Explore the Templo Mayor with a Local Guide

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Unveil the mysteries of the Templo Mayor and get the most out of your visit on this enriching tour! Get to know everything about this magnificent attraction with the insights provided by a local expert.

Destination

Mexico City, Mexico

Category

Skip The Line Tours

Duration

2 hours

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

Español, English, Français

Included

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

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 8 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

   View on Maps

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. Inside the Templo Mayor

   Once you are inside, follow your local host’s insights as you check out the must-sees like Tlaltecuhtli stone of sacrifices and Tzompantli wall of skulls, as well as the hidden gems that not many know about. Be part of an enriching tour that will satisfy your curiosity and answer all of your questions!

4. Keep Exploring

   After the time with your host is over, you can either stay inside the attraction and keep exploring by yourself or say goodbye outside the attraction where your host will point out other spots to explore in Mexico City

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

Paulina🇺🇸 United States

(About local Rogelio)

14 August 2025

Rogelio is very knowledgeable about the city and its surroundings. He is punctual, professional, and very courteous. In other words, a perfect guide that you would want to have if you want to explore a city.Excellent experience

Yuling

(About local Nalleli)

21 May 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 May 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 March 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 February 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 January 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 April 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 July 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 April 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!

Hillary

(About local Giovanni )

31 August 2025

We had an absolutely wonderful experience with Gio on our tour to the Teotihuacan pyramids. From start to finish, everything was perfectly organized and executed. Gio was punctual and professional, arriving exactly on time with a clean, comfortable vehicle that made the journey pleasant. His excellent English and clear communication made the entire experience accessible and engaging. What truly set Gio apart was his extensive knowledge of Teotihuacan’s history and culture. He provided fascinating insights and detailed explanations that brought the ancient site to life. No question was too small or complex - he answered everything we asked and offered additional interesting information we hadn’t even thought to inquire about. Beyond his expertise, Gio’s personable nature and good manners made the tour feel like exploring with a knowledgeable friend rather than just a guide. His passion for sharing the history and significance of the pyramids was evident throughout the day. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide and would highly recommend Gio to anyone looking to explore Teotihuacan. This was definitely a highlight of our trip! Thank you, Gio, for an unforgettable experience!Exceptional Tour Experience with Gio!

Shubhie🇺🇸 United States

(About local Daniel)

30 August 2025

Daniel proved to be both warm and exceptionally knowledgeable, immediately putting us at ease. The tour offered fresh insights and a distinctive perspective on Coyoacan's history and culture. Highly recommend!Fabulous tour with a unique perspective

Wendy

(About local Tania)

27 August 2025

Tania was a fabulous tour guide!! We had so much fun on our tour with her. She was passionate, energetic, stylish and very well-informed. We went to the Muralismo museum with her and in addition to learning about the pieces themselves received a deep dive on Mexican culture that really made the experience that much more important. She also took us to THE MOST AMAZING TACO STAND!! Her patience, openness, and honesty in answering our various questions was admirable. In addition, our communications with her for booking/ planning was quick and effortless. She was organized and was able to pivot and tailor our itinerary to our interests and the weather. I would HIGHLY recommend booking with her as she sets the bar high in terms of expectations from a personal tour. A must book! FANTASTIC tour guide

Doug🇺🇸 United States

(About local Daniel)

26 August 2025

We had a great time on our food tour with Daniel! He’s super knowledgeable and took us to some excellent off-the-beaten-path spots we never would’ve found on our own. We also got to explore a local market and see some sights along the way. Huge thanks to Daniel for being so flexible - we showed up late thanks to a parade that turned traffic into a parking lot. He also shared great tips on where else to eat and visit during our trip. Highly recommend!Great food tour!

Jin Yoon🇺🇸 United States

(About local Daniel)

25 August 2025

My husband and I had a great time with Daniel. He was friendly, fun, and informative. The best part of the tour was when he took us around a middle-class residential neighborhood full of incredible taquerias, where we got to eat the way locals eat in the city. We would not have been able to find many of those places ourselves. Thank you so much for a wonderful experience Daniel! How to eat like locals in CDMX

Tobias

(About local Victor )

18 August 2025

Nice tour with our guide!Nice tour

Debra🇺🇸 United States

(About local Crhis)

15 August 2025

We spent an incredible day with Chris on our comprehensive Mexico City Tour. He could not have been more charming and engaging. He’s a natural storyteller who can make long long ago seem like just yesterday. He was also very considerate of pacing, ready to pause for brief rests when requested. If you want to immerse yourself in this city’s fascinating past, Chris is the one to choose. Millón de gracias Chris por in día verdaderamente especial. Saludos-DebraHistory lives with Chris!

