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The 15 Best Puebla Tours from Mexico City

51 tours  ·  from $8 a head

Talavera tiles, mole and the churches of Cholula and Tonantzintla, about two hours south-east by road. These 15 are compared on stops, price and how long you actually spend in Puebla itself.

Puebla, Cholula & Tonantzintla Day Trip with Optional Lunch - Tonantzintla: art that crosses traditions
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Puebla, Cholula & Tonantzintla Day Trip with Optional Lunch

1.Puebla, Cholula & Tonantzintla Day Trip with Optional Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,702 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $49Our pick

Travel from Mexico City to Cholula, Santa María Tonantzintla, and Puebla with a guide and round-trip transport. See Cholula’s vast pyramid base, the striking indigenous-Christian art inside Tonantzintla’s church, Puebla’s cathedral and historic center, then browse Talavera crafts at El Parián. The day runs about 11 hours, includes substantial walking, and offers optional lunch.

“Our tour guide Alvaro and driver Rodolfo made the trip a great experience. We had time to explore and enjoy Puebla like I don’t think we would have without them.”

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From Mexico City: Puebla, Cholula and Tonantzintla Day Trip - The drive east from Mexico City
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From Mexico City: Puebla, Cholula and Tonantzintla Day Trip

2.Puebla, Cholula and Tonantzintla Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 1,191 reviews · from $89

Travel from Mexico City to Cholula, Santa María de Tonantzintla and Puebla, with a bilingual guide, round-trip transport and time to see the pyramid, churches and Parián Market. Lunch is optional. Guides such as Rodrigo, Alex and Leonardo have led departures, but the day can run long if traffic slows the return.

“Our guide Leonardo was great! Very friendly and informative. Juan, the driver was also impeccable! Would definitely book again. Puebla is a very charming city and the churches we went to were impressive!”

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Puebla and Cholula Day Trip from Mexico City - Craft workshops and the optional buffet lunch
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Puebla and Cholula Day Trip from Mexico City

3.Puebla and Cholula Day Trip from Mexico City

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 274 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $54

Travel from Mexico City to Cholula and Puebla by air-conditioned vehicle with a bilingual guide. See the Great Pyramid of Cholula, the gilded Rosary Chapel and Puebla’s historic center, with planned stops at local craft workshops. Hotel pickup is available at select hotels. The day lasts about 10 to 12 hours, and the pyramid site is panoramic only on Tuesdays.

“The trip was very nice. We could visit Choula piramid as well as the nice city of Puebla, which is really worth a visit. Very nice places and guide.”

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From Mexico City: Puebla and Cholula Day Tour - Puebla’s cathedral and the Rosario Chapel
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From Mexico City: Puebla and Cholula Day Tour

4.Puebla and Cholula Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 194 reviews · 12 hours · from $68

This 12-hour trip pairs Cholula’s archaeological zone with Puebla’s cathedral, Rosario Chapel, and central streets, plus visits to two Baroque Indigenist churches. A bilingual guide leads the day, with names such as Humberto, Pavel, and Gabriela among the guides who have led it. Round-trip transport is included; lunch is included only with the lunch option.

“Liked the small group tour, comfortable mini van ride and knowledgeable guide. Some extra time in Puebla instead of rushing at the end would have been better. The place where the bus stopped for lunch was quite run down. A place with more options would have been appreciated”

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From Puebla: Cholula and Atlixco Magical Towns Tour - Cholula: archaeology, churches, and a timing question
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From Puebla: Cholula and Atlixco Magical Towns Tour

5.Cholula and Atlixco Magical Towns Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 154 reviews · 1 day · from $35

Travel from Puebla’s Zócalo to Cholula and Atlixco with a Spanish-speaking coordinator, round-trip transport, and travel insurance. Expect archaeology, cobbled streets, churches, flower-filled corners, and time to walk each town. The small group is listed at up to 15, though transport may be by coach. Food and hotel transfers are not included.

“The punctuality of the tour. Paola , our guide, very professional.”

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From Puebla: Guided Tour of Cholula - The pyramid and the sanctuary above it
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From Puebla: Guided Tour of Cholula

6.Guided Tour of Cholula

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 78 reviews · 4 hours · from $87

Travel from Puebla to Cholula with a local guide such as Renato or Josue, whose stories connect the pyramid, churches and regional traditions. Expect a short drive, several guided stops, uphill walking and time for a quick browse. The archaeological zone’s Courtyard of the Altars is closed Mondays and Tuesdays.

