Private Tour to Cholula and Puebla
Description
Enjoy a private full-day tour with pickup and drop-off at your Mexico City hotel. Travel comfortably to the Cholula Archaeological Zone, home to the Great Pyramid, one of the largest in the world and a remarkable example of the cultural fusion between pre-Hispanic and colonial traditions. Continue to Santa María Tonantzintla, famous for its richly decorated indigenous Baroque interior. In the historic center of Puebla, a UNESCO World Heritage City, visit the majestic Puebla Cathedral, the dazzling Chapel of the Rosary, and the historic Palafoxiana Library, founded in 1646 and recognized as the first public library in the Americas. An unforgettable journey through archaeology, art, and colonial heritage.
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The Archaeological Zone of Cholula has three areas enabled for its public visit, firstly the Site Museum of the Archaeological Zone of Cholula with its three permanent exhibition halls; secondly, the route inside the tunnel inside the Great Pyramid that consists of approximately 280 meters of route in the same plane, artificially illuminated and without risks that the visitor may get lost, and finally the so-called open area of the Archaeological Zone of Cholula constituted by the ceremonial patios of the south and the west of the Great Pyramid of Cholula.
The church of Santa María Tonantzintla was declared a historical monument on November 11, 1933; It has four constructive stages that go from s. XVII to XX. It has a simple façade that seems not to announce the profusion of elements that are inside, presenting sculptures of clear indigenous manufacture in three niches at the front, and four in the tower, representing the evangelists carrying the message of God to the four directions.
The Cathedral Basilica of Puebla, as it is known to the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception according to its Marian advocation, is the episcopal seat of the Archdiocese of Puebla. It is one of the most important buildings of the historic center declared a World Heritage Site. It has the prerogative of being the first sumptuous temple that under good designs was made in America, consecrated in 1649 it went ahead to the Metropolitan of Mexico that was dedicated in 1653.
The chapel of the Virgen del Rosario is the chapel attached to the Temple of Santo Domingo in the city of Puebla, Mexico. Work of the seventeenth century, the peak of the baroque novohispano, was described at the time as the House of Gold, as well as the eighth wonder of the world by Fray Diego de Gorozpe, in a form of 1690.
The creation of this library was approved by royal decree in December 1647 and reconfirmed by Pope Innocent X in 1648. For more than 360 years, the Palafoxiana Library, has been based in the Old College of San Juan within the Seminary founded by Palafox and Mendoza. Although the construction of the vault, as it is in our days was made in 1773, by Bishop Francisco Fabián y Fuero, who ordered the first two floors of the bookshelf to be erected, which is a fine work of the New Spain cabinetmakers They worked harmoniously the woods of ayacahuite, polocote and cedar. From this period dates the delicate altarpiece where the effigy of the Madonna of Trapani is located, oil that is presumed to be made taking as a model the sculpture that Nino Pisano made of the Virgin in the 14th century. Later, in the nineteenth century, a third level was placed because the number of volumes that were in the library had increased, 4 in fact the library has 45 058 old books.
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We have coverage in all the places of the city of Mexico, Hotels, Airbnb.
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(64)
Had a wonderful day with our guide Ramon and wonderful driver Tony. Itinerary was perfect fully put together and expertly executed. We leant and saw so much. Ramon is a true fountain of knowledge. Highly recommend.
The place is colorful, vibrant and enjoyable. The ride was comfortable and timely and Gorje was one of the best tour guides we have ever spent time with. Highly recommend!
A trip that allows you to meet Puebla and Cholula. Mariana our tour guide was great, offered us in detail the history of both places. Besides, we had the opportunity to take pictures, eat rich candy. Mariana has a lot of knowledge and a super nice character. I recommend it 100%
We loved the excursion to Puebla and Cholula. Our guide Mariana was very friendly and left us very happy. I recommend
Tour was good overall, wish more time would have been spent at the pyramids but besides that tour guide was great and driver as well, food was the only part I would change as options where limited and was buffet style
We were really entertained all day by Jorge, hè knew every fact there is to be known about Pueblas history. Daniel our drivers took great care of us and was inctedibly kind
Our tour to Cholula and Puebla was absolutely fantastic! Our guide, Ramon, did an outstanding job—not only showing us all the sights but also explaining everything in a fascinating and engaging way. His deep knowledge and ability to answer all our questions made the experience truly special. Our driver, Enrique, was also excellent—safe and reliable. The entire tour was perfectly organized. We highly recommend this tour operator and would do it again anytime!
Carlos was an excellent guide and very knowledgeable. We learned a lot and had a very enjoyable day.
A friend and I took the tour to Cholula and Puebla on Friday, October 24. We were picked up on time (8:00 am) at our hotel. I believe the drive was about 4 hours to Cholula. Along the way the volcano Popo erupted in the distance - lucky break. We toured the outside of the pyramid but were told the inside was now closed to tourists - boo. Later we toured Puebla and had a nice lunch. A long day, but I wanted to see an area outside Mexico City. Our guide, George, was very knowledge and answered well our many questions. He also supplied us with snacks along the way - a nice bonus. Our driver, Arturo, was excellent - we lived another day. I recommend this tour.
Wonderful day escape from CDMX to explore the beauty of Mexico! Carlos was our guide and he was terrific! Knowledgeable about everything Mexico! Every question we asked, he always had a response for. Since this was a private tour, we were able to modify the itinerary to make sure we could squeeze in a visit to Museo Internacional del Barrocco, which is a must for an architect need like me. Highly recommend this tour! Ask for Carlos as your guide!
