Tulum Ruins Guided Tour from Cancun and Riviera Maya

Tulum, MX
100% of travellers recommend this
Excellent (423 reviews)

Included

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    Umbrellas.
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    Round-trip transportation from most hotels in Cancun and Riviera Maya.
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    Water.
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    Professional bilingual guides.
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    Snack on board our vans (fruit and crackers).

Excluded

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    Gratuity
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    Entrance fees

Pickup

Check if pick-up is available from your location, you will select during checkout (providers may allow other pickup locations)

Pickup Location
Akumal Bay Beach & Wellness Resort
All Ritmo Cancun Resort & Waterpark
Allegro Playacar
Aloft Cancun
Aloft Tulum
Ambassador At Grand Velas All Inclusive
Andaz Mayakoba Resort Riviera Maya
Aquamarina Beach Hotel
Atelier Playa Mujeres
AVA Resort Cancun
Bahia Principe Grand Coba
Bahia Principe Grand Tulum
Bahia Principe Luxury Akumal
Bahia Principe Luxury Sian Ka'an
Banyan Tree Mayakoba
Barcelo Maya Beach - All Inclusive
Barcelo Maya Caribe
Barcelo Maya Colonial - All Inclusive
Barcelo Maya Palace
Barcelo Maya Riviera
Barcelo Maya Tropical
Beach Palace All Inclusive
Beachscape Kin Ha Villas & Suites
Bel Air Collection Resort & Spa Riviera Maya
Beloved Playa Mujeres
Blue Diamond Luxury Boutique Hotel
BlueBay Grand Esmeralda
Breathless Cancun Soul Resort & Spa
Breathless Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa
Cancun Bay Resort - All Inclusive
Canopy by Hilton Cancun La Isla
Catalonia Grand Costa Mujeres
Catalonia Playa Maroma
Catalonia Riviera Maya
Catalonia Royal Tulum
Catalonia Yucatan Beach
Club Med Cancun
Club Regina Cancun
Club Regina Los Cabos
Conrad Tulum Riviera Maya
Copal Tulum Hotel
Crown Paradise Club Cancun
Dreams Aventuras Riviera Maya
Dreams Jade Resort & Spa
Dreams Natura Resort & Spa
Dreams Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort
Dreams Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa
Dreams Sands Cancun Resort & Spa
Dreams Sapphire Resort & Spa
Dreams Tulum Resort & Spa
Dreams Vista Cancun Golf & Spa Resort
El Dorado Maroma
El Dorado Royale
El Dorado Seaside Palms
El Dorado Seaside Suites
Emporio Cancun
Etereo, Auberge Resorts Collection
Excellence Coral Playa Mujeres
Excellence Playa Mujeres
Excellence Riviera Cancun
Fairmont Heritage Place Mayakoba
Fairmont Mayakoba
Fiesta Americana Cancun Villas
Fiesta Americana Condesa Cancun All Inclusive
Fiesta Inn Cancun Las Americas
Fiesta Inn Playa del Carmen
Finest Playa Mujeres
Flamingo Cancun All Inclusive
Garza Blanca Resort & Spa Cancun
Generations Riviera Maya Resort
Golden Parnassus All Inclusive Resort & Spa Cancun
GR Caribe By Solaris
GR Solaris Cancun
Grand Fiesta Americana Coral Beach
Grand Hyatt Playa Del Carmen Resort
Grand Oasis Cancun
Grand Oasis Palm
Grand Oasis Tulum Riviera
Grand Palladium Colonial Resort & Spa
Grand Palladium Kantenah Resort & Spa
Grand Palladium Select Costa Mujeres
Grand Palladium White Sand Resort & Spa
Grand Park Royal Cancun
Grand Riviera Princess
Grand Sirenis Riviera Maya Resort
Grand Velas Riviera Maya
Hard Rock Hotel Cancun
Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya
Haven Riviera Cancun
Heaven At The Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya
Hilton Cancun Mar Caribe All-inclusive Resort
Hilton Cancun, an All-Inclusive Resort
Hilton Playa del Carmen, an All-Inclusive Adult Only Resort
Hilton Tulum Riviera Maya All-Inclusive Resort
Hotel Avani Cancun Airport
Hotel Dos Playas Faranda Cancun
Hotel Grand Sunset Princess
Hotel imperial Las Perlas
Hotel Krystal Cancun
Hotel Marina El Cid Spa & Beach Resort
Hotel NYX Cancun
Hotel Riu Cancun
Hotel Riu Caribe
Hotel Riu Latino
Hotel Riu Lupita
Hotel Riu Palace Costa Mujeres
Hotel Riu Palace Kukulkan
Hotel Riu Palace Las Americas
Hotel Riu Palace Mexico
Hotel Riu Palace Peninsula
Hotel Riu Palace Riviera Maya
Hotel Riu Playacar
Hotel Riu Tequila
Hotel Riu Yucatan
Hotel Xcaret Arte
Hotel Xcaret Mexico
Hyatt Vivid Grand Island
Hyatt Zilara Cancun
