1 day in Puebla and Cholula in private tour from Mexico city
About this experience
What happens on the day
This is a private tour only for you. Don't miss this getaway from Mexico City of one day visiting the beautiful Cholula town and Puebla city where The 5 de Mayo Battle took place. Do you know that in Cholula is located the pyramid with the biggest base? Do you know that the spanish tried to become Puebla in the capital of the New Colony? It means that the foundation of the city was at the same time that Mexico city. Discover and be amaze for this beautiful colonial city from 16th centuries. In this tour you will explore an archaeological zone and in Puebla city you will explore the principal streets in downtown. This tour ends with the visit in the 5 de Mayo forts area. We recommend this tours wednesdays-sundays.
What is included
- tasting of typical and local candies
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- entrances/tikets to the archaeological zone
- private guide
- 1 bottle of water per person
- 1 little bag of snack per person
What is not included
- personal expenses
- tip
Cancellation policy
Refund window
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 1+ day before: 100% refund
- 0–1 day before: 0% refund
Mexicaning confirms the live operator policy with you on WhatsApp before any payment.
Meeting & pickup
Where you start and end
- Pickup: Hotel pickup included from Mexico City central neighborhoods.
- Hotel pickup options: I will contact the supplier later · Doubletree By Hilton Mexico City Santa Fe · Hotel Alexander - Mexico City · La Casa del Tekolote · Hotel Beverly · Flippin Suites (and 604 more on request)
- Operator notes: After your booking We confirm to you your time and pick up address. The day of the tour the guide and/or driver will communicate with you before the pick up time.
The day
Itinerary summary
- Cholula
The pick up will be at your accommodation in Mexico city. The transfer to Cholula has a duration of 2 hours and a half.
- Great Pyramid of Cholula
Since our arrive in Cholula We will see start to see the Big Pyramid from afar (the largest pyramid base in the world) and the famous yellow church on the top called the Virgin of the Remedies Church…
- We will move to downtown/historical center of Puebla city where We wil
We will move to downtown/historical center of Puebla city where We will visit this beautiful colonial style that starts after the fall of the Aztecs led by the Spanish.
- Mercado el Parian
This is a popular place and favorite for tourism that want to see or buy the handicrafts. Thousands of products you cand find and the most popular is talavera.
- La Calle De Los Dulces
We continue our way walking on this street where are located several candy shops of traditional and famous Puebla's sweets.
- Zocalo de Puebla
Walking thorugh these colorful and full of live streets you will admire the different characteristic architectural styles of the colonial era after the Spanish arrival. A lot of business on streets.
- Puebla Cathedral
We will visit the principal building in the zocalo with 70 meters its towers. This construction begun in the 16th century.
- Biblioteca Palafoxiana
We will have a short visit for admire the first public library in Latinamerica founded by the Spanish bishop Juan de Palafox y Mendoza in 1646.
- The final area that We will visit is the place where was the 5 de mayo
The final area that We will visit is the place where was the 5 de mayo battle. In this hill there are 2 forts and more building in our modern era. Even a cable car.
- Mexico City
The return to your accommodation in Mexico city starts.
- Capilla del Rosario, Templo de Santo Domingo
Depending of the day and time of the tour We can find open this beautiful chapel from XVII century and cover with gold metal
Before we lock the booking
What the operator needs from you
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- Hotel or pickup point
- Special requirements or dietary needs
Reviews summary
4.9 average rating across 10 reviews in partner review feeds.
Why we picked this
What makes this a Mexicaning shortlist pick
- 10 HRS commitment.
- Free cancellation when offered by the operator policy.
- Day Trips & Pyramids — fits the Mexicaning lens.
- This Mexicaning page replaces the partner product page for browsing, date selection and booking request.
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- We recommend this tours wednesdays-sundays
- Hotel pickup included from Mexico City central neighborhoods.