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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.

Pickup Information

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.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Spanish-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. 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.
Duration: 150 mins
2. 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.
Duration: 120 mins
3. 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.
Duration: 30 mins
4. 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.
Duration: 30 mins
5. 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.
Duration: 30 mins
6. 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.
Duration: 15 mins
7. Puebla Cathedral
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.
Duration: 20 mins
8. 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.
Duration: 15 mins
9. 5 de Mayo Park
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.
Duration: 20 mins
10. Mexico City
The return to your accommodation in Mexico city starts.
Duration: 150 mins
11. 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
Duration: 20 mins

Inclusion

tasting of typical and local candies

In-vehicle air conditioning

entrances/tikets to the archaeological zone

private guide

Bottled water

Snacks

Exclusion

personal expenses

tip

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Specialized infant seats are available

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

We recommend this tours wednesdays-sundays

Supplied by Epic Journey

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