Mexico City Private Customizable Tour with Guide and Vehicle
Traveler rating
5.0/5
Based on 39 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Quick answer
Is Mexico City Private Customizable Tour with Guide and Vehicle worth booking?
Mexico City Private Customizable Tour with Guide and Vehicle is a 3-hour experience in Mexico City, Mexico, from $150 per person. It scores 68 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 5/5 rating across 39 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 68 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (39)
- Duration
- 3 hours
- From
- $150 per person
Don't like being dragged around a group tour but you still want to hear about Mexico City, its History and culture? Then hiring a private local guide is the perfect option for you! Customize your tour & get priceless recommendations based on your interests, time and even your diet. Plus, you'll discover magnificent sites off the beaten track only locals know about. Choose the area of Mexico City you want to explore. Select the number of people traveling in your group. Next, think of the places you want to visit in that area. Book and your guide will get in contact with you so you can plan the tour together. And who is your guide? A Chilanga with a Photography & storytelling background and an immense love for sharing Mexican culture. Note that this service includes private transportation and a bilingual guide, but all extra expenses (entries, tolls, parking, boat/bike rental, food, drinks, tips) will be covered by you. This way you decide where you actually want to spend your money.
What you get
About this experience
Don't like being dragged around a group tour but you still want to hear about Mexico City, its History and culture? Then hiring a private local guide is the perfect option for you! Customize your tour & get priceless recommendations based on your interests, time and even your diet. Plus, you'll discover magnificent sites off the beaten track only locals know about. Choose the area of Mexico City you want to explore. Select the number of people traveling in your group. Next, think of the places you want to visit in that area. Book and your guide will get in contact with you so you can plan the tour together. And who is your guide? A Chilanga with a Photography & storytelling background and an immense love for sharing Mexican culture. Note that this service includes private transportation and a bilingual guide, but all extra expenses (entries, tolls, parking, boat/bike rental, food, drinks, tips) will be covered by you. This way you decide where you actually want to spend your money.
What's included
Included
- Bilingual local guide
- Private transportation
- Suggestions and help creating your personalized itinerary
- Recommendations of other hidden gems to visit in Mexico City
Not included
- Parking
- Food
- Drinks
- Entry tickets
- Boat rental
- Bike rental
- Gratuities
What you'll see and do
Historic Center (Centro Historico)
You can create your itinerary choosing places in the central area of Mexico City. For example: Zócalo, Cathedral, Aztec ruins, museums, markets, famous restaurants, city viewpoint, etc.
60 minutes here
La Condesa
You can create your itinerary choosing places in this central neighborhood. For example: famous restaurants, plazas, avenues and parks
60 minutes here
Coyoacan
You can create your itinerary choosing places in this area of Mexico City. For example: Frida Kahlo museums and parks, the main church and Palace of Hernán Cortés, Coyoacan market and more
60 minutes here
Zona Arqueologica De Teotihuacan
You can create your itinerary choosing places in the north area of Mexico City. For example: Teotihuacan archaeological site, La Gruta/Cueva restaurant, pulque/cacao tasting, Tlatelolco archaelogical site, Vasconcelos library
60 minutes here · Admission included
Xochimilco
You can create your itinerary choosing places in the southern area of Mexico City. For example: Xochimilco canals, Coyoacan, National University campus, Tlalpan & Barragán, Anahuacalli museum and more
60 minutes here
San Angel
You can create your itinerary choosing places in this traditional town. For example: Studio House museum, Bazar del Sábado, art fair and galleries, Chimalistac and more
60 minutes here
Chapultepec Forest
You can create your itinerary choosing places in the Chapultepec area of Mexico City. For example: Chapultepec Castle, Anthropology museum, cable car, zoo, axolotl house, Modern Art & Soumaya museums, Polanco, Aquarium, Hotel Geneve
60 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Mexico City
You will meet your guide on the street right outside the ticket office to the Chapultepec Castle. Your guide will get in contact with you some days prior to the tour to reconfirm the information and description so you can tell them apart.
