Puebla and Cholula One Day Private Tour from Mexico City

Puebla and Cholula One Day Private Tour from Mexico City

Private Day Trip to Puebla & Cholula from Mexico City – Culture, History, and Real Mexican Flavor

Join OlMar Travel Mexico on one of our most enriching from Mexico City to Puebla Private Tour – a journey beyond the capital to explore the colorful gems of Puebla and Cholula. This full-day Mexico City to Puebla tour is perfect for those seeking a deeper cultural experience, guided by an expert private tour guide from Mexico City.

Your adventure begins with a scenic drive through dramatic mountain landscapes. On the way, we’ll stop in Cholula. Cholula is a small town hiding a massive secret: the Great Pyramid of Cholula, the largest pyramid by volume in the world. At first glance, it looks like a hill crowned with a church. However, underneath lies one of the most extraordinary ancient structures ever built. Climb to the top for breathtaking panoramic views.

Next, we continue to the vibrant city of Puebla, often called the City of Angels. It’s famous for its UNESCO-listed historic center, baroque churches, and streets adorned with colorful talavera tiles. But there’s more. Puebla is also one of Mexico’s top culinary destinations. During your Puebla city tour, you’ll visit a local market where you can sample authentic dishes such as mole poblano, chalupas, and cemitas.

This day trip from Mexico City to Puebla is ideal for travelers who want to go beyond the usual tourist path. You’ll experience the heart of Mexican tradition, guided by one of the best private tour guides in Mexico City.


Tour Highlights:

  • Discover the Great Pyramid of Cholula and its iconic hilltop church
  • Explore Puebla’s historic center with its colonial architecture
  • Admire the city’s famous talavera tiles and grand cathedrals
  • Visit a local market to try classic Mexican dishes
  • Travel in comfort with a private tour from Mexico City
  • Get insider knowledge from your private Mexico City tour guide

Why Book This Tour?

Because this tour offers more than just sightseeing—it’s a full cultural immersion. With our expert Mexico City private tours, you’ll avoid crowds, travel at your own pace, and dive deeper into Mexico’s rich heritage. Whether you’re into archaeology, architecture, or authentic food, this private tour from Mexico City checks every box.

Plus, with your own vehicle and guide, you get full flexibility, local insights, and a truly personal experience that group tours just can’t match.

  • On the way to Puebla you will have an opportunity to enjoy breathtaking mountains views and make a stop in a little town called Cholula, where you can climb the most unusual pyramid in the world. From mathematical point of view Cholula´s pyramid is the tallest construction ever made by ancient people. By the governmental orders this pyramid was never fully excavated. Covered by trees and greenery, this pyramid looks more like a mountain with a catholic church and observation deck right on the top of it, where you can contemplate a breathtaking view and take memorable pictures.
  • After visiting Cholula, Puebla or how it is usually called by locals “City of Angels” is waiting for us. Thanks to colorful, fairytale streets, decorated with hand made tiles, a great number of monumental catholic cathedrals the city totally worth to be called “City of Angels”. Puebla is also one of the most important gastronomical centers of Mexico, the birthplace of many traditional Mexican dishes. The visit to local market where you will be able to taste a “real Mexican food” will prove it to you.
  • On the way to Puebla you will have an opportunity to enjoy breathtaking mountains views and make a stop in a little town called Cholula, where you can climb the most unusual pyramid in the world. From mathematical point of view Cholula´s pyramid is the tallest construction ever made by ancient people. By the governmental orders this pyramid was never fully excavated. Covered by trees and greenery, this pyramid looks more like a mountain with a catholic church and observation deck right on the top of it, where you can contemplate a breathtaking view and take memorable pictures.
  • After visiting Cholula, Puebla or how it is usually called by locals “City of Angels” is waiting for us. Thanks to colorful, fairytale streets, decorated with hand made tiles, a great number of monumental catholic cathedrals the city totally worth to be called “City of Angels”. Puebla is also one of the most important gastronomical centers of Mexico, the birthplace of many traditional Mexican dishes. The visit to local market where you will be able to taste a “real Mexican food” will prove it to you.

Puebla and Cholula One Day Private Tour from Mexico City

Tour Information

Cost

Private tour in English or Spanish (number of travelers/price per person):
  • 1/651USD; 2/335USD; 3/230USD; 4/194USD; 5/156USD; 6/153USD; 7/118USD; 8/109USD; 9/96USD; 10/93USD; 11/88USD; 12/83USD; 13/78USD; 14/74USD; 15/70USD

Inclusions

  • Hotel pick up & drop off
  • Private transportation
  • Private professional certificated guide
  • Visit to Cholula, climbing Cholula pyramid, visit to Puebla, visit to the artisan market.

Exclusions

  • Lunch (the tour guide will provide you with the lunch recommendations based on your preferences and budget)
  • Tips for guide and driver (optional)

Additional Information

  • Comfortable shoes and clothes
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • No public transportation nearby
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Comfortable walking shoes are recommended • OlMar Travel Mexico (local supplier) numbers to call: +52 1 998 263 6588; +52 1 998 240 3199

Guide Languages

  • English
  • Portuguese
  • Russian
  • Spanish
  • German
  • Italian
  • French

Cancellation Policies

A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 71 hours before the activity start time. A 80% refund will apply if you cancel more than 47 hours before the activity start time. A 50% refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time. No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.