Puebla & Cholula: A Colonial History Tour from Mexico City
OVERVIEW Join our heritage tour from Mexico City to visit two iconic colonial cities in Puebla. Cholula is the oldest settlement in the Americas inhabited uninterruptedly since the Pre-Hispanic times. It’s also famous for its world’s largest pyramid (by volume). Puebla, in its turn, retains a fantastically well-preserved UNESCO-listed historic center, a stunning cathedral, and a wealth of beautiful colonial buildings.
HIGHLIGHTS ◉ Learn about the pre-Hispanic and colonial history of the area from your guide. ◉ Climb and enjoy a panoramic view from the largest pyramid by volume in the world in Cholula. ◉ Admire the well-preserved colonial architecture of Puebla and its valuable cultural heritage. ◉ Get to know the unique UNESCO-listed Talavera pottery tradition. ◉ Try some of the most delicious dishes of nationwide-famous Pueblan cuisine.
WHY GO WITH US ✓ Spend the time of the tour purely on activities and sightseeing: no visits to souvenir shops and restaurants (unless you ask).
Options
Private tour
MINIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: 1+ (the tour is 100% confirmed for any group size).
PICKUP: included; from your accommodation or any other place of choice in Mexico City (please indicate it during the booking).
TRANSPORTATION: private (just for your group) vehicle with hotel pickup and drop-off.
TRANSPORTATION: Spanish & English, other languages (e.g. French, German, Italian, Portuguese) upon prior request (based on availability).
DEPARTURE TIME : flexible and can be adjusted to your needs (please indicate during your booking).
GROUP SIZE: any (only your group will participate).
Pickup included
What's included in Puebla & Cholula: A Colonial History Tour from Mexico City
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Cholula
It is considered the oldest living city in the Americas as its foundation dates back to 500 BC. It is proud to have the largest pyramid in the world at its base, with almost 400 meters on each side. It is also famous for its churches, and it is said that it has 365 churches, one for each day of the year.
Puebla
It is the capital and its largest city in Puebla. Due to its cultural wealth, it was declared a World Heritage by UNESCO. During your visit, you will admire the architecture of its cathedral and colonial buildings, and you can try typical dishes such as chiles en nogada, mole, cemitas, and camote.
Inclusions
- Entrance tickets and guided visit to Cholula Archaeological Site
- Walking tour around Puebla City
- Transportation from Mexico City
- Non-alcoholic drinks & snacks
- Service of a tour guide
- Walking tour around Cholula
- Personal travel insurance; meals; personal expenses & tips
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- CONTACT: Please provide a valid contact phone number with the international prefix (e.g., +11111111111) as our guide may need it for pickup. Please ensure it's available on the day of the tour. Alternatively, if we cannot find and reach you, the tour will be considered a no-show.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You can choose to be picked up from a list of locations, or alternatively, have the choice to make your own way to the meeting points
Please arrive at the pick up point 5 minutes before departure time.
Additional Information
PICKUP LOCATION: ◘ Small-group tour: Angel de la Independencia roundabout close to City Express Reforma Hotel. ◘ Private tour: Your accommodation or any other preferred place in Mexico City (please specify it during or after the booking). MINIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: ◘ Small-group tour: We need 3+ participants to confirm the group tour (otherwise, it might be canceled with a full refund 2 days before the tour). ◘ Private tour: 1+ (the tour is 100% confirmed for any group size). GROUP SIZE: ◘ Small-group tour: up to 12 travelers. ◘ Private tour: any size (only your group will participate). CUSTOMIZATION: ◘ Small-group tour: Not customizable. ◘ Private tour: The tour is customizable which means the time you spend in each destination can be adjusted to your needs. E.g. if you wanna visit a place that is not part of the default itinerary (e.g. attraction, restaurant, or market), you can do it on a complimentary basis if this visit (1) still fits the default duration of the tour and (2) doesn't involve a major change of the route. If both conditions are met, we can shorten the stay at a particular location included in the program of tour so that you have time to visit the place you are interested in. Other changes such as extending the duration of the tour, changing the route, and adding extra participants, should be communicated to the Company at least 48h before the tour and will involve an extra fee. WHAT TO TAKE WITH YOU: personal ID (or a copy: digital or in paper); personal travel insurance; comfortable clothes and shoes; hat/cap, sunscreen, and sunglasses (the sun is pretty strong anywhere in Mexico); cash (if you’d like to buy something as not all merchants accept bank cards in Mexico); good mood and curiosity (☺). DEPARTURE TIME: ◘ Small-group tour: Fixed (see tour options for more info). ◘ Private tour: Flexible and can be adjusted to your needs. LANGUAGE(S): ◘ Small-group tour: English & Spanish (our guides are bilingual). ◘ Private tour: All our tours are led by local bilingual (at least Spanish & English) guides. Some of them speak other languages (e.g. French, German, Italian, Portuguese) but those depend on availability and cannot be fully guaranteed. Thus, if you want to have your tour in a language other than Spanish or English, please kindly inquire in advance before booking. CONTACT: Our guide will meet/pick you up at the agreed time and location and might need to contact you by phone, so please kindly provide a valid phone number during your booking. VEHICLE: The type of vehicle used in the tour (if applicable for your tour option) depends on the size of your group and may include a car, 7-seater, or minivan. PRICE: ◘ Small-group tour: Fixed price/person. ◘ Private tour: The price/person varies and depends on the number of participants in your booking. TERMS & CONDITIONS: By booking this activity ("Tour") with the tour organizer ("Company"), you ("Customer") accept to: ● comply with all laws and regulations of the country (countries) where the Tour takes place; ● follow the instructions of the Company and its representatives; ● take all measures to procure your own safety on the Tour including, but not limited to, use of safety devices (including face masks, seat-belts, harnesses, and helmets), obeying posted signs, and oral or written warnings from the Company's representatives regarding health and safety; ● provide information about pre-existing medical conditions that may affect your ability to participate in the Tour or have a negative impact on the experience of others on the Tour; ● have personal travel insurance covering injury, emergency medical expenses, and damage or loss of your personal property, valid for the whole duration of the Tour; ● waive responsibility of the Company and its representatives for any personal health and property damage that may occur during the Tour; ● allow the Company to use any media content created by its representatives during the Tour for marketing-related purposes.
