Explore the Templo Mayor with a Local Guide

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¡Descubre los misterios del Templo Mayor y aprovecha al máximo tu visita en este enriquecedor recorrido! Conozca todo sobre esta magnífica atracción con los conocimientos proporcionados por un experto local. ¿La mejor parte? No es necesario esperar mucho para entrar y comenzar a explorar los entresijos del Templo Mayor.

Destination

Mexico City, Mexico

Category

Skip The Line Tours

Duration

2 horas

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Español, Français

Included

• Private Guide
• Entrance Ticket
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 7 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at Entrance of Templo Mayor, Seminario 8 - Mexico City to start your journey

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2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. Dentro del Templo Mayor

   Una vez que esté dentro, siga las ideas de su anfitrión local mientras observa las visitas obligadas, como la piedra de sacrificios de Tlaltecuhtli y el muro de calaveras de Tzompantli, así como las gemas ocultas que no muchos conocen. ¡Sé parte de un recorrido enriquecedor que satisfará tu curiosidad y responderá todas tus preguntas!

4. Seguir explorando

   Una vez que termine el tiempo con su anfitrión, puede quedarse dentro de la atracción y seguir explorando por su cuenta o despedirse fuera de la atracción donde su anfitrión le indicará otros lugares para explorar en la Ciudad de México.

5. Make it yours

   Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

   Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

   Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Yuling

(About local Nalleli)

21 mayo 2025

Nalleli is extremely knowledgeable and very engaging in conversations with 3 of us, she patiently answered all kinds of questions we came up, further helping us understand Mexican’s past, present and future! She made our experiences beyond touring, expanding into cultural exchanges and cultural appreciation! Thank you, Nalleli!Excellent tour, wondderful exchanges

Sofoclis (Soph)🇨🇾 Cyprus

(About local Nalleli)

5 mayo 2025

Nalleli was on time, helpful, knowledgeable and fun to be with. We discussed, laughed and enjoyed our time together. Would definetely recommend Nalleli ! Highly recommended

Unknown

(About local Mabel)

16 marzo 2025

Mabel was a pleasure to spend time with, and I feel like I’ve made a new friend. Her overall knowledge was enhanced by her passion for her country’s history, and I could actually feel her excitement to share it all with me. We started out as a party of three, but the heat and sun was a bit much for the others, so I ended up having a personal tour. Mabel was not only an outstanding tour guide, but also an exemplary human being, as she cared for our group members who were feeling ill, supplying electrolytes and showing true compassion. Many thanks to you, Mabel, your guidance made the afternoon a memory to hold forever. Well done, Mabel!

Jay

(About local Yván)

19 febrero 2025

Yván did a great job of making the ruins come alive. He explained both the excavation and its past. The museum was also terrific given the context of the objects being next to the ruins. Yván helped make the tour of thee museums illuminating many objects in the collection. Wonderful tour of Templo Mayor

Julie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Rogelio)

31 enero 2025

Rogelio gave us a private tour of Templo Mayor. He was very knowledgeable and provided a lot of information that we would not have known by walking around the ruins and the museum by ourselves. He was also very flexible and understanding about our schedule, which we appreciated. We wouldn't hesitate to hire him again the next time we are in Mexico City.Great tour!

Marguerite

(About local Rogelio)

2 abril 2024

Rogelio gave us a very thorough tour of the Templo Mayor. He was informative and he speaks English well. We learned about the history of the people and the site. We understood far more than if we had walked around on our own. Very thorough and knowledgeable

MiMi🇺🇸 United States

(About local Mabel)

3 julio 2022

We feel very fortunate to have Mabel as our guide for the Templo Mayor tour. Her vast wealth of knowledge paired with her charm and kindness made our experience perfect. We got a bit lost trying to find the entrance and were late, but Mabel took the trouble to find us and her calm presence had us feeling comfortable immediately. I look forward to having another tour with Mabel the next time we visit CDMX. Which we will for sure, because of this amazing city and people like Mabel.

