Private Tour to Cholula and Puebla: Historical Sites Close to Mexico City

Embark on a private tour to Cholula and Puebla, two historical sites near Mexico City. Explore the impressive archaeological zone of Cholula and visit the Church of Santa María Tonantzintla. Discover the World Heritage City of Puebla, home to the Cathedral, Rosario Chapel, and the Palafoxiana Library.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Great Pyramid of Cholula - The Archaeological Zone of Cholula has three areas enabled for its public visit, firstly the Site Museum of the Archaeological Zone of Cholula with its three permanent exhibition halls; secondly, the route inside the tunnel inside the Great Pyramid that consists of approximately 280 meters of route in the same plane, artificially illuminated and without risks that the visitor may get lost, and finally the so-called open area of the Archaeological Zone of Cholula constituted by the ceremonial patios of the south and the west of the Great Pyramid of Cholula.
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private tour
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch included
  • Expert driver/guide
What's Not Included
  • Drinks in Restaurant
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embark on a full-day expedition to two significant and visually stunning historical landmarks: Cholula and Puebla, merely a two-hour travel from Mexico City. Experience the remarkable archaeological zone of Cholula, acknowledged for being one of the world’s most expansive as it was constructed on natural terrain, and it reflects the unification of two distinct cultures.

Your journey will proceed with a visit to the Santa María Tonantzintla Church, a mesmerizing Franciscan temple that serves as a prime example of ‘Indigenous Baroque’.

Continuing your exploration, you’ll arrive at the heart of Puebla, designated as a World Heritage City. Filled with captivating monuments and historical narratives, you’ll have the opportunity to explore the Cathedral and the Rosario Chapel, known as the eighth world wonder. Lastly, the Palafoxiana Library, a revered bibliographic institution established in 1646 by Bishop Juan de Palafox y Mendoza, holds the distinction of being the first public library in America.

Location
Great Pyramid of Cholula
Calle 11 Nte. 1005,
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Michael_g
Jul 23, 2024
What a great day - Our guide Bruno was fantastic. His knowledge and easy manner made the trip a delight. Mr Augustine navigated some bad traffic with ease.
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Willie_r
Jul 6, 2024
Best tour to Puebla! - Awesome tour to Cholula and Puebla! Our guide, Bruno, was amazing. Bruno has a wealth of knowledge and is ready to answer any questions you might have. Bruno studied history and you can tell that he is very passionate about his work. Also, our group had older people that took longer to walk but Bruno was very patient and accommodating. Our driver, Lalo, was also great. He was also patient, our way back to Mexico City we ran into heavy traffic so what normally would take 3 hours took us almost 5 hours. These guys are awesome, highly recommend this tour!
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Hart_r
Jul 5, 2024
Wonderful day trip - Wonderful day learning more history and seeing the major sights of Cholula and Puebla. Great guide and good food too!
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Ron_c
Jun 21, 2024
Great teamwork & attentive guide - Arturo and Bruno were exceptional and professional, keeping us safe and informed about the places we visited. Highly recommend them for visitors to Mexico. Bravo
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Harjant_g
May 28, 2024
Brief yet informative trip to Cholula and Puebla - George was very friendly and knowledgeable. We learned so much during the tour. I would avoid doing this tour on Sunday because some of the sights and most of the shops were closed. The car was very comfortable and the driver was also great!
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Y6350cdraym
Apr 26, 2024
Puebla is a gem! - Great trip! Lots of history and beautiful churches! Puebla is gorgeous! I’m not a fan of mole, but the mole here is superb.
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312damianb
Apr 17, 2024
Amazing Puebla - Carlos and Christian took us to Puebla. This was a second trip with Carlo’s and Mexico Freelance and this time with family. We had a great tour. They take car of everything and make the short journey easy. The tour itself is full of knowledge and history and amazing local experience. We highly recommend this tour
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Jorgemblet
Mar 26, 2024
Charming Puebla - The tour was fantastic. Our tour guide Carlos was a walking encyclopedia of Mexico and Puebla. We learned so much and loved the vive of Puebla that plan to return for a longer stay to explore this city in length.
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Jessica_w
Feb 4, 2024
Excellent day trip with amazing guides - We had a great time with our tour guide Veronica and driver Louis. Worth while trip super informative showing us around the sights and made it a worthwhile memorable day trip. The perfect amount of time to explore both Cholula and Pueblo.
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462sashaa
Jun 24, 2024
Good but not 10 - I liked it and spent a nice afternoon with my friends, but I'm sorry we could have toured it alone, I think it wasn't necessary. Still it was fine and the service was good! Puebla is beautiful and there I do recommend them 100% to go.
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