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It’s fun to see temple...
It’s fun to see temple ruins and beautiful churches. We had a friendly knowledgeable guide who loved to chat. Be aware not much lunch available.
Cholula Pyramid and its churches Puebla
At a glance
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Price from
- $97 / person
- Location
- Puebla City, Mexico
- Rating
- 3.8 / 5 · 6 reviews
- Languages
- EN, FR, ES
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Conytur Tour Operador
- Meeting point
- Below the municipal palace is the tourist information module. Entering on the right hand side is the CONyTUR sales module.
Description
If in Novohispano art is shown in all its splendor, in Cholula deep prehispanic airs are breathed. The city was built on the foundations of a large indigenous city. The pre-Hispanic Cholula was a large metropolis inhabited for thousands of years. Hernán Cortés thought, seeing the amount of teocalis he imagined that one could pray in a different temple every day of the year. Temples were built on these indigenous shrines; and today Cholula has 37 churches, something surprising for a city of its size. Because Cholula is art and the Tlacuilo - the scribe, the indigenous painter - is the author of masterpieces, such as the extraordinary Mural of the drinkers and the creative explosion of Santa María Tonantzintla Visit the majestic San Francisco Acatepec Temple and admire the incredible facade with Talavera pieces as well as the factories that continue to produce authentic works of art with the traditional process.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, and 1:00 PM
- Next available
- Thu, Oct 8
- Adult (ages 10–70)
- $97
- Child (ages 4–9)
- $91
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Great Pyramid of Cholula
We will visit the archaeological zone of Cholula which is the largest in the world (come and discover why). We will discover the interior of the pyramid through its tunnels to reach the outside and see its construction. It is the only pyramid in the world that has a church built on top of the pyramid where you can climb and admire the volcanoes and observe the domes of their churches that tells the legend that there is one for each day of the year.
Santa Maria Tonantzintla
A church that shows the indigenous baroque of the region.
Templo San Francisco Acatepec
A beautiful church to admire the facade that is covered with talavera.
San Pedro Cholula
Portals of San Pedro Cholula and Former Convent of San Gabriel
What's included
Included
Private transportation
Travel insurance in the unit.
Not included
Tickets to the places that apply.
Meals
Tickets to Archaeological Area
Pickup Locations & Times
We pass through you in the place you tell us whenever it is within the city of Puebla.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
3.8
6 reviews
How it compares in Puebla City
- No. 36 by number of reviews among 105 tours in Puebla City
- Starting price $97 is close to the typical $97 for tours of similar length in Puebla City
Excurgo comparison of 105 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Cholula Pyramid and its churches Puebla take?
Cholula Pyramid and its churches Puebla lasts about 5 hours. The itinerary has 4 stops.
How much does Cholula Pyramid and its churches Puebla cost?
Prices start at $97 per person for this Puebla City experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Cholula Pyramid and its churches Puebla run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, and 1:00 PM.
How much does Cholula Pyramid and its churches Puebla cost for children?
Children aged 4–9 pay from $91, adults from $97.
Can I cancel Cholula Pyramid and its churches Puebla for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. We pass through you in the place you tell us whenever it is within the city of Puebla. Pickup points include Marriott Puebla Hotel Meson del Angel.
What languages is Cholula Pyramid and its churches Puebla offered in?
The experience is available in EN, FR, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 12 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Cholula Pyramid and its churches Puebla worth it?
Travellers rate it 3.8 out of 5 across 6 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Conytur Tour Operador.
Reviews(6)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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Very expensive for the...
Very expensive for the quality received. Read the fine print that entrance tickets are not included.
D
Good tour, great guide, abbreviated experience
My personal guide was very good, full of knowledge and supplied much information about the tour. However, I was a single person on a two person tour so I had to pay the full price. I did not get a refund. Which was fine. I agreed to that. However, the five hour tour had me back home in my apartment in three hours and 50 minutes. So it was a great tour, although two weddings interrupted viewing two of the churches, but it was a Saturday and I can’t really complain about that either. Overall, it was a good tour, but I just feel a little gypped in as far as what I paid compared to the time I was given.
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Just do it
It was awesome and the guide was very knowledgeable, I recommend this tour! The area is packed with culture, make sure you give yourself plenty of time to enjoy it
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An okay experience
The churches were beautiful but it seemed like a very rushed tour and ours ended almost two hours before the time. We saw about three churches from inside and there were so many more to be seen.
A
Authentic Mexico
Tour of the churches of Cholula was amazing , I was introduced to a new piece of Mexico I never knew was here. Jose our guide was experienced and knowledgeable. The entire family enjoyed the beautiful interiors of the churches and the history associated with them. This felt like authentic Mexico.
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