Hyatt Zilara Riviera Maya
Hyatt Ziva Cancun
Hyatt Ziva Riviera Cancun
Iberostar Selection Cancun
Iberostar Selection Paraiso Lindo
Iberostar Selection Paraiso Maya Suites
Iberostar Waves Paraiso Beach
Iberostar Waves Paraiso Del Mar
Iberostar Waves Quetzal
Iberostar Waves Tucan
ibis Cancun Centro Hotel
InterContinental Presidente Cancun Resort, an IHG hotel
JOIA Paraiso by Iberostar
JW Marriott Cancun Resort & Spa
Kempinski Hotel Cancun
Kore Tulum Retreat and Spa Resort
Krystal Grand Cancun All Inclusive
Krystal Urban Cancun & Beach Club
La Casa De La Playa
Le Blanc Spa Resort Cancun
Live Aqua Cancun
Mahekal Beach Resort
Majestic Elegance Costa Mujeres
Margaritaville Island Reserve Riviera Cancun by Karisma
Margaritaville Island Reserve Riviera Maya by Karisma - Adults Only
Marriott Cancun, An All-inclusive Resort
Mayan Monkey Cancun | Best Hotel
Mayan Monkey Tulum
Melia Casa Maya Cancun All Inclusive
Moon Palace Nizuc - All Inclusive
Moon Palace The Grand - Cancun
Motto by Hilton Tulum
Mvngata Beach Hotel
Nickelodeon Hotels & Resorts Riviera Maya
Nizuc Resort and Spa
Now Emerald Cancun
Occidental at Xcaret Destination
Occidental Costa Cancun
Occidental Tucancun
Ocean Coral & Turquesa
Ocean Dream Cancun by GuruHotel
Ocean Maya Royale
Ocean Riviera Paradise
Ocean Spa Hotel
Oh! Cancun The Urban Oasis & Beach Club
Oleo Cancun Playa
Palmaia The House of AiA All Inclusive Wellness Resort
Palmar Beach Resort
Paradisus Cancun
Paradisus La Perla - Adults Only
Paradisus Playa del Carmen - Riviera Maya
Paraiso De La Bonita, A Luxury Collection Resort, Riviera Maya, Adult All-inclusive
Park Royal Beach Cancun
Planet Hollywood Cancun, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Platinum Yucatan Princess Adults Only
Playacar Palace
Real Inn Cancun
Renaissance Cancun Resort & Marina
Residence Inn Cancun Hotel Zone
Riu Dunamar - All Inclusive
Rosewood Mayakoba
Royal Hideaway Playacar
Royal Solaris Cancun
Royalton CHIC Cancun, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort - Adults Only
Royalton Riviera Cancun, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort & Casino
Royalton Splash Riviera Cancun, An Autograph Collection All-Inclusive Resort
Sandos Cancun
Sandos Caracol Eco Resort
Sandos Playacar
Seadust Cancun Family Resort
Secrets Akumal Riviera Maya
Secrets Maroma Beach Riviera Cancun
Secrets Moxche Playa del Carmen
Secrets Playa Blanca Costa Mujeres
Secrets Playa Mujeres Golf & Spa Resort
Secrets Riviera Cancun Resort & Spa
Secrets The Vine Cancun
Secrets Tulum Resort & Beach Club
Sensimar Resort Riviera Maya, Gourmet All Inclusive By Karisma
Sensira Resort & Spa Riviera Maya
SLS Playa Mujeres
Solymar Beach Resort
Sotavento Hotel & Yacht Club
Sun Palace Cancun
Sunset Royal Beach Resort
Temptation Cancun Resort
The Fives Beach Hotel & Residences
The Fives Downtown Hotel & Residences, Curio Collection by Hilton
The Fives Oceanfront - Riviera Cancun
The Grand Mayan At Vidanta Riviera Maya
The Pyramid Cancun
The Reef 28
The Reef Coco Beach
The Reef Playacar
The Riviera Maya Edition At Kanai
The Royal Cancun All Suites Resort
The Royal Haciendas All Suites Resort & Spa
The Royal Sands All Suites Resort & Spa
The Sens Cancun
The St. Regis Kanai Resort, Riviera Maya
The Westin Lagunamar Ocean Resort Villas & Spa, Cancun
The Westin Resort & Spa Cancun
The Yucatan Playa Del Carmen All-Inclusive Resort, Tapestry By Hilton
TRS Coral Hotel
TRS Yucatan Hotel
Unico Hotel Riviera Maya
Valentin Imperial Riviera Maya
Ventus At Marina El Cid Spa & Beach Resort
Viceroy Riviera Maya A Luxury Villa Resort
Villa Del Palmar Cancun Luxury Beach Resort & Spa
Viva Azteca by Wyndham, A Trademark All Inclusive Resort
Viva Maya by Wyndham, A Trademark All Inclusive Resort
VR CLUB Tulum Riviera
Wakax Hacienda - Cenote & Boutique Hotel
Waldorf Astoria Cancun
Wyndham Alltra Cancun
Wyndham Alltra Playa Del Carmen Adults Only All Inclusive
Wyndham Garden Playa del Carmen
Wyndham Grand Cancun All Inclusive Resort & Villas
Round-trip transportation in a comfortable air-conditioned van from most hotels in Cancun (available on Monday and Thursday only) and Riviera Maya (available the whole week). IMPORTANT: the Start Time is NOT your Pickup time. It depends on your hotel's location. Please be aware of your pickup details.

