Tulum Ruins Guided Tour from Cancun and Riviera Maya
Description
- Experience the ancient city of Tulum with our knowledgeable guides. - Enjoy our small group format and attention to detail through the Mayan’s most well-preserved and majestic ruins. - Learn about the rich history and culture of the Mayan civilization.
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Itinerary
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.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
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.
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Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age is 4
- Not recommended for guests with limited mobility
- Please bring a refillable water bottle, as single-use plastic bottles are not allowed within the Tulum archaeological site.
- The pickup time depends on your hotel's location
- 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
- Please consider additional traveling time from your hotel to this Tulum tour, depending on your hotel’s location.
Reviews(494)
Anna was one of the highlights of our entire trip to Mexico. If you can request her for your Tulum tour (or any tour), DO IT! She even kept our 15 year old son engaged. Quickly, we weren't just Anna’s tour group, we were “la familia de Anna.” Her warmth felt completely genuine and her enthusiasm was contagious At Tulum she made the ruins feel human and we really could picture the people who had lived there, with families, homes, work, trade and beliefs. And her classroom wasn’t just the tour itself, lessons began during the ride to the ruins and continued on the way home. We cannot recommend Anna highly enough.
Thank you so much for sharing such a heartfelt review! We’re truly honored to hear that Anna was one of the highlights of your entire trip to Mexico. It’s wonderful to know that her warmth, enthusiasm, and passion for history made such a lasting impression on your family—even keeping your 15-year-old engaged throughout the experience! We especially love hearing how Anna brought Tulum to life by helping you imagine the families, traditions, daily life, and community that once existed there. Her ability to make history feel personal and engaging is something we deeply value. We’ll be sure to share your beautiful recognition with Anna. She’ll be thrilled to know that she helped make your family’s experience so meaningful and memorable. Thank you for your heartfelt recommendation and for choosing Cancun Adventures. We hope to welcome your family back soon for another unforgettable adventure in the Riviera Maya! — Cancun Adventures
Bring water and umbrella and be sure to nourish before setting off for the ruins. A lot of walking and uneven steps.
Great experience. Our guide, Anna, was knowledgeable, thoughtful, professional and fun!
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that Anna made your experience so enjoyable with her knowledge, professionalism, thoughtfulness, and great sense of fun. We'll be sure to share your kind words with Anