An excellent trip visiting two sites in one day. Carlos was a friendly and knowledgeable tour guide. Taking the extra time to visit Tula with its warrior statue/columns was worthwhile.
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What's Included
Includes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Private tour
- Bottled water
- Tickets to the archaeological zones of Tula and Teotihuacan
- Driver/guide
- Lunch
Excludes
- Tip
- Drinks
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Traveler pick up offered
Itinerary
Admire the different pyramids of the Ceremonial Center, the Adoratorio to remember the Toltec culture, the area where the ball games were played, the impressive Palacio Quemado, the Coatepantli, the Chac Mool, the Zompantli and the majestic caryatids or Atlanteans carved by hand in basaltic stone The city is composed of a ceremonial precinct where the Pyramid of Quetzalcoatl and the Great Pyramid were erected. Next to this temple, the so-called Palacio Quemado was built, a flat roof structure supported by pillars.
Teotihuacán is a large Mexican archaeological complex located northeast of Mexico City. For the complex, which was once a flourishing pre-Columbian city, crosses the Causeway of the Dead, which links with the temple of Quetzalcoatl, the Pyramid of the Moon and the Pyramid of the Sun.
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Our experience with Ramón was absolutely incredible. His passion, knowledge, and dedication helped us better understand the ruins and pyramids near Ciudad de México from both a scientific and human perspective. He truly brought the rich history and culture of Mexico to life in a very engaging and meaningful way. You can clearly see how much he loves what he does, and that made the entire experience unforgettable. With the Soccer World Cup approaching, Ramón also shared many useful local tips and recommendations, which made the tour even more special and practical for future visitors. We highly recommend taking a tour with him if you have the opportunity. We would also like to thank Monse, who assisted us with transportation and mobility throughout the experience. She was incredibly sweet, kind, and attentive at all times. It is impossible not to recommend these wonderful people. Thank you both for making our visit so memorable! Edu And Chris
What a fantastic trip! Picked up at 8am by Daniele our driver and Bruno our guide. Both were so accommodating and patient. Went to Tula, which is a great spot as less visited than the others sites. Bruno's knowledge is remarkable. And as I read in another review, we chatted about many other things in car aside from the sites. Onwards to Teotiihuacan, stop off for a pleasant lunch around the site (with a great view of the pyramids whilst we ate) . Then on to the site where Bruno again shared his deep insight. We then were brought back to our air BnB. I would 100% recommend this. And I certainly suggest requesting Bruno and Daniele as your guide and driver. 🤗
Fantastic day out with Bruno our guide and Daniel our driver..They met us at our air BnB and we went to Tula..both were incredibly patient and accommodating. Bruno's breadth and depth of knowledge was super enjoyable to hear about . We even learnt new things about the influence of Ireland on Mexico. We arrived in Tula, got a great history of it and enjoyed the stroll there . We then moved on to a quick but hearty lunch before Teotiihuacan and spent an enjoyable couple of hours there, again Bruno's in depth knowledge was great .. Definitely take this tour, it's worth it ..
It was a great day! We are so glad we added Tula in for comparison and historical context. It's also a lot less touristy and crowded than Teotihuacan. Teotihuacan is a mind-blowing site, though! A must do. The tour guide, Jorge, and the driver, Arturo were great. Jorge is a historian, so had a wealth of knowledge and was very warm, patient, and friendly. We stopped at a restaurant and store at the end. The restaurant was really good and had a beautiful view of the pyramids. The store had an interesting lesson on obsidian, but we did feel really pressured to buy something, which I don't like feeling. Overall, a great day!
The tour was very well planned and gave us rich experiences at two great archeological sites. I am glad we chose a tour that included Tula as well as the more common Teotihuacán. It really added to our understanding of Mesoamerican civilizations, plus going to Tula first lets the early morning crowds at Teotihuacán dissipate, so we had a better experience there as well. Our guide, Carlos, was knowledgeable and so friendly; we really appreciated his passion for the sites we were seeing and all aspects of Mexican history and heritage. We had wide ranging conversation during our drives. It was a great day and we're very glad we did it.
Our day with Jorge (guide) and Arturo (driver) was excellent. Jorge studies history and was extremely knowledgeable not only about Tula and Teotihuacan but also anything else you are curious about. And if he doesn't know he'll look it up so as not to misinform you. He's very passionate and loves his job and history, making the tour even more fun. It seems many people miss Tula but I highly recommend it along with Teotihuacan. The lunch portion was pretty touristy but enjoyable enough.
Absolutely loved our tour. Our guide Jorge was super knowledgeable and excited to share the stories with us. We originally booked this tour, but ended up going back the next day to do another with this incredible team. Amazing sites and history that came to life for us. Thank you.
This was an absolutely fantastic tour. Ramón was the best tour guide I’ve ever had and I’ve been on a LOT of tours. He is exceptionally knowledgeable about Mesoamerican history — at the professor level. I’ve read several books about the history and toured many ruins (including Teotihuacan) before and I still learned so much. This was much better than my last Teotihuacan tour. It was just a total home run, head and shoulders above anything else I did in Mexico. The tour was very efficiently run and both sites, Tula and Teotihuacan, are very well worth the trip. Pickup and drop off were timely and convenient at Reforma (8AM / 4:30PM).
I rate this trip a 5. Sergio was a great tour guide very attentive. Very funny and entertaining throughout the entire tour. He is also very knowledgeable of Mexico’s history.
We’re were picked up on time in a nice and comfortable Honda at our hotel. We stopped first at Tula and it was unbelievable. The guide’s knowledge was amazing and that actually started in the city with an overview of Mexican history. It was a great day that included a stop for lunch that was delicious and served on an upper terrace. Next was Teotihuacán, it was a little late, but good. Much larger pyramids the expanse of which isn’t touched. Pro tip, ask about stopping at the third pyramid!
