Top Central Mexico Historical Tours

Get to know the historic center of Veracruz, where you can see important colonial buildings, and the old fortress of San Juan de Ulua, which has been used for different purposes from Hospital to Jail. Then enjoy the modern area of Boca del Río, where there are different shopping malls, hotels, where you can also find the second Catholic church, in a new continent.

Spend a day touring three of Mexico City’s very best museums: the Museum of Anthropology, Casa Azul, and the Museum of Leon Trotsky. Discover the diverse cultural heritage of pre-Columbian Mexico in the Museum of Anthropology. Learn about the life and work of painter Frida Kahlo in her colorful Coyoacan home. Peruse the personal memorabilia of Russian revolutionary Leon Trotsky in the museum dedicated to his final days.

Escape Mexico City’s bustle for a private day trip to the charming colonial village of Tepotzotlan, where you can stroll cobblestone streets, shop for fresh fruit and handmade goods at a local market, and explore Mexican history at a museum. Nearby, marvel at the 18th-century Xalpa aqueduct, featuring four levels of massive stone arches.

Ideal for those with limited time, this full-day tour offers the opportunity to explore the city of Guadalajara from Mexico City without having to spend the night. You'll head straight from the airport to Guadalajara's historical center to see the main attractions, then go to Tlaquepaque, a picturesque village known for its art galleries and workshops.

Enjoy personalized attention and a flexible itinerary on this private day trip to Puebla from Mexico City. Learn about the history and culture of Puebla and visit some local landmarks such as the Rosario Chapel and the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Convent of Santo Domingo. All entrance fees and round-trip private transportation included.

Visit Cuernavaca and Taxco on a full-day, private tour from Mexico City that explores a pair of dramatically different colonial-era cities. Traveling in a climate-controlled, private vehicle, drive through the Sierra Madre Mountains to the ‘City of Eternal Spring,’ whose magnificent cathedral is among the oldest in North America. Next, discover a picturesque town built by ore from nearby silver mines, with unique architecture and a UNESCO-listed baroque church. This tour includes all entrance fees and transport, as well as pickup and drop-off at hotels in Mexico City.

Step into the world of ancient pre-Aztec and Toltec peoples on a private, full-day tour from Mexico City to Teotihuacan and Tula. You’ll walk the ‘Avenue of the Dead’ in Teotihuacan, then climb the Pyramid of the Sun for panoramic views of the sprawling ruins. Next, find platoons of carved Toltec warriors at Tula, along with a ruined palace and ball court. Traveling by climate-controlled vehicle, this full-day tour offers the convenience and personal service of a private guide, with entrance fees and hotel transfers included.

Visit two of Mexico’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites on a full-day, private tour from Mexico City to Taxco and Xochicalco. Traveling in a private, climate-controlled vehicle, you’ll leave the city behind on your way to the colonial-era city of Taxco, then find gorgeous architecture in the 250-year old Church of Santa Prisca. Next, head to the pre-Colombian city of Xochicalco and explore an ancient observatory, pyramids, and magnificent sculptures. With pickup and drop-off at hotels in Mexico City, this tour includes all entrance fees and guided tours at each site.

Get personalized attention and a flexible itinerary on this private tour of Mexico City. Visit the local markets to peruse for souvenirs, see Garibaldi Square, and do tastings at the Tequila and Mezcal Museum. Experience a ride in trajinera, or a small commuter boat, in Xochimilco. This private tour for just you and your party includes all entrance fees and round-trip private transportation from your hotel.

Discover Mexico City’s highlights, from the city’s enormous Plaza de la Constitucion to historic murals, colonial-era architecture, the magnificent pyramids of Teotihuacan, and the Basilica de Santa Maria de Guadalupe. Exploring the city with a private guide means you can enjoy the day at your own pace, learning about the fascinating stories and people behind each place you see. This full-day, private tour of Mexico City includes hotel pickup and drop-off and entrance fees, with all transport by climate-controlled vehicle.

Once we pick you up from your hotel. We will go to Taxco. Admire its winding stone streets, Spanish-style homes with red-tile roofs and booths selling colorful pottery. Admire the immaculate Baroque facade of the Santa Prisca cathedral, a church that towers over the charming city. If you're in the mood for shopping, pop into one of the city's many jewelry stores. These distinctive boutiques offer handmade baubles created with silver from the local mines. Learn about the history of the silver industry in Taxco, the oldest mining center in North America. From here, we will drive to Xochicalco, an ancient archaeological zone declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Reach the emblematic Temple of the Feathered Serpent. Before leaving the pre-Columbian world behind, make sure to visit the astronomical observatory. Step inside to see the space where—from April through August— bright rays of sun penetrate the cave like laser beams.

Experience Mexico spectacular nature and culture on this all-day excursion. After a convenient hotel pickup, explore the grand colonial architecture of Puebla with visits to historic sites like Rosario Chapel, the city’s UNESCO-designated cathedral and the Convent of Santo Domingo. Visit the great Toltec pyramid of Cholula and stop by a geyser known as the smallest volcano in the world.