Christopher🇺🇸 United States

(About local Mabel)

14 abril 2022

The rest of my family actually went to visit Teotihuacan yesterday, while my father wanted to go to Templo Mayor instead. I arranged a tour for him with Mabel, and she took excellent care of him, from meeting until the end of the tour. My father said she was extremely passionate about the art and super knowledgeable about all the pieces there as well as Mexico's grand history. My father is an art buff and an extremely picky person -- so we were thrilled he enjoyed himself with Mabel and couldn't be more appreciative! Thanks Mabel!Amazing tour with a knowledgeable guide!

Chloe🇺🇸 United States

(About local Victor )

2 julio 2025

Victor was kind, accommodating, friendly, knowledgeable, and so fun to ask questions to! I did not know the tour we booked was only tacos, I wish it had a bit more variety of different things. I would recommend! Great guide

Laura

(About local Rogelio)

1 julio 2025

Wir hatten eine sechsstündige Tour durch das historische Zentrum von Mexico City mit Rogelio gebucht. Es war großartig. Rogelio weiß sehr viel über die Kultur und Geschichte von Mexiko und kann dies sehr amüsant vermitteln ohne, dass es zu trocken ist. Wir waren auch in einem kleinen Restaurant mit ihm Mittagessen, was in der Altstadt war, aber hauptsächlich von Mexikanern besucht wurde. Das war ein sehr guter Tipp. Rogelio ist ein sehr gut organisierter Guide, wir würden ihn jederzeit weiterempfehlen!Großartige Stadtführung mit Rogelio!

Alan🇺🇸 United States

(About local Daniel)

23 junio 2025

We booked two tours with Daniel during our brief visit of CDMX, first to the historical center, then to Coyoacan the next day. Daniel is an expert of the city and guided us to not only the main attractions, but also various hidden gems that we would never have discovered on our own. He tailored the schedule to our liking, and adjusted according to weather (rain) and interests. We had a great time and highly recommend him to anyone else!Two great experiences with Daniel

audrey

(About local Victor )

22 junio 2025

We had an unforgettable experience on our food tour with Victor! From start to finish, he was incredibly knowledgeable, engaging, and clearly passionate about the local food scene. He introduced us to absolute gems we never would have found on our own and gave thoughtful insight into each stop. His food recommendations were absolutely spot-on—every bite was delicious! Victor’s friendly demeanor and storytelling made the whole experience even more enjoyable. Highly recommend booking with him if you’re looking for an authentic and tasty experience! Victor was a wonderful guide!

Janet🇺🇸 United States

(About local Alaya)

22 junio 2025

Alaya was very nice and chill. She showed us some pretty and cool places, but we were hoping for some more history or background. Also, she was a bit hard to hear sometimes because she would talk while walking forward and I was standing behind her. Luckily, my daughter helped relay the information to me.

Sonia🇺🇸 United States

(About local Daniel)

21 junio 2025

We enjoyed everywhere Daniel showed us and he was kind and informative Great walking guide

Raiza

(About local Victor )

20 junio 2025

We had a wonderful time with Victor as he showed my family of four around Centro Historico and gave us a good overview of the city's history. We went to pockets of the city that we would not have known about and Victor was patient and asked us questions about our interests and plans for our trip. I particularly appreciated his list of places to see and eat while r CDMX-- NS valued his feedback on some of the items that was on our to-do list. While the tour was slightly fast-paced (there was just so much to look at and take in), we enjoyed it! Thanks Victor! Great Tour!

Clarissa

(About local Tania)

18 junio 2025

Tania shared queer stories and knowledge that added new meaning and perspective to the version of Mexican history we often get told. She also spoke in depth regarding current issues with a lovely balance of honesty but also hope and joy. I’m really happy she provides this tour and grateful I got to experience it!Grateful to experience this tour!

Van

(About local Daniel)

17 junio 2025

We did a food tour and a highlights tour with Daniel. He was very accommodating to our needs and was very knowledgeable about the history of Mexico City. We had a great time eating and learning about this wonderful city.A great 2 days with Daniel

Martin🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Nalleli)

16 junio 2025

I had a fantastic time on the Three Hours Beautiful City experience with Nalleli. Exploring the historic part of Mexico City with her was both enjoyable and informative. Nalleli’s warmth and knowledge made the tour feel personal and engaging. Highly recommend this experience to anyone wanting a local perspective on the city! Thanks to Nalleli for a memorable visit!Great Tour with Nalleli

Martin🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Nalleli)

16 junio 2025

Exploring Coyoacán with Nalleli was a great experience. She was friendly, insightful, and made the tour feel personal and authentic. Thanks to Nalleli for a memorable morning!Great Experience in Coyoacán with Nalleli

Tyra🇺🇸 United States

(About local Crhis)

15 junio 2025

Chris was a good host! Vibrant and full of energy. He was knowledge about the areas we toured and able to answer all the questions we had. I highly recommend taking a tour with him.Chris, the host with the most’est!

