What to do and see in San Pedro Cholula, Puebla: The Best Tours

January 7, 2022 Myesha Cogley

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

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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

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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. 15 Day Pass- more than 22 attractions Mexico city

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Explore the best of what Mexico City has to offer with the Xolotl Passport Mexico. This is a money-saving attraction pass that offers access to up to 24 of Mexico City's most popular sites. It grants access to tours and attractions. You can go on guided tour of the Teotihuacan Pyramids, enjoy a Lucha Libre evening or try some delicious local delicacies. As a special bonus, you will receive a free Hop On Hop Off 2-FULL Day Pass with Capital Bus. Collect your Xolotl Passport Mexico in your email with a QR Code to have full access to the attractions included. Some attractions need a redemption point exchange to start your adventure in one of the biggest and oldest cities in America. No matter if you are interested in Pre-Columbian history, museums or gastronomy, you will find something to suit your interests with your Xolotl Passport Mexico.

Inclusions: Hop-on hop-off tour 2 days with Capital Bus, Excellent value for money, Flexibility to customize your itinerary to your own preferences, Instant Confirmation, Perfect introduction for first-time visitors

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Souvenir photos (available to purchase), Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Highlights, Excellent value for money, Flexibility to customize your itinerary to your own preferences, All entrance fees included, Instant Confirmation, Perfect introduction for first-time visitors

Reviewed By bikerviking

I bought this pass a few weeks before making my trip to Mexico since it is valid for one year from the purchase and at the time of my first check in, the days of validity of the pass began to count, I loved it

3. Small Group: Discover Puebla and Cholula from Mexico City

Av. Paseo de la Reforma 423, Cuauhtémoc, 06500 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico Interliv Travel Mexico
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Safe Trip: Because we care about you, we have put in place an international Safe and Healthy Protocol during all your tour. Aditionally, only small groups allowed. Come and enjoy with us one of the most varied and colorful samples of the cultural and historical mosaic of Mexico; On a tour of the cities of Cholula and Puebla, you can see ceremonial centers such as the Great Pyramid (the largest in the world) and architectural gems of the conquest and evangelization of Mexico, in Cholula; We will visit as well the center of Puebla, one of the oldest cities on the continent with its baroque and sacred art. As a plus, we will visit one of the largest and oldest handicraft markets in the country, where besides clothing, wood and stone carvings, silver and palm objects, you will be able to appreciate the original talavera from Puebla, pieces of ornamental ceramics that have the denomination of origin as unique in the world, not only for its designs, but for the process of elaboration of it.

Inclusions: Pickup and drop-off from/to your hotel or nearest meeting point, Air-conditioned vehicle, Professional guide

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Reviewed By tanya_tr123

We had an excellent experience this day. It was a fantastic tour - one of the best I ever experienced. The views were so beautiful on the way to the towns. We also have a wonderful time while exploring Cuernavaca and Taxco. Jaime was our guide on this tour. He was super supportive and responsive to any requests we had. Overall, the tour and guide are great!!! We will remember this unforgettable experience!

4. 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

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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.

5. Cholula and Puebla

Hilton Mexico City Reforma, Av. Juárez 70, Colonia Centro, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06010 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico Excellence Mexico Tours
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On this tour we will travel through the Ixta-Popo National Park until we reach the Magic Town of Cholula to admire the largest pyramid in the world and get to know the Church of the Virgen de los Remedios. We will continue to Tonanzitla to appreciate its Tequitqui art church. We will continue our journey to the Poblana Capital where we will make a walking tour of the most important sites such as La Capilla del Rosario, La Catedral, Calle de los sweets and a Talavera poblana workshop. THIS TOUR ONLY OPERATES ON TUESDAY, THURSDAY AND SATURDAY.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle

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Reviewed By Peter S

You spend most ot the time sitting in traffic and the first thing they do is drag you to some tourist garbage shop.

6. Cholula Day Trip from Puebla Including the Great Pyramid

Av. Don Juan de Palafox y. Mendoza 14, Centro, 72000 Puebla, Pue., Mexico Tip Tours & DMC
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Board a beautiful double decker bus with retractile ceiling to travel to Cholula Magical Town. A guide with take you to discover the largest pyramid in the world and go inside of its tunnels. On the top of it, a Catholic Church was built to force the Indians to embrace this religion. Take great pictures from the top of it of the volcanoes, Cholula and Puebla Valley. Admire the Mexican Baroque style at Santa Maria Tonanzintla and San Francisco Acatepec temples. Visit to San Pedro Cholula main plaza or Zocalo, the Royal Chapel and the former San Grabriel Convent. Time on your own to have lunch.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Transportation to Cholula on a Double-Decker bus., Cholula City tour

Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Food and drinks, Gratuities, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Reviewed By JerBear1

If you are fluent in Spanish, the bus tour cost is very reasonable and there is much information given during the bus ride to and from Cholula and at the locations. However, we requested an English guide and the cost more than tripled. This was still fine, as we did learn a great deal from our knowledgeable guide. The guide who was booked for us forgot about the tour and the Tip team quickly found us a replacement guide. We appreciate his willingness to join us in Cholula at the last minute. Because of this, we missed all the commentary given during the bus rides. Once we joined Jose Louis in Cholula, he gave us great attention at all the stops. He is very knowledgeable and he is also a friendly and pleasant person. Because the lineup to go inside the pyramid was so long, we chose to spend the time viewing the pyramid ruins and also to first tour the small museum, near the entrance to the tunnel, which explains a great deal about the pyramid and tunnels. We also lucked into some indigenous dancers and music makers, dressed in their feathered, finery. It was wonderful! We missed walking to the top of the pyramid to see the views and the lovely church on the top. We simply did not have enough time. We did see the flyers in the Cholula square and that truly is a sight to see! We decided to return to Cholula on our own early one morning to climb the pyramid and tour the tunnel and we're very glad that we did!

7. 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!

8. 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!

9. Full Day Private Tour of Puebla and Cholula.

República de Brasil 8, Centro Histórico de la Cdad. de México, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06000 Centro, CDMX, Mexico Tekpan Tours
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Puebla is one of the most beautiful colonial cities in the entire country: Be amazed by its architectural beauty, unique gastronomy, its churches and of course one of the most emblematic archaeological sites in Mexico. We are proud of the professionalism of our guides and the service to our clients. We invite you to live a unique experience 3 hours from the city.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Professional guide, Entrance ticket to the archaeological zone

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Reviewed By Kgallagher34

I cannot recommend my tour guide Pepe enough. I ended up getting a private tour as the rest of the group canceled. Despite the small group, Pepe was enthusiastic the whole trip and I was able to learn so much from him. Unfortunately, much of the park was closed (cannot climb either pyramid at the moment) but Pepe made an effort to describe what I couldn't see.

10. 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

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.

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