7-Hour Teotihuacán Cultural Tour with Pyramids and Convents

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Explore the archaeological zone of Teotihuacán, one of the most important metropolises of the Mesoamerican Classic
• 02 Walk along the Street of the Dead to see temples and murals about 2,000 years old
• 03 Climb the Great Pyramid of the Sun and the Pyramid of the Moon
• 04 Visit the Courtyard of the Jaguars and the Temple of Quetzalpapalotl
• 05 Taste the traditional Mexican beverage "Pulque"

Travel through the main attractions of Teotihuacán, a vast Mexican archaeological complex northeast of Mexico City, on this 7-hour tour. Explore the archaeological zone of Teotihuacán, including the Great Pyramid of the Sun, the Plaza de la Luna, and the Pyramid of the Moon. Walk along the Street of the Dead to see temples and murals about 2,000 years old, and visit the Temple of Quetzalpapalotl, the mini convent of San Nicolas Oxtotipac, and the convent of San Agustin Acolman.

Walk along the main avenue of these ruins, the Street of the Dead, where you will see temples and murals about 2,000 years old.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Teotihuacán

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

Teotihuacán Pyramids and Colonial Convents

• Meet your tour guide at your hotel in Mexico at 7:30 am.
• Start the tour by visiting the archaeological zone of Teotihuacán, the most important metropolis of the Mesoamerican Classic and home to the first Quetzalcoatl temple.
• Explore the Great Pyramid of the Sun.
• Walk along the main avenue of these ruins, the Street of the Dead, where you will see temples and murals about 2,000 years old. This same road will take you to the Plaza de la Luna, where you can climb the Pyramid of the Moon.
• Head to the Courtyard of the Jaguars and the Temple of Quetzalpapalotl.
• Stop at a workshop and see locals working with cactus, stones, and fibres. (Optional)
• Taste the traditional Mexican beverage "Pulque".
• Take a lunch break.
• Visit the mini convent of San Nicolas Oxtotipac and the huge convent of San Agustin Acolman.
• Return to the hotel at the end of the tour.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Round-trip transportation in an authorized vehicle

• Insurance during transportation

• Tickets

• English-speaking Mexican tour guide

What's Not Included

• Meals and drinks

• Tips

• Other purchases

Know before you go

• Wear comfortable clothes and shoes.

• Use sun protection.

• Bring a cap.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

San Juan Teotihuacán, State of Mexico, Mexico

Tour start

San Juan Teotihuacán, State of Mexico, Mexico

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.