If you enjoy local food and culture, this is the experience for you! Journey back to Cholula’s Prehispanic era in the company of an archaeologist and a chef for a one of a kind adventure that includes a short walking tour and a complete Prehispanic meal.
The meeting spot is right in front of the Cholula train station. First, you will walk up to the Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Remedies, the famous church built over the world’s largest pyramid. We will then walk around the ancient center. You will be given an in depth explanation about Cholula’s ancient history and the way people lived in the Prehispanic era while you admire some of the ruins.
You will then take a 15 minute walk along the streets of one of Cholula’s oldest “barrios” (neighborhoods) where an urban art initiative has fused with a very old traditional lifestyle.
Then you will arrive at the home of a local chef where you will be served a seven course meal. You will be greeted with a refreshing Prehispanic beverage and snacks. You will learn about Prehispanic gastronomy and how ancient foods were made using traditional techniques and materials. After a demonstration from the chef you will have the unique opportunity to prepare one of the Prehispanic recipes included in the menu.
You will enjoy these ancient recipes made with natural, seasonal, and local ingredients while also learning about the history of each dish.
Duration: 3 hrs. depending on group size and season
Language: the tour is available in English and Spanish
For additional information about the meeting spot, availability for children, group discounts, and important recommendations please check the description box below.
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Here are some tips and additional information for your Private Prehispanic Cholula Tour experience:
Meeting spot: You will meet your guide at the Terminal del Tren Turistico Cholula on the corner of Calle 6 Norte and Avenida Morelos in San Pedro Cholula. Your guide will be waiting by the sign “Plaza la Estacion” wearing a large camouflage hat. You will find a map with the exact location here.
IMPORTANT RECOMMENDATIONS: To ensure you have the best experience, we recommended bringing water, a hat, closed comfortable shoes, and sunblock.
This tour involves moderate activity so it is not recommended for people with mobility issues or heart conditions.
We do not recommend this tour for children under 8. All minors must be accompanied by an adult.
If you are staying in Puebla, please consider that it will take you approximately 30 minutes to get to the meeting spot. We recommend taking a taxi or car service like Uber or Didi since public transportation is unreliable.
We invite you to take a look at our Private Tours section where you will find other great experiences similar to this one.
If you have any questions related to the Private Prehispanic Cholula Tour experience please send us an email at contacto@obsidiantours.com
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This was an amazing, unique experience! This ended up being a private tour with just myself and my friend, and I will never forget it. Carmen was extremely knowledgeable and friendly – she took her time explaining the historical context behind the site and artifacts. The location and archeological sites are stunning – I loved it as a history nerd! The meal was also incredible – very intimate, thoughtful and delicious. I highly recommend this tour! If you are staying in Mexico City you will need to book a bus ride to Puebla / Cholula. I recommend leaving time to explore Cholula and Puebla the same day, or even staying overnight as the area is beautiful and it can take a few hours to get back to CDMX.
The tour came together conceptually extremely strongly and the link between the archeological insights and culinary part made it interesting and more memorable. The food was better than many of the internationally acclaimed restaurants I visited in cdmx and that I’ve had elsewhere at top restaurants.
The tour and lunch experience was amazing, wonderful and outstanding!!! Carmen’s expertise is detailed and to the point. I especially appreciated get the indigenous perspective of the sites and artifacts. The vegan lunch prepared at my request was “muy rico”–memorable!