Private Tour: Tula and Tepotzotlan Day Trip from Mexico City
Overview
Inclusions
- 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 Arqueologica de Tula
- Entry/Admission - Museo Nacional del Virreinato
What to expect
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Zona Arqueologica de Tula, Tollan, 16 de Enero, Tula de Allende Municipality 42800 Mexico
The city was founded by Ce Ácatl Topiltzin Quetzalcóatl, sovereign who gave great prosperity to the region, which was cut short due to the confrontation between followers of the god Quetzalcoatl and Tezcatlipoca, gods tremendously opposed in Aztec mythology.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Museo Nacional del Virreinato, Plaza Hidalgo N 99 Barrio San Martín, Tepotzotlan C.P. 54600 Mexico
The Society of Jesus came to Tepotzotlán in 1580 to be employed in the work with the Indians and founded a residence where the parents learned Otomi, Nahuatl and Mazahua. He also established the Seminary of San Martin for the education of the children of the principal Indians. Finally, he established the House of Probation so that young people who wished to enter the Society could attend the novitiate. The school was for the exclusive use of the Jesuits, while the hostelry and the temple were public spaces and the Seminary of San Martin was inhabited only by indigenous people. The property was built on a natural promontory that was used to build three levels, currently identified as access plant, ground floor and upper floor.
Duration: 2 hours
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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A fabulous private tour with a knowledgeable and friendly guide The Aztec and pre-Aztec ruins are fascinating. The cathedral at Tepotzotlan is beautiful in its ornateness even though the religious aspect did not interest me. Still well worth the visit.
A fabulous private tour with a knowledgeable and friendly guide The Aztec and pre-Aztec ruins are fascinating. The cathedral at Tepotzotlan is beautiful in its ornateness even though the religious aspect did not interest me. Still well worth the visit.
Both the Tula and Tepotzotlan trips were excellent. Brenda was the tour guide and Pedro was the driver. Brenda showed us some of the local markets. The food there was great. This trip give a good feel for Mexico and local life as well as the historical sights.
Both the Tula and Tepotzotlan trips were excellent. Brenda was the tour guide and Pedro was the driver. Brenda showed us some of the local markets. The food there was great. This trip give a good feel for Mexico and local life as well as the historical sights.We engaged a private tour to Tula and Tepotzotlan, which was guided by Arturo Ramirez, with a driver, Pedro. Arturo was very knowledgeable and entertaining, and pointed out things at Tula that we never would have noticed or appreciated had we tried to do the trip on our own. Stopped along the w...
We engaged a private tour to Tula and Tepotzotlan, which was guided by Arturo Ramirez, with a driver, Pedro. Arturo was very knowledgeable and entertaining, and pointed out things at Tula that we never would have noticed or appreciated had we tried to do the trip on our own. Stopped along the way for Pasties at a roadside stand (brought to Mexico by Cornish miners and not unlike the UK version, except with chilis!) which were excellent. Tepotzotlan was a lovely town with good restaurants for a nice change of pace after the ruins. Pedro navigated everything expertly and was always where he was supposed to be when he was supposed to be there. Highly recommended for an excursion from Mexico City!If you are considering this tour, like me, you must be interested in Mesoamerican history. Teotihuacan was amazing, the Museo del Templo Mayor was well worth the visit, and the National Museum of Anthropology was world class, but I was interested in seeing some of the lesser known or traveled si...
If you are considering this tour, like me, you must be interested in Mesoamerican history. Teotihuacan was amazing, the Museo del Templo Mayor was well worth the visit, and the National Museum of Anthropology was world class, but I was interested in seeing some of the lesser known or traveled sites. Tula did not disappoint. This Toltec site is over 2000 years old, it is truly ancient. It rose to prominence between 900 and 1150 AD sometime after the demise of the Teotihuacan civilization and before the ascent of the Aztecs. It is believed that the Toltec's heavily influenced the Aztecs, especially through their feathered serpent god Quetzalcoatl, who is very much linked to Tula. In fact, the main attraction at Tula is the Pyramid of Quetzalcoatla with its 16 foot tall monoliths or Atlantean columns. Standing next to these ancient monuments is truly an experience, one that I am grateful that I had the opportunity to have. I highly recommend the tour if you are at all interested in Mesoamerican history. I booked a private tour through Mexico Tour Freelance for my girlfriend and myself as well as another couple and their 20 something daughter, so there was five of us total. We were picked up in our hotel lobby a little before 9 AM by our guide Alejandra. She was awesome, very knowledgeable,and able to answer all our questions. Our driver was Luis who was friendly and very competent at his job. He drove us to the site in a comfortable van, and even though the trip to Tula was over an hour, the time was more than occupied with conversation amongst ourselves and Alejandra, our guide. After arriving at Tula, we toured a small museum and then went on to the site itself, which required about a 15 minute walk. The site is amazing. As mentioned earlier the Pyramid of Quetzalcoatla with its Atlantean columns is the main attraction, but there is also a second pyramid and two ball courts as well as other ruins to view. For those interested in picking up a souvenir, there is a section of the path leading to the site lined with at least a dozen open air stands selling all kinds stuff. I picked up a 12-14 inch replica of one of the Atlantean columns and and my girlfriend bought a tshirt. If you buy a souvenir, don't be afraid to barter with the merchants, they will always lower their price some if you barter with them. In total, we spent more than two hours at the site before going on to Tepotzotlan for lunch and the rest of the tour. Unfortunately, the Jesuit convent was closed to the public the day we arrived, so instead we spent an enjoyable hour or so browsing the outdoor market in the main square. I did not mind at all, Tula was what I really wanted to see. After we had our fill of the market, we were driven back to our hotel arriving sometime around 4 PM. Visiting Tula was truly amazing and definitely one of the highlights of my trip to Mexico.
Carlos and Anna - fantastic people. Great tour, Great experience, Great day!
Carlos and Anna - fantastic people. Great tour, Great experience, Great day!
Ramon was an amazing tour guide. He was so knowledgeable and fun. My family had a wonderful time trekking around Tula and Tepotzotlan. We learned about the history and culture of the Toltecs and the Spanish Conquest in great detail. It was our best tour! Thank you! Christian was also an excellent...
Ramon was an amazing tour guide. He was so knowledgeable and fun. My family had a wonderful time trekking around Tula and Tepotzotlan. We learned about the history and culture of the Toltecs and the Spanish Conquest in great detail. It was our best tour! Thank you! Christian was also an excellent driver.