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Get ready to join our unique journey into the heart of Mexico! We’ll dive into its rich history, flavorful cuisine, and vibrant culture in a way most travelers never get to experience.
Welcome to Mexico City, where the past is woven into the present and every neighborhood tells a story. Ancient ruins stand alongside neighborhood cafés, museums, and family-run food stalls, while traditions passed down for generations continue to shape everyday life. Despite its size, there’s a warmth that makes it feel personal, making you feel more like a guest than just a passerby. We’ve planned an itinerary that reveals a deeper side of this city, beyond what most visitors ever see.
As we travel, we’ll explore the Historic Center’s centuries-old streets, visit the pyramids of Teotihuacán to discover why it once stood at the heart of its world, and wander through Coyoacán to see how art, tradition, and daily life come together at the Frida Kahlo Museum. We’ll enjoy breakfast on Xochimilco’s chinampas and join the Garibaldi festivities as mariachi bands fill the air. Thanks to our local partners, we’ll have VIP access at a lucha libre show and have the rare chance of spending time on a rooftop with a local musician, enjoying a private concert and a home-made dinner. We’ll also talk to farmers who’s work is to preserve age-old growing methods and cooks who share their cultural heritage in every dish. By the end, you’ll have a deeper understanding of what makes Mexico City so special.
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Experiencing the thrill of lucha libre with VIP access and meeting the wrestlers backstage
Dine at a local musician's house, who will share with us his music, stories, and a private concert
Spend a super fun evening listening to mariachi music at Garibaldi Plaza
Visit the millennia-old UNESCO World Heritage Site of Teotihuacan
Enjoy breakfast on chinampas in Xochimilco while learning about pre-Hispanic farming
Stroll through the bohemian neighborhood of Coyoacán, exploring its cobblestone streets, colonial architecture, and vibrant market
Learn to cook traditional dishes in a hands-on Mexican cooking class
Meet farmers, cooks, and artisans who keep centuries-old traditions alive in everyday life Mexico City (arrival day)
Oct 9
Highlights: Arrival day, welcome dinner
Included: Dinner
Upon arrival at Mexico City's airport, you will be met by our personal driver and transferred to our conveniently-located hotel. For those arriving early, our tour leader will be on hand to assist with any plans you’d like to make. Once the whole group has arrived, we’ll all gather for our orientation meeting and a traditional Mexican dinner.
Mexico City
Oct 10
Highlights: Historic Center, food tour, chocolate experience, VIP lucha libre access
Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
We’ll start our day with a walking history and food tour through Mexico City’s Historic Center, an area that has shaped the city’s life for centuries. First we’ll explore the Zocalo, the massive main square, before strolling towards the Palacio de Bellas Artes, a cultural landmark renowned for its music, dance, and art exhibitions. As we walk around, we’ll visit the Templo Mayor, the remains of the Aztec empire’s main temple, offering a glimpse into the city’s ancient roots. Along the way we’ll pause to try some of Mexico’s best-known dishes, and make a stop at an exotic food market to learn about local ingredients, sampling everything from fresh produce and chilies to edible insects like chapulines and maguey worms (for those adventurous enough). We’ll also take part in a chocolate experience to learn about Mexico’s deep-rooted connection to cacao and sample it in its various forms. In the afternoon you’ll have some free time to explore some of the nearby neighborhoods, like the well-known Paseo de la Reforma. Later we’ll gather for an early dinner before diving into the world of lucha libre, where our VIP seats and backstage access will give us the chance to meet the wrestlers and enjoy a show unlike any other.
Mexico City
Oct 11
Highlights: Coyoacán, Frida Khalo Museum, mezcal and tequila tasting
Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Today we’ll head to Coyoacán, a neighborhood with deep colonial roots that once stood on the outskirts of Mexico City. Over time it has become a lively district known for its old cobblestone streets, shaded plazas, and long history of attracting artists and writers. We’ll start at the Frida Kahlo Museum, her former home, where we’ll learn about how her personal struggles, cultural background, and strong sense of identity that shaped her art. Afterwards we’ll take a walk through the area’s old churches, peaceful squares, and artisan markets to get a feel for its everyday life. We’ll then sit down for lunch at a traditional restaurant before our tasting of mezcal and tequila, two of Mexico’s most well-known spirits. Here we’ll talk about their production, regional differences, and how to appreciate their flavors. In the afternoon, you’ll have free time to explore more of Coyoacán’s laid-back atmosphere, head back to the Historic Center, or venture into neighborhoods like Roma, Condesa, or Polanco, known for their wide range of dining options.
