Mexico City private city tour: Teotihuacan and Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Early in the morning you will meet your guide to start your trip to the main streets and sites of one of the biggest cities in the world. Huge avenues, monuments, palaces and cathedrals are only a small part of all that Mexico city has to offer. You will visit the heart of Mexico City, its central square, called Zocalo in Spanish, which means 'pedestal' in English, and was a crucial part of the fundamentals of the urban development during the rule of the Spaniards in the New World. Walking around the Zocalo you will visit the most ancient catholic Cathedral and Presidential Palace, where you will be able to contemplate murals famous Diego Rivera.
Then, after the overview of the city center, you will hit the road, leaving the megalopolis and heading to the ancient Aztec city Teotihuacan, which means 'City where the men become Gods'. Teotihuacán is one of the biggest and most impressive archaeological complexes in Mexico. This place if still full of secrets and mysteries which nowadays remain unsolved, but in the same time is one of the most breathtaking and precious cities built by ancient civilizations. Take a walk along 'The path of the dead' and climb one of the tallest pyramids on Earth – an essential part of this tour. Standing on the top of the pyramid you won´t be able to look away from the mountain view surrounding the city and can´t help yourself to fell the strongest energy of the place. Being on the top of the pyramid your guide will talk you though the history of Teotihuacan and Aztecs, tell you a story about the disappeared tribe, about bloody wars and sacrifices.
Coming back to the city, you will visit the most important religious place not only for catholic people in Mexico, but for the whole Latin America: Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, visited by pilgrims from all over the world and where the original shroud of the Holly Virgin is stored. It is more probable that after such a rich day, you will want to prolong your visit to Mexico and become more familiar with such and amazing and diverse city, as Mexico City.