waiting for you in the lobby to take you on a tour that will see you experience one of the most important activities of Mexican popular culture.
You will start with the visit of the majestic Palacio de Bellas Artes, then your guide will tell you a little bit about the history of wrestling, over some quality mezcal. Let yourself be surprised by the stories of "El Santo" and "Blue Demon", two of the biggest stars in the history of wrestling.
Once you arrive at the famous Arena Mexico, you will enjoy a pitched battle between the heroes (technicians) and villains (rudos), shout and support your favorite wrestler and live a magical night in Mexico City
Mexico City
Day 2: Taste the Flavours of Mexican Street Food
Today, after breakfast, your local guide will be waiting for you in the lobby to begin a walking tour where you will learn about the history and treasures of the historic center of the Mexican capital.
You will start with the majestic Palacio de Bellas Artes, a symbol of Porfirio Díaz's rule, and continue along Madero's pedestrian street until you reach Plaza de la Constitución or better known as Zócalo, one of the largest squares in the world and home to important historical buildings and monuments such as the Metropolitan Cathedral, the ruins of the Templo Mayor or Palacio Nacional.
During the tour, you will visit a local market and taste the best of the street food, which will have you feeling like a local enjoying some delicious tacos.
Mexico City
Day 3: Cruise the Canals of Xochimilco
After enjoying a delicious breakfast, your private transport will pick you up and take you to Xochimilco, which in the Nahuatl language means "Place of the Flowers" where you will enjoy a tour of the canals in a traditional trajinera - a painted wooden boat decorated with multiple colors - in the company of a local guide.
Your next stop will be Coyoacán which is the bohemian neighborhood of the city where you will visit El Jardín Centenario, which was built in commemoration of the first 100 years of Mexico's independence, and the Church of San Juan Bautista, all while your guide talks about the historical events of Mexico through the history of this neighborhood.
You will have time for lunch and have the option to visit the Casa Azul - Museo Frida Kahlo, where the famous Mexican artist lived, and where she spent most of her lifetime.
Mexico City
Day 4: Immerse Yourself in the History of the City
This morning, your private guide will pick you up and take you to Chapultepec, a green lung in the middle of the Mexican capital. You will walk through "La Puerta de Los Leones", the lush forests while your guide tells you a little bit of the history of this emblematic place.
Continue walking until you reach the famous Castle of Chapultepec, the residence of the Second Mexican Empire of Maximilian and Charlotte, that is now the National Museum of History.
After lunch, your guide will take you to the National Museum of Anthropology considered the most famous in Mexico City and one of the most important in the Americas. Discover the impressive rooms with a large collection of pre-Hispanic pieces, such as the Piedra del Sol and the Tlaloc monolith.
Mexico City
Day 5: Marvel at Aztec Ruins in Teotihuacan
After a delicious breakfast, we're headed to one of the most impressive archeological sites in Mexico which you will get to know it in a unique way.
You will ride for an hour to the outskirts of the city, whereupon arrival, you will get a bike to tour around the Valley of Teotihuacan that surrounds the archeological site, passing through the route of the murals to get your bearings.
Your guided tour of Teotihuacan, which means City of the Gods, takes you along the Causeway of the Dead where your guide will tell you all the mysteries of this ancient Aztec city, where you will find buildings such as the Temple of the Feathered Serpent and the impressive Pyramid of the Sun and Pyramid of the Moon.
At the end of your tour, you will have a pulque tasting and visit a workshop of local products made from Tuna, Nopal, and Xoconostle before returning to the city for the evening.
Mexico City
Day 6: The Choice is Yours in Mexico City
There's nothing on the itinerary for today so why not enjoy asleep in before breakfast. There's freedom in choice and on your free day in Mexico City, there's plenty to choose from.
We suggest you visit the neighborhood of La Roma and Condesa, where a cool and hipster vibe floats in the air of these two neighborhoods. If you want to be aware of the new Mexican trends, these are the places to be teeming with galleries, shops, and restaurants! Enjoy the bars, the cafés and at night get ready for a vibrant nightlife unique to the city.
Mexico City
Day 7: Say Goodbye to Mexico City
After breakfast, you will have the morning free to continue exploring until the scheduled time when your private transportation will pick you up to take you to the Mexico City International Airport.
After only a few days, we hope have a better understanding and appreciation of this beautiful country and the flavor of the Mexican capital in your heart; with renewed energy you will start your trip back home.
We hope to count on you again to continue enjoying our beautiful Mexico. ¡Hasta Pronto!
