Chimalistac
Hidden Treasures: Chimalistac
Self-guided walking route One of the joys of getting to know a new city is to stumble across little tucked-away spots – a street, a corner, a little park. Of
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Expert-Led Private Tours in Mexico City & Oaxaca
Our custom tours allow you to explore Mexico City or Oaxaca according to your interests: go beyond the surface on tours that are flexible to follow your pace and preferences. Tours to historical sites are accompanied by superb English-speaking guides licensed by the National Institute of Anthropology and History (INAH).
Explore history, art and contemporary life in a safe yet profound way. Our tours can mix history, contemporary culture and art in a a single day, to leave you with a greater understanding and appreciation of our beloved cities!
Our services
We offer a secure way for you to explore your surroundings with a great guide, including everything from historical and cultural sites, to street markets and graffiti. Or, if you only need a reliable vehicle and driver, we can provide cars and vans of different sizes! And, your guide will never waste your time with commission stops or abandon you with “free time”.
All our tours are private, just you and your guide. We design the route together, according to your interests. The guide meets you at your hotel or home, at the starting time you choose.
We also offer Trip Support if you want to be able to ask us all your questions before and during your stay in Mexico City. You can book trip support without booking any tours, but we also refund a part of the trip support with every tour you book.
NOTE: We do not do online bookings: please contact us for more information or to arrange a tour.
Mexico City Tours
Visit your choice of sites with an expert in anthropology, art, architecture and history. Create a mix that reflects your interests — for example, in a single tour you can visit historical sites, food markets and neighborhoods! Or you can decide to spend the entire day in the amazing Museo de Antropología. You can even modify the program, during the tour itself! It’s up to you.
Our guides know and love their city. They are highly trained licensed tour guides, speak excellent English, accompany you at all times and inside all museums and never waste your time trying to get you to buy things.
Sample Tours
In a single day tour you can create your own custom mix. Here are a few of the ingredients you can include in your mix — click on any topic to find out more!
Teotihuacan
is the third-largest pyramid in the world!
Centro Histórico
the busy bustling heart of Mexico City, past and present
Museo de Antropología
and other excellent museums in Chapultepec Park
Neighborhood walking tours
Choose from different areas
Xochimilco
boat ride along the canals
Coyoacán
is much more than the Frida Kahlo museum
On longer day trips, you can go beyond the city limits to tour other areas such as:
Puebla
with Cholula and Tonanzintla
Taxco
The silver city
Cuernavaca
at the foot of the Tepozteco mountain
Monarch Butterfly Reserve
From mid-November to mid-February!
Tours in Oaxaca
Market and street food tours
Walk through traditional markets, learn about the local products, try safe and delicious street food all around Oaxaca city.
Artists and Activists
Oaxaca is home to a vibrant local art scene. Get to know local art cooperatives, street art and activist art movements.
Visits to nearby Artisan villages
We offer private tour going south, east and west of Oaxaca, where you can visit a wide variety of artisans as well as town markets, mezcal distilleries and natural wonders (the Tule tree!)
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