Puebla, Cholula & Tonantzintla Day Tour
Mexico City, Mexico
- 11 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Explore the cultural heart of Mexico on a fascinating tour of Puebla, Cholula, and Tonantzintla. Marvel at Puebla’s historic streets with highlights like the Rosary Chapel and Casa de los Muñecos. Visit the Cholula Pyramid, a testament to ancient civilizations, and soak in Tonantzintla’s unique blend of indigenous and colonial artistry at its beautiful church. Led by expert guides, uncover hidden gems, captivating stories, and vibrant markets. This immersive experience promises discovery and delight in every moment.
- Immerse in the heritage of Tonantzintla with a visit to Santa Maria church
- Marvel at the historic and cultural wonder of the Great Pyramid of Cholula
- Explore the bustling streets of Cholula and immerse in the local culture
- Free time discovering cultural treasures and shopping at El Parian market
What's Included
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Tour Guide
- Food and Drinks
- Tips
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Operating hours.9:00 am
Itinerary
1
Templo de Santa Maria Tonantzintla
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Great Pyramid of Cholula
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Cholula
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
4
Puebla
3 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Tour duration includes time for transportation
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.2
based on 40 reviews
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Pureshka_P, Jun 2026
Wonderful day trip to Puebla. Driver and tour guide were very kind and considerate. The group was small which was nice. We got to see really cool things considering it was a day trip and the lunch was pretty good. We got back to CDMX in a reasonably good time and the driver was incredible navigating the freeways in the rain and cdmx traffic!!
Guillermo_B, May 2026
The trip was fantastic. Our guide Dante was very amusing, and had great knowledge of the sites we visited and the local culture
Corina_V, Apr 2026
The trip was unnecessarily long. In Puebla one hour for lunch and a one-hour guided tour should have been enough. Our driver did well considering the 4-hour delay on the way back. Our guide dutifully delivered the mandatory info and answered our questions. He was decent, but he could have been great if he'd put more effort into it. Three hours is a pretty long journey on the bus. A great guide would fill it with interesting facts about this country and everyday life. An average guide would say: Let's take a nap. Huge difference! I guess this time we were not so lucky...
francisco_m, Dec 2025
Long trip Tour guide without microphone Difficult to hear Puebla was pretty We were taken to eat in a buffet ( bad ) instead to give us one hour to pick us were to eat
janetgh1960, Nov 2025
It was a good way to see more that just Mexico City but it was a big day. The tour was well organised and Enrique was a helpful guide. The lunch venue was very average food and overpriced - I would have appreciated some other options.
Adrian_R, Sep 2025
It was a long day of excursion which I expected. But I'm very disappointed by a couple of things: (1) We didn't visit the Cholula pyramid (2) We only stayed in Cholula for 1 hour instead of 2 hours. Basically, don't advertise something that you can't honor in the actual tour.
Stuart_d, Aug 2025
Very professional and knowledgeable guide. Very clean and comfortable bus. Punctual. Competent driver.
Rachelle_B, May 2025
Unfortunately this trip was overall disappointing. It was 3 churches, an extended mandatory lunch at a mediocre buffet, and only a rushed half hour of free time in town. Our tour guide Melissa was friendly but less comfortable speaking English so we did not learn very much about the history or culture, and she did not manage our time very well so there was a lot of waiting around. When we finally had time to look around the city, she gave no direction so it took us awhile to even find the parts of the city that were interesting (rather than just a standard mall). I think this tour could be rewarding if you want to focus on churches and are a native Spanish speaker, but we unfortunately did not get much out of it.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Hello! we are very sorry that the tour could not exceed your expectations and there are
some things that you did not like. We appreciate that you have told us your opinion and we
will try to improve in the future. Thank you!
AnaAstrid_S, Apr 2025
tour was nice but I did not like the restaurant they took us too. Obviously they have some kind of agreement with the tour operator. Poor quality food and pretty much had to take the buffet for a fixed price. I don’t particularly care for that since im a bit skeptical about how ling the food has been sitting out and not in the prooer temperature. just my two cents
Response from Host, Jul 2025
We are glad you enjoyed the tour and we really appreciate you taking the time out to share
your experience with us. Hope to see you again! Thank you!
Carlos_G, Mar 2025
Nice initial glimpse of Puebla and 2 nearby sites. Angel our guide made the trip enjoyable and Juan our driver was like a M. Schumacher in the caotic traffic between CDMX and the tour's stops. P.S. : You will need at least 2 days (or more?) to properly appreciate Cholula's attractions, and its surroundings. Thank you.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
We are glad you enjoyed the tour and we really appreciate you taking the time out to share
your experience with us. Hope to see you again! Thank you!
phillip_J, Mar 2025
Trip was great, some of the churches were European quality. Car was new and driver was safe. Only issue was tour guide who was more interested in the time than looking after the group. Like he rushed ahead all the time or he crossed the road when the light was red , the group split as some followed and some waited. Or he didn't keep up updated on basic things like what's happening at the next stop, so we had to ask so we knew what to do with our bags etc. Commentary was minimal and he didn't have a folder with interesting historical information like other tour guides have.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
We are glad you enjoyed the tour and we really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us. Thank you also for your feedback and suggestions — we truly value your opinion and will take your comments into account to keep improving. Hope to see you again!
