Cesar was the perfect guide, giving us enough information without overwhelming us with details. They are real people, with real lives.
We stopped at the Basilica of Guadeloupe on the way which was interesting--so glad he suggested it.
This is not a hard-core trekking activity. In no time, he had finished his degree in architecture, with an emphasis on history, and decided to turn his hobby into a career. 6.
The fact is you would have wasted precious time, in a one-off moment in your life. Let your guide know! The Basilica de Guadalupe was a beautiful experience and the pyramids were awe inspiring.Dave T, AWESOME gif Laserles !! You can ask your guide as many questions as you like because we DON'T DO canned speeches or canned answers! (and If the Virgen of Guadalupe shrine interests you, this is also an itinerary option! He is very knowledgeable, speaks excellent English, is good at reading his audience and is an interesting person.
Mexico City Tour-Teotihuacn Pyramids-Private-Guide-Driver, Teotihuacn Pyramids Tour | Private Guide-Driver. Sending you much love far and wide. If you need a child seat for your vehicle, it will be pleasure to arrange this for you.
), My husband, adult son and I took the 6 hour tour to Teotihuacan with Javier as our guide. I highly recommend using Stylewalk for visiting Teotihuacan.
1. Well have the option of climbing the steep steps of a pyramid, where our guide will be able to point out the geographic influence of Teotihuacan in neighboring regions.
They are flexible to YOUR needs. it wasnt their fault.
I can't recommend this tour company enough. And frequently the UV INDEX is off the charts. We prefer to inject some joy into this archeological wonder.
[CC BY-SA 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0), Unlike group tours, we treat the hour spent traveling from Mexico City as part of the tour.
Please ask us for a quote. The Pyramids are very interesting, and Santiago was an excellent tour guide for our group of 8 adults. You will call it relaxing, informative, and fun.
We did a 6 hour tour with Javier to Teotihuacan, he was very nice and imparted so much knowledge about the history of the pyramids, we had a really fun day and it was amazing to drive north of the city and see the landscape. He also took us to the Basilica which was supposed to be scheduled but was not communicated to him but he fit it in and did not make us feel rushed at all.
He was knowledgeabl,"[more], Ivett Bensinger - Jun, 2022 Hot Air Ballon Flight and Teotihuacan, Anthropology Museum and Castle of Chapultepec. Be it a hat, sun umbrella or sunblock, you'll want to be protected. Our professional guides take their job seriously. A light parka wrapped around your waist does the trick. ers or buskers, or general people in the vicinity.
When you come on tour with us, we enjoy the experience WITH you. Whether at an archaeological site or in a museum of antiquities, Alejandro looks forward to sharing his devotion and knowledge about pre-Colombian cultures with travelers on Context tours in the Riviera Maya and Mexico City.
The Mercedes Sprinter comfortable accomodates 18 people, a driver-guide and an extra guide. We don't do third party handshakes with any local vendors.
Santiago picked us up in a comfortable van in front of our Airbnb in CDMX and took us directly to the Teotihuacn pyramids.
Cortney Dawn - USA.
Our private Pyramids tour is 100% for you.
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Both pyramids are found on the same site - an amazing prehispanic urban layout called the Avenue of the Dead. Stylewalk does NOT accept any third party commissions from any restaurants or shops. Starting out in a private vehicle at your accommodation, well leave Mexico City early to beat the city traffic and crowds at the pyramids.
Do you prefer two SMALLER vehicles with TWO guides?
By using our site, you consent to our use of cookies. Santiago is our most experienced guide. As we visited during an election season, we were able to discuss some politics too and in the context of the art seen on the tour.
In any case, your guide is always there to represent you, whenever you wish. Not something you are subjected to.
The pyramids were amazing and were made even better by Santiago's incredible wealth of knowledge about their history and cultural significance. We left Mexico City feeling like we really got to know the heart, soul, and history of the city.
Santiago Jnr learned the ropes from his dad, Santiago Guerrero SNR (see above), and frankly there is no better person in the world he could have learned from! The Teotihuacn pyramids are a MUST-SEE for anyone visiting Mexico City and one of the most popular archeological sites in the whole of Mexico.Our advice?
ToursByLocals 2008, 2022.
Jorge is very knowledgable on the site, history and people- it was a great tour and a full day. He has a really great attitude, his tours always have great flow and he is highly respected in the tour community as the Treasurer of the Tourist Guides Union.When Javier is not on tour, he is found out walking his SIX (!) We didnt want to do a tour where we were forced to visit souvenir shops or go to places that didnt interest us.
They adjust the pace & feel to you, and they truly know how to make your day at Teotihuacn come alive. For an overview of Mexico City history from ancient times to today, try our. He was accommodating about a stop we had to make, and let us set our own pace while exploring the sites.