Haruyoshi🇯🇵 Japan

(About local Tania)

15 August 2025

Suraiya🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Daniel)

13 August 2025

It was very easy to tell that Daniel was a foodie- sharing lots of street spots we otherwise would have not noticed. Ended the tour feeling full and satisfied! Great Local Treats

Mary and Walt and Boosie Weaver

(About local Nalleli)

11 August 2025

We had the privilege of touring México Citi with Nalleli. We chose her because of her experience in anthropology. We basically made our own tour schedule because we had a 92 year old gentleman traveling with us. She coordinated renting cars for some of our outings. Nalleli was well versed in the history of Old Mexico City and made suggestions on where to eat and other things to see when were when she was not traveling with us Seeing Mexico City with Nalleli

funrohr

(About local Victor )

8 August 2025

Our tour with Victor was excellent, he was very free with local knowledge and advice and showed us many interesting spots, explaining the story and history that went along with them. Highly recommend. Thank you!Excellent guide!

Paul🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Victor )

6 August 2025

We spent a fabulous afternoon learning Mexican history and getting excellent suggestions for our upcoming days. Victor is knowledgeable, charming, and interesting. Highly recommended!Victor is fantastico

Samantha🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Alaya)

6 August 2025

We were so grateful for our tour with Alaya. She kindly met us at our hotel and was so passionate about sharing Mexico City with us while giving us interesting history. There was a great mix of places and she showed us secret places we wouldn’t have found by ourselves. She was thoughtful and careful with making sure we could hear her in a busy Sunday. Her excitement was so wonderful. If you want to see different side of Mexico City and have an interesting walk Alaya is perfect. We all really appreciated the photos you sent us. Thank you so much ☺️ Such joyful fun’

Andrea

(About local Daniel)

6 August 2025

Daniel was super informative and chill. By the end of the tour my husband and I and our 15 yr old daughters were in love with CDMX as much as he was. I would highly recommend Daniel as a guide to any newcomer :)No BS guide in love with his city.

Mohamed🇺🇸 United States

(About local Crhis)

5 August 2025

Crihis is a fantastic guide and a genuinely kind person. I had a great time on the evening tour—even with the short notice, everything was well organized and enjoyable. Highly recommend spending time exploring with Crihis!Wonderful Experience with Crihis!

monica🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Victor )

5 August 2025

Nos ha encantado el tour con Víctor. Muy agradable con mucha información y fácil de seguirle. Somos un grupo de diferentes edades y todos encantados de la experiencia.muchas gracias Víctor!Que buen paseo!

Grégoire

(About local Victor )

4 August 2025

We had the pleasure of doing this visit with Victor and this was a great taste of Mexico City (both food and culture) away from traditional tourist paths. We will definitely be back. Thanks again Victor for being so welcoming.À tour we would not have done

Dil

(About local Nalleli)

1 August 2025

We apologize this review is long overdue. We had a lovely time learning about the history of Mexico city with Nalleli. She was very knowledgeable and passionate about her city. She provided great context to all the art and architecture and we truly enjoyed her stories. We also had quite the experience because mid-way through the tour we were completely rained out. We were caught in a thunder storm and had to stop, but Nalleli was very gracious and offered to re-schedule for the next day. Wonderful!

Adam🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Daniel)

30 July 2025

Daniel was an amazing host. We had an issue with a delayed flight and Daniel was able to shift our entire booking back a day to accommodate us, which he didn’t have to do. Daniel was thorough in his knowledge of the city, and showed us so many things we never would have discovered on our own. Highly recommended for the first stop in Mexico City! Great introduction to a fascinating city!

Katarina🇸🇰 Slovakia

(About local Rogelio)

30 July 2025

Rogelio had excellent knowledge and was able to answer any questions we had. He adapted to our schedule and the tour was well paced. He had great story telling and kept us interested in the stories at all time. We spend great day with him😊Day in MC downtown with Rogelio

Ulrike

(About local Mabel)

29 July 2025

Anything you would like to learn about Mexico City history, Aztec and Mayan ancestors, religious history, architecture, art and so much more- Mabel gives you all the details!! She is real wonder of knowledge, almost like human Chat GPT. Moreover, we enjoyed her kind and friendly personality. Excellent!!! Thank you so much, MabelImpressive extraordinary historic details

Patricia

(About local HILARY)

28 July 2025

Our tour with Hillary was exceptional. She was extremely knowledgable, energetic, and accommodating to what we wanted to see. We highly recommend her and will probably book another tour with her.Wonderful tour

Lissa Barr🇺🇸 United States

(About local Nalleli)

19 July 2025

If you would like the most FABULOUS guide to all things Mexico City, book now with Nalleli!!! Not only is she incredibly intelligent and knowledgeable about the history of Mexico City and its wonderful architecture, but she is also takes you to all of the hidden gems that abound here! She personally curated our experience to our interests and made our tour so special!!! She recommended so many other things for us to see and try while we were here. She also told us about an exhibition that we would have never found without her and we will remember it forever!!! Nalleli is the best guide we’ve ever had and we’ve booked With Locals all over the world! Thank you Nalleli!!!!Nalleli is THE BEST!!!

