We had an excellent time on this tour! I traveled with my teenage daughter (19), and we both felt safe and well taken care of from start to finish. Our driver was professional and drove carefully throughout the entire trip, which made the experience even more enjoyable. Our tour guide was outstanding, extremely knowledgeable and shared a wealth of interesting facts about each place we visited. You could tell they were passionate about the history and culture, and it made the tour so much more engaging. The cities were absolutely beautiful, with so many unique and fascinating sites to see. Everything was well organized, and the itinerary was the perfect balance of sightseeing and learning. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Mexico City, especially families. It was an unforgettable experience!
The Best Private Tour: Cholula and Puebla
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At a glance
- Duration
- 7–8 hours
- Price from
- $280 / person
- Location
- Mexico City, Mexico
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 12 reviews
- Languages
- EN, ES
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Hotel pickup
- Available
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Transportadora Freelance S.A de C.V.
Description
Visit the cities of Puebla and Cholula on a one-day private experience from Mexico City. Visit the Great Pyramid of Cholula, the largest pyramid in the New World, we will visit the church of Santa María Tonantzintla, we will admire the colors of Puebla, we will enjoy the Chapel of the Rosary and the Cathedral of Puebla, learn about its Ceramics of Talavera, the volcano Menor also has the first library in America, with all this great history that Cholula and Puebla tell.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, and Sun
- Start times
- 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM
- Next available
- Wed, Oct 14
- Adult (ages 12+)
- $280
- Child (ages 3–10)
- $100
- Infant (ages 0–0)
- Free
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Great Pyramid of Cholula
Visit the impressive archaeological zone of Cholula, considered one of the largest in the world since it was built on a natural elevation; In addition, this site is a sample of the fusion between two cultures because when the Spaniards arrived they built the Church of Nuestra Señora de los Remedios at the top.
You will continue your tour visiting the Church of Santa María Tonantzintla, this Franciscan temple is extremely interesting because it is an example of the "Indigenous Baroque" monuments and historical data, here you will have the opportunity to know the Cathedral and the Chapel of the Rosary, considered the eighth Wonder of the art world, it houses an opulent decoration that will amaze you.
Biblioteca Palafoxiana
The Palafoxiana Library is a bibliographic site in the city of Puebla, founded by Bishop Juan de Palafox y Mendoza in 1646 .. It was the first public library in America. Lastly, we will visit the smallest bolcan in the world, Cuexcomate.
Mercado el Parian
El Parián is the most famous handicraft market in the City of Puebla.
Capilla del Rosario, Templo de Santo Domingo
The Chapel of the Virgen del Rosario is the chapel attached to the Temple of Santo Domingo in the city of Puebla, Mexico. Work from the 17th century, the peak of the New Spain baroque, was described in its time as The House of Gold, as well as the eighth wonder of the world by Fray Diego de Gorozpe, in a print of 1690
Puebla Cathedral
Extraordinary construction from the colonial era that still preserves the imperial shields of 16th century Spain with its interior chapels and decorative elements, undoubtedly a delight of impressive details.
Fuertes de Loreto
From this point you will be able to observe the entire City of Puebla from the Impressive forts of Loreto and Guadalupe, where one of the most epic episodes in the history of Mexico took place. The famous battle of Puebla where the Mexican army emerged victorious from a battle against the fierce and powerful army of Napoleon III.
What's included
Included
Private transportation
Bottled water
Lunch
Drive
Guide in English
Air-conditioned vehicle
Tickets to places to know
Not included
Gratuities
Soda/Pop
Pickup Locations & Times
Travelers will be picked up at any lodging site or where they choose for their greater comfort.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
12 reviews
How it compares in Mexico City
- Rated higher than 79% of 743 reviewed tours in Mexico City
- Starting price $280 is 87% above the typical $150 for tours of similar length in Mexico City
Excurgo comparison of 2,341 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- 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 The Best Private Tour: Cholula and Puebla take?
The Best Private Tour: Cholula and Puebla lasts about 7–8 hours. The itinerary has 7 stops.
How much does The Best Private Tour: Cholula and Puebla cost?
Prices start at $280 per person for this Mexico 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 The Best Private Tour: Cholula and Puebla run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, starting at 7:00 AM and 8:00 AM.
