FAQs - The Traveling Beetle

What is the difference between a shared and private tour?

If you opt for a shared tour you will travel with other guests and share your ride and guide. Our shared tours never include more than 7 guests per vehicle and guide. If you select a private tour, you will travel in your own vehicle and have the services of our guide just for you.

Why do some of your tours last a full day? Can't they be shorter?

Many of our tours visit multiple sites, sometimes spread out throughout the city. Because we never want to rush our guests and believe our tours should be carried out at a leisurely pace, we'd rather offer our visitors a little more time to enjoy each site. Last, Mexico City is a giant metropolis and navigating it can sometimes be tricky!

Are photo permits included in your tours?

Yes. We include photo permits in all of our tours. Such permits are for non-commercial use photography only. If you have opted for a visit of Casa Barragán, now a museum and option on some of our tours, photo permits are not include and cost an extra $500.00 Mexican Pesos.

Do all of your Luis Barragán tours include Casa Barragán?

No. Casa Barragán is an optional purchase on some of our tours though. TTB's architecture tours focus mainly on the visit of private properties and estates. However, for those of you interested in visiting Casa Barragán, now a museum, we will try to accommodate your request.

What is the maximum number of guests on a shared tour?

All of our shared tours include a maximum of 7 guests per vehicle and guide.

What transportation do you use for your tours?

All our tours are given in classic Volkswagen buses and convertible Beetles.

Do your prices include Sales Tax?

Yes. All tours are subject to a 16% sales tax which is already included in our displayed rates.

Can I combine a Northern and Southern Luis Barragán tour on the same day?

Unfortunately not. Distances and traffic conditions in Mexico City are such that we cannot combine both tours in one day.