You will receive the full meeting point details and a map after you finalize your booking, in a confirmation email.
Do I have to book my Free Tour?
Yes, it's necessary to book your Free Tour in order to receive the full meeting point details via email on time. This helps ensure an enjoyable experience and good coordination between guides and tour guests. Booking is free, quick, and easy!
Can I contact my guide?
Yes, you will be able to message your guide with any questions that you might have after making a reservation, up until the start of the tour.
Can I make a booking for a larger group?
Maybe! In order to keep the group sizes manageable, each guide sets their own limit of guests per booking and departure. Choose the Free Tour you want to book, select the number of people in your group, and see if there are any departures available that suit your needs.
Are Free Tours really Free?
Yes, with Free Tours, there's no set price; instead, the guides rely on the tips of participants to sustain their livelihoods. By contributing a fair amount that reflects the value you receive from the tour, you not only support the guides but also express your appreciation for their expertise and dedication.
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Highlights of your trip!
Best Free Tours in Puebla
Just a short drive from bustling Mexico City, laid-back Puebla is the perfect getaway for those who want to experience authentic Mexican culture while enjoying amazing food, a superb natural environment, and lots of historic attractions. If you want to visit the highlights of the historical center with a local, then join Free Walking Tours in Puebla for an unforgettable experience with a local guide! The most popular free walk in the city is the Essential Puebla City Tour, which takes travellers for a stroll around the Zocalo and lets them discover the history of the city. Those lucky enough to spend several days in Puebla need to join the Free Tour of Cholula, to get to know this super cool cultural town just on the outskirts of Puebla. Finally, the Free Food Tour of Puebla will take you for a fun exploration around the markets and best local eateries in town!
Highlights of a Free Tour in Puebla
Puebla is a fascinating mix of Baroque, Renaissance, and Classic architecture that never fails to impress visitors. Joining Free Tours in Puebla, you will understand why the historic center of this colonial city founded in 1531 is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Everything in Puebla revolves around the Zocalo, the large square where Poblanos meet to chat, eat churros and camotes (a traditional sweet). Presiding over the square is the imposing Cathedral, with tall bell towers and a unique Renaissance style. Not far is the Chapel of the Virgen del Rosario, famous for its striking baroque altar. Also, make sure to pay attention to the many rainbow houses covered with tiles you will find on the Puebla Free Walking Tours; this peculiar architecture accounts for a large part of the city’s charm! On your second day in Puebla, take a bus to visit the Great Pyramid of Cholula with the Church of Our Lady of Mercy sanctuary at the top.
Things to Do in Puebla
Food is one of the reasons why so many national and international tourists love Puebla. This city boasts of being the cradle of ‘mole’ (a thick sauce made with chocolate, nuts and spices that takes ages to prepare), but there are many more typical dishes to taste. From ‘chiles en nogada’ (stuffed chiles topped with a cream sauce) to ‘cemitas’ (a pulled pork sandwich) to the many signature sweets you will find in Sweet Street. Puebla is also a great place to shop for affordable souvenirs. Check out the touristy Parian Market or go window-shopping around the Artist’s Quarter. If you want to explore local culture, then visit the extensive display of pre-Hispanic art at Museo Amparo, or explore the Palafoxiana Library, recognized by UNESCO as the oldest library in the Americas. Finally, don’t leave without taking a day trip to the beautiful town of Cholula!