Just fantastic on every level - pick up as arranged from our hotel at 08.00 and then a great day out was had. Our guide was a fount of knowledge and our drive was comfortable & safe - cannot recommend highly enough. 5 green spots stars is the maximum we can give, but it is honestly less than is deserved!
I did the Teotihuacan and Tula tour in October with Sergio, one of Freelance's guides. He is an absolutely phenomenal guide! So knowledge, kind, and funny. My great aunt came and he catered the tour to suit our different capacities, scheduling in rests and modifying the route when needed. We had such a good experience that when the rest of my family came a few weeks later, I booked the same tour again with Sergio. He is one of the best guides ever!
The tour guide (Carlos) and driver were both wonderful! Would highly recommend this tour to the pyramids.
Sergio was a phenomenal tour guide. What a gift to learn from a man who has been teaching about Mexico for 47 years! He was very warm and welcoming, assessed our knowledge prior to starting and then crafted the tour accordingly. The car ride was relaxing and smooth. We loved exploring the ruins and hearing about the ancient cultures. The lunch was at a cute rest stop where you can taste authentic drinks and a table overlooking the pyramid. Loved this tour!
A really great day seeing two amazing sites. Our driver and guide were timely, knowledgeable and good company. Everything ran to plan and we have great memories of our time at these important monuments.
Our tour guide and driver (duo) picked us up in a private van. Very nice ride, excellent tour guide (Carlos), and the day was just made very easy. We went at our own pace, the van was waiting for us at the exits at each stop, admission prices included, end of the day meal included (drinks and tip not included with the meal).
Ramon was an absolutely outstanding guide. I've never spent a day with anyone more informative or engaging. Absolutely stellar! We can't recommend him enough. We kept peppering him with questions and he was happy to give us all the detail we could handle. It was just a delightful day! The itinerary was extremely well organized and Juan, our driver was excellent. Best tour ever!
Luis and Veronica were great guides they brought these sacred places to life with their knowledge and stories. They made the experience fun and enjoyable. Definitely would recommend this trip to anyone willing to visit and learned about these sacred sites.
Outstanding full day private tour to two incredible archaeological sites with our guide and driver. Our guide was extremely well informed about the historical sites as well as the countryside en route. Our driver was safe and very courteous, Large modern vehicle fully equipped with water, soft drinks, sunscreen and even a stylish hat for my wife to wear in the bright sun. Taking a private tour is the most efficient way to cover a lot of ground quickly and being able to see exactly what you are interested in. We are both in our early 60s and we highly recommend this tour and Mexico Tour Freelance.
Great trip with a very knowledgeable and friendly guide! We saw lots of beautiful sights and enjoyed the tour
It was a very fun walk, at the beginning there is a museum where there are pieces that were found during the excavations, there is a corridor where there are different types of captus, it is very beautiful. I recommend that you bring a hat or an umbrella, as well as comfortable clothes for walking since the road is a bit long to reach the Atlanteans and the day I went it was very hot. Also bring hydrating drinks and eat breakfast before so you have energy. As for the route, the history of each figure and monument was very interesting to me. I recommend you buy a souvenir of your visit to this beautiful place full of history. I hope and do not hesitate to come.
Both sites were very interesting - Arturo was a knowledgeable and excellent guide. Food at the lunch restaurant was average. Definitely recommend this tour if you are visiting Mexico City.
Great experience, lovely service , hugely knowledgeable , considerate for our young child (9) , helped with our lunch preference ( vegetarian and allergies ) , can’t recommend enough 🙏🏽
Literally the best tour we have ever been on, and we travel 3-4 times a year to international destinations. Pedro, our driver was incredibly safe and courteous and was always where he was supposed to be at the end of our tours. Ramón, our tour guide was nothing short of incredible. There was not a question about anything involved in our tours, or in general about Mexico, that he didn’t know. We were consistently blown away by his knowledge of Mexican history, including pre-Columbian, as well as his vast cultural and current political knowledge. Highly recommend, best guide ever!!!!
Ramone & Pedro were the absolute best! We had a group of 6 people and they catered to our every need! Ramone knew everything about the history of Mexico and was super fun! Group of 30-45 year old friends and we had a blast! Please book direct with Mexico Tour Freelance and ask for Ramone!
Driver Arturo and Certified Tour Guide Carlos picked us up on time at our hotel (8 am) and spent the whole day with us going to Tula and then on to Teotihuacan before returning us to our hotel in Santa Fe at 6:30. We can't say enough about Arturo - he negotiated the heavy traffic and highways with calmness and care. Nor can we say enough about Carlos. He was so informative and patient with us at every step. We can't imagine having seen these sites any other way - but know it was worth every penny to see them this way. Carlos is a scholar and you can tell he enjoys both the history and sharing it with others. We'll always be grateful for these two and their professionalism. We were offered cheaper prices for trips to these sites, but we're so glad we chose to pay the money to go with professionals. Just in case you wondered, the jeep looked brand new. Perfect condition and very clean. The agency has travel insurance. Lunch was really good and very close to the site. (La Mayahuel). Don't hesitate to book a tour with them. We hope we'll be able to come back and take more tours this way. While this was a really long day, both of these sites are not to be missed. Two days, two tours might be better, but we only had one day so squeezed both in. Our deepest gratitude to Carlos and Arturo and the Mexico Tour Freelance tour agency.
Les deux sites sont intéressants mais il y a trop de temps perdu en transit (les sites sont assez loin l un de l autre). Nous avons bien visité Tula, mais avons du courir a Teotihuacan car le site ferme a 4h30. Nous n avions qu une heure pour le visiter, ce qui est largement insuffisant. Chaque site devrait être une excursion séparée.
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