Mexico City Express
Discover the heart of Mexico City: a journey that balances self-guided adventures, a guided tour of historic highlights, and optional cultural experiences that bring the city to life.
| Style | Independent Package Freedom to explore at your own pace; unescorted | ||
| Departures | March – December 2026 | ||
| Themes | Active, History & Culture, City Stays | ||
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| What to Expect | Travel safely and confidently with our new health & safety protocols. | ||
| Already booked? | Find everything you need to know before you go, including information about passport & visa requirements, flights, luggage, and more. | ||
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Discover the heart of Mexico through its vibrant capital, where the echoes of ancient civilizations meet colonial charm and contemporary culture. This short yet immersive journey offers you a taste of ancient traditions blended with European influences that makes Mexico City unforgettable. Stroll through grand plazas and historic cathedrals, marvel at world-class museums, and explore bustling markets filled with color, flavor, and tradition. Explore independently or take advantage of optional excursions to maximize your experience. From iconic culinary experiences to lively neighborhoods and hidden gems, every moment in Mexico City tells a story waiting to be discovered.
Package includes
- Flights
- Transfers
- Hotel
- Round trip flights from Miami to Mexico City, including taxes & fees
- Group arrival and departure transfers
- All land transportation
- 4 nights' accommodations in First Class hotels
- 4 meals: 4 breakfasts
- Half day included tour including highlights of Mexico City
- Interesting optional excursions to enhance your visit
- Professional, English-speaking guide
Optional add-ons
- Flights from other cities are available. Request pricing when making your reservation.
- Optional Tacos & Mezcal Tour
- Optional Lucha Libre Wrestling & Mezcal Experience
- Optional Teotihuacan and Basilica of Guadalupe
- Optional Hot Air Balloon Flight in Teotihuacan
- Optional Puebla + Cholula + Tonantzintla
- Optional Taxco + Cuernavaca
- Optional Mexican Cooking Class
Why you'll love it
- See Mexico City's highlights on a half-day guided tour, including the grand Zócalo, the Metropolitan Cathedral, and the renowned Museum of Anthropology.
- Spend two full days exploring the city at your own pace, exploring museums, local galleries, and enjoying the thriving restaurant scene.
- Have the opportunity to join numerous exciting excursions, including a cooking class, archaeological sites, a hot air balloon flight, and more!
- For further exploration, join guided excursions beyond the city where historic towns, ancient pyramids, and unforgettable culinary adventures await.
Itinerary at a Glance
- 1 Depart USA/Arrive in Mexico
- Optional Excursion: Tacos & Mezcal Tour , $142
- 2 Mexico City’s Historic Center
- Optional Excursion: Lucha Libre Wrestling & Mezcal Experience , $152
- 3 Day at Leisure
- Optional Excursion: Teotihuacan and Basilica of Guadalupe , $59
- Optional Excursion: Hot Air Balloon Flight in Teotihuacan , $255
- Optional Excursion: Puebla + Cholula + Tonantzintla , $65
- 4 Day at Leisure
- Optional Excursion: Taxco + Cuernavaca , $65
- Optional Excursion: Mexican Cooking Class , $245
- 5 Depart Mexico/Arrive USA
Dates & Prices
Detailed Itinerary
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Day 1 Depart USA/Arrive in Mexico
- Upon arrival, proceed through customs formalities, where you'll be met and transferred to your hotel
- Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure
- Or join a shared optional tour
NH Collection Mexico City Centro Histórico or similar
Day 2 Mexico City’s Historic Center
- Explore the historic center on a half-day guided tour
- Enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure
- Or join a shared optional tour
NH Collection Mexico City Centro Histórico or similarBreakfast
Day 3 Day at Leisure
- Discover Mexico City independently or join a shared optional tour
NH Collection Mexico City Centro Histórico or similarBreakfast
Day 4 Day at Leisure
- Relax and explore on a day of leisure or join a shared optional tour
NH Collection Mexico City Centro Histórico or similarBreakfast
Day 5 Depart Mexico/Arrive USA
- After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your return flight home
Breakfast
Hotel
In the unlikely event that a particular hotel is not available, a similar or better hotel may be substituted.
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Trip Details
- What should I know before I go?We've compiled a comprehensive checklist, including information on how to pay your balance due, flights & transfers, packing & luggage, and more.
- Do I need a visa or other documents? Are there any entry requirements?Please review the visa & entry requirements.
- Can I make changes to my trip?Want to upgrade your seats? Depart from another city? Stay a few extra days? Something else? Just ask!
- Can I bring my kids? Are there any age restrictions?To book this package, you must be 18 or older. Your traveling companions must be 8 or older at time of travel.
- Should I purchase travel insurance?Yes! We recommend you purchase travel insurance to help protect you and your travel investment against the unexpected. For your convenience, we offer a plan provided by Travelex Insurance Services.
- What's the fine print?Review the terms & conditions for this package.
What should I know about Mexico?Check out our guide for practical travel tips, the best time to go, videos, and more.