Mexico City » Teotihuacán » Mexico City
Oct 12
Highlights: Teotihuacán, optional Mariachi night
Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Early in the morning we’ll head out to Teotihuacán, an ancient city that was once among the largest in the world. Dating back to the 1st century BCE, it predates the Aztec civilization by about a thousand years and gives us a window into a powerful pre-Hispanic culture and the mysteries that still surround it. As we explore its towering pyramids, we’ll learn about the people who built them, their beliefs, and the reasons their city may have vanished. Afterwards we’ll have lunch at La Gruta, a unique restaurant set inside a natural cave right beside the archaeological site. In the evening, if you’re in the mood for a true Mexican fiesta, we’ll head over to Plaza Garibaldi. Famous for its mariachi bands playing traditional tunes, this lively square is where locals come together to celebrate and dance. Here we can snack on antojitos—classic Mexican bites—and enjoy some optional tequila in an authentic Mexican style.
Mexico City
Oct 13
Highlights: Breakfast at the chinampas, Xochimilco boat tour
Included: Breakfast, Lunch
This morning we’ll head to Xochimilco, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its network of canals and chinampas, artificial islands built centuries ago by the Aztecs to grow crops. These chinampas, still tended today, offer a window into ancient farming methods and remain largely off the typical tourist trail. We’ll start by enjoying a late traditional breakfast right on the chinampas, learning about their pre-Hispanic origins and the role they continue to play in local agriculture. From there, we’ll hop aboard a trajinera, a brightly painted wooden boat, and drift through quieter canals before moving into the livelier areas, where mariachi music echoes over the water and local families gather to celebrate. After savoring a nearby Mexican lunch, we’ll head back to our hotel. You can take it easy or venture out again—your tour leader will be there to help with suggestions and point you toward the city’s best spots.
Mexico City
Oct 14
Highlights: Cooking class, home-made dinner and private concert
Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
This morning we’ll dive into the heart of Mexican cuisine with a hands-on cooking class. Together we'll prepare sopes (small corn cakes topped with beans and fresh ingredients), salsas, tamales (corn dough filled with savory or sweet fillings and steamed in husks), mole blanco (a delicate white mole sauce with nuts and spices), and pastel de elote (a sweet cake made from corn). Afterwards you’ll have the afternoon free, with options such as visiting Chapultepec, one of the world’s largest city parks, or you could head to Polanco for upscale shopping, browse a local market for crafts, or explore some of Mexico City’s many museums, more than any other city in the world. In the evening we’ll come together for a special farewell dinner at Joe’s rooftop. Joe is a local professional musician who has dedicated his life to the guitar. He’ll introduce us to the history and importance of Mexican music and then give a private performance with his band. With a homemade meal and a view of the Torre Latino, it’s the perfect way to wrap up our time in this remarkable city.
Mexico City (departure day)
Oct 15
Highlights: Departure Day
Included: Breakfast
You will be picked up at the hotel by a private driver who will take you to the airport for your departing flight.
Wandering Earl Expert Tour Leader
Small group (maximum 12 participants)
6 nights at a 4* hotel
Transportation within Mexico City (private air-conditioned vans)
Local English-speaking guides
All mentioned activities and entrance fees
Breakfast everyday, 5 lunches and 3 dinners
Gratuities at hotels/included meals
All airport transfers 
Flights to/from Mexico City
Passport/visa fees
Optional meals and activities
Travel insurance (mandatory)
Gratuities 
Physical Level: Moderate
While the tour itself is not very strenuous, please note that it can involve the following situations: somewhat long days, walking for up to 3 hours at a time in uneven terrain during city tours, visits to crowded places, an excursion to the pyramids of Teotihuacan featuring uneven ground and many steps, exposure to diverse weather conditions, early mornings, and similar situations.
Accomodation
On this tour, we’ll stay in a comfortable and convenient 4* hotel. All rooms have a private bathroom. There are a maximum of 8 single rooms available. These rooms will be offered on a first come-first served basis. The remainder of the rooms will be shared. Solo travelers will be paired together, two travelers per room in two single beds. (*Please note: If you book a shared room and we cannot find another traveler to share that room, there will be an extra surcharge for having a single room.)
Transport
During the trip, we'll travel in the comfort of our air-conditioned van. There will always be plenty of space for each guest, while traveling in a vehicle that gives us access to areas that buses simply can't reach.
Meals
Breakfast every day, 5 lunches and 3 dinners are included. With included meals, some will be served family style, others will involve food tasting at several places and other times you will be able to order anything you wish from the menu. All dietary restrictions can be accommodated.
Sustainability
As with all of our trips, we aim to offer as sustainable an experience as we can. We seek out ways to limit plastic use, trash is recycled where possible and we avoid mass tourism activities that cause harm to the environment and/or do not benefit local communities.
Small Groups
This tour requires a minimum of 8 participants and has a maximum of 12 participants in order to ensure the best small group tour experience. With such a small group, you'll be able to enjoy unique, rewarding activities that would not be accessible with more people. That's the kind of trip we love to offer!
Itinerary Changes
While we do our best to follow the itinerary, changes may be made to any aspect of the tour due to a variety of potential situations or unforeseen circumstances.
