The 11 Best Airbnb Experiences in Mexico City (#9 Ends with Grandma’s Home Cooking)

Looking for the best Airbnb Experiences in Mexico City?

You’re in the right place as I’ve lived in Mexico City, on and off, since 2018.

Mexico City is packed with things to do, from the Teotihuacán pyramids about an hour away to the colorful canals of Xochimilco and the city’s legendary markets.

👀 Curious about my top pick? It’s the Tacos, Mezcal & Lucha Libre night — check it out here.

With hundreds of Airbnb Experiences in the city, it’s hard to know which ones are actually worth your time. That’s where I come in!

I’ve hand-picked a list of experiences, all with nearly-5 star ratings and thousands of glowing reviews.

My Top 3 Picks: The Best Airbnb Experiences in Mexico City

The 11 Best Airbnb Experiences in Mexico City

1. Tacos, Mezcal & Lucha Libre Night

⏰ Tour time: 3 hours | ⭐️ Rating: 4.94 out of 5 Stars | ➡️ Book now

You’ll love this lively night out, the most-reviewed Airbnb Experience in Mexico City, with over 14,000 reviews.

It starts in Roma Norte with beer or mezcal, then tacos at one of your hosts’ favorite taquerías.

Your local hosts explain the masks, heroes, villains and rivalries of lucha libre, so you know who to cheer and who to boo.

Then you walk to the arena together for the show, with seats in the first six rows on Saturdays.

Your arena tickets, a full meal, drinks and a keepsake are included.

One guest wrote, “This was a fun and exciting experience. Great hosts and learned a lot about Lucha Libra. Highly recommend.”

It’s for ages 15 and up, and big cameras aren’t allowed in the arena.

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2. Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride over Teotihuacán

⏰ Tour time: 7 hours | ⭐️ Rating: 4.97 out of 5 Stars | ➡️ Book now

Picture yourself floating over the Teotihuacán pyramids as the sun comes up.

Your day starts with pickup from your stay in Mexico City, then coffee, tea and cookies before the flight.

The shared flight lasts 30 to 45 minutes with licensed pilots, depending on the weather and wind.

You’ll land to a sparkling wine toast and a flight certificate, plus free photos, drone shots and a short video.

Afterward, you can add breakfast at La Gruta, a restaurant inside a cave, and a free guided tour of the pyramids (you just pay the entrance ticket).

You’re back in Mexico City around 1 PM.

Bring warm layers, since it’s cold before sunrise, and you get a poncho at the launch site.

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3. Taco Tour by Bike Through Roma and Condesa

⏰ Tour time: 3 hours | ⭐️ Rating: 4.96 out of 5 Stars | ➡️ Book now

Ride through Roma and Condesa, Mexico City’s most storied eating neighborhoods, on this taco tour by bike.

You’ll pedal along tree-lined streets at an easy pace, stopping at several taco spots to taste different styles and fillings.

There’s a break at Parque México or Chapultepec, depending on the route.

You’ll wrap up the ride with a cold beer, and your bike, helmet, snacks and drinks are included.

One guest wrote, “Although a bit nervous riding a bike in CDMX traffic, the great guide, route, and anticipation of unique and tasty tacos quelled that quickly.”

It’s run by El Taco Club, the same team as the lucha libre night (#1), for ages 15 and up.

Bring a government-issued ID.

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4. Guacamole Party Boat in Xochimilco

⏰ Tour time: 2.5 hours | ⭐️ Rating: 4.97 out of 5 Stars | ➡️ Book now

You’ll have a blast on this two-hour trajinera cruise through the colorful canals of Xochimilco.

Your host shares the history of the canals and chinampas as you go.

Then the fiesta starts: there’s a guacamole contest with fresh ingredients, plus fruit, snacks, music and dancing.

Unlimited beer, tequila, mezcal, soft drinks and bottled water are included, and you get a gift at the end.

There’s a bathroom stop on shore, and you can visit an axolotl sanctuary or hire mariachis if you like (paid on the spot).

It’s fun for all ages, from 2 years old and up.

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5. Food Tour of Three Iconic Downtown Markets

⏰ Tour time: 4 hours | ⭐️ Rating: 4.97 out of 5 Stars | ➡️ Book now

Eat your way through three of Mexico City’s most famous markets on this food tour.

You’ll meet at the Museo de la Ciudad de México, then head to La Merced for a Mexican breakfast and street tacos, with vegetarian options.

Next comes Sonora market, known for its herbs and local traditions, then San Juan market, famous for specialty products and regional ingredients.

You’ll finish with regional snacks (grasshoppers, if you’re curious) and a guided mezcal tasting.

Every bite, every drink and your bus fares are included.

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6. Day Trip to Las Grutas Tolantongo with a Guide

⏰ Tour time: 15 hours | ⭐️ Rating: 4.93 out of 5 Stars | ➡️ Book now

Swap the city for turquoise rivers, caves and waterfalls on this full-day trip to Las Grutas Tolantongo, a hot springs park in the state of Hidalgo.

I’ve been to Tolantongo twice, and I loved it so much I went back!

You’ll meet at the Ángel de la Independencia early in the morning, with pickup from nearby neighborhoods on request.

After about 90 minutes on the road, you’ll stop for breakfast in Actopan, which is included.

At the park, you’ll get a backpack with two towels, a phone protector, a water bottle, a headlamp, sunscreen and snacks.

Then you’ll soak in the naturally warm cliffside pools, explore the caves and waterfalls, and swim in the turquoise river.

Your guide helps you order lunch by the river before the trip back to Mexico City.

My tip: avoid weekends and holidays, when Tolantongo gets super crowded.

One guest wrote, “Everything went great and smooth! It was so helpful that they provided towels, sunscreen, shampoo etc.”

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7. Frida Kahlo Bike Tour of Coyoacán with Churros

⏰ Tour time: 4 hours | ⭐️ Rating: 4.97 out of 5 Stars | ➡️ Book now

Ride through the colorful streets and parks of Coyoacán, one of Mexico City’s most artistic neighborhoods, then step inside Frida Kahlo’s home.

You’ll bike past murals and historic landmarks while learning about the lives of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera.

Then you’ll stop in Plaza Santa Catarina for fresh churros and warm atole.

Next comes a lively local market for tostadas and aguas frescas.

You’ll finish at the Frida Kahlo Museum, the famous Casa Azul (Blue House), with your ticket included, and explore it at your own pace.

One guest wrote, “Omg by far one of the cutest, best experiences in our trip to CDMX!”

Your bike, museum ticket and snacks are included, and it’s for ages 13 and up.

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8. Tacos al Pastor Cooking Class with a Market Visit

⏰ Tour time: 5 hours | ⭐️ Rating: 4.99 out of 5 Stars | ➡️ Book now

Learn to make Mexico City’s most famous taco from scratch, starting with a trip to a local market in San Ángel.

You’ll pick out ingredients and learn about Mexican spices with your chef.

Then you’ll marinate the meat, shape fresh tortillas and make guacamole, plus red and green salsas, one in a stone molcajete.

You’ll sit down together to eat everything you made, and the recipes are sent to you afterward.

One guest wrote, “This was my most favorite experience in all of Mexico City.”

It’s for ages 9 and up.

For more classes like this one, see my list of the best Mexico City cooking classes.

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9. Teotihuacán Pyramids and Grandma’s Home Cooking

⏰ Tour time: 8 hours | ⭐️ Rating: 4.97 out of 5 Stars | ➡️ Book now

You’ll see Teotihuacán through the eyes of two brothers who grew up there.

You meet at Parque México in Condesa at 7:30 AM and drive about an hour to their grandma’s house for café de olla and pan dulce.

Next, you explore the pyramids with your hosts, who share the site’s history and culture.

Then it’s back to Grandma’s for red and green mole made from four-generation family recipes.

You’ll finish with pulque and local spirits, and you’re back in the city by 3:30 PM.

One guest wrote, “The guides were incredibly knowledgeable and we appreciated the immersive cultural experience of going to abuela’s house and eating tamales and tasting pulque.”

Entry tickets, transportation, a full meal and drinks are included, and vegan, vegetarian and gluten-free options are always available.

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10. Mezcal Mixology Masterclass in a Condesa Bar

⏰ Tour time: 2.5 hours | ⭐️ Rating: 4.99 out of 5 Stars | ➡️ Book now

Learn to drink mezcal like a local, then mix your own cocktails with it.

You’ll start by tasting mezcal in its purest form, then learn how to layer flavors and tweak them to your taste.

You’ll create two personalized mezcal cocktails, plus one last creation to finish the night.

Light bites and drinks are included, and the class is for ages 18 and up, with 10 guests at most.

One guest summed it up: “Excellent class and would highly recommend it.”

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11. Guided Tour of the National Museum of Anthropology

⏰ Tour time: 3 hours | ⭐️ Rating: 4.99 out of 5 Stars | ➡️ Book now

Explore the National Museum of Anthropology, the largest museum of its kind in Latin America, with an expert guide.

You’ll meet at the giant Tláloc sculpture, then trace the origins of the Maya, the rituals of the Mexica (Aztecs) and the mysteries of Teotihuacán.

There’s a 15-minute coffee break in the museum café along the way.

Your museum ticket is included, and the group is 15 guests at most.

One guest said, “It’s an amazing museum, and it took on much more meaning with Carlos.”

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Best Airbnb Experiences in Mexico City FAQ

It includes tacos, drinks and great seats at a lucha libre show.

The Tolantongo day trip offers pickup in neighborhoods near the Ángel de la Independencia on request, and the Teotihuacán & Grandma’s Home Cooking tour includes transportation from Parque México.

For more ways to see the canals, see my list of the best Xochimilco tours.

For more ideas, see my lists of the best Mexico City food tours and Mexico City taco tours.