Private Tour: Tula and Tepotzotlan Day Trip from Mexico City

Name: Private Tour: Tula and Tepotzotlan Day Trip from Mexico City
Brand: Mexico Tour Freelance
SKU: e068a5c6-f11c-4038-b438-01f0b4aa6116

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Summary

Your tour begins with hotel pickup in Mexico City in the morning. Board your private vehicle and head to the archaeological site of Tula with your personal driver and guide, who highlights the features of the Mesoamerican ruins. At this Toltec ceremonial center, learn about architectural innovations, including 16-foot-tall (5-meter) warrior statues, temple pyramids, and ball courts. Admire the use of sidewalks and stucco decor as you explore the site. After a personalized look, continue to the Jesuit convent of Tepotzotlán. See the impressive chapel of San Francisco Javier, an example of Mexican baroque style. Marvel at the church entirely covered in gold leaf, see the nuns' quarters that feature samples of authentic clothing, and learn about the Jesuits' role during the Spanish conquest. Following this brush-up with Mexico's past, you'll be dropped off at your hotel.

Tour info

Duration

7 hours

Why take this tour?

See two parts of the history of Mexico on this private day trip from Mexico City. First, you'll visit Tula and learn all about the culture, which is considered the best in architecture. Learn about their innovations in architecture, cloves and the use of stucco and admire the site. Then, visit the Convent of Tepotzotlan, from the Jesuits Order. They tried to evangelize the indigenous population from the area during the Spanish conquest, so you'll see impressive decoration with Gold Leaves in the church and learn about Mexican Baroque Style. Your tour includes a private guide and transport.

What’s included?

Bottled water
Local guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)
Tickets of the Archaeological Zone of Tula
Virreynato Museum Tickets
Private transportation
Lounch
Entry/Admission - Zona Arqueológica de Tula
Entry/Admission - Museo Nacional del Virreinato
Soda/Pop

Things to know

Before you book

Duration: 7h
Mobile tickets accepted
Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

Regular temperature checks for staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operator Website

Operated by:

Mexico Tour Freelance

About operator:

Service of Transportation and tours in places of cultural interest and representative history of Mexico City and its surroundings , offering who visit us UN concept of tourism different because the most important thing is that the sea an unforgettable visit A experience. Places of already if have UN enormous degree of mysticism in addition to the information that will have related to traditions , customs, historical battles , conquerors, conquered , sacred buildings , venerated images Enter Baroque and Neoclassical Great historical and religious beauty of these let territories An unforgettable experience for those who visit .