Guru

(About local Victor )

15 junio 2025

Marina🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Yván)

14 junio 2025

He seems to be a very friendly guy. We anticipate that the weather may have disrupted his plans but he wasn’t really able to adjust to our needs and wasn’t communicating a lot . We missed a warm welcome and any kind of instructions. We didn’t received a drink or snack as indicated in description . Bikes had been in a questionable condition Not what we expected

Karissa🇺🇸 United States

(About local Victor )

14 junio 2025

Victor was very professional and very well informed. Spent a very fun afternoon walking through central Mexico City visiting local and historical sites. Victor was very knowledgeable of the area and the history. Fascinating tour. Will definitely book a tour with victor next time I visit Mexico City. I will absolutely recommend Jim to friends visiting the city. Walk around Central CDMX

Triny

(About local Tania)

13 junio 2025

Definitely one of a kind experience. LGBTQ history told here was deep cut. We lucked out with a good group. Insightful questions and friendly chatting organically extended the tour by an hour but Tania was 100% down to make sure we got the complete experience. Would highly recommend this tour. Keep in mind: food stop is early on afternoon tour, so best to come a bit hungry. Two clean bathroom breaks included as well. Thanks Tania for an unforgettable experience!!Definitely one of a kind experience!

Thomas🇦🇺 Australia

(About local HILARY)

12 junio 2025

It was a pleasure being guided around Mexico City by Hilary, a delightful knowledgeable young lady with excellent command of English, and of course, Spanish. She took my wife and I to some special interest places that we would not have known about without her local know-how. Highly Recommended. Delightful tour guide.

Susie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Daniel)

8 junio 2025

We had a great time with Daniel on a walking food tour exploring neighborhood places. This was our first evening in Mexico City so it helped orient us to the different areas, too. Street side quesadillas, yes crickets(!), spicy candy, tacos, churros it was hard to keep up and you’ll be stuffed afterwards. Really enjoyed learning more about some history as well as the food scene in Mexico City. Great intro to lots of different tastes

Marc

(About local Tania)

2 junio 2025

It was so interesting to hear a different side of Mexico's indigenous and contemporary history. We stopped at the main landmarks, but Tania also highlighted important hidden landmarks. Each story was told with care, as some were heavier than others. What makes this a tour for the girls, gays, and theys, is that there is a shared understanding of the dangers of repression and the systematic isolation of people based on gender or sexuality. Nevertheless, that does not mean you have to be a girl, gay, or they to fully appreciate the tour, as it's not about that. It's about learning a side of history you would not necessarily learn from a normal city walking tour guide. I love history, so this was so much fun for me. I appreciate all the research that went into creating this experience, and I hope everyone else enjoys too. :)A side of history you wouldn't necessarily learn from other tour guides!

Christen

(About local Tania)

1 junio 2025

It's my second tour with Tania and she's such a friendly and knowledgeable host. The intimate tour through Guerrero and Centro felt like listening to a friend tell stories. Learning the queer and feminist side of Mexican history you learn about on other tours and in museums is a needed perspective when visiting CDMX.It felt like listening to a friend tell stories!

Cirrus

(About local Tania)

30 mayo 2025

I seriously couldn’t recommend this tour enough. Tania was an AMAZING host who brought a perfect mix of extensive historical and cultural knowledge but also amazing vibes that made the tour fun and not like sitting in class. I learned so many things that I would not have just walking around myself. Also, as a queer person, it was so nice to be in a space made for people like me while traveling to a new city. I seriously would re book this tour if I came back, thank you again TaniaI can't recommend Tania enought!

Pauldeen

(About local Yván)

28 mayo 2025

Yván was a very knowledgeable and kind tour guide. Spending our first day in Mexico City with him was a great way to kick things off and learn the history of CDMX! Very knowledgeable tour guide!

