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TeotihuacánAttraction in San Juan Teotihuacán, Mexico

Pyramid of the SunAttraction in San Juan Teotihuacán, Mexico

Zócalo, Mexico CityAttraction in Mexico City, Mexico

Palace of Fine Arts, Mexico CityAttraction in Mexico City, Mexico

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Cholula: Walking Tour with an Archaeologist

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Cholula: Walking Tour with an Archaeologist
5 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars
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Explore the magical city of Cholula in the company of an archaeologist for a one of a kind walking tour. Visit Cholula's most iconic landmarks and learn about their amazing history and culture.

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Duration 2 hours
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English, Spanish
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Limited to 8 participants

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Shaan – United States

Carmen is a wealth of information and the tour was fantastic. Visiting Cholula with her opened our eyes to the important history the city has to offer—one that feels deeply underexplored and essential. This was one of our highlights of our trip!

J
Jonathan – United States

We loved this tour- got an excellent overview of the pyramid site and the surroundings of Cholula. Recommended.

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Highlights

  • Explore Cholula in the company of an archaeologist
  • Travel back in time to Cholula's Prehispanic and Colonial periods
  • Learn all about the history and culture of Cholula from an expert

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If you're an experienced traveler who loves history and learning about other cultures this is the tour for you! Join a professional archaeologist on an unforgettable walk through one of the oldest cities in the continent and visit Cholula's most impressive landmarks.
Your guide, Carmen, will meet you at the Cholula Train Station. The first stop on the walking tour is the Iglesia de los Remedios, the famous church built on top of the pyramid and one of Cholula's most important and iconic buildings. You will enjoy a stunning panoramic view of Cholula, Puebla, and the volcanos from the church courtyard.
From there you will walk around the ancient center where you will learn all about the largest pyramid in the world and what life was like in Prehispanic Cholula. As you walk you will observe some of the ancient ruins.
The next stop is the local cemetery where you will get to see some of the modern traditions in Cholula and learn about the present society and culture.
Then you will walk by the Prehispanic ceremonial center with several pyramids and ruins. Your will understand how these great temples were built and experience the grandeur of this amazing religious center.
Finally, the last stop on the tour is the San Gabriel Complex, the oldest Spanish building in the city. The complex is made up of three early 16th century structures built directly on top of ancient ruins.
The walking tour ends at the Zocalo of San Pedro Cholula. You will be dropped off at the main square where there are cafes and restaurants.

Includes

  • Guided walking tour by a professional archaeologist
  • Transportation

Not suitable for

  • Children under 8 years
  • People with mobility impairments

Meeting point

Your guide will meet you in front of the Cholula Train Terminal located on the corner of Calle 6 Norte and Avenida Morelos. There is a small plaza called "Plaza La Estacion", your guide will be waiting by the sign. Your guide will be wearing a large camouflage hat and a t-shirt with the Obsidian Tours logo.

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  • Water
  • Comfortable clothes
  • Sunscreen
  • Hat
  • Closed-toe shoes

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  • There is a 15 minute tolerance for tardy customers, after that time the tour will begin. Tardy customers will be allowed to catch up with the group if they are within 30 minutes of the original starting time.

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Shaan – United StatesApril 22, 2025 – Verified booking
Carmen is a wealth of information and the tour was fantastic. Visiting Cholula with her opened our eyes to the important history the city has to offer—one that feels deeply underexplored and essential. This was one of our highlights of our trip!
J
Jonathan – United StatesApril 21, 2025 – Verified booking
We loved this tour- got an excellent overview of the pyramid site and the surroundings of Cholula. Recommended.
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Naomi – United StatesFebruary 2, 2025 – Verified booking
We had a wonderful experience on this tour. Our guide spoke perfect English and was very knowledgeable about the Pyramid and key churches in Cholula. Highly recommended.

Product ID: 518639

Activity provider:Obsidian Tours
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