Tara_C, Feb 2025
We really enjoyed our guide Juan. He has a really nice personality and his English is very good. The 3 places were interesting and very different from Mexico City
Response from Host, Apr 2025
We are glad you enjoyed the tour and we really appreciate you taking the time out to share
your experience with us. Hope to see you again! Thank you!
Makiko_K, Feb 2025
The day started with on-time pick up nearby where I stay per request, it was a good amount of people in our group, 11 pax including me. The guide, Enrique, explained everything in both English and Spanish. There are plenty of Bathrooms around at every spot we stopped. It all went as scheduled and we got back to the city between 7pm-8pm depending on where you stay as we made each drop off. Very well being taken care of and I had a great time and I am very happy with this Tour.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
We are glad you enjoyed the tour and we really appreciate you taking the time out to share
your experience with us. Hope to see you again! Thank you!
Cornelia_G, Jan 2025
The tour is worth taking and worth its price. It took about 11 hours altogether and we liked each minute about it. The Minibus was comfortable and the atmosphere in the group was great.
The cities of Cholula and Puebla are very unique in history and architecture. They have many special churches, but- apart from this - Puebla is so nice, quiet and clean that we could easily have spent several days there. Juan Castro showed us all the best places you should not miss when visiting this area and gave a lot of detailed explanations, especially about the various churches, their different styles and purposes due to regions and centuries of foundation.
Thank you for a special experience in Mexico.
Response from Host, Jan 2025
We are glad you enjoyed the tour and we really appreciate you taking the time out to share
your experience with us. Hope to see you again! Thank you!
Rekha_A, Jan 2025
Great trip.. other than a long travel time.. thanks to the traffic!! Juan Castro was fantastic and very knowledgeable!! 5 stars to him!!
Response from Host, Jan 2025
We are glad you enjoyed the tour and we really appreciate you taking the time out to share
your experience with us. Hope to see you again! Thank you!
Lucrecia_M, Dec 2024
Read about these places in advance. The guide is more a companion than a tour guide. Nice day trip..
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Thank you for your feedback! We're glad you enjoyed the day trip and appreciate your
suggestion. We’ll take your comments into account to ensure we provide a more balanced
experience in the future. Hope to see you again soon!
Anil_S, Nov 2024
I would like to first start by thanking Juan Castro. He is such a humble human being who is so articulate in describing everything along with the history and other facts that go with any place we were visiting.
Juan gave us an excellent introduction to the pyramids, the anthropology of the place and the churches that came up. He answered all questions so patiently. We were wishing he would be the tour guide on our trip to Teotihuacan the next day, and we were lucky to have him as our guide.
We started off with the church in Tonantzintla followed by the pyramid of Cholula which the Spanish mistook for a hill and built a church on. We spent an excellent half day going around the streets of Pueblo, exploring the local market and the colonial style buildings along with the churches and cathedrals that makes Pueblo a historic place. Thanks to Juan, we understand history better.
As a tourist, what will strike you most is the cleanliness and pride Mexico has. It is one of the cleanest countries in the world.
Tourists should be aware that the journey to Pueblo and back can take time, sometimes even more due to the notorious Mexico traffic.
The only negative was the van. It was not comfortable, did not have USB charging ports and no WiFi too. Luckily I did have a power bank but having WiFi would have helped more.
Response from Host, Dec 2024
We are glad you enjoyed the tour and we really appreciate you taking the time out to share
your experience with us. Hope to see you again! Thank you!
Liliana_M, Oct 2024
Great time and experience. The tour guide was so nice, cordial, and pacient.
The tour guide has knowledge and great experience. He explained all well with a sense of humor.
Response from Host, Oct 2024
We are glad you enjoyed the tour and we really appreciate you taking the time out to share
your experience with us. Hope to see you again! Thank you!
ILA_S, Jun 2024
I hot to know about the history of Puebla and Cholula, interact with few locals eat Mexican cuisine. Great experience 👍 👏👏👏
Response from Host, Jun 2024
We are glad you enjoyed the tour and we really appreciate you taking the time out to share
your experience with us. Hope to see you again! Thank you!
Sebastian_S, Feb 2025
Reservamos para ir a puebla y nos tenían en la lista de Xochimilco
Tuvimos que ir en la microbús súper incómodos porque el espacio no era suficiente, incluso el guía tuvo que irse de pie todo el camino. Además el restaurante al que llevan a almorzar no tiene variedad de nada y la comida estaba fría
Response from Host, Apr 2025
¡Hola! Lamentamos mucho que el tour no haya superado tus expectativas y que haya habido aspectos que no te hayan gustado. Agradecemos que nos hayas compartido tu opinión y trataremos de mejorar en el futuro. ¡Gracias!
Laura_H, Jan 2025
Todo bien menos la comida. Carísimo y el buffet terrible, el peor mole que he comido en la vida parecía solo un chile rebajado con agua
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Gracias por tus comentarios. Lamentamos que el tour no haya cumplido con tus expectativas. Tus opiniones nos ayudan a mejorar y esperamos poder brindarte una mejor experiencia en el futuro. Nuevamente, lamentamos mucho que no haya sido lo que esperabas.
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