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8-Day Tour: Mexico City & Its Surroundings

Your own guide, your own vehicle, and an itinerary shaped entirely around you.

8 Days / 7 Nights Up to 25 Guests Free Itinerary Changes Local Expert Guide

About This Tour

An 8-day route from Mexico City's museums and a taco-and-mezcal evening to a sunrise hot air balloon flight over Teotihuacan, then a countryside drive through Bernal, Xilitla, and San Miguel de Allende. A private tour combining Mexico City's neighborhoods with a countryside route through Queretaro state, including an optional sunrise hot air balloon flight over Teotihuacan.

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Day-by-Day Itinerary

A private guide, driver, and vehicle for the entire trip, with hotels pre-arranged at every overnight stop — the pace and any optional stops can still be shaped around your group.

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Arrival

Arrival pickup at Mexico City International Airport (MEX).

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Day 1 — Arrive in Mexico City

Arrival and a private transfer to your hotel, with the evening free to explore.

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Day 2 — Tacos & Mezcal

A walking tour of the Zocalo and Government Palace murals, Chapultepec Park, and the Condesa district, followed by an evening taco and mezcal tasting tour.

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Day 3 — Frida Kahlo's House & Xochimilco

The bohemian streets of Coyoacan and the Casa Azul, then a trajinera boat ride through the canals of Xochimilco, with an evening ballet or lucha libre show.

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Day 4 — Teotihuacan by Hot Air Balloon

An early-morning hot air balloon flight over the pyramids of Teotihuacan, followed by a ground tour and a transfer to the UNESCO-listed city of Queretaro.

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Day 5 — A Countryside Road Trip

The colonial village of Bernal, a riverside hike to the natural rock bridge at Puente de Dios, and on to Jalpan de Serra.

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Day 6 — Xilitla's Surreal Gardens

Edward James's surrealist Las Pozas gardens and castle in the jungle at Xilitla, with time to cool off in its natural pools, before continuing to San Miguel de Allende.

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Day 7 — San Miguel de Allende

A day to explore the rose-stone Parroquia church, Ignacio Allende's house museum, and the cafes and markets of this UNESCO-listed artists' town.

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Day 8 — Farewell

A transfer to Mexico City International Airport for your departure flight.

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Departure

The trip ends with a private transfer from San Miguel de Allende to Mexico City International Airport (MEX) for your departure flight.

What's Included

A private vehicle and driver, just for your group
A professional, knowledgeable local guide
Hotels and transport arranged for every day of the trip
Pacing and optional stops shaped around your group
All tolls, parking, and fuel

What's Not Included

Attraction admission tickets, unless noted as included
Meals and snacks
Gratuities for your guide or driver
Personal expenses

Why Book a Private Tour With Voyzo?

Your group only — never combined with strangers
Crowded 50+ seat group buses
Fully custom stops, built around you
A fixed script with no flexibility
Door-to-door pickup, wherever you're staying
Meeting at a fixed public meeting point
Direct, transparent pricing — no marketplace markup
Third-party booking fees

Important Information

Know Before You Book

  • Group size can range from 1 to 25 guests — we match the vehicle to your party.
  • Pricing depends on group size, vehicle, and tour length, and is confirmed after your quote request.
  • Tour duration is flexible — the times shown are a typical starting point.

Know Before You Go

  • We'll confirm your exact pickup time and vehicle details after booking.
  • Bring a camera, comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate layers.
  • Your arrival flight details are required to confirm the itinerary.

Special Requests

  • Mobility needs, dietary notes, or accessibility requirements? Let us know when requesting your quote and we'll arrange accordingly.
  • Traveling with young children or larger groups — just tell us, and we'll recommend the right vehicle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — your own driver and vehicle throughout, including the countryside drive between Queretaro and San Miguel de Allende.
A shared hot air balloon flight is part of the package; a private balloon is available as an optional upgrade.
Las Pozas — a surrealist sculpture garden and castle built by the artist Edward James deep in the Huasteca jungle, with natural pools and waterfalls on the grounds.
The route ends in San Miguel de Allende on day 7; day 8 is the drive back to Mexico City for your departure flight.
Once your quote is accepted, we'll confirm your exact pickup time, vehicle, and driver details by email ahead of your tour date.
Yes — reach out to our team any time before your tour and we'll do our best to accommodate itinerary or schedule changes.

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