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1 day in Puebla and Cholula in private tour from Mexico city

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Mexico City, Mexico
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10 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Spanish
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Overview

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's Included

  • Snacks 1 little bag of snack per person
  • Bottled water 1 bottle of water per person
  • Tasting of typical and local candies
  • Personal expenses
  • Tip
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Meeting and Pickup

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Pickup details

Your pick up is at your address in Mexico city given to us. Your guide and/or driver will contact you before the meeting time.

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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.
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2 hours 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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. Our first stop is the small museum that contains original pieces from archaeological zone and an historical introduction. Then we will visit the archaeological area where is the altar fields and the remains of the different stages of the Pyramid.
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2 hours Admission Ticket Included

Historic Centre of Puebla

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. Here We will visit the most important sights.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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. You will have a tasting of this candies like camotes (made with sweet potato) or borrachitos (gummies with alcohol) and hundreds of candies. Also We will visit a talavera's workshop where you will know about the process of this art.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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. We will arrive to Zocalo (the principal square) where is the beautiful garden, the fountain. This is a popular meeting place and around there are many restaurants. We can take the lunch on this time.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Puebla Cathedra

We will visit the principal building in the zocalo with 70 meters its towers. This construction begun in the 16th century. It is one of the most important properties in the historic center, declared a World Heritage Site. Inside you will amaze about the domes and the architecture design.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Parque Centro Cívico 5 de mayo ( La Mantarraya )

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. From this viewpoint We can see the central area of the city and If we have clear sky even the volcanos.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Mexico City

The return to your accommodation in Mexico city starts.
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2 hours 30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the 1 day in Puebla and Cholula in private tour from Mexico city?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Snacks1 little bag of snack per person
  • Bottled water1 bottle of water per person
  • Tasting of typical and local candies
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entrances/tikets to the archaeological zone
  • Private guide
  • Personal expenses
  • Tip

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • We recommend this tours wednesdays-sundays

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