matt

(About local Yván)

19 July 2025

Yván gave us a great introduction to Mexico City. We loved all the places he took us and felt much more familiar with the city after our tour! Highly recommended.Knowledge Guide

Daniel🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Victor )

18 July 2025

Victor was great, was an amazing food tour with some delicious food. Would highly recommend.Excellent food tour

Melissa

(About local Alaya)

15 July 2025

Alaya is a great tour guide. Very knowledgeable and flexible. We enjoyed our time with her. Great energy!

Elyssa

(About local Nalleli)

13 July 2025

Our time with Nalleli was warm and welcoming. We learned about the Coyoacan neighborhood and got to know our guide and each other better! Wonderful experience!

Daphne🇺🇸 United States

(About local Victor )

13 July 2025

It was my daughter’s first time in CDMX and I wanted to give her a taste of Mexican history. Víctor to the rescue. He tailored our time to fit her interests and was able to squeeze in a stop at the Museo de Diego Rivera. The three hours flew by and we both enjoyed the tour.Historic center with a teen

Lisa🇺🇸 United States

(About local Mabel)

12 July 2025

On our first full day in Mexico City, my family met up with Mabel for the 3 hour walking tour of Centro Historico. She shared her historical knowledge and passion for the city with us. Mabel is kind, generous and resourceful. We recommend using Mabel for any tour in and around Mexico City! We choose to spend another day with Mabel touring Teotihuacan, the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe and it's surrounding area. That was a full day adventure that turned out to be one of the highlights of our visit to Mexico City!Mabel is great

Roman🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local HILARY)

11 July 2025

Hilary hat die Tour sehr gut gemacht und uns sehr informative Informationen gegeben. Kann die Tour mit ihr nur empfehlen.Sehr gute Tour

Ineke🇳🇱 Netherlands

(About local Victor )

9 July 2025

Victor is een super vriendelijke gids. Hij heeft ons veel mooie plekken van CDMX laten zien. Aanrader voor iedereen!Great guide!

nick

(About local Daniel)

7 July 2025

Daniel really knows his stuff. His passion for food was clear and we really felt like we were getting the insider’s scoop on everything. Everything we ate was delicious! Can’t recommend the experience highly enough!Amazing!

Kirsten 🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Crhis)

6 July 2025

We were privileged to have Chris as our guide for the day. I would highly recommend him in a heartbeat. Right from the get-go he was full of energy and set things off on the right tone. As we walked through the historic district (and beyond) he always had a story to tell. “Use your imagination” he would say and then launch into details of history combined with story telling. He was awesome. We wanted to learn about the city’s past yet gain some insights into its present day about what to see and where to eat and drink. Chris delivered on both counts. You won’t go wrong in picking him as your guide… Please do. You won’t be sorry. Energetic, informative and fun guide

Megan🇺🇸 United States

(About local Tania)

5 July 2025

Tania is very kind and knowledgeable about the city, it's history and the stories behind the architecture. She was enjoyable to walk around with. As a solo-traveler, it was nice to have someone to help navigate this VERY busy area. I am mostly rating this experience low because I paid for a 3 hour experience and it ended 30-minutes early. I think my expecatations for the experience were off. I thought we would go inside the sites listed, when in reality you just walk-by. We did not go inside Palaciode Bellas Artes. I would check that the sites you want to visit are open for the time you book your tour. Mine was from 3:30-6:30 on a Friday and the ruins 3D-maps closed at 5ish. Note you need tickets to visit Palicio Postal. I thought the coffee or drink at the end would be a local-gem and a maybe 30-minute sit-down and chat, when in reality it was just a place in the middle of the bustle and a grab-and-go. Overall, I had limited time in the city and thought this tour would check off my big-ticket touristy items in Centro Historico. I wish I had used this time to explore these buildings on my own so I could go inside. I didn't voice this in advance, so maybe if you ask in advance this is something they can accomodate. Overall, disappointed

Alex🇺🇸 United States

(About local Victor )

4 July 2025

Victor was an incredible host who brought an artistic perspective as he guided us through the city. He did an amazing job of weaving all of the art, culture, architecture, and history of the city into a single narrative of CDMX. He was knowledgeable and conversational, and he did a great job of engaging our kids (7 and 10). Would highly recommend Victor to everyone. And we have been recommending him to everyone since the tour.Amazing Tour, Amazing Tour

Chloe🇺🇸 United States

(About local Victor )

2 July 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 July 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 June 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 June 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 June 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🇸🇬 Singapore

(About local Daniel)

21 June 2025

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