The 10 Best Cultural Tours in San Pedro Cholula, Puebla

September 12, 2021 Marianna Hollaway

San Pedro Cholula is a municipality in the Mexican state of Puebla and one of two municipalities which made up the city of Cholula. The city has been divided into two sections since the pre Hispanic era, when revolting Toltec-Chichimecas pushed the formerly dominant Olmec-Xicallanca to the eastern side of the city in the 13th century. The new lords called themselves Cholutecas and built a new temple to Quetzalcoatl on the San Pedro side, which eventually eclipsed the formerly prominent Great Pyramid of Cholula, now on the San Andrés side. When the Spanish arrived in the 16th century, the city of Cholula was an important religious and economic center, but the center of power was on the San Pedro side, centered on what is now the main city plaza and the San Gabriel monastery. The division of the city persisted and San Pedro remained the more dominant, with Spanish families moving onto that side and the rest of the population quickly becoming mestizo. Today, San Pedro is still more commercial and less residential than neighboring San Andrés with most of its population employed in industry, commerce and services rather than agriculture. Although Cholula's main tourist attraction, the Pyramid, is in San Andrés, San Pedro has more tourism infrastructure such as hotels, restaurants and bars.
Restaurants in San Pedro Cholula

1. Private Tour to Cholula and Puebla

Mexico Tour Freelance
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Visit the cities of Puebla and Cholula on a day trip from Mexico City. Visit the Great Pyramid of Cholula, the largest pyramid in the New World, we will visit the church of Santa María Tonantzintla, we will admire the colors of Puebla, we will enjoy the Chapel of the Rosary and the cathedral of Puebla, learn about its ceramics of Talavera, the volcano Smaller also has the first library in America, With all this great history Cholula and Puebla tell.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Driver/guide, Lunch

Exclusions: drinks, Gratuities

Reviewed By SNG56

We booked this tour based on it's itinerary and reviews. We do enjoy an occasional private tour. We were picked up on time at our hotel. Veronica was our guide and was amazing. We went to a flower market before getting on the floating boat. The ride was lovely. Veronica told us a lot about the city it's history and culture. We went to the Diego Rivera museum which is amazing. Then to the Coyocan market where we grabbed a bite to eat and have some free time. Then the Frida Kahlo museum which is a must see. The driver was excellent, smoothly guiding us around the city. We also stopped at the University which wads fascinating. Veronica is very proud of her city and it shows. Her energy and enthusiasm were palpable. The price for what you get is a real bargain. Highly recommend

2. Cholula y Atlixco experience (private tour)

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Visiting this Magical Town is simply an aromatic and multicolored adventure. This town is home to the extraordinary multicultural music and dance festival Huey Atlixcayotl, as well as the Ex Convento del Carmen, the Church of La Merced dating from 1680, the chapel of the Third Order with its magnificent altarpiece and endless monuments full of history. This ancient indigenous capital, guarded by the Popocatépetl volcano, is in fact two cities, San Pedro and San Andrés; the seat of the largest pyramid in Mesoamerica; with almost a million cubic meters, experts say that it is bigger than that of Giza Pre-Hispanic shrines, Mudejar arches, baroque domes, convent-fortresses and boundless indigenous creativity coexist in the spiritual and artistic explosion of what is now Cholula.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Snacks, A present, Map & Postal of Puebla city

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities

Reviewed By denniskeb

Thank you so much for this wonderful hiking experience! Susana was my tour guide and she did a great job. It was my first hike in these altitudes, but I felt save and well all the time. Will never forget the cooked coffee on the mountain. One of the best tours I booked during my travels in Mexiko. Highly recommended!

3. 4-Day Teotihuacan, Guadalupe Shrine, Xochimilco,Taxco and Puebla Guided Tour

Campos Elíseos 218, Polanco, Polanco IV Secc, Miguel Hidalgo, 11550 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico Mexitours Day Tours Mexico City
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In this journey at Mexico City you can visit the Square of the three cultures, the impressive archaeological zone of Teotihuacan, to admire the monumental Pyramids of the Sun and the Moon, the temple of Quetzalpapalotl, the citadel and the avenue of the dead. We return to Mexico City to visit the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of America. A panoramic Tour of the Mexico city south, after visit Xochimilco, to ride an Aztec boat; and then to the colonial district of Coyoacan. Panoramic tour in Cuernavaca , the city of the eternal spring, from there we will continue to the Sierra Madre to visit one of its treasures: Taxco, known as the “World Silver Capital”, visit the famous Baroque parish church of Santa Prisca. Visit Santa María Tonanzintla. We will also visit the world´s largest pyramid at the archaeological zone of Cholula with its. Continue to Puebla we will also see its majestic Cathedral and the chapel of the Rosary. THE ITINERARY OF THE TOURS MAY VARY.