Pause whenever you want to - be it to rehydrate, rest, or try a mezcal at the tours end.
He is a friendly, very professional and knowledgeable person. Check ourcommon visitor FAQs.
We believe the Teotihuacn Pyramids are a truly compelling pre-Aztec site that should be enjoyed, contemplated, and be given the time and space to evoke inspiration. There are theories that it was built by the Mayans and Zapotec peoples, but no-one understands why it was suddenly abandoned and left vacated until the Aztecs stumbled upon it many years later.
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Don't be dragged around by a robotic guide, who says the same thing to everyone. Once they have signed you up and given you their robot version of the Teotihuacan story, they KNOW you are going to disappear into the world and they will never see you again. And if you have extra luggage.
Especially as almost all museums are shut in Mexico City on Mondays!). At a point convenient for your group, well pause our tour of the archeological site for a delicious Mexican lunch at a sit-down restaurant. As a kid he would go there with his grandmother every weekend and visit a new building or museum every time. We screen your tour route at much as is humanly possible, but if you feel even slightly uncomfortable with a local interaction, please quietly tell your guide, or ask for their advice. This was my third tour with them and each one was wonderful. The night before your tour, you will receive a personal email from the Tour Coordinator with guide's name, photo & mobile number so that you can be directly in touch. He was also accommodating throughout and was not pushy with the add-on activities that so often accompany these kinds of tours.
Discover the secrets of past cultures among towering pyramids. His knowledge has inspired to come back.Juanita G. Our Toyota Commuter takes up to 14 people. We think it's kept him in great shape!
know how to balance listening & walking, and will follow your pace. In any case, your guide is always there to represent you, whenever you wish. And that is exactly why we have created an alternative for you.
He answered all our questions about the history of Mexico and present-day life as well. If you don't want to, just say no. Select the add-on when you book.
Due to client demand we now offer an 8am departure time, but please be aware that the total travel time can take longer at this time of day due to traffic. It quickly became a hobby to do the same thing all over the city. That's why they are on the Stylewalk MX team.
in our heart of hearts, we don't believe that that is a risk worth taking. His research is focused on the relationship between diet and migration in Teotihuacan and the central Mesoamerican Region. But think about this.
Thank you Stylewalk and Santiago.Sandy M. Our 9am departure time is designed to allow you to enjoy breakfast at your hotel/bnb, but still enables you to avoid the harsh afternoon sun at the pyramids and peak hour traffic.
Our 9am departure time is designed to allow you to enjoy breakfast at your hotel/bnb, but still enables you to avoid the harsh afternoon sun at the pyramids and peak hour traffic.
And don't have your experience hijacked by a group. And because Teotihuacan is not very far from Mexico City, its weather likewise changes continually throughout the day.
Fantastic tour all aroundand definitely do the private tour..worth the money.
We screen your tour route at much as is humanly possible, but if you feel even slightly uncomfortable with a local interaction, please quietly tell your guide, or ask for their advice. My 15 year old's attention was kept; as well as the adults in our group.
To view our data privacy policy, click Excellent option if you are looking to visit Teotihuacan from CDMX, worry-free.Yes, the tour is pricier than other options that you could choose from. More than 3,000 years of Mexico's history, Teotihuacan archaeological and Hot air balloon.
"My family of 2 adults and 2 children (ages 7 & 15) had an amazing tour.
For example, Javier arrived 10 minutes early to our pick up location and proceeded to wipe down the (already spotless) car. Our guide, Javier, was knowledgeable and friendly, and our visits to both sites were very much enhanced by the information he provided us.Regina F.
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It's the little things like that which made this a completely seamless experience, and I would absolutely use this tour company again. Read morehere 4. YOU are our client. Javier Tapia is our Director of Transport and Cultural Tours.
This is an excellent moment to discuss life in modern Mexico.Trump, local politics, daily life, & the urbanization happeningen-route! FAQ. Some travel tips, our philosophy and a bit about our clients. (And it goes without saying, we are a LGBTTI friendly company.
These advancements are very important because the origins of the site are a mystery.
See the compelling the scaled model of the layout of the ancient city and the preserves painted jaguar mural at the small on-site museum. NOT doing a stopover, but still short on time? He is a specialist in bioarchaeological research and also in the analysis and digitization of funerary contexts.
They are excited as you to be there & to share their knowledge with you.
Santiago was the best tour guide and cannot say enough about this tour.
The next you are in full sun.
We opted to climb only the smallest of the 3 pyramids--we just took pictures of the other two.
However, you absolutely get what you pay for on this tour -- a professional experience that would hold up as such in any country.
Would one LARGE vehicle with one private guide-driver be better?
