The 4 Best Private History Tours in Mexico

1.Private Tour Mexico City – Best Rated

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 220 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $29Our pick

Walk privately through Mexico City’s historic center with guides such as Eric, Erick, or Matilde. In about two hours, you’ll see Bellas Artes, the Postal Palace, the Zócalo, the Cathedral, Templo Mayor, and other landmarks. The tour includes historical context, local food advice, and entry to key Zócalo buildings without extra charges.

“Eric was a great guide. Very knowledgeable and thoughtful. As the tour flowed from site to site, Eric pointed out places of note. Great tour!”

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2.Private Walking Tour Gems of the Historic Center of Mexico City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 87 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $156

Spend about four hours with a private English-speaking guide in Mexico City’s Centro Histórico. You’ll connect Aztec, colonial, and modern Mexico at Templo Mayor, the Zócalo, the Cathedral, Madero Street, the Postal Palace, and Bellas Artes, including the famous murals. Guides such as Alicia, Silvia, Hilary, and Hector tailor the walk to your interests.

“Tour guide, Julio, was amazing. He made the tour exactly what we wanted and was super knowledgeable. Great time.”

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3.Coba Private Tour – Ancient Ruins & Refreshing Cenote Swim

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $215

Travel by private air-conditioned minivan from Playa del Carmen or Tulum to Coba with a certified guide, bike through the ruins, swim at Tamcach-Ha and Choo-Ha, and eat lunch at a local restaurant. Early pickup helps you avoid heat and crowds. Guides may include Joshua, Juan, Hector, Manuel, or Nicolas.

“We loved this tour of Coba and the Cenotes. Our guide was knowledgeable and energetic which was perfect for my active family of teens and young adults with parents. We arrived first thing when everything was quiet and private. We had first choice of the bikes and rode the bikes throughout the grounds in peace. Very easy Covid distancing. Lots of pictures with just our family and no extra people in the background. The cenotes were awesome with high jumps and snorkeling included. This tour was a highlight of our trip to Cancun.”

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4.Private Historic City Tour + Street Food of Oaxaca – Best Rated

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $58

Spend about three hours walking Oaxaca’s center with a private English-speaking guide such as Oscar, Sofia, Angel, or Yesi. Visit grand churches, the Alcalá theater, and Mercado 20 de Noviembre, where you choose and pay for local tastings. The route can shift toward food, art, history, or local life.

“I truly found this food tour was excellent! Perhaps the best of this type I ever participated in. Papi was terrific - knowledgeable, interesting accessible and patient. He brought me to many wonderful food stations and I sampled a wide variety of delicious Mexican food. He also shared important information about the history, culture and trends in Oaxaca throughout our time together. I highly recommend him and this tour to all travelers seeking Oaxaca culinary experiences (and much more…)”

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