--- title: Puebla, Cholula & Tonantzintla Day Trip with Optional Lunch lang: en type: tour city: Mexico City country: Mexico price: 50 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.5 reviews: 1909 duration_minutes: 660 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Lunch & church entry rank_in_category: 17 of 17 (Day Trips from Mexico City) schedule_checked: 2026-10-08 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/mexico-city/tours/puebla-cholula-tonantzintla-day-trip-with-optional-lunch/ --- # Puebla, Cholula & Tonantzintla Day Trip with Optional Lunch **Guidekin's take:** Combine Cholula, Santa María de Tonantzintla Church and Puebla on the full route. A guide, church entry and return transport from a meeting point are included; lunch is optional, and walking on irregular ground requires moderate fitness. 4.5 from 1909 reviews at €50 per person for 11h. **Lunch & church entry:** Choose Puebla & Cholula with Lunch for lunch and Tonantzintla church entry; €50 per person covers Only Puebla (no lunch). Expect uneven ground. Trade-off: €50 per person covers Only Puebla (no lunch). (last checked October 8, 2026) In our comparison: #17 of 17 in Day Trips from Mexico City, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Discover central Mexico’s cultural treasures on a full-day tour to Cholula, Tonantzintla, and Puebla. Begin your journey with a scenic drive, enjoying sweeping views of the Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl volcanoes along the way. Your first stop is Cholula, home to the Great Pyramid of Cholula, the largest pyramid in the world by volume, and explore the richly decorated church of Santa María de Tonantzintla. Then, continue to the UNESCO-listed city of Puebla, the “City of Angels, and enjoy a guided walking tour of its historic center, see the Cathedral, and marvel at the Rosary Chapel of Santo Domingo. If you choose the lunch-included option, savor a traditional meal at a local restaurant before visiting the colorful Parián Market and enjoying free time in Puebla before returning to Mexico City. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Starts 06:20, 08:10: 2 departures a day - Food included: see what is included **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €50 per person for the Only Puebla (no lunch) option; other options up to €345 - Duration: 11h - Rating: 4.5/5 from 1909 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Amigo Tours - Group: Shared tour · private option available - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Start times: 06:20, 08:10 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-08 ## Reviews 4.5 from 1909 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 87% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 1662 of 1909. - 5 stars: 1403 (73%) - 4 stars: 259 (14%) - 3 stars: 125 (7%) - 2 stars: 48 (3%) - 1 star: 74 (4%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Only Puebla (no lunch) | €50 / person | Spanish, English | Puebla Tour: This option only includes a visit to the UNESCO city of Puebla Duration: 11 hours Lunch is not included | | Puebla & Cholula (no lunch) | €64 / person | Spanish, English | Puebla & Cholula: Embark on a full day tour to Puebla, the City of the Angels", and Cholula, home to the world's largest pyramid Duration: 11 hours Lunch is not included: Lunch is not included in the price | | Puebla & Cholula with Lunch | €93 / person | Spanish, English | Puebla & Cholula: This is the most complete tour, as you will be visiting Puebla and Cholula, home to the world's largest pyramid Duration: 11 hours Local Lunch: Indulge in the flavors of a traditional Mexican meal at a local restaurant in Puebla included in the tour's price! | | Private Tour | €345 / person (for 2+ people) | Spanish, English | Pickup included | ## What's included - Lunch at a local restaurant (only if the option is selected) - Round-trip transportation from the meeting point - Entrance to Santa María de Tonantzintla Church - Professional certified guide ## Not included - Drinks - Tips ## Itinerary 1. **Cholula** (1h 30m) - Get to the town of Cholula. Here, you'll learn a bit more about it and see some of its hundreds of churches. Have time to take photos and enjoy the town and its history 2. **Santa Maria Tonantzintla** (40m) - This unique Church combines two religious interpretations that coexist (the indigenous and the Christian) and it its considered the most representative church of the indigenous baroque art. This Church is one of the most important and visited temples in Puebla State, and the... 3. **Puebla** (1h) - Visit the Cathedral and the historic center of Puebla. You will have a walking tour through the beautiful historic center of Puebla, known as the "City of Angels" where you can see the buildings from the sixteenth to the eighteenth century. The walking tour will include the... 4. **Mercado el Parian** (30m) - Have free time to buy souvenirs and Talavera crafts in the market. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 06:20, 08:10 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-08 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Meet your guide at the Amigo Tours Downtown Meeting Point at 06:20 am or 8:10 am (depending on the selected option). Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - This tour involves a moderate amount of walking on irregular ground, so we advise you to wear comfortable shoes - Due to government immigration regulations, all passengers must present their passport, whether physical, digital, or photocopied, which proves their legal stay in Mexico. In the event that someone does not present the physical document, it is necessary to show the passport page with the entry stamp into the country, as well as the page with the person's data. ## Compared with other Day Trips from Mexico City | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #17 of 17** | €50 | 11h | 4.5 (1909) | shared | | [Early & Express Tolantongo Hot Springs](/mexico/mexico-city/tours/early-express-tolantongo-hot-springs/?format=md) | €122 | 13h | 4.92 (679) | shared | | [2 Volcanos - Special 2 pax, 3 -4 hr ride. Reserve Only 1 pax](/mexico/mexico-city/tours/2-volcanos-special-2-pax-3-4-hr-ride-reserve-only-1-pax/?format=md) | €454 | 5h | 4.94 (90) | private | | [Full day Tolantongo Caves!](/mexico/mexico-city/tours/full-day-tolantongo-caves/?format=md) | €70 | 12h 30m | 5.0 (53) | shared | Ranked #17 of 17 in Day Trips from Mexico City by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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