Puebla, Cholula and Tonantzintla Day trip from Mexico City

Discover Mexico's most historic destinations with this full day tour to Puebla, Cholula and Tonantzintla . From Mexico City and with an expert guide travel by bus across mountains and impressive volcanoes. Discover a unique religious temple in Tonantzintla and visit the world's largest pyramid in Cholula. Continue with a walking tour of Puebla to learn about its history and take advantage of your free time to sample the local food and visit a famous handicraft market.

Enjoy this approximately 11-hour tour with other travellers and meet your guide at a central meeting point. Or, if you prefer, opt for hotel pick-up, an option only available for private groups .

From the comfort of your seat, you'll head towards the east side of the city. Along the way you will enjoy the beautiful panoramic landscapes of the Iztaccihuatl and Popocatepetl volcanoes, until you reach the city of Cholula. In this magical town of the State of Puebla you will visit its interesting archaeological site and see the Great Pyramid of Cholula, the largest in the world, which is hidden under a huge mountain.

Accompanied by your guide you will learn about the history of the town of Cholula, learn all about the pre-Hispanic heritage in its archaeological zone and see hundreds of its churches such as the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies, which is located at the top of the Great Pyramid.

You will then head to Tonantzintla to see its popular monument, the Church of Santa Maria de Tonantzintla . Visit the interior of this unique church and admire its exuberant decoration with indigenous and Catholic motifs. You will then continue on to Puebla, famous for its traditional gastronomy, colonial architecture and Talavera pottery.

Here, you'll enjoy a walking tour with your guide through the historic centre of Puebla and see iconic sites such as the beautiful Zocalo, the Cathedral, the Church of the Rosary and many more. Before returning to Mexico City, sample the local cuisine in a restaurant and visit the El Parian handicraft market on your own to buy a souvenir.