How much does The Best Private Tour: Cholula and Puebla cost for children?
Children aged 3–10 pay from $100, adults from $280. Infants go free.
Can I cancel The Best Private Tour: Cholula and 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. Travelers will be picked up at any lodging site or where they choose for their greater comfort. Pickup points include TRYP by Wyndham Mexico City World Trade Center Area, Hotel Novit.
What languages is The Best Private Tour: Cholula and Puebla offered in?
The experience is available in EN, 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 and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Specialized infant seats are available
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is The Best Private Tour: Cholula and Puebla worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 12 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Transportadora Freelance S.A de C.V..
Reviews(12)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
S
A Must-Do Tour!! One of the Highlights of Our Mexico City Trip
V
Puebla and Cholula Private Tour
Bruno and Arturo were very pleasant, knowledgable, and accommodating. They picked us up on time and helped us by dropping us off in time for mass back in Mexico City. Sant Maria Tonanzintla and Sabtiario Nuestra Senora de los Remedios were the highlights of the tour with quiet time to pray the rosary and reflect on the history of these places.
P
Amazing Tour
Fantastic experience. Our guide Jorge was incredibly knowledgeable & an absolute fountain of insight. We especially enjoyed learning about the pyramids & Mexican Baroque architecture. 10/10 an incredible tour
T
Excellent history, and the best driver ever
We loved being able to experience 2 different cities during our trip to Mexico City. Our guide spoke fluent English and was very knowledgeable about the culture and history of our sites. The van was comfortable, and we felt safe and attended to the entire trip. The temple of Santa Maria Tonantzintla and the Biblioteca Palafoxiana were incredible! The walking was very brisk, so if you have any problems with mobility then you will need accommodations for this tour. We felt rushed, which is understandable because there was so much to see and do. However, I wish that I had requested modifications or that they had been offered during the tour. If you really want to take some good pictures, or to shop at the mercado in Puebla, then you should request to do so even if it means skipping one or two sites. Overall, this was a great tour. Our guide appreciated our interest in history and we learned so much from him. One of my family members left their cell phone behind in the van. I called Trip Advisor's main number and spoke with a representative who put me in contact with the driver (Christian) within 5 minutes. Christian was so friendly and understanding! He immediately located the phone and drove it to my hotel. I am extremely grateful for him!!!
L
Great experience
Our guide was extremely competent and very caring. This is a quite long trip from Mexico City but we did not even realized as he spent the entire drive digging into Mexican history and preparing us to see Puebla. The library, the Cathedral and especially the chapel of rosary are so beautiful - I really reccomend this tour and this tour operator
M
Highly recommended!
All around excellent experience! We loved the towns and sights and our guide, Marta, was excellent. She provided great insights and historical background in a conversational way. The library in Puebla was a real highlight. Highly recommended.
K
Do not hesitate to book this tour company! Reasonably priced and GREAT guides/drivers!
We had a WONDERFUL tour with this company! The communication before the tour was very professional and detailed. And they fully customized the tour for us to include lovely Atlixco (because we were just bring dropped off in Puebla.). Our guide, Ramon, was so knowledgeable - we learned so much! And our driver, Carlos, made us feel very safe. I would HIGHLY recommend this company for any of their tours!
L
Day Tour to Cholula and Puebla
Excellent private tour of Cholula and Puebla. Its a couple hour drive over from Mexico City but the ride was comfortable in an SUV with water provided, and we stopped halfway for a view of the volcanoes. George is an excellent guide with a strong background in history and excellent English. Also a big movie fan if you want to talk films to pass the time.
L
Itinerary, guide, and driver were all excellent
It made for a very full day, but well worth it. Ramon, the tour guide, and Augustine the driver were both excellent. The itinerary was very well thought out with interesting stops along the way. Ramon was very open to modifying the schedule, based on our interests Cholula and Pueblo are both so different from Mexico City, was wonderful to learn more about the heritage of the area.
A
Day trip to Cholula and Puebla
Ramon was a great tour guide , very knowledgeable and patient . Arturo who was our driver was very good too and drove us safely to the sites . Highly recommended
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