Inclusions: Bilingual proffesional guide, Roundtrip transportation from the hotel (just hotels located in Polanco, zona rosa, centro, reforma), Guadalupe Shrine & Teotihuacan Pyramids tour (everyday), Xochimilco - CU - Coyoacan tour (wednesday 02:00 pm or sunday 09:00 am), Cuernavaca and Taxco tour (everyday except sunday), Puebla & Cholula tour (tuesday, thursday, saturday), Archaeological Teotihuacan zone is closed

Exclusions: Hotel/Accommodation nights, Gratuities

Reviewed By Ksksksksks

Festive weekend atmosphere, plenty of artisanal shops inside this monetary bazaar. Fresh tacos Made in the courtyard, beer, live music.

4. Puebla y Cholula experience (2 days private tour)

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Two cities that keep the fundamental history of Mexico, full of memories and culture. Beginning in the city of Puebla, as first Spanish city of the sixteenth century, which in its streets, architecture and gastronomy it shows the crossbreeding of two cultures. In our tour, we show more attractions. Full of magic and history that covers from the beginning of the planning of a city perfect made by the Angels to the modernity of a declared city cultural heritage since 1987, which fill any visitor with emotion. Our second point is the ancient city of Cholula, dazzling us with the history of our ancestors, an olmec group xicalanca, who made the base piramidal largest in the world. This cultured and settled population in the famous the sacred city, the known part of the amount of Altars, today under one Evangelization turned architecture through the churches Cholula as the oldest living town in America still with culture that lasts through its traditions and customs.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Bottled water, pick up y drop off, map & postal of Puebla city, Snacks, A present

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Reviewed By Desired_Tastes

I enjoyed my Cholula Tour with Susana and Unlimited Experiences so much, I booked another tour with them the following day! Susana was a such a friendly guide, very professional, and tailored both tours around my interests! The sights were beautiful and the restaurants were excellent. They took COVID precautions very seriously and were always quick in answering all of my questions. I highly recommend this company when visiting Puebla!

5. Cholula experience (private tour)

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Cholula is considered the oldest city in America. Here is the Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Remedies, the church with domes covered with tiles that the Spaniards built in the 16th century. They placed it just above the Great Pyramid, the basement that looks more like an archaeological site. The days go down and come, the people, the life. Can you imagine in the largest pyramid in the world? It is possible and is in Cholula the oldest town in Latin America, we will visit the archaeological zone, its churches and we will taste liqueurs and rompopes.

Inclusions: Driver/guide, Professional guide, Hotel pickup, Hotel drop-off, Transport by private vehicle, Snacks

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Reviewed By Desired_Tastes

I enjoyed my Cholula Tour with Susana and Unlimited Experiences so much, I booked another tour with them the following day! Susana was a such a friendly guide, very professional, and tailored both tours around my interests! The sights were beautiful and the restaurants were excellent. They took COVID precautions very seriously and were always quick in answering all of my questions. I highly recommend this company when visiting Puebla!

6. COMBO - Guadalupe Shrine & Teotihuacan Pyramids + Taxco + Puebla (3 days)

Campos Elíseos 218, Polanco, Polanco IV Secc, Miguel Hidalgo, 11550 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico Mexitours Day Tours Mexico City
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We will begin our journey at Mexico City visiting the Square of the three cultures, continue to the impressive archaeological zone of Teotihuacan, to admire the monumental Pyramids of the Sun and the Moon. We return to Mexico City to visit the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe. We will also visit the world´s largest pyramid at the archaeological zone of Cholula with its 365 churches. Continue to Puebla, Unesco´s World Heritage site, where the majority of its buildings are decorated with tiles and beautifully sculpted freestone; we will also see the chapel of the Rosary, considered the eighth wonder of the art world. Panoramic tour in Cuernavaca, to visit one of the oldest Cathedrals in America, the Palace of Cortes, its mansions and avenues. From there we will continue to the Sierra Madre to visit one of its treasures: Taxco, known as the “World Silver Capital”, visit the famous Baroque parish church of Santa Prisca. THE ITINERARY OF THE TOURS MAY VARY.

