Original
Short Breaks
Mexico City Stopover
3 days • 4.6
4.5
Excellent
8 reviews
3 days
Start
Mexico City, Mexico
Finish
Mexico City, Mexico
Trip Code
QVHM
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - 12
Physical Rating
Meals
2 breakfasts, 1 lunch
Transport
Public bus, Metro
Accommodation
Hotel (2 nights)
From £465(3 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
Bring 700 years of history back to life as your expert local guide shares history and hotspots from around Mexico City – one of the biggest cities in the Americas!
Visit the Metropolitan Cathedral – the biggest cathedral on the continent. Then, see one of Diego Rivera's (the lover of Frida Kahlo) most famous murals at Museo Mural.
Head out of Mexico City to learn about Teotihuacan culture, from pre-Hispanic pyramids to modern handicrafts.
Explore local towns and visit two independent, family-run businesses where you can pick up authentic, locally made (or grown) souvenirs such as tequila, candy and cacti.
Feast on a delicious dinner in a Mexican family home, with food sourced straight from organic farms and cooked with local flavours (and a whole-lotta-love)!
Is this trip right for you?
On Short Breaks, you maintain a good level of independence and freedom, with the added bonus of having the details sorted out for you. You’ll have lots of free time and you won’t be accompanied by a Trip Leader. This means that all included activities and tours will be run by different local Tuuur partners, and these may operate independently from each other. The included activities and transfers will operate on a join-in basis, which means that you could have your Adventure all to yourself, or others may join you along the way. If you would prefer to travel in a group with a dedicated Trip Leader, just get in touch with your booking agent and they will take you through some alternatives.
On Day 3 of this trip, you’ll need to check out of your hotel before you start the day's activities. Your luggage will be stored in the luggage room of the hotel.
Itinerary
Discover the ancient history behind Mexico’s modern metropolis
Navigate your way through Mexico’s enormous and vibrant capital on this jam-packed Short Break Adventure. Set out on a city tour and learn the history surrounding the sights of one of the biggest cities in the Americas. Wander the stalls of Mercado de San Juan and be overwhelmed by the incredible array of produce on display. Venture out of the city and experience the incredible Aztec ruins of Teotihuacan with a knowledgeable local guide, then be welcomed into a family home to share some authentic dishes bursting with local flavours. In your spare time, simply chill out with a tequila or two and let this city’s ambience take over.
Inclusions
Meals
2 breakfasts, 1 lunch
Transport
Public bus, Metro
Accommodation
Hotel (2 nights)
Included activities
Hidden Teotihuacan & Lunch with the locals
Mexico City Tour - Urban Adventures
Optional activities
Mexico City - Frida Kahlo Museum (entrance fee) - MXN320
Mexico City - National Museum of Anthropology (entrance fee) (Closed Mondays) - MXN100
Mexico City - Palace of Fine Arts (Palacio de Bellas Artes) (entrance fee) (Closed Mondays) - MXN95
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Important notes
1. On Check-In to your hotel there will be a Welcome Pack waiting for you, with all information you need for your Short Break Adventure.
2. This Short Break Adventure is a ‘join in’ group departure, which means you are not accompanied by an Tuuur group leader. Instead, our local representative in each location will fill this role and the configuration of any fellow travelers in the group might change during the trip. This trip will run with a minimum of one person, so you may be joined by other travelers booked on the same date as you, or you may be on your own.
3. If your Short Break Adventure starts on a Sunday, please note the activities on Days 2 and 3 will be switched as the Museums are closed on Mondays.
Reviews (8)
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Andrew
Apr 18, 2025
Our first city stopover tour after many other Intrepid extended country tours. A good way to explore a foreign city for a couple of days. Our local trip leader Nathan was excellent with extensive knowledge of the history and places we visited and a great personality.
deborah
Apr 04, 2025
Mumtaz
Dec 03, 2024
We loved our holiday to Mexico and Cuba we booked via intrepid travel company.we would highly recommend this company
Alexandra
Apr 12, 2024
This is a great trip for people wanting a quick overview of Mexico City that feels authentic and has experiences that are different to the norm!
Carl
Feb 10, 2024
Culture, history and food of Mexico lead by a fantastic tour guide (Karla). If getting to know the culture and history of a country is your thing can't recommend high enough.
Olivia
Feb 11, 2023
Fantastic trip with wonderful guide! Rafael was polite, well-spoken, friendly and very knowledgeable. Would recommend this to anyone wholeheartedly!
Linda
Jul 22, 2023
My niece and I made last minute plans for a very short window of time that we had before she heads back to her job as a High School Spanish teacher. We found the Four-Day Stopover on Intrepid's website and it fit the bill: our timeframe, in a Spanish speaking country, with very informative history tours. Intredid made arrangements for extending our hotel stay an extra two days and airport transfer. Our tour guide, Alfonso, was outstanding. He was knowledgeable, caring and professional. As a retired engineer, he is doing what he loves. Showing Mexico City and its history to eager learners. Thank you, Alfonso, and thank you Intrepid.
Nicolette
May 10, 2022
A short but sweet trip. City stop over in Mexico City is a great first taster of the City and Mexico as such if you've never been to the country. I enjoyed the arts, the culture, the people, the history and the language. Not to mention the food and the colors!
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