26 Nov 2026
Twin share
£825pp
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Escorted tour
Mexico City Short Break: Teotihuacan, Frida Kahlo & Coyoacán – 4 Days
The historic centre, the pyramids of Teotihuacan, Coyoacán and Frida Kahlo, with tastings and a local leader, in a group of up to 12.
4 days
From £825
Tour overview
This 4-day small-group short break packs the best of Mexico City into a long weekend, with a local leader, plenty of food and some of the most important sites in the Americas. Groups have up to 12 travellers aged 15 and over. You stay three nights at a comfortable central hotel and travel like a local by Metro and public bus, with a private minibus for the trip to Teotihuacan. Three breakfasts, three lunches and a dinner are included, along with all the listed entrance fees and tastings.
The trip starts at 10am with a private guided tour of the historic centre: the vast Zócalo, the Aztec ruins of the Templo Mayor, the Metropolitan Cathedral and the Palacio de Bellas Artes. Along the way you try pulque, the ancient fermented agave drink, browse the craft market of La Ciudadela and have lunch at El Califa de León, a taco stand with a Michelin star, before dinner at the historic Café de Tacuba.
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The second day is a trip to Teotihuacan with a local guide, where you walk the Avenue of the Dead between the Pyramids of the Sun and the Moon, among the largest pyramids in the world, and hear the stories behind this mysterious ancient city. Lunch is a home-cooked meal with a local family nearby. The site is best explored in the cool of the morning, before the crowds arrive.
On day three you visit Chapultepec Park and its hilltop castle, with views across the city, then head south to colourful Coyoacán for market tastings, a walking tour, churros and hot chocolate, and the Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo House-Studio Museum. The final morning is a guided walk through the leafy, stylish neighbourhoods of Roma Norte and La Condesa, with their murals and Art Deco buildings, a visit to the OMR Gallery and a farewell lunch at a mezcalería.
The physical rating is low, though there is a fair amount of walking and Mexico City sits at more than 2,200 metres. This trip suits travellers short on time, or anyone adding Mexico City to a longer holiday in Mexico or Central America.
Trip highlights
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The Zócalo, Templo Mayor and Bellas Artes (Day 1)
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A pulque tasting and lunch at El Califa de León (Day 1)
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The Pyramids of the Sun and Moon at Teotihuacan (Day 2)
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Lunch with a local family (Day 2)
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Coyoacán and the Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo House-Studio (Day 3)
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Roma Norte, La Condesa and a mezcalería lunch (Day 4)
Your route
3 stops from Mexico City to Coyoacan
- Mexico City Days 1–4
- Teotihuacan Day 2
- Coyoacan Day 3
Why choose this tour
Mexico City's highlights and Teotihuacan in just four days, with a local leader. Plenty of food, from tacos and pulque to a family lunch and mezcal.
Best suited to
- Travellers short on time
- Food lovers
- Art and history enthusiasts
- Anyone adding Mexico City to a longer trip
Day-by-day itinerary
4 days from Mexico City, Mexico to Mexico City, Mexico
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Day 1 · Zócalo, Templo Mayor, Palacio de Bellas Artes Historic Mexico City
A 10am welcome, then a guided tour of the historic centre with a pulque tasting, lunch at El Califa de León and dinner at Café de Tacuba.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Lunch, Dinner
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Day 2 · Teotihuacan Teotihuacan
Walk the Avenue of the Dead to the Pyramids of the Sun and Moon with a local guide, with lunch at a family home.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 3 · Chapultepec Castle, Coyoacán Chapultepec and Coyoacán
Visit Chapultepec Castle, then Coyoacán for market tastings, churros and the Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo House-Studio.
- Hotel
- Hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 4 · Roma Norte, La Condesa Roma Norte and La Condesa
A guided walk through Roma Norte and La Condesa, the OMR Gallery and a farewell lunch at a mezcalería.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
Where you stay
- Mexico City (3 nights) Hotel
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Accommodation 3 nights in a central hotel
- Meals 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 1 dinner
- Transport Metro, public bus and private minibus
- Historic centre tour, pulque tasting and Mercado de Artesanías La Ciudadela
- Teotihuacan day trip with a local guide, site entry and lunch with a local family
- Chapultepec Castle, a Coyoacán walking tour and the Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo House-Studio Museum
- Roma Norte and La Condesa walk and the OMR Gallery
- Local leader throughout
Not included
- Flights to Mexico City
- Meals not listed
- Tips, travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You want a relaxing break — the days are busy
- You want beaches — this is a city break
- You want flights included — they are not
- You want a luxury hotel — the hotel is comfortable and central
Good to know
FCDO advice
UK FCDO travel advice for Mexico
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Departures & prices
From £825 per person, twin share, tour only. 30 upcoming departures.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
What time does the trip start?
At a 10am welcome meeting on Day 1, so you will need to arrive the day before.
How do we get around?
By Metro and public bus in the city, with a private minibus for the Teotihuacan day trip.
Will the altitude affect me?
Mexico City is at over 2,200 metres. Take it easy at first and drink plenty of water.
Can I extend my stay?
Yes. A specialist can add extra nights or combine the break with a longer tour of Mexico.
Do I need a visa?
UK visitors do not need a visa for tourist stays. Check the latest FCDO advice.
How many people travel together?
Up to 12 travellers aged 15 and over, with a local leader.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
ATOL protected
100% financially protected in a Trust bank account
PTS 6035
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Tailor-made option
Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.
If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary