Tour Puebla: Taste its Flavors and Visit Cholula from Mexico City (Full-day / 12h)

Overview

Join us on a journey to explore Puebla and Cholula from Mexico City! Uncover the cultural riches of these captivating cities. Cholula, the Americas’ oldest continuously inhabited settlement, features the Virgen de Los Remedios church atop the world’s largest pyramid by volume. Puebla boasts a remarkably preserved UNESCO-listed historic center, an awe-inspiring cathedral, and a treasure trove of stunning colonial architecture.

Highlights

Itinerary

Wake up for a great day as you meet your guide and set off to tour Puebla and Cholula from Mexico City. Along your way, admire the presence of the majestic Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl volcanoes, standing tall as guardians of the land. Once arriving in Cholula, prepare to be captivated by its colonial streets, adorned with Baroque churches that radiate the city’s charm. And there, standing in all its glory, admire the breathtaking pyramid crowned by the Virgen de Los Remedios Church, a symbol of resilience and faith.

But wait, there’s more! Continue our journey to the nearby Puebla, a UNESCO-listed treasure city. Lose yourself in the maze of charming colonial buildings from the 16th century, each one telling a unique story through its vibrant details and colorful tiles. And oh, the flavors that await! Indulge in the renowned Pueblan cuisine, savoring the tasty dishes that have delighted palates for generations. Besides, be able to visit Puebla handicraft markets to get unique regional souvenirs and sample traditional local candies.

As the day draws to a close, return to our vehicle for a well-deserved rest, and relax on the way back to Mexico City.

How is this tour different?

Authentic

  ?How this tour provides an actual image of the destination, life, and practices of the host community.

We do our best to make our trips educative and fulfilling, in which travelers can interact with local populations, learn about their traditions, and culture, and connect with their core values.

A tour with impact

  ?How this tour positively affects the destination and local communities on economic, socio-cultural, and environmental dimensions.

We support the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. Our tours are aligned with SDG 8 and 12, focusing on empowering local communities and promoting sustainable consumption and production practices. We take tourists to underdeveloped regions, creating opportunities for economic growth while respecting local traditions and educating communities on sustainable approaches.

Other

  ?Other advantages this tour offers to travelers.

• Spend the time of the tour purely on activities and sightseeing: no visits to souvenir shops and restaurants (unless you ask).
• An ideal choice for small groups: the price of the tour is fixed and varies just slightly depending on the size of the group.
• We are flexible: adjust the program and route to your interests while the duration of the tour can always be extended for an extra fee.

Prices

• This tour is private: only your group will participate.
• The price per person is variable and depends on the size of your group (please choose the number of participants in the booking calendar ➡️ to see the final price).

Inclusions

Included ✅

Local Expert Guides

• Small-group tour: English & Spanish (our guides are bilingual).
• Private tour: Spanish & English + other languages (e.g. French, German, Italian, Portuguese) upon prior request (based on availability).

Transportation

• Small-group tour: shared (with other participants in the group tour) pickup from a designated location.
• Private tour: private (just for your group) pickup from your accommodation or another place of choice in Mexico City.

Meals

Non-alcoholic drinks and snacks.

Activities

Entrance and guided visit to Cholula Archaeological Zone; walking tours of historic centers of Puebla City and Cholula.

         

Excluded ❌

Accommodation

Accommodation is not included: find the one exactly for you.

Personal expenses

Flights

Flights are not included: check our partner deals.

Insurance

Travel insurance is not included: find insurance tailored for you.

Tips

Details

Customization ? The way how tour organizer can customize this tour for you

We can do the following customizations on your request (subject to availability and needs to be confirmed before the tour):
1. Adjust the starting time of the tour.
2. Adjust the time you spend at each destination of the tour.
3. Add extra places of your choice (e.g. attractions, restaurants, etc.) to the itinerary on a complimentary basis if those visits.
(1) fit the default duration of the tour, (2) don’t involve a significant change of the route and extra fees (e.g. entrance tickets, tolls, parking, etc.).
Changes other than those will involve an extra fee and must be communicated to the tour organizer at least 72h before the tour (e.g. in the “Special Requirements” field during the booking or via email).

Cancellations

Most of our 1-day tours can be canceled up to 48 hours prior to the departure.

Please see our Cancellation Policy for more info.

Frequently asked questions:

If you have any other questions please contact us.