Meeting point
Mexico City
You will meet your guide on the street right outside the main entrance to the Cathedral. Your guide will get in contact with you some days prior to the tour to reconfirm the information and description so you can tell them apart.
Hotel pickup
Pickup is available for selected locations.
Ends at
You will meet your guide on the street right outside the ticket office to the Chapultepec Castle. Your guide will get in contact with you some days prior to the tour to reconfirm the information and description so you can tell them apart.
Ends at
You will meet your guide on the street right outside the main entrance to the Cathedral. Your guide will get in contact with you some days prior to the tour to reconfirm the information and description so you can tell them apart.
Options you can book
CHAPULTEPEC area & Polanco
Duration: 6 hours: 5-6 hours Sites that can be visited:: Chapultepec Castle, Anthropology museum, cable car, zoo, axolotl house, Modern Art & Soumaya museums, Aquarium, Hotel Geneve Private transportation with AC: Depending on the number of persons in your group you can choose: -Car or SUV (up to 4) -Suburban (up to 6) -Van (up to 12) Departure time from 9am - 11am Pickup included
Downtown NO transportation
WALKING TOUR: Meet your guide at an accessible location and be guided in a customizable walking tour in the heart of the city. Duration: 4 hours: 3-4 hours Sites that can be visited:: Zócalo, Cathedral, Aztec ruins, museums, markets, famous restaurants, city viewpoint, Roma-Condesa neighborhood, Hotel Geneve Metro/subway: The best way to move around the Historic Center of Mexico City is by foot and metro. Starting point: Historic center of Mexico City, Centro, Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico
XOCHIMILCO & Southern area
Duration: 8 hours: 7-8 hours Sites you can visit:: Xochimilco canals, Coyoacan, National University, Tlalpan & Barragán, San Ángel, Studio House, Frida's museums, Anahuacalli Private transportation with AC: Depending on the number of persons in your group you can choose: -Car or SUV (up to 4) -Suburban (up to 6) -Van (up to 12) Departure time from 7am - 11am Pickup included
Chapultepec CASTLE NO transpor
WALKING TOUR: Meet your guide at an accessible location and be guided in a customizable walking tour in the National History Museum Duration: 4 hours: 3-4 hours Chapultepec Castle and park: Chapultepec Castle is where your guide will tell you in detail the History of Mexico after the Conquest and the park Starting point: Chapultepec Castle, Av. Heroico Colegio Militar 172, Bosque de Chapultepec I Secc, Miguel Hidalgo, 11580 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
TEOTIHUACAN & Northern Area
Duration: 8 hours: 7-8 hours Sites that can be visited:: Teotihuacan pyramids, Virgin of Guadalupe Shrine, La Gruta/Cueva restaurant, cacao tasting, Tlatelolco, Vasconcelos library Private transportation with AC: Depending on the number of persons in your group you can choose: -Car or SUV (up to 4) -Suburban (up to 6) -Van (up to 12) Departure time from 8am - 11am Pickup included
CENTRAL Area & Roma-Condesa
Duration: 6 hours: 5-6 hours Sites that can be visited:: Zócalo, Cathedral, Aztec ruins, museums, markets, famous restaurants, city viewpoint, Roma-Condesa neighborhood, Hotel Geneve Private transportation with AC: Depending on the number of persons in your group you can choose: -Car or SUV (up to 4) -Suburban (up to 6) -Van (up to 12) Departure time from 9am - 1pm Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Frida Tours
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 39 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
6 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
6 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Small groups
3 mentionsThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Photo opportunities
2 mentionsThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Food and drink
2 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Traveler reviews
39 verified traveler reviews for Mexico City Private Customizable Tour with Guide and Vehicle. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
The best way to see Teotihuacan
Warm and enthusiastic We had a stellar experience with Tours Frida for our Teotihuacan Pyramids trip! The communication was excellent from the start, and being picked up right at our Airbnb made the morning completely stress free. Our guide was incredibly informative and made sure the environment was wonderfully inclusive. They really listened to us, tailoring the day to our specific requests, and even got us in to see the incredible murals at Tetitla! I am always happy to support a women and non binary business, especially one that provides such top tier service. Highly recommend.
via Tripadvisor
Friendly, informed and engaging tour guide!
