Zócalo, Puebla: Our most recommended tours and activities

Puebla: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus City Sightseeing Tour

1. Puebla: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus City Sightseeing Tour

Explore the best of Puebla with tickets to a hop-on hop-off sightseeing bus tour with a multilingual audio guide. Travel freely around the city getting on and off at any of the official stops as many times as you desire, all with the price of one ticket. Discover the city's cuisine and gastronomy and admire its colonial architecture. Visit traditional markets where you can get ceramics made of the famous Talavera stone. See many religious buildings from the 16th and 17th centuries and visit the historic center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.  The route covers sites including the Zócalo, Analco neighborhood, Convention Center, Church of San Francisco, Beato San Sebastián de Aparicio, Loreto Fountain, Fort Guadalupe, Museum of Evolution, cable car, Main Theatre, Plazuela de los Sapos, Juárez Monument, Paseo Bravo, and Juárez Avenue. Stops on the hop-on hop-off route:1 Zócalo2 Ovando Bridge3 El Alto Market4 La Mantarray Lookout Point5 Puebla Planetarium6 Puebla Park Michin Aquarium7 El Pariá Handicraft Market

Mexico City: Metropolitan Cathedral Tour

2. Mexico City: Metropolitan Cathedral Tour

Marvel at the many beautiful architectural monuments in Mexico City. Visit the National Palace (panoramic view), see the Constitution Square, and admire the Metropolitan Cathedral. First stop, you will visit the National Palace (panoramic view). Continue on to the famous Constitution Square and then walk around the Metropolitan Cathedral.  Next, you will visit the Historical Centre, which is the heart of the Mexican capital. After your visit, you will head to Chapultepec Park, the most important residential zones of the city, and the Pink Zone.

Mexico City tour & Anthropology Museum Tour

3. Mexico City tour & Anthropology Museum Tour

Join this tour and explore Mexico City with a live guide. Discover the rich history of this city, known as The City of the Gods. Start your trip with a pickup from your hotel (if listed). Sit back and enjoy the ride to the historical center of Mexico City, listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage. Marvel at the countless monuments and the architectural style as you drive. Walk around the Central Plaza, and admire the Metropolitan Cathedral. Then, continue to Chapultepec Park, the second-largest city park in Latin America where the museum is located. Visit the National Museum of Anthropology, one of the top museums in the world. Discover a wonderful collection of art, artifacts, and history going back further than 4000 years.  Explore each section and be sure not to miss the iconic Aztec calendar stone. The museum is a must-visit when you are pretty sure it might even be the best museum you have ever visited in Mexico. After your visit, your tour will end. So jump in the car, and reminisce about your day as you enjoy a ride back to your hotel or if you prefer you can stroll around the park or enjoy a picnic by the idyllic lake if you like on your own. 

Cholula Town & Pyramid Double-Decker Tram Tour

4. Cholula Town & Pyramid Double-Decker Tram Tour

Start your tour from Puebla City main plaza or “Zocalo”, boarding a traditional double-decker tram. Five miles to the west of the city is the “double” town of Cholula, which brings together San Pedro and San Andres. Each of these towns has its own main square and church, but they are so close to each other that the border has been lost and they are both thought of as the same town. This panoramic tour starts in  San Pedro Cholula at the  Plaza de la Concordia, which is flanked by the Convento de San Gabriel built by Franciscans in 1549 on the site of the ruins of a temple  dedicated to Quetzalcóat. Continue towards the Great Pyramid of Cholula, the largest in the world if you count it's basement. At the top, you will admire the Nuestra Señora de los Remedios Temple, built by the Spaniards in 1549. Continue to San Andrés Cholula, where you will stop for a moment so you can visit the beautiful parish. Re-board the tram and stop at the San Francisco Acatepec and Santa María Tonanzintla Temples to admire their Mexican Baroque-style. Continue to San Pedro Cholula, passing by the wizards house, and Copa de Oro cider factory, to finally stop at San Pedro Cholula Zocalo  to visit the Great Pyramid,  the local market, the Royal Chapel, San Gabriel Convent and Concordia Plaza. Enjoy time on your own to have a look around before returing to Puebla around 4.30 pm.