Mexico Museum of Anthropology Tour with an anthropologist, Uncover the secrets and embrace the history of this former metropolis as you explore three majestic pyramids, Teotihuacan Pyramids and Acolman Monastery. At the pyramids, we were glad to not be in a large group so that we could move at our own speed.
The Teotihuacn pyramids are a MUST-SEE for anyone visiting Mexico City and one of the most popular archeological sites in the whole of Mexico. But even more, he had clearly put thought and effort into timing our trip to make the best use of the short day.
We can collect you from the airport, drop your luggage at your hotel/bnb, and then take you straight to the pyramids. As we visited during an election season, we were able to discuss some politics too and in the context of the art seen on the tour.
Thank you Santiago and Javier for making our experience memorable! Anyone can churn out facts, but these guys are cool.
Both tours picked us up and dropped us off at our hotel which was also very convenient.
Javier, our guide, picked us up at our hotel at 9:00.
A part of your guide's job is managing hawk. We only work with guides who are committed to keeping our tours honest and straight-down-the-line. Take good care all. The City of the Eternal Spring and the Silver Capital of Mexico. Our guide brought us to the pyramid of the sun first and then the moon. We call it being professional. When we were watching a Danza de los Voladores near the pyramids, he quietly intercepted the tip collector and tipped for the group. You can walk up to the top via deep steps which are not for the faint hearted.The view from the top is amazing and worth the trek up. They love their jobs, they remain fascinated in the subject, and keep up to date on current research. At ToursByLocals, we will always put health and safety first. Author and co-author of many research papers from Teotihuacan the population and the Oaxacan Barrio.
Climbing is optional however. When he is not on the job, he loves to take his dog for a walk and, like Javier, he has a definite soft spot for taking his cruiser style motorbikes out for a spin in the country.
It's the little things like that which made this a completely seamless experience, and why I would absolutely use this tour company again.
They have personality.
The UNESCO Pyramids site officially opens at 8am.
Javier, our tour guide, was knowledgable and affable.
The Stylewalk tour guides were so kind and knowledgeable. For example, Javier arrived 10 minutes early to our pick up location and proceeded to wipe down the (already spotless) car.
For Santiago, the architecture of "Centro Histrico" was the first thing that captured his attention.
My husband and I climbed the pyramids but my sister in law stayed below and somehow Cesar managed to keep an eye out for all three of us! Occasional travel insights and ideas
Ask Q's, be curious about anything, learn some expert history and culture in an easy-going, approachable way.
We went in a very comfortable vehicle which accommodated the 7 in our family group.It takes around 45 mins from the city center.Our guide pointed out places of interest enroute.When we arrived near the pyramids he brought us to a small settlement where locals showed us how tequila was made and how some of the cactus are used to make traditional blankets and ponchos.
Our guide Javier was professional and knowledgable, the car was modern and spotless, and everything was on time as promised.
Ask your guide about this!
The UNESCO Pyramids site officially opens at 8am.
One minute it is overcast.
Well done! As you will see from our countless Tripadvisor reviews, our professional guides help bring the site alive.
Since then has enjoyed getting to know new people everyday and passing on the passion he feel for his native Mexico City.
Apart from scaling the pyramids, you probably won't sweat much!
And frequently the UV INDEX is off the charts. Our expert archeologist or historian leading the tour, who may be a Teotihuacan local themself, will dig deep into the histories, traditions, and sacred rights stemming back to the Classical Mesoamerican era. The Stylewalk tour guides were so kind and knowledgeable. It's just as well he discovered that so early on in life. We left Mexico City feeling like we really got to know the heart, soul, and history of the city.
Not anyone else.
There are over 200 glowing TripAdvisor shout-outs to prove it!
Bellas Artes Museum, Zcalo, Metropolitan Cathedral, Templo Mayor, and Palacio Nacional, National Museum of Anthropology and Aztec Sun Stone (Calendar Stone), Casa Azul (Frida Kahlo Museum), Museum Studio Diego Rivera and Frida Kahlo, and Leon Trotsky Museum. Hotel/bnb drop-off in private transport with your personal guide -chauffeur.
Many people think the Frida Kahlo neighbourhood of Coyoacan is the epi-center of CDMX.
Good news, entry fees to the UNESCO Teotihuacn site ARE included in your tour price. They love their city, but they are not in love with the sound of their own voices! He specializes in pre-hispanic and colonial history and is adored by our visitors who have toured with him. Contact any guide directly, or reach out to our customer support team at any time.
His knowledge has inspired to come back. Visit the most powerful civilization of ancient Mexico. Definitely suggested; even and especially, if you have children.P Lao.
Having a private guide is absolutely key to understanding the archeological, architectural, and anthropological significance of what you are seeing. Javier is a professional licensed guide (officially authorised by the Mexican Government) and has been working as a tour guide in his hometown of Mexico City for over 20 years.