“First, Mario was an excellent driver. (Important for my sister, who gets extreme motion sickness.) More importantly, RENATO! He was informed, engaged, enthusiastic, and attentive. He gave us more insight into the region and the locations we visited than we could absorb. When one church couldn’t be toured during Mass, they drove us to a bonus cathedral. He even gave us the history of Lucha Libre when my sister bought tiny masks for her grandsons! Request Renato by name. Without question, the best tour guide I’ve met. Thank you for a wonderful morning in Puebla and Cholula! ☀️”

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Puebla: Cholula Magical Town Tour by Double-Decker Bus - Tonanzintla and Acatepec, where the walls do the talking
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Puebla: Cholula Magical Town Tour by Double-Decker Bus

7.Cholula Magical Town Tour by Double-Decker Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 74 reviews · from $11

Travel five miles from Puebla’s Zócalo to Cholula on a double-decker bus. See the great pyramid, San Gabriel Convent, and the richly decorated churches of Tonanzintla and Acatepec, then use free time to explore. The tour lasts six hours and includes Spanish audio, not guaranteed English guiding.

“Great experience. The bus took us to some lovely churches and had a lovely guided tour through the tunnels of Cholula. Learned a lot about the history of the Pyramid and about local tradition and culture through our private English guide who was a local from the area. Great value for money.”

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Hiking Excursion to the Iztaccíhuatl Volcano from Puebla - The guide makes the difference
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Hiking Excursion to the Iztaccíhuatl Volcano from Puebla

8.Hiking Excursion to the Iztaccíhuatl Volcano from Puebla

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $193Top rated

Leave Puebla or Cholula at 6:00 am for Iztaccíhuatl and Popocatépetl National Park. A certified guide such as Luis or Rafa leads one of three routes, with private round-trip transport, park admission, and safety equipment included. Choose a 9 to 15 km forest and viewpoint hike or a shorter, steeper high-altitude route. Pack your own food and water.

“We enjoyed the hike so so much! Luis was the perfect guide and nature up there is wonderful. I would recommend everyone to do this hike!”

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Cholula tour from Puebla - Santa María Tonantzintla, an unexpected highlight
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Cholula tour from Puebla

9.Cholula tour from Puebla

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $73

Travel from central Puebla to Cholula in an air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking local guide. Visit the pyramid and hilltop Shrine of Our Lady of Remedies, San Gabriel Convent, San Pedro Market, and Santa María Tonantzintla church. Guides such as Renato and Josué have led tours, and the uphill walk is steep.

“This tour was fabulous (if a bit strenuous). Renato has a deep background in the history of Mexico and Cholula and is very proud to share it. The climb up the hill to the cathedral is steep and long but well worth it and the archaeological site was a very up close view of thousands of years of history. The church at the end of the day was an amazing surprise! Very much recommend.”

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Cholula Magical Twon on a Traditional Tram from Puebla - Santa Maria Tonantzintla: a church with maize and angels
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Cholula Magical Twon on a Traditional Tram from Puebla

10.Cholula Magical Twon on a Traditional Tram from Puebla

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 61 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $7Best value

Travel from Puebla’s historic center to Cholula on a traditional-style tram, stopping at Santa Maria Tonantzintla and San Francisco Acatepec before free time near the main square. See the pyramid from the road, then choose your own priorities: the archaeological site, churches, local food, or a stroll under the long arcades.

“Muy buena y el precio baratísimo . En el hotel nos estaban comentando muchísimo más . El tour te permite conocer cholula . No lleva guía solo chofer pero ahora con internet puedes buscar toda la info de los lugares e iglesias a las que te lleva este tour”

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6-Night Best of Central Mexico Tour: Teotihuacan Pyramids, Taxco, Cuernavaca and Puebla from Mexico City - Day 2: See the capital from the Turibus
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6-Night Best of Central Mexico Tour: Teotihuacan Pyramids, Taxco, Cuernavaca and Puebla from Mexico City

11.6-Night Best of Central Mexico Tour: Teotihuacan Pyramids, Taxco, Cuernavaca and Puebla from Mexico City

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 58 reviews · 7 days (approx.) · from $685

Spend six nights in Mexico City and use it as a base for guided trips to Teotihuacan, Xochimilco, Cuernavaca, Taxco, Puebla and Cholula. The package includes breakfast, two lunches and airport transfers. Guides such as Eduardo, Miguel and Humberto have led tours here, though your guide may vary. Expect long drives, changing schedules and a busy week.

