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Cholula: Walking Tour with an Archaeologist

By Obsidian Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is ¥5,437 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview
  • Explore Cholula in the company of an archaeologist
  • Travel back in time to Cholula's Prehispanic and Colonial periods
  • Learn all about the history and culture of Cholula from an expert

Activity location

    • Puebla
    • Puebla, Puebla, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • San Miguel, Barrio de San Miguel Tianguisnahuitl, 72778 Cholula, Puebla, Mexico | Your guide will meet you in front of the Cholula Train Terminal located on the corner of Calle 6 Norte and Avenida Morelos. There is a small plaza called "Plaza La Estacion", your guide will be waiting by the sign. Your guide will be wearing a large camouflage hat and a t-shirt with the Obsidian Tours logo.
    • Cholula de Rivadavia, Puebla, Mexico

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Cholula: Walking Tour with an Archaeologist
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Starting time: 10:30am
Price details
¥5,437 x 2 Adults¥10,874

Total
Price is ¥10,874
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What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedGuided walking tour by a professional archaeologist
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedTransportation

Know before you book

  • Not suitable for: Children under 8 years, People with mobility impairments

What you can expect

If you're an experienced traveler who loves history and learning about other cultures this is the tour for you! Join a professional archaeologist on an unforgettable walk through one of the oldest cities in the continent and visit Cholula's most impressive landmarks.
Your guide, Carmen, will meet you at the Cholula Train Station. The first stop on the walking tour is the Iglesia de los Remedios, the famous church built on top of the pyramid and one of Cholula's most important and iconic buildings. You will enjoy a stunning panoramic view of Cholula, Puebla, and the volcanos from the church courtyard.
From there you will walk around the ancient center where you will learn all about the largest pyramid in the world and what life was like in Prehispanic Cholula. As you walk you will observe some of the ancient ruins.
The next stop is the local cemetery where you will get to see some of the modern traditions in Cholula and learn about the present society and culture.
Then you will walk by the Prehispanic ceremonial center with several pyramids and ruins. Your will understand how these great temples were built and experience the grandeur of this amazing religious center.
Finally, the last stop on the tour is the San Gabriel Complex, the oldest Spanish building in the city. The complex is made up of three early 16th century structures built directly on top of ancient ruins.
The walking tour ends at the Zocalo of San Pedro Cholula. You will be dropped off at the main square where there are cafes and restaurants.

Location

Activity location

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    • Puebla
    • Puebla, Puebla, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • San Miguel, Barrio de San Miguel Tianguisnahuitl, 72778 Cholula, Puebla, Mexico | Your guide will meet you in front of the Cholula Train Terminal located on the corner of Calle 6 Norte and Avenida Morelos. There is a small plaza called "Plaza La Estacion", your guide will be waiting by the sign. Your guide will be wearing a large camouflage hat and a t-shirt with the Obsidian Tours logo.
    • Cholula de Rivadavia, Puebla, Mexico