Private tour in Mexico City Karina L

Teotihuacan and Sanctuary of our Lady of Guadalupe

4.9

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Karina L.

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Hello and Welcome to Mexico! My name is Karina and I am a local tour guide in Mexico City, with a great passion for the history and culture of my country. Mexico is in my heart and I am delighted to share with people from all over the world the most beautiful places. I have been working as a Tour guide for five years and I see my customers as "friends visiting my country" rather than "clients". From ancient cultures to modern buildings; From delicious food to night life, imagine yourself discovering a millennial cultural heritage where music and color are everywhere. I am inviting you to join unique tours in Mexico City and surroundings! The most exciting adventure is waiting for you: ¡BIENVENIDOS a MÉXICO! Certified Tour Guide by the Ministry of Tourism (SECTUR) Seminar in Mexican History Seminar in World History and Religions Seminar in Mexican Archaeology Degree in Translation and Simultaneous Interpreting

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Overview of your Mexico City tour

We will drive to the impressive archaeological site of Teotihuacan, located 50km northeast of Mexico City. On the way, we make a stop at the Plaza de las Tres Culturas, where I will explain to you how three cultures converge: Aztec, Spanish, and contemporary Mexican. We will continue to the Basilica de Guadalupe, Latin America's most revered religious shrine. It is here where the Virgin of Guadalupe is said to have appeared before an indigenous man named Juan Diego in 1531, and an image of her was miraculously emblazoned on his cloak. I will tell you about the little details in the fabric that make this item so special. . . We then drive for another hour to Teotihuacan, one of the most impressive cities of the ancient world, held sacred by the Aztecs. We will explore its temples, palaces, and pyramids, including the Quetzalpapalotl Palace, the Temple of the Feathered Conches, the Pyramid of the Moon, and the immense Pyramid of the Sun.

Recent Reviews

Gloria B.United States
July 2026

Our group of 4 were very impressed by Karina's educated answers to the many questions we asked on our Teotihuacan trip. She thoughtfully arranged our transport to drive us to different areas throughout the archeological site so not to bake in the hot sun. Karina was aware that we had a few days of celebrating the FIFA WC with over drinking. We were relieved that the restaurant Karina recommended had a menu which included delicious and nutritious soups! Last on the tour was our Lady of Guadalupe, which was both beautiful and truly a sacred place.

Evgeny A.United States
May 2026

We took two tours with Karina the Magnificent Mexico City tour and the Teotihuacan and Sanctuary of Our Lady of Guadalupe tour and we could not have been happier. Karina is exceptionally knowledgeable and clearly well‑prepared. She combines deep historical understanding, intelligence, and a genuine passion for what she does. It is evident that she truly loves Mexican history and is dedicated to sharing the most meaningful and fascinating aspects of each place she takes you. She is also a wonderful person to spend the day with warm, thoughtful, and with a broad horizon of knowledge. The tours were very well organized and thoughtfully adapted to our interests.

Gary S.United States
February 2026

5 STARS IS NOT ENOUGH!! If you are fortunate enough to be considering this tour and considering using Karina as your guide, DO IT AND DO IT NOW!! It simply does not get better than this. Karina is as comfortable a guide to be with as you will ever have the opportunity to experience. She is very knowledgeable, and her love for the places we visited essentially exudes from her. And she comfortably added places along the way, and general information about other places, that just added to the dimensions of the tour that we had expected. It simply doesn't get better than this tour with Karina as your guide.

Betsy H.
December 2025

Karina was an outstanding guide at the temples (pyramids)! She had great, factual information and gave us plenty of time to enjoy the sites. With her, our trip to the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Guadalupe was amazing -- way more meaningful than we expected! She also gave us great insight into the local culture and customs. It was a great day, and a terrific value!

Kurt R.
October 2024

Karina was a wonderful host, we learned a lot about history and how that influences the country today.

Stacey M.United States
June 2023

Karina was knowledgeable, fun, and easygoing! She and our driver kept us comfortable in the heat, but took us to see all of the sites. My entire family enjoyed our day and learned a lot! We highly recommend her tour!

Your Mexico City tour itinerary

08:00 - Departure at the hotel 08:30 - First stop at Tlatelolco Square 09:30 - Teotihuacan Archaeological Site 12:00 - Lunchtime! 14:00 - Sanctuary of Our Lady of Guadalupe 15:30 - Departure back to the hotel 16:00 End of our tour

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Van

We will be transported in a Van with air-conditioned

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Private Guide
Private Transportation
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Meeting location

Mexico City, Mexico City, Mexico

Hotel; Airport

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Tour categories
History
Religious Sites
Art And Culture
Nature Wildlife And Safaris
Tour reference number
428507
Languages
English
French
Italian
Portuguese
Spanish
Activity level
Moderate
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible

Traveller reviews

4.9

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This private tour in Mexico City is perfect for travellers interested in exploring both pre-Hispanic and colonial heritage sites. It's ideal for those who want to delve into the rich history of Mexico, including the impressive archaeological site of Teotihuacan and the revered Basilica de Guadalupe. The tour is also suitable for families, as it is kid-friendly and wheelchair accessible, making it a great choice for travellers with mobility concerns.

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