
Museo del Templo Mayor / Urban Archaeology - Small Groups
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Is Museo del Templo Mayor / Urban Archaeology - Small Groups worth booking?
Museo del Templo Mayor / Urban Archaeology - Small Groups is a 3-hour experience in Mexico City, Mexico, from $1400 per person. It scores 51 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 5/5 rating across 3 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 51 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (3)
- Duration
- 3 hours
- From
- $1400 per person
Let's dive into the remains of a building from the 14th Century which explains how the capital of the Mexica Empire functioned. During this experience we are going to visit the most important building for the mexicas,
What you get
- Certified Tour Guide
About this experience
Let's dive into the remains of a building from the 14th Century which explains how the capital of the Mexica Empire functioned. During this experience we are going to visit the most important building for the mexicas, who ruled the city until it fell in August 1521. Templo Mayor was almost totally destroyed, and its construction materials were repurposed for building the first European like city. However, we are going to see buildings, mural paintings and artifacts which had been buried under the city's historic center for centuries, until they were discovered by the Urban Archaeology Program and the National Institute of Anthropology and History.
What's included
Included
- Certified Tour Guide
Not included
- Entrance fees
What you'll see and do
Museo del Templo Mayor
We will explore the History of the City all the to its roots. We are going to explore the archaeological site where the most important pre hispanic building was. We are going to see mural paintings, monoliths and diverse artifacts.
180 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Mexico City
Please let's meet inside the lobby right next to the ticket office.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Please let's meet inside the lobby right next to the ticket office.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en, fr, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Group size
- Up to 6 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- VERBOMOTOR
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 3 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
2 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
1 mentionTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Value for money
1 mentionTravelers feel they got more than they paid for.
Traveler reviews
3 verified traveler reviews for Museo del Templo Mayor / Urban Archaeology - Small Groups. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Highly recommended!
I enjoyed my tour with Raul a lot. He is very friendly and explains everything very clearly. On top of everything, I had patience with my bad Spanish. Highly recommended. I took the tour in Spanish for my own pleasure, but Raul is clearly comfortable giving the tour in English, I highly recommend him.
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Fantastic tour
Eduardo was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about the temple mayor. I highly recommend this tour!
via Viator
For 3 hours, the mighty Mexica Empire came alive again!
I recently had the opportunity to take the Museo del Templo Mayor / Urban Archaeology tour offered by Raúl. After taking his architecture & history walk in Centro Histórico on a previous visit, which I left very impressed, I was curious to learn more about the city’s history when I visited it again this summer, particularly about its fascinating Aztec / Mexica heritage. I was happy to see that Raúl was offering a tour focusing specifically on this topic and, based on my previous positive experience, decided to give it a try - and it was absolutely worth it! The ruins of Templo Mayor and the adjacent museum are fascinating places to visit even on your own, but Raúl’s tour greatly enhanced this experience: he added important context to the museum exhibits and what's left of the temple pieces, making me understand much better their meaning and religious significance. However - and this is what truly makes his tours one-of-a-kind - this is not just a museum walk with some bonus information. Much rather, Raúl uses the site of Templo Mayor and the museum exhibits to re-construct, with his narration, the life in the former Aztec capital: its culture, its people, its leaders and of course, its dramatic fall. He forges fascinating connections between the pieces and the broader history of the city, making the former capital - for a period of 3 hours - truly come alive again in my mind. This is even more impressive considering that, going into the tour, I only had very little background knowledge! Once again, I left Raúl’s tour having learned incredibly much - and yet, at no point did I ever feel overwhelmed or exhausted by the amount of information (something that tends to happen to me, especially in long museum visits!), thanks to Raúl’s captivating and vivid narrative style. All things considered, I cannot recommend enough Raúl enough as a guide if you want to explore and understand the history of the city (and the country!), no matter if you have some or no previous knowledge at all - with his tours, you will be able to see the city in a new light. If I have the chance to re-visit Mexico City in the future, I will definitely make sure to take more walks with him!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 18+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 1
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 51
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Museo del Templo Mayor / Urban Archaeology - Small Groups: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Mexico City.
How much does Museo del Templo Mayor / Urban Archaeology - Small Groups cost?
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Prices start at $1400 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 Museo del Templo Mayor / Urban Archaeology - Small Groups 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 Museo del Templo Mayor / Urban Archaeology - Small Groups worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 51 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 3 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 Museo del Templo Mayor / Urban Archaeology - Small Groups?
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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 Museo del Templo Mayor / Urban Archaeology - Small Groups suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 18. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 3-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Museo del Templo Mayor / Urban Archaeology - Small Groups?
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Around 1 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 Museo del Templo Mayor / Urban Archaeology - Small Groups 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 Frida Kahlo VIP [Museum Tickets Included] Walk, Markets & Churros, Local Foodie Adventure CDMX: Tacos & more with Sherpa Food Tours, Mexico City Historical Centre Food Tour with 7 Tastings & Drinks. 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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