Mexico City Tour and Xochimilco Canal Boat Ride

5. Mexico City Tour and Xochimilco Canal Boat Ride

Explore Mexico City and discover the history and cultural diversity of this city. Visit the National Palace, see the beautiful murals by Diego Rivera attract the crowds. Then, go to Constitution Square and admire the Metropolitan Cathedral. Head off the main avenues to Chapultepec Park, one of the most important residential areas of the city. Explore the Zona Rosa before going to the World Trade Center, Siqueiros Cultural Poly forum, and monumental Bull Ring.  Admire more Diego artwork at the Insurgentes Theater before going to the famous library at University City, entirely covered in mosaic murals by Juan O´Gorman.  See the Olympic Stadium and explore the residential area of Pedregal de San Angel. Then, make your way to the Xochimilco Canals, one of the last traces of the ancient Aztec era. Here, you will take a relaxing trip on a traditional pre-Hispanic boat.  Continue to colonial Coyoacan for a walk down Francisco Sosa Street to see the old houses from the 16th century. Visit the Conquistador Hernando Cortes and the beautiful paintings and altarpiece of the Church of St. John the Baptist.

From Mexico City: Puebla, Taxco & Prehispanic Mine in 2 Days

6. From Mexico City: Puebla, Taxco & Prehispanic Mine in 2 Days

Take 2 of the most popular day trips from Mexico City on consecutive days and explore 3 of the country's most fascinating locations. Travel back in time to the colonial era and marvel at the monuments of Cholula, Puebla, and Taxco. See one of Mexico's grandest cathedrals, get stunning views of the volcanoes of Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl, get the opportunity to buy traditional crafts, and more. Day 1: Puebla and Cholula Benefit from pick-up at your centrally located meeting point in Mexico City, and journey to the historical cities of Cholula and Puebla. Take a 2-hour journey that passes through mountains and offers breathtaking views of the beautiful Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl volcanoes. Upon arrival in Cholula, admire the hundreds of churches and visit the impressive Church of Santa María de Tonantzintla, built in an indigenous-Baroque style that stands out for its interior of gold and wealth of decorative elements. Continue to the city of Puebla, located just 15 minutes from Cholula. Popularly known as the “City of Angels,” Puebla is one of the 5 most important colonial cities in Mexico. Enjoy a delicious lunch (not included) to experience the gastronomic variety of the city. Choose from a simple and traditional semita (small, sweet loaves) or the exquisite and laborious mole poblano (a thick, rich, chocolate-tinged sauce).  Then, take a walking tour through the historical center and see the 16th and 18th-century buildings along with the main Plaza de Armas (also known as the "Zócalo"). Admire the cathedral, which began in 1575 under the orders of Philip II of Spain. Take a look at the Church of Santo Domingo with its portal of a pure classic style, and then experience the buzz of the crafts market and find beautiful and traditional Talavera figurines. Sample sweet treats, such as sweet potatoes prepared in different flavors. Return to your original meeting point for drop-off at the end of the day.  Day 2: Taxco and Prehispanic Mine Continue to the colonial city of Taxco, and journey through hundreds of years of history along the cobblestone streets and cozy squares. Feel the strong old-world ambiance that has withstood the passing of time, and discover the Church of Santa Prisca. See and buy art pieces from Mexican artisans. Then, discover an incredible pre-Hispanic mine and find out how the ancient residents extracted precious materials before the conquest.

Puebla: Hop-on Hop-off City Tour and Aquarium Michín

7. Puebla: Hop-on Hop-off City Tour and Aquarium Michín

Discover Puebla, by taking the official sightseeing tour of the city. Hop on one of our splendid Turibus double-decker buses while you enjoy incredible panoramic views. This is the best and most unique way to get around Puebla and discover the most famous sites and attractions and learn about Puebla history, customs, and traditions. Experience the best of Puebla, its colonial architecture, visit traditional markets, and acquire ceramics made of the famous Talavera stone, also discover its exquisite cuisine. Puebla is world-known for its delicious Mole Poblano. The city perfectly combines history, tradition, natural beauty, and modernity. The Turibus circuit covers plenty of beautiful and interesting sites such as The Zócalo, The Palafoxiana Library, Analco Neighborhood, the Convention Center, The Church of San Francisco and Beato San Sebastián Aparicio, Loreto Fountain, Guadalupe Fort, Museum of Evolution and Cable Car, Main Theatre, Plazuela de Los Sapos, Juárez Monument, Paseo Bravo and Army Museum and finally Juárez Avenue. You can travel freely around the city hopping on and off at any of our official stops as many times as you desire, all with the price of one ticket. Create lasting memories by combining your Turibus tour with a top-rated tourist attraction: -Turibus plus Aquarium: enjoy an excellent exhibition about different marine species, learn about marine life, and see colorful fish, frogs, turtles, and other animals.

Puebla: Hop-on Hop-off City Tour and Cholula and Atlixco

8. Puebla: Hop-on Hop-off City Tour and Cholula and Atlixco

Discover the most famous sites and attractions of Puebla on the Turibus Hop-on Hop-off bus. Learn about Puebla's history, customs, and traditions. Experience the best of Puebla, and its colonial architecture, and visit traditional markets where you can acquire ceramics made of the famous Talavera stone. Also, discover the city's exquisite cuisine. The city perfectly combines history, tradition, natural beauty, and modernity. See many beautiful and interesting sites on the route, such as The Zócalo, Analco Neighborhood, Convention Center, The Church of San Francisco and Beato San Sebastián Aparicio, Loreto Fountain, Guadalupe Fort, Museum of Evolution and Cable Car, Main Theatre, Plazuela de Los Sapos, Juárez Monument, Paseo Bravo and Army Museum and finally Juárez Avenue. Travel freely around the city, hopping on and off at any of the official stops as many times as you desire, all with the price of one ticket. Add lasting memories to your Turibus tour by combining it with a fantastic tour of two of Mexico's most famous Magical Towns: Cholula and Atlixco. Cholula has its own history, heritage, traditions, and attractions. Discover The Great Pyramid of Cholula, which is the largest pyramidal base in the world 400 m long, and the Church of Santa María Tonantzintla, the interior of this church is covered with countless faces, masks, flowers, fruits, birds, and abstract decorative designs. You can also visit the Church of San Francisco Ecatepec, this church was built in the 16th century, a product of Baroque architecture, and has a front facade covered in Talavera, typical of this area of Mexico. Atlixco is located at the foot of the Popocatépetl volcano. In the Plaza del Zócalo. Admire the colorful murals found in the Municipal Palace that narrate the history of Atlixco. In the Ex-Convento del Carmen, you can visit the cultural center and a small museum of archeology. You can also admire the church of La Merced known for its highly ornate Baroque facade. Walk the streets of Atlixco and feel the vibes of an authentic Mexican town. Take your Turibus ride on a Saturday and the Magical Towns Tour on Sunday.

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What people are saying about Zócalo, Puebla

Overall rating

4.1 / 5

based on 48 reviews

EXCELLENT GUIDE JONATHAN. HE SHOWED US SEVERAL CORNERS OF THE CDMX AND ILLUSTRATED US WITH SEVERAL HISTORICAL AND ANECDOTICAL PASSAGES OF THE GREAT CAPITAL. WE HAD A VERY PLEASANT WALK THAT WAS WORTH IT FOR YOU. WE GOED WITH A DIFFERENT PURPOSE, BUT WE LEFT PLEASED WITH THE TREATMENT AND THE TEACHINGS RECEIVED¨"

The Mexico City tour and Xochimilco canal ride was amazing all in part because of our tour guide Xochitl Fuentes. She was able to give our group the best time ever. She was able to explain everything everywhere we went and made the tour so wonderful...Thank you Xochitl

100% recommended! Especially if you’ve just arrived to Mexico City. The Anthropology museum is amazing whether you enjoy history or not. Kid friendly also. Our guide was simply outstanding, I think his name was Daniel. We had an amazing time, saw and learned a lot.

I traveled to 3 cities near by Mexico city and the guides are very nice and helpful. You can see the churches, cathedrals, local market, silver shop and mine

The tour was spectacular, punctuality, the super attentive guide, good attitude, it's worth it to get to know part of Mexico City