Gabriella was a wonderful guide, offering us so much history everywhere we went. Visiting the basilica and pyramids, we learned the stories behind these significant structures. We loved that the tour was queer friendly and that our business was supporting a woman owned business that seeks to uplift the LGBTQ+ community.
via Tripadvisor
A must tour you must do
Gabby was an excellent guide and the driver Angel was outstanding the drive was super safe. We enjoyed every stop. A tour you must do
via Tripadvisor
Great private tour!
Gabriela was a great tour guide. She was knowledgeable, friendly, and adapted well to our group. I highly recommend a private tour so you can go as quick or slow you want. We also wanted to check out the caves and Gabriela knew to wait until it was sunny so we could get the best pictures.
via Tripadvisor
A fun and interesting day in CDMX
Our family of three enjoyed our day visiting CDMX with Gabriella. She guided us through markets, murals, and the interactive chocolate museum, a hit with our tween. Other highlights included authentic tacos and roasted crickets for the more adventurous. Gabriella skillfully navigated the busy streets and parking lots and adjusted our itinerary, so we all had fun. Muchas gracias, Gabriella!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $150 to $9,641
- Hotel pickup
- Available for selected locations
- Booked in 30 days
- 14
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Who runs this experience
Operated by Frida Tours, who run 12 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 68.1.
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Mexico City Private Customizable Tour with Guide and Vehicle: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Mexico City.
How much does Mexico City Private Customizable Tour with Guide and Vehicle cost?
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Prices start at $150 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Mexico City usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Mexico City Private Customizable Tour with Guide and Vehicle take?
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Plan for about 3 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Mexico City is not rushed.
Is Mexico City Private Customizable Tour with Guide and Vehicle worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 68 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 39 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Mexico City, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Mexico City Private Customizable Tour with Guide and Vehicle?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Mexico City Private Customizable Tour with Guide and Vehicle suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 3-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Mexico City Private Customizable Tour with Guide and Vehicle?
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Around 14 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Mexico City can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Mexico City and add a light layer if any part of the 3-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Mexico City Private Customizable Tour with Guide and Vehicle start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Mexico City within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Mexico City?
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On Outty we rank every Mexico City experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Teotihuacan 3 Pyramids Tour + Hotel Pick Up + Lunch at La Gruta, Historic Center Essentials: Mexico City Downtown Walking Tour, PREMIUM Frida Kahlo Museum and Xochimilco (Small Groups). The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Mexico City?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Mexico City?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Mexico City Private Customizable Tour with Guide and Vehicle?
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Included: Bilingual local guide; Private transportation; Suggestions and help creating your personalized itinerary; and Recommendations of other hidden gems to visit in Mexico City. Not included: Parking; Food; Drinks; and Entry tickets. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Does Mexico City Private Customizable Tour with Guide and Vehicle include hotel pickup?
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Yes, pickup is offered, or you can meet at the start point instead from 525 listed pickup locations in and around Mexico City. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.
What languages is Mexico City Private Customizable Tour with Guide and Vehicle offered in?
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It is offered in English and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Mexico City Private Customizable Tour with Guide and Vehicle?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Mexico City Private Customizable Tour with Guide and Vehicle wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; and Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Mexico City Private Customizable Tour with Guide and Vehicle if the weather is bad?
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This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.
What do travelers say about Mexico City Private Customizable Tour with Guide and Vehicle?
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Across 39 reviews averaging 5.0 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, small groups. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
What booking options are available for Mexico City Private Customizable Tour with Guide and Vehicle?
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There are 6 options to choose from, including CHAPULTEPEC area & Polanco, Downtown NO transportation, XOCHIMILCO & Southern area, Chapultepec CASTLE NO transpor. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.
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