“Saw everything promised with few exceptions in our Central Mexico tour. Traffic in Mexico City delayed things enough that we didn't get more than a drive-by of the Cortez palace in Cuernavaca, spent all our time on the cathedral visit there. An overnight in Taxco would have made that long day more fulfilling, with more time to spend investigating the byways of the town. Our guide/drivers, all of them, were aggressive but competent on the road, and comfortably bilingual. My wife speaks Spanish, and talked animatedly with other passengers in the vans. After a long journey through the south end of Mexico City we were delighted with the utter change…”

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From Mexico City: Cholula Pyramid & Puebla Small Group Tour - Tonantzintla’s chapel and its Indigenous imagery
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From Mexico City: Cholula Pyramid & Puebla Small Group Tour

12.Cholula Pyramid & Puebla Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 54 reviews · 10 hours · from $192

Travel from Mexico City in a small group of up to 15 to see Cholula’s pyramid, its museum and hilltop church, then Tonantzintla’s Indigenous-Catholic artwork and Puebla’s cathedral, Rosario Chapel if available, and sweets street. Guides on past trips have included Javier, Alberto, Francisco and Ulysses. Expect a full day with plenty of walking.

“Javier and Alberto were fantastic, they made our experience very special. We learned so much and had a lovely time. Thank you, hasta luego!”

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Puebla: Walking Tour of Puebla City - Starting at the Zócalo and cathedral
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Puebla: Walking Tour of Puebla City

13.Walking Tour of Puebla City

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 45 reviews · 3 hours · from $53

Viajes Caravan Puebla’s three-hour walk links the Zócalo, Puebla Cathedral, Palafoxiana Library, Callejón de los Sapos, El Parián market, and the Street of Candies. An English- or Spanish-speaking guide, including Renato or Josué, adds local history, legends, and practical recommendations. Library admission is not included, so check the entry cost before you go.

“Loved it. Renato was very informative and knowledgeable on the history of Puebla. Allowed time for photos and even took some of us. We were lucky that the Capilla Del Rosario was open when we took the tour. It was jaw dropping.”

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Hiking Tour on the Iztaccíhuatl Volcano from Puebla - When the park route changes
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Hiking Tour on the Iztaccíhuatl Volcano from Puebla

14.Hiking Tour on the Iztaccíhuatl Volcano from Puebla

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $126

Set out from your Puebla or Cholula hotel with a certified private guide such as Aaron, Ariel, or Susana. This roughly 11-hour trip includes transport, park entry, a helmet and trekking poles. Depending on access and conditions, the hike can reach 4,500 meters, with a lower route available when reservations limit access.

“I had the best guide from Unlimited Experiences. He is a mountain hiker & has been on this hike many times. He knew the route for getting to the park & came equipped with extra gear in case I needed it. I did use the helmet. He was very knowledgeable about the area, geological info of the volcano & climate. I couldn’t have asked for a better time. He helped me acheive my goal to reach Portillo 1 & we did it before the rain storm arrived. Highly recommend this tour company & Ariel as a guide. Hope to be able to so this again.”

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From Mexico City: One-day adventure: Puebla, Cholula, and Tonantzintla - Tonantzintla’s church and its layered art
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From Mexico City: One-day adventure: Puebla, Cholula, and Tonantzintla

15.One-day adventure: Puebla, Cholula, and Tonantzintla

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 40 reviews · from $85

Travel from Mexico City with a bilingual guide to see Cholula’s Great Pyramid, the richly decorated church of Santa María Tonantzintla, and Puebla’s historic center. You’ll have time for guided visits and independent exploring, with optional lunch. Guides Álvaro and Omar have been praised for clear instructions and engaging tours.

“Excellent service from the guide Álvaro. The tour was really interesting.”

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