Inclusions: Professional bilingual guide, Roundtrip transportation from hotels (just hotels located in zona rosa, polanco, reforma, centro), Guadalupe Shrine & Teotihuacan Pyramids tour (everyday), Cuernavaca & Taxco tour (everyday except monday), Puebla & Cholula tour (tuesday, thursday, saturday), Archaeological Teotihuacan zone is closed

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Reviewed By Ksksksksks

Festive weekend atmosphere, plenty of artisanal shops inside this monetary bazaar. Fresh tacos Made in the courtyard, beer, live music.

7. Cholula Magical Twon on a Double-Decker Bus from Puebla

Av. Don Juan de Palafox y. Mendoza 14, Centro, 72000 Puebla, Pue., Mexico Tip Tours & DMC
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Board a double decker tram in Puebla and travel to Cholula, a "Magical Town" where you will be able to live prehispanic and colonial times culture. In this panoramic tour, see the largest pyramid in the world, visit the temples of Santa Maria Tonanzintla and San Francisco Acatepec and the San Pedro Cholula zocalo. You will have time on your to explore at your own pace these places.

Inclusions: Recorrido en tranvia por el pueblo mágico de Cholula

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By Ana Silvia S

You must visit and see how the Spaniards built a Cathedral on top of the great pyramid in Cholula, Puebla. Unique in it’s type!

8. Mexico City Super Saver: Puebla and Cholula Plus Taxco and Cuernavaca Day Trips

Hostal Amigo, Isabel La Católica 61-A, Centro Histórico de la Cdad. de México, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06000 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico Amigo Tours
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Combine two of the most popular day trips in Mexico City and make the most of your visit. Your tour takes place over two consecutive days and you'll get to see four of the top visited nearby cities outside of Mexico's capital city. See and feel the color, culture, gastronomy and art of Puebla and Cholula to then be amazed at the history and religion of Taxco and Cuernavaca. This is the perfect combo to go outside the city and explore more of the rich culture of Mexico. Your tour includes transport and a professional guide.

Inclusions: Round trip transportation from meeting point, Professional guide

Exclusions: Food and beverages, Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By Aidas V

Looks like scammers. Poor servise. Never came to meeting point. I do not recomend this company. Tryed to contact them on the phone and nobody picked up. Got an email to pay those scammers 12usd more to replan. What dissapointment. Was planingai to have greate day. Not with them...

9. 6-Night Best of Central Mexico Tour: Teotihuacan Pyramids, Taxco, Cuernavaca and Puebla from Mexico City

Mexitours Day Tours Mexico City
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See the top attractions in Mexico City and its surrounding area on this activity-filled, 5-day, 6-night tour. Spend your first day getting to know Mexico City on a hop-on hop-off tour. During the rest of your five full days, travel to many historical and cultural sites, including the Shrine of Guadalupe , the Teotihuacan Pyramids and the cities of Cuernavaca and Taxco. This comprehensive tour is an excellent and convenient way to see the historical and cultural features of Mexico City, as well as other important destinations in central Mexico.

Inclusions: Six nights in Mexico City, Breakfast, Lunch, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Breakfast, Lunch, Round-trip shared transfer to and from Benito Juarez International Airport, Breakfast, Local English- and Spanish-speaking guide, 2 Lunch

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Reviewed By Ksksksksks

Festive weekend atmosphere, plenty of artisanal shops inside this monetary bazaar. Fresh tacos Made in the courtyard, beer, live music.

10. Tour to Puebla and Cholula

Mexico City, CDMX, Mexico
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Let yourself be conquered by the history of Mexico with the visit to two colonial cities in this fascinating tour to Puebla and Cholula, it also includes an extraordinary landscape of the legendary volcanoes. We begin with the visit to Cholula. On the way you will be able to appreciate the beautiful landscapes that include the Popocatepetl and Iztaccihuatl volcanoes and we will tell you about the romantic pre-Hispanic legend about them. When visiting Cholula you will know its main pyramid considered the largest in the country. We will climb to the top of the pyramid to see the church of the Virgin of the Remedies built by the Spaniards in times of conquest. In Puebla you will enjoy a delicious typical Mexican food (optional) and enjoy on foot the magnificent Historical Center of the city where you will know the main colonial buildings such as the Chapel of the Rosary, within the Church of Santo Domingo, the Plaza de Armas and the market El Parían so you can get to know the Mexican crafts.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes

Exclusions: Lunch

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