Lena🇺🇸 United States

(About local Victor )

27 mayo 2025

Husband and I had a really fun time and really appreciate the amount of cool / historic facts Victor had to share with us. Victor took us to places we never would’ve known to go on our own and had so much knowledge about each one. 10/10 highly recommend Fantastic tour of CDMX

Mark🇺🇸 United States

(About local Victor )

27 mayo 2025

I had the privilege of taking a private group historical walking tour with Viktor as an introduction to incredible Mexico City! It was easy to book. Viktor communicated before the tour to ask if we had any special interests or limitations. The meeting point was really busy because it was a Sunday afternoon, but we connected with no problems. From the first minute I knew we had the “right” guide for us. His enthusiasm and love of his city and country were immediately evident. We walked at the right pace, never felt rushed and he adjusted his timing as needed throughout the tour. The included snack/ beverage was great and very welcomed about 2/3 into the tour. His knowledge of the buildings and history were incredible. I will be back and hope to have another tour with Viktor. Great guide, great tour

KT

(About local Victor )

25 mayo 2025

If you are thinking of booking a tour with Victor--do it right away. He books up fast and with good reason. My husband and I, who travel a lot (though this was our first time in CDMX) and like to use local guides, booked three tours with Vincent, and all three were among the best we've ever had. We did the Kickstart tour our first day in town, the off the beaten track Coyoacan tour, and a tour Victor put together for us of the Lagunilla Market (a huge flea market on Sundays that would have been impossible to navigate without Victor). From start to finish, Victor was friendly, charming, and so knowledgable about a city he clearly loves dearly and understands deeply. He was so flexible about seeing what we wanted and making suggestions about routes that we would like best, following up with lots of information after the tours so we could continue to explore more on our own. By the end of the tours with Victor, we not only learned a lot about CDMX but we feel like we made a new friend for life!Victor is 100% the best!!

Rosa

(About local Daniel)

22 mayo 2025

Im glad we booked a guided tour with Daniel. I appreciated the walking through streets that we would have never gone through if it hadn’t been for Daniel. He definitely brought out the charm of Coyoacan. Fun local vibes

Victor🇩🇪 Germany

(About local Nalleli)

21 mayo 2025

We had a very nice day with Nalleli. Nalleli is very knowledgeable about the history of Mexico and showed us many interesting locations we wouldn't have discovered on our own. Beyond this, Nalleli is also just a very nice person and it felt more like spending a day together with a good friend. Thanks again for showing us around Mexico City.Such a nice experience with Nalleli

Paige

(About local Tania)

18 mayo 2025

Tania was such an amazing guide and human. She is extremely knowledgeable about so much queer history and you can tell she really has a passion for her work. We absolutely loved spending our day with her and were so glad to learn so much about the deep and complex history of the LGBTQIA+ community in Mexico. We can only hope to do another tour with her again and would strongly recommend this tour to anyone who is looking for a great time in Mexico.Strongly recommend this tour guide!

Eileen

(About local Daniel)

16 mayo 2025

Daniel was great! Kept us moving but had plenty of breaks in between the awesome food stops. We were all so full! Tried a bit of everything from stalls to market to cafes. Highly recommend. Great outing with friendly guide!

James🇺🇸 United States

(About local Daniel)

14 mayo 2025

Daniel was excellent! He chose great places to eat and see. All the food was delicious and he had a lot of interesting things to share about each place. I would highly recommend him and I would book with him again. 10/10!Great time and great food

Julia🇺🇸 United States

(About local Mabel)

14 mayo 2025

Mabel is so personable, we could have spent all day with her. We took our 3-hour tour of the historic part of Mexico City with Mabel on the last morning of our stay in Mexico City...our only regret is not doing the tour earlier in our trip so we could explore more of the places that Mabel recommended. She was very flexible and really easy to communicate with prior to the tour. I would absolutely recommend her to anybody looking for a tour guide. She filled us in on all of the details of the history of Mexico City, picking right up where our guide (the day before) at the Anthropology Museum had left off when the Spanish came to Mexico. Mabel was able to weave the whole history of Mexico into the buildings on the tour, which made our visit to El Centro more meaningful than we would have ever been able to do ourselves. She had answers to all of our questions, and recommendations for everything we wanted to know. She is a true local! Thank you, Mabel!Amazing Tour!