What to expect

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Tulum Archaeological Site

Experience the wonder of the ancient city of Tulum with our knowledgeable guides who, through colorful stories, will help you feel as if you are standing in Tulum in the 13th century. Our small group format and attention to detail will make your day memorable and educational as you walk through the Mayan’s most well-preserved and majestic ruins. During this half-day tour, you will have time to learn about the rich history and culture of the Mayan civilization yet still have time to return to your resort and enjoy the rest of your day by the pool or on the beach.

Duration 120 minutes
Admission Admission Included

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

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    GoPro devices, tablets, and selfie sticks are subject to fees payable directly at the box office in the Tulum Ruins. Professional photography equipment and drones are strictly prohibited
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    Minimum age is 4
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    Not recommended for guests with limited mobility
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    Please bring a refillable water bottle, as single-use plastic bottles are not allowed within the Tulum archaeological site.
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    Please consider additional traveling time from your hotel to this Tulum tour, depending on your hotel’s location.
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    Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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    The pickup time depends on your hotel's location
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What our experts say

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    Bring a refillable water bottle.
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    Visit nearby Playa Paraiso for a swim.
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    Try local tacos at Sale e Pepe.
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    Explore Tulum's shops after the tour.
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    Wear comfortable shoes for walking.

More About this Experience

Introduction

Experience the ancient city of Tulum like never before with the Tulum Ruins Guided Tour from Cancun and Riviera Maya. This captivating tour takes you on a journey through time, as knowledgeable guides bring the rich history and culture of the Mayan civilization to life. Immerse yourself in the wonder of Tulum's well-preserved and majestic ruins, and get a glimpse into what life was like in the 13th century.

What to expect?

During this half-day tour, you can expect to be amazed by the beauty and significance of the Tulum ruins. With our small group format and attention to detail, you'll receive a personalized experience that allows you to fully appreciate the historical importance of this ancient city. Our professional bilingual guides will share colorful stories and insights, making you feel as if you've traveled back in time. As you explore the ruins, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the Mayan civilization and its contributions to the world.

Who is this for?

This Tulum Ruins Guided Tour is perfect for history enthusiasts, culture lovers, and anyone interested in exploring the wonders of the Mayan civilization. Whether you're a solo traveler, a couple, or a group of friends or family, this tour is suitable for all ages and backgrounds. Don't worry if you're not a history buff – our guides will make the experience engaging and accessible for everyone.

Why book this?

By booking the Tulum Ruins Guided Tour, you'll enjoy a VIP experience that includes no lines and dedicated attention from our guides. We have carefully curated the itinerary to ensure you visit the best locations and make the most of your time. With round-trip transportation in an air-conditioned van from most hotels in Cancun and Playa del Carmen, you'll have a hassle-free journey to and from the ruins. Plus, we provide an umbrella, bottled water, and a snack to keep you comfortable throughout the tour.

Good to know

Before embarking on this adventure, it's important to note that gratuity is not included in the tour price. We recommend bringing some cash to show appreciation to our hardworking guides. Additionally, make sure to wear comfortable clothing and footwear, as there will be walking involved. Don't forget your sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses to protect yourself from the Mexican sun. Lastly, be prepared to be awestruck by the beauty and historical significance of the Tulum ruins – this tour is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Reviews

Customers who have embarked on the Tulum Ruins Guided Tour have consistently praised the knowledgeable guides for their engaging storytelling and in-depth knowledge of the Mayan civilization. Many have described the tour as a transformative experience, allowing them to gain a deeper appreciation for history and culture. Visitors have also commended the small group format, which promotes a more intimate and personalized experience. Overall, the feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, with customers expressing their satisfaction with the tour's organization, professionalism, and the opportunity to explore one of the most iconic archaeological sites in Mexico.

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