Having a private guide is absolutely key to understanding the archeological, architectural, and anthropological significance of what you are seeing. Want to learn more about pre-Columbian civilization? [viewtour].
It's the little things like that which made this a completely seamless experience, and I would absolutely use this tour company again.
We had a private tour for 11 adults and the transportation was on time, very clean and comfortable. The experience is horrid.
Our Teotihuacan pyramid guides are licensed, and extremely knowledgeable about all aspects of Aztec & pre-Aztec history. Yes, there are guides for hire spontaneously on site at Teotihuacan. We recommend that you contact the wonderful concierge team at The Four Seasons Hotel for their personalised recommendations when you come to stay. Please do remember though, some visitors really enjoy interactions with shopkeepers and locals!
We had a driver as well, Juan, so Santiago could concentrate on us instead of driving.Rush B Illinois - USA. He made an effort to get to know us and tailor the experience. Yup, you guessed it! Our guide, Santiago, was very nice and a pleasure to work with. Our guides Javier, Cesar, Carlos, and Santiago JNR & SNR each have over 20 years experience guiding in Mexico City. Stylewalk does NOT accept any third party commissions from any restaurants or shops. This is about a.
Cloud formations move in and out a lot at the pyramids and the UNESCO site is very exposed. He has a MA in Mesoamerican Studies from National Autonomous University of Mexico, where he researched the interaction between Teotihuacan and the Maya. When are you visiting? We only work with guides who are committed to keeping our tours honest and straight-down-the-line.We love supporting local designers, local crafts people and local food suppliers.
Another history buff and collector of strange and interesting facts, he never stops researching new findings in the city or exploring new options for his return clients.. You should also ask him how many Harleys he owns. Thank you Javier for an amazing morning explaining and exploring with us through the Basilica of Guadalupe and then through to the pyramids of Teotihuacan.
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But we never take a cut on taking a client to a local business. Don't let his age fool you.
He was knowledgeable on all sites and was very flexible with our group as for how long we stayed at certain attractions and timing for lunch and breaks. As an official licensed guide, Carlos has over 30 years experience providing tours for the St Regis, Hyatt Regency and the Four Seasons. See the best of it on a private tour with a friendly and experienced ToursByLocals guide!Find the perfect itinerary below, or customize your own Teotihuacan tour and see and do exactly what you want, at your own pace.Please note: Many of these tours depart from Mexico City, so please keep this in mind when booking.
My husband, adult son and I took the 6 hour tour to Teotihuacan with Javier as our guide. When we were watching a Danza de los Voladores near the pyramids, he quietly intercepted the tip collector and tipped for the group. Very glad we chose Stylewalk! They have the very best of CDMX (Mexico City) at their fingertips, and specialize in VIP access. His latest fieldwork is currently taking place in Yucatan's Oriental Coast jungles, where he is surveying remnant Maya ruins between Cancun and Tulum, in the Mexican state of Quintana Roo.
Our tour guide Santiago from Stylewalk was fabulous.
Our path will also take us to a number of important compounds with murals predating the Maya and Aztecs, and well learn about these palace layouts and the artistic style that permeated not just ancient Teotihuacan society but many Mesoamerican civilizations for millennia.
The Basilica de Guadalupe was a beautiful experience and the pyramids were awe inspiring.
NOT doing a stopover, but still short on time?
All guests have the option of seeing the iconic.
Experience Teotihuacan through the eyes of a local private guide! He was also extremely patient with us as we wandered off several times taking pictures. The great Pyramids of Teotihuacan with, Mexico City Anthropology Museum Private, Tula and Teotihuacan with a private guide. 3.
Would one LARGE vehicle with one private guide-driver be better? So are you sure you want to sabotage your pyramids experience with an random guide and their same worn out speech? Not anyone else.
If not, it's just another pretty background. And with good reason.It is breathtaking in scope and vision, and easily accessible no matter your level of mobility.The good news is Teotihuacan operates 7 days a week - including the days when the city museums and galleries are closed - offering you maximum flexibility for planning your trip. Our advice? Teotihuacan IS open on MONDAYS (which is the day that all the Mexico City museums are SHUT). For more information about our reviews, please see our I took a tour to the Pyramids with three friends.
Yes, there are guides for hire spontaneously on site at Teotihuacan.
Got a large group and want a private tour service the the Pyramids, Mexico City?
Giving back. dogs, or going for a country cruise on one of his many Harley Davidson motorbikes (yes, like all fanatics, he collects them!). We did a 6 hour tour with Javier to Teotihuacan, he was very nice and imparted so much knowledge about the history of the pyramids, we had a really fun day and it was amazing to drive north of the city and see the landscape.
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