John & Laurie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Nalleli)

13 mayo 2025

Nalleli is such a warm and generous guide - She adjusted our tour to reflect our interests in history, art, and culture and told us histories and interesting tidbits as she showed us around the Historical Center. She connects personally and it is clear that she cares to create a memorable experience for her clients. We had a wonderful day with her and highly recommend her Personalized guide for Mexico City

Gianni🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Victor )

13 mayo 2025

We had the best time with Victor, he was super knowledgeable about the history of CDMX and put together a great 1.5 hour tour for us. Was very flexible with creating a tour that suited us and what we felt like doing. Would recommend 100%. Amazing tour

Alexandra

(About local Tania)

10 mayo 2025

My group and I had such a great experience with Tania! Tania had a wealth of knowledge regarding queer history, feminist activism, and indigenous history in Mexico City. Nothing we learned on this tour could easily be found in textbooks or even online, so I was very impressed by how much independent research Tania had done and what an expert she was on these important subjects. She also provided a list of recommendations on movies and documentaries if we wanted to learn more. Tania had a great sense of humor and was very easy to get along with, so we all enjoyed spending the day with her. The restaurant we started the tour at was also very delicious and unique, so that was a fun added bonus. I would recommend this activity to anyone visiting Mexico City!I would recommend to anyone visiting Mexico City!

Alice🇺🇸 United States

(About local Daniel)

8 mayo 2025

Daniel was incredible, he spent a good time showing us around centro and we ate to our tummy full, we particularly enjoyed the gourmet market, trying unique salsas and spicier, we tried everything at least once and we ended with delicious al pastor tacos, would highly recommend his tour Eye opening in CDMX

Victor

(About local Victor )

8 mayo 2025

Victor was very personable guide. I felt that he was making every effort to make the tour memorable. Additionally, he is a very interesting person in the broad sense, which made time spent with him worthwhile.Tokayo

Jennifer

(About local Tania)

6 mayo 2025

Tania was a very knowledgeable and friendly guide. I learned a lot about the city and the history, and her stories were very interesting and moving. The person I was traveling with knew much more about Mexican history than me and Tania did a great job of making things accessible for me while answering all of his more in depth questions.Very knowledgable and friendly!

Michy🇵🇷 Puerto Rico

(About local Victor )

5 mayo 2025

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Our group of 6 friends was lucky to book Victor in two different tours. The first day we explored Mexico’s historic center and the second day we went to Coyoacán. Victor is very knowledgeable of Mexico’s history and made our experience highly educational, interesting and fun. It is evident that he knows and loves his city. He took us to many spots we had never visited before in previous trips to Mexico and provided great historical context. He was very flexible and understanding given that we were a large group with different interests. Would definitely book him again!!! Gracias por todo Victor!!!

Rakesh🇺🇸 United States

(About local Rogelio)

4 mayo 2025

Our historic tour with Rogelio was a very pleasant trip with the immense knowledge he possesed about the Mexican history, wars and kings from different eras. He was courteous enough to keep pace with us as the Sun blared down upon us. Keep up yhe good work! Kudos Fantastic Tour

Mara🇺🇸 United States

(About local Mabel)

3 mayo 2025

Mabel was such a lovely well educated and extremely helpful tour guide. I would definitely recommend her for. Historical tour! Great experience!! Terrific Tour witb Mabel

Holly

(About local HILARY)

3 mayo 2025

I spent a great morning with Hilary walking around the Centro Histórico. There were some unexpected crowds around that morning, but Hilary was able to pivot and take me to some more spots that were just as beautiful and much quieter. I will absolutely book with Hilary again the next time I am in Mexico City! Wonderful day with Hilary

Tuaha

(About local Tania)

28 abril 2025

Tania is an excellent storyteller and guide who has a wealth of knowledge about her city and its history. I recommend this tour to all those interested in exploring the local history and learning more about the communities that live in Mexico City. Also, Tania was very friendly and made us feel welcome and safe during the entire tour!Tania is an excellent storyteller!