Magnificent Historic Center of Puebla (pedestrian)

3.7 (3 reviews) Puebla City, Mexico
Duration3h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

If you are looking for a unique exploration of this beautiful and unusual city, this tour is for you. Enjoy some of the main monuments and architectural wonders of Puebla. Let us immerse you in the beauty of Puebla and the whirlwind of anecdotes, history and legends that surround the city!

What's included

  • Certified Tourist Guide
  • Food and drink
  • Tips

What to expect

  1. Zocalo de Puebla
    20m
    The Zócalo de Puebla is located in the heart of the Historic Center since the founding of the city in 1531. Originally known as the "Plaza de Armas" it was also a meeting point for various cultural, political and religious manifestations of the time. Delimited with four axes that serve to divide the city into the four cardinal points that today by design offers a perfect trace of the Historic Center and the City. It is currently a meeting point for tourists, artisans and cultural activities of various kinds, it is certainly emblematic and one of the most beautiful in the country.
  2. Puebla Cathedral
    30m
    The Cathedral is one of the most emblematic architectural symbols of Puebla. Dedicated to Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception and current archdiocese of the city, it was built between 1539 and 1690. Famous for its bells raised by angels according to the legend and currently considered as one of the most important Novohispano art museums in the world for the treasures it houses.
  3. Biblioteca Palafoxiana
    20m · Admission ticket not included
    Founded in 1646 by Bishop Juan de Palafox and Mendoza is one of the few remaining old libraries, it was the first public library in the Americas and has been considered as Memory of the World by UNESCO.
    It is certainly a must stop in Puebla.
  4. La Calle De Los Dulces
    20m
    Also known as the Calle de Santa Clara for its proximity to the convent of clarist nuns, recognized for being them who began the tradition in the area with the preparation of delicious rompopes and sweets in the eighteenth century. Today Calle de los Dulces is famous for hosting more than 40 stores with all kinds of traditional sweets, preserves and cookies. A stop that you will surely enjoy.
  5. Mercado el Parian
    20m
    It was the first craft market founded in the city, in the old Plazuela de San Roque built in 1801. It was the passage of muleteers and merchants of souvenirs. It is currently a place of tradition where crafts from all parts of the interior of the state such as textiles, mud, amate paper, talavera, typical sweets, sarapes, silver, rebozos, etc ...
  6. Barrio del Artista
    15m
    The Barrio del Artist is one of the most important artistic corridors in Puebla. It is a place of painters and artists who expose their work to the public, in a space that today also brings together tourists and locals who find in this baroque square a bohemian space to admire art and enjoy some of its outdoor cafeterias .
  7. Capilla del Rosario, Templo de Santo Domingo
    20m
    Chapel of the Rosary, Temple of Santo Domingo.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

Pickup is always at the reception of your confirmed hotel.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • A minimum of two people is required per reservation

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Reviews

3.7 (3)

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