The 4 Best Tours in Puebla City

1.Cholula and Atlixco Magical Towns Tour

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

Travel by Turibus from Puebla’s Zócalo to Cholula and Atlixco, with Spanish-speaking guides, transport, insurance, and a tour coordinator included. Expect cobbled streets, churches, archaeological sights, Popocatépetl views, and limited free time. The $35 price is strong value, but the schedule can feel tight.

“I think is a good value for what you pay. They were punctual, and kind, and did their very best. As with most tours, you go to strategic points and get the info about it (note that this tour is fully in Spanish only!!!), the recommendations, etc. all within the schedule. So, you don't have much time to explore and that's a bummer, yet is what you get in all tours. I only had one free day to explore and the next back to work before my next flight, so to me, this experience was great and got all the presents I wanted from Atlixco. I recommend that if you…”

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2.Guided Tour of Cholula

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

Travel from Puebla to Cholula in an air-conditioned vehicle with a Spanish or English-speaking guide. Visit the archaeological zone, the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Remedies, San Gabriel Convent, San Francisco Acatepec, and Santa María Tonantzintla. Guides such as Renato, Renaldo, and Josue are known for lively history stories and clear explanations.

“We loved our tour! Josue was such a great story teller and took us to beautiful places and explained the historical context quite well. it was great to learn about the culture of Cholula and Puebla.”

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3.Cholula Magical Town Tour by Double-Decker Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 74 reviews · from $11Best value

Ride from Puebla’s Zocalo to Cholula’s twin towns, visiting the Great Pyramid, San Gabriel Convent, Royal Chapel, Acatepec, and Tonanzintla. The tour includes round-trip transport, Spanish audio, and free time. English help has sometimes been available, but it is not guaranteed, so plan on Spanish.

“This tour was really Good and worth the money, Our guide Carla was really friendly and speaking excellent English. She also showed us a place with delicious Quesadillas! Really reccomend this tour to learn more about cholula and the churches there”

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4.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. With guides such as Luis or Rafael, choose a marked 9 to 11 km route, a scenic 14.5 to 15 km hike, or the steep 7 km Ruta de Portillos. Private transport, park entry, safety gear, and an English-speaking guide are included.

“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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