Top Things To Do In Mexico City

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Tourists posing in front of huge cactuses in Mexico City

Top things to do in Mexico City

From exploring cool neighborhoods to eating with the locals to seeing iconic sites, these are some of our favorite experiences

Your Mexico City, Unscripted: A Personalized Half-Day in CDMX
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Mexico City Your Mexico City, Unscripted: A Personalized Half-Day in CDMX

See Mexico City like a local—no tourist traps, just everyday favorites, quiet hideaways, and relaxed spots where the city’s energy shines.

$126 per person

4 hours

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Day trip to Teotihuacán and the Pyramids
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Mexico City Day trip to Teotihuacán and the Pyramids

Visit the ancient and magical city of Teotihuacan from Mexico City, climb up its mystical pyramids and explore its fascinating archaeological past

$315 per person

8 hours

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Explore the creative Coyoacán neighborhood
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Mexico City Explore the creative Coyoacán neighborhood

Explore Frida Kahlo's bohemian neighborhood, walk its cobbled streets lined with colorful houses and hip cafes and shop for crafts at a local market

$102 per person

3 hours

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Eat like a local in CDMX: street food experience
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Mexico City Eat like a local in CDMX: street food experience

Discover Mexico City's unparalleled street food scene on an experience tailored to your taste buds and wishes by a host who knows the city's best eats

$159 per person

4 hours

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An archaeologist’s world in Mexico City
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Mexico City Step Back in Time: Mexico City History Tour with a Local Insider

Travel back in time with a local host as you unravel Mexico City’s epic story – from Aztec beginnings to Spanish conquests and everything in between!

$136.5 per person

4 hours

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Culture, Canals & Cantinas: A Tailored Xochimilco Discovery
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Mexico City Culture & Canals: A Tailored Xochimilco Discovery

Experience colorful trajineras, floating vendors, and chinampa farms. Enjoy festive traditions, local flavors, and a tailored journey rich in culture.

$239 per person

5 hours

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Mexico City's Ultimate Taco Experience - Your Way
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Mexico City Mexico City's Ultimate Taco Experience - Your Way

Eating tacos is a national ritual. Try some of the locals' favorite tacos, learn to eat them the right way, and about the 60+ varieties to be found

$127 per person

3 hours

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Explore Roma & Condesa: Mexico City's coolest neighborhoods
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Mexico City Explore Roma & Condesa: Mexico City's coolest neighborhoods

Hip cafes, chic boutiques, gorgeous colonial houses and a bohemian vibe are some of what you'll discover in the city's coolest neighborhoods

$102 per person

3 hours

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Tourists posing in front of huge cactuses in Mexico City

Wondering what to do in Mexico City?

Mexico City is an effortless marriage of classic and contemporary – a patchwork quilt of colorful colonial buildings, Art Nouveau architecture, and ancient Aztec landmarks embedded into the fabric of a modern city. The things to do in Mexico City celebrate both its rich culture and cool cosmopolitan scene with generations’ worth of art and entertainment. The best things to do in Mexico City are as diverse as the city itself: explore ancient churches and cathedrals in the historic center, be seduced by an electrifying underground nightlife scene, or grab a meal at an old-school cantina. The Mexican capital has something magical for every type of traveler.

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Beautiful street art of Frida Kahlo on a building in Mexico City

Art for the ages

With the surprising status as the global capital with the most museums in the world, Mexico City is a paradise for art-lovers. Taking time out to explore its beautiful museums and galleries is one of the most exciting things to do in Mexico City. The city is a trove of historic treasures, but its flourishing art scene is benefiting even more from a growing fleet of up-and-coming local talent. From marveling at street art covering brick-built canvases to exploring world-renowned landmarks like Frida Kahlo’s former home, the things to do in Mexico City truly celebrate its art scene.

Tourists walking towards Palacio de Bellas Artes in Mexico City

Astounding architectural feats

You don’t need to look for things to do in Mexico City – simply strolling down its streets is made memorable by the city’s mind-blowing architecture as its backdrop. Nothing illustrates Mexico City’s history quite as beautifully as its architectural evolution, and the buildings here are some of the most interesting in the world. The cityscape is a riot of blazing colors, bold facades, and crazy patterning, with architecture ranging from the ancient to the Art Nouveau. Centuries-old buildings like the Catedral Metropolitana and Palacio de Bellas Artes hark back to the city of yesteryear.

Group of tourists enjoying a meal with a local guide on a food tour of Mexico City

Mexican food at its finest

So many things to do in Mexico City revolve around its culinary culture. Mexican cuisine – already mind-blowingly delicious at the humblest street food stalls, carts, taco trucks, and makeshift windows – has been elevated in recent years, with gourmet food halls and upmarket eateries popping up across the city. Authentic Mexican food is some of the most vibrant in the world, and when it comes to sheer flavor, there’s little to separate ambitious restaurants from traditional taquerías. Experience the diverse dining scene and delicious things to do in Mexico City to see for yourself!

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Latest reviews from our guests

    Easy to walk around the areas, shade available for most parts when hot. Alex tailored the sites to suit our interests and had a friendly and relaxed manner. Great communication throughout the booking process.

    15 May 2026

    Ann S

    Alex was a wonderful, entertaining, deeply knowledgeable, passionate guide. We hit the ground running and he was game with all our ideas. Didn’t even blink when we asked if we could take the subway instead of an Uber to get the full local experience. He showed us to several amazing street taco vendors as well - well off the tourist beaten path. We learned an incredible amount of Mexican history. Alex truly possess a wealth of information about culture, history, architecture, and food. We booked this last minute and really lucked out - it was so much fun and he had interesting commentary everywhere we went. DO NOT MISS THIS - it will lay the foundation of a well-informed trip to Mexico City that every conscientious tourist should partake in.

    1 May 2026

    Joanne C

    Ernesto was an excellent guide. So knowledgeable and warm. Our tour was worth every penny!

    28 April 2026

    Annie R

    I’ll be honest, I was a little bit nervous about my tour at first because despite booking it semi-last minute (about 10 days out), I thought I’d have more contact with my guide leading up to it but there wasn’t. We ended up texting the night before to confirm - which was fine - I just expected more pre-contact. However, that being said, Marisol put on a fantastic tour! This was probably one of the weirder/more unique tours as I asked to see the medical museum (which is definitely not one of the more common choices) and she added on going to see the oldest hospital in the Americas which was super cool. In the end, it was a fantastic tour and I was very glad to have her as my guide. She was extremely knowledgeable about architecture and medical things, as well as many of the artworks we saw since we visited the mural museum too. Overall, would recommend and very glad to have picked this tour! Just need to be a bit more proactive with the pre-communication.

    22 April 2026

    Gwendoline H

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