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Experience the highlights of Mexico City with one of these immersive tours.

The 9 Best Mexico City Tours

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Mexico's sprawling capital is known for its eclectic neighborhoods (as many as 350), that each have distinct characteristics. As such, Mexico City offers a myriad of options for sightseeing, shopping and dining, and one of the best ways to explore this fascinating destination is with a tour.

U.S. News compiled this list of the best tours in Mexico City based on expert input and reviewer sentiment. Whether you want to cycle your way through the city, explore nearby archaeological sites or indulge in local delicacies, there's a tour to fit your itinerary.

Tekpan Tours – Teotihuacán Early Morning Tour from Mexico City

Price: Adults from $45; kids from $40 Duration: 8 hours

This tour departs from Mexico City for an early morning visit to the pyramids at Teotihuacán , a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Along with mild temperatures, a morning visit yields few crowds, allowing for excellent photo-ops. The second stop at an artisan market gives tourgoers the chance to learn about different Mexican handicrafts. Visitors offer positive reviews about the insightful guides and appreciate the crowd-free experience.

The tour includes round-trip transportation from your hotel, guidance from an art historian and entrance fees. Lunch is at your own expense. Tekpan Tours also operates outings to Xochimilco.

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Mexican Food Tours – Polanco Food Tour

Price: Adults from $99; kids from $49 Duration: 3 hours

Explore one of Mexico City's trendiest neighborhoods to sample Mexican specialties during this culinary tour of Polanco. Stroll along picturesque streets and pop into several lesser-known spots and upscale eateries to taste everything from seafood dishes to tamales to chocolate to Mexican ice cream. Reviewers extol the knowledgeable guides as well as the wide variety of delicious food.

This small-group tour departs at 11 a.m. daily as well as 4:30 or 5:30 p.m. The company also offers a taco-themed food tour, among other options.

Estación Mexico – Coyoacán Free Tour

Price: Free Duration: 2 hours

Walk through Coyoacán, one of Mexico City's quiet bohemian neighborhoods, on this tour. Learn the history and legends of this unique part of the city as you stroll by sights like the Capilla de San Antonio, Parroquía San Juan Bautista and the home of renowned artist Frida Kahlo. Reviewers appreciate the informative guides and learning about this lesser-known section of the city.

Tips are suggested for the guides, since there is no charge for the tour. Walks depart daily at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. The company offers other free tours through the Chapultepec Forest and the city's university , among other options.

Mexico a Pie – Lucha Libre Experience

Price: Adults from 1,980 pesos (about $106); kids from 1,880 pesos (around $101) Duration: 4 hours

Don a colorful mask and join in the fun at a wrestling match known as lucha libre. Before the match, there is a two-hour walking tour with a guide who tells you all about lucha libre as you enjoy a mezcal and guacamole tasting. Then, head into Arena México to watch a wrestling match unlike one you've seen before. Patrons report having a great time on this tour and especially enjoy the group experience. They also say there's plenty of mezcal at the tasting and suggest eating a meal before you go.

Tours are offered three times a week: Sunday at 3 p.m., Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. and Friday at 6:30 p.m. Prices include a mask and the tasting. Additional food and beer can be purchased with cash at the arena. Children must be at least 3 to attend. Mexico a Pie also runs an art-themed tour, among other experiences.

Amigo Tours – Teotihuacán at Sunrise Tour

Price: Adults from $47; kids from $40 Duration: 8 hours

Reviewers give this excursion rave reviews for its well-informed guides and an early start time that aims to avoid the crowds at one of Mexico's best-known archaeological sites. Tours depart around 6 a.m. to visit the old city of Teotihuacán, known as the "City of the Gods." You'll see the city's famous stepped pyramids and stop at a local obsidian workshop for a tasting of cactus-based liquor, such as tequila.

Prices include all entrance fees, transportation and liquor tastings, but do not include lunch. Amigo Tours offers a variety of day trips from Mexico City, as well as tours within the city.

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Eat Like a Local – Mexican Food 101

Price: From $115 Duration: 4.5 hours

Owned by a Mexico City native, this tour company is operated by an all-woman staff. The company's introductory tour to Mexican food starts at 10 a.m. in Condesa with a cup of coffee and pan dulce, a Mexican pastry. Then, tourgoers hit two of the city's colorful markets for bites of carnitas, corn, fresh fruit, insects (if you're adventurous) and specialties like tlacoyos, a popular Mexican street food. The excursion ends back in Condesa with popsicles along the way.

This tour includes visits to several neighborhoods, 4.5 miles of walking (including tons of stairs), a ride on the subway and 19 tastings. Tours are limited to six people. The company also offers an evening street food tour, tours specifically designed for kids, and more.

Sabores México Food Tours – Taco Beats and Mezcal Sips

Price: Adults from $124.99; kids from $99.99 Duration: 3.5 hours

This tasty evening excursion takes curious foodies to four traditional Mexican taquerias and a mezcal bar. In all, you'll visit four Mexico City neighborhoods, including Condesa, Colonia Roma, San Rafael and Anzures. Along the way, you'll sample a variety of tacos from street stalls to established spots, and some are Michelin-rated. You'll also taste different kinds of mezcal and beer. Reviewers praise the delicious tacos and the tour's in-the-know guides. They also say to come hungry.

The English-speaking tour begins at 7 p.m. nightly and is limited to 10 people. Sabores México also offers tours of the Roma neighborhood as well as a chocolate tour of Mexico City.

Eat Mexico Culinary Tours – Gourmet San Juan Market & Street Food

Price: From $109 Duration: 3 to 4 hours

This intimate culinary tour features some of the best food destinations in the historic downtown center. Patrons will visit the colorful San Juan Market with its traditional and exotic snacks (such as grasshoppers) and fresh produce (like lime and guanábana). You will also taste heartier items like mole and seafood tostadas. Reviewers applaud the experience and the food and come away with an appreciation for Mexico's culinary heritage.

Tours depart daily at 10:30 and 11 a.m. and are limited to six people. This tour was not designed with children in mind; the company encourages families to try its Family Friendly Streets & Sweets tour.

Tlatoani Tours – Hot Air Balloon Flight over Teotihuacán

Price: From 2,300 pesos (about $124) Duration: 6 hours

Fly high over Teotihuacán in a hot air balloon during this trip. Your outing begins bright and early (around 4:30 or 5 a.m.) with pickup from your Mexico City hotel . You'll then be taken to the launch site where you'll enjoy 45 minutes of flight time. Afterwards, you'll have breakfast at a restaurant located within a cave (at your own expense), get time to visit Teotihuacán and stop at an obsidian workshop. Tourgoers say this is a wonderful experience and say it's especially great for couples.

Tours depart daily year-round, but keep in mind where you fly may depend on the weather. Food and drinks are not included in your ticket fee, nor is entry to the archaeological site. Tlatoani Tours also runs a lucha libre experience.

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