--- title: Unforgettable Hot Air Balloon Ride Over the City of the Gods lang: en type: tour city: Mexico City country: Mexico price: 129 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.96 reviews: 348 duration_minutes: 300 duration_max_minutes: 540 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 6 of 60 (Hot Air Balloon over Teotihuacan) schedule_checked: 2026-10-08 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/mexico-city/tours/unforgettable-hot-air-balloon-ride-over-the-city-of-the-gods/ --- # Unforgettable Hot Air Balloon Ride Over the City of the Gods **Guidekin's take:** Pair a hot air balloon ride with an optional stop at the pyramids, or choose the ride alone. Check-in coffee, a sparkling wine toast and passenger insurance are included; breakfast and a guided tour of Teotihuacan cost extra. 4.96 from 348 reviews at €129 per person for 5h–9h. In our comparison: #6 of 60 in Hot Air Balloon over Teotihuacan, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview WELCOME TO THE BEST HOT AIR BALLOON ADVENTURE IN MEXICO Most popular experience on Airbnb. It is also the safest, funnest, with spacious baskets, a bilingual team and zero gimmicks (no tourists traps). We start the pick-ups around 5 am and will be back in CDMX around 1 pm or well before, if you only do the ride. After the balloon ride, you will have the option of going back to your accommodation or join a walking tour of the pyramids and grab breakfast. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Starts 05:00, 06:00: 2 departures a day - Food included: Sparkling wine toast (juice for minors) **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €129 per person for the Balloon ride only option; other options up to €157 - Duration: 5h–9h - Rating: 4.96/5 from 348 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Mexico Maxico - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Start times: 05:00, 06:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-08 ## Reviews 4.96 from 348 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 345 of 348. - 5 stars: 340 (98%) - 4 stars: 5 (1%) - 3 stars: 1 (0%) - 2 stars: 1 (0%) - 1 star: 1 (0%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Balloon ride only | €132 / person | English, Spanish | Duration: 2 hours: Duration of the experience is subject to weather conditions. Average time is 2 hours and a half No transportation needed: Guests have their own transportation and will arrive at the launching site and depart on their own after landing | | Transportation & Piramids Stop | €157 / person | English, Spanish | Duration: 8 hours: Pick-up and drop off at guest accommodation or Reforma 222. Return around 1pm. Times are estimates, not guaranteed. International Breakfast Buffet: Optional in case you are hungry: MXN200. Otherwise, feel free to explore the museum with your ticket of the pyramids Round trip transportation: Transfer from launching site to parking at the pyramids included. Guests pay their entrance: MXN100/person Pickup included | | With Round-trip Transportation | €157 / person | English, Spanish | Duration: 5 hours: Pick-up and drop off at guest accommodation or Reforma 222. Total duration of the experience depends on return traffic Round-trip transportation CDMX: Our transportation is affordable, reliable, safe and clean. Immediate return to Mexico City after landing (no pyramids). Pickup included | ## What's included - Coffee break at check-in - Sparkling wine toast (juice for minors) - Flight certificate - Pick-up from your accommodation (round-trip transportation) - Hot air balloon ride - Passenger Insurance ## Not included - Tips and gratuities - Breakfast/brunch at renowed restaurant à la carte - Guided tour of Teotihuacan ## Itinerary 1. **Mexico City** (1h) - You will get in the vehicle and head to the launching site in the Teotihuacan area 2. **Piramides De Teotihuacan** (5h) - Contemplate the temples of the Sun and the Moon from the air and the Pueblo Magico of San Juan Teotihuacan and San Martin de las Piramides 3. **Zona Arqueologica De Teotihuacan** (1h 30m) - For those opting to learn more about the ancient culture of Teotihuacan, you will given free time to explore the archeological site You will walk on the Avenue of the Dead, discover the pyramids of the Sun and the Moon, royal palaces, original murals, and more. 4. **Mexico City** (1h) - You will get in the vehicle and head back to the city ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 05:00, 06:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-08 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Meet at the entrance of the mall by the Scotiabank Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for pregnant travelers - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Compared with other Hot Air Balloon over Teotihuacan | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #6 of 60** | €129 | 5h–9h | 4.96 (348) | shared | | [Balloon flight + Grotto breakfast + Pyramids tour from Mexico City](/mexico/mexico-city/tours/balloon-flight-grotto-breakfast-pyramids-tour-from-mexico-city/?format=md) | €102 | 7h | 4.98 (742) | shared | | [Tour from Mexico City: Teotihuacán Hot Air Balloons](/mexico/mexico-city/tours/tour-from-mexico-city-teotihuac-n-hot-air-balloons/?format=md) | €144 | 6h | 4.98 (451) | shared | | [Balloon Flight with Breakfast in Cave and Round Trip CDMX](/mexico/mexico-city/tours/balloon-flight-with-breakfast-in-cave-and-round-trip-cdmx/?format=md) | €137 | 6h | 5.0 (218) | shared | Ranked #6 of 60 in Hot Air Balloon over Teotihuacan by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €102 to €318, median €137; typical length 6h. 7 of 60 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/mexico/mexico-city/teotihuacan-hot-air-balloon/?format=md ## More in Mexico City - All Mexico City tours: https://guidekin.com/mexico/mexico-city/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/mexico/mexico-city/tours/unforgettable-hot-air-balloon-ride-over-the-city-of-the-gods/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/mexico/mexico-city/?format=md