Do not miss the opportunity to visit the Mexican capital, a city full of contrasts - Mexico City. Chapultepec Castle, the only royal castle of North America will not leave you indifferent

IF YOU ARE A LOVER OF PICTURES, THIS IS A GOOD OPPORTUNITY TO KEEP YOUR MEMORIES FOR YEARS. INCREDIBLE MOMENTS THAT WILL BE CAPTURED BY A PROFESSIONAL! WHILE YOU ENJOY YOUR TOUR. Visit 2 important Mesoamerican archaeological sites on this private full-day tour. With an expert guide, explore the well-preserved pre-Columbian city of Teotihuacán, and then discover the capital of the Toltec Empire with a stop at Tula. Take a walk on the Avenue of the Dead, which connects the Pyramid of the Sun and the Pyramid of the Moon to other buildings in the complex. As you explore, your guide explains the significance of each site and ruin. Tula, the ancient capital of the Toltec Empire. Climb the 5-tiered Pyramid of Quetzalcoatl, also known as the Pyramid of the Morning Star, to see the massive Atlantes columns at its top. Each of the columns is carved into the likeness of a Toltec warrior and reaches 13feet/4 in height.

IF YOU ARE A LOVER OF PICTURES, THIS IS A GOOD OPPORTUNITY TO KEEP YOUR MEMORIES FOR YEARS. INCREDIBLE MOMENTS THAT WILL BE CAPTURED BY A PROFESSIONAL! WHILE YOU ENJOY YOUR TOUR. During this private tour, you will see Mexico City's city center and its main sights. Afterwards, you will pay a visit to Teotihuacan and see the famous pyramids of the Sun and the Moon. The tour will end with a visit to The Basilica of our Lady of Guadalupe. Full day excursion. Lunch is not included. Minimum: 2 travelers

During this tour, you will have the opportunity to visit two colonial cities with a completely different style. Cuernavaca, “The City of Eternal Spring" and Taxco, a renowned silver center. Enjoy these wonderful places accompanied by a professional photographer who'll capture all your special moments during excursion.   Full day excursion. Lunch is not included.  Your private day trip includes transport and entrance fees.  Minimum: 2 travelers

National Museum of Anthropology - the treasure of Mexican culture and history. One of the largest pre-Hispanic cities in Mesoamerica: Teotihuacán. The capital of Mexico, a city of contrasts Enjoy these wonderful places accompanied by a professional photographer who'll capture all your special moments during excursion.   Full day excursion. Lunch is not included. Your private day trip includes transport and entrance fees. Minimum: 2 travelers

This tour gives you the opportunity to know the most emblematic places of Mexico City in one single day.

Fly round-trip from Cancun to Mexico City in one day and sightsee with a personal guide in the Mexican capital and Teotihuacan, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Embark on your private day trip in the early morning and see key landmarks including the Palacio Nacional (National Palace) and Catedral Metropolitana (Metropolitan Cathedral). Amble down the Paseo de la Reforma and view the famous murals of Diego Rivera. Then visit the Mesoamerican archaeological site and climb the Pyramid of the Sun, which rises 216 feet (66 meters). Airport transfers included.

Experience Mexican history and culture on this guided excursion in the country’s capital city. After a convenient hotel pickup, explore the world-class National Museum of Anthropology and get an up-close view of the region’s cultural history through a vast archaeological collection. Stop by the city’s sprawling central zocalo and marvel at the pyramids of the sun and moon at one of the country’s most well known pre-Hispanic sites, Teotihuacan.

Experience the history and culture of central Mexico on this guided excursion. After a convenient hotel pickup, explore the country’s first national park, Desierto de los Leones, with an informative local guide. Visit the park’s 400-year-old monastery, then climb more than 400 steps to an important Aztec sanctuary perched on a hillside above Malinalco.

Experience the nature and culture of central Mexico on this guided excursion. After a convenient hotel pickup in central Mexico City, explore San Angel’s mummy museum in a historic convent and see the dozen bodies preserved there. Then head to the country’s first national park, Desierto de los Leones. Visit its 400-year-old monastery and marvel at its impressive assortment of wildlife.

Explore two gorgeous colonial cities on an all-day private tour from Mexico’s capital. After a convenient hotel pick-up, head to Queretaro and learn about its significant role in forging Mexico’s independence from an informative guide. Check out its 74-arch aqueduct and picturesque plazas. In San Miguel, visit the Allende Institute, marvel at the majestic cathedral, and see famous murals at the Nigromante monument.  

Visit the capital of the Toltec Empire, Tula, and the colonial city of Querétaro on one convenient all-day tour from Mexico City. After a time-saving hotel pickup, experience a pre-Columbian site famous for its stone sculptures of Toltec warriors and grand pyramids with a certified bilingual guide. Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle to the picturesque provincial capital of Querétaro to see its impressive 73-arch aqueduct and historic city center.