Visit several top cultural sites in the Mexico City area on a trip that takes you to the colonial city of Puebla, and the Magical Town Cholula.

About this activity

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Duration 10 hours: Check availability to see starting times
Live tour guide: English, Spanish
Pickup optional: Pickup service is available at a select list of hotels in Mexico City. Pickup starts 1 hour before the tour depending the selected meeting point: -08:15 InterContinental Presidente Mexico City (Campos Eliseos Street) -08:15 Royal Reforma Hotel -08:15 Zocalo Central Hotel -08:45 Av. de la República 154, Tabacalera.

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

Simon Julius – Germany

We have seen - as promised - many churches, Cholula and Puebla. We had a tasty lunch buffet with mexican food and pasta as well. Pavel is an amazing guide! He is well informed told us so many interesting facts and stories also about the history of Mexico in general. And since the tour was bilingual I also had some training in Spanish that day. Gorge brought us out- and inbound very safely and took care of our belongings when we were leaving the bus for walking tours. Everything was relaxed and informative. And there was enough time to talk to co-travellers as well!

Gabriel – Denmark

It was a very nice experience, and suited our group of people since some of us speak English and others speak Spanish. The transportation was fine, no problem, with highlighting interesting structures and the stories on the way. Now, this is a “superficial” tour. While I enjoyed the archeological sight, we didn’t get to climb the Cholula pyramid and to visit that church on the hill. But it was interesting to visit indocatholic church instead. In Puebla, we had lunch/dinner (around 15:30). It was good. Then we wondered about 1.5-2 h in Puebla stopping at another church (rosario) and the cathedral. It was good too, but like I say superficial. Puebla is town that stands out in Mexico because of barock buildings. However, it could be as well French, Spanish or Italian city. Thus, it would be nice to hear more stories or maybe visit a house or theatre. Nonetheless, there might be not enough time to see everything. I think it was good value for money.

Itinerary

Starting/pickup location
Depends on the selected option
Van
(100 minutes)
Santa María Tonantzintla Church
Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing
San Francisco Acatepec
Visit, Guided tour, Sightseeing
Van
(15 minutes)
Cholula Archaeological Zone
Visit, Guided tour, Free time, Sightseeing (15 minutes)
Van
(15 minutes)
Puebla
Photo stop, Visit, Guided tour, Shopping, Sightseeing, Walk
Van
(115 minutes)
2 drop-off locations:
Mexico City, Av. de la República 154

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

Visit the Cholula archeological zone and see the world’s largest pyramid
Explore Puebla and see its splendid colonial architecture
Admire the work of talavera and onyx craftsmen

Full description

Leaving Mexico City, we will visit Santa Maria Tonantzintla and San Francisco Acatepec where you will see their beautiful Baroque Indigenist churches. Later we will admire the largest pyramid in the world in the archaeological zone of Cholula, and its 365 churches; We will continue to Puebla, a World Heritage City declared by UNESCO, visiting its imposing Cathedral in its main square, the Rosario Chapel, considered the eighth wonder of the art world.

By official order, on Tuesdays the visit to Cholula will be panoramic until further notice

Includes

Bilingual guide
Round-trip transfers from select locations
Lunch (if option selected)

Beverages
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Optional gratuities

Not suitable for

People with back problems
People with mobility impairments

Meeting point

De La Republica 154, Tabacalera, 06030. This is near the Monumento a la Revolucion and behind the Barceló Hotel.

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Important information

What to bring

Passport or ID card

Not allowed

Baby strollers
Luggage or large bags

Know before you go

On Tuesday the visit to Cholula is panoramic
Please watch the pictures for the list of available pickup locations
Please consider it is a shared service with bilingual guide, not exclusive English or Spanish language, depending on the number of participants of each language.

From Mexico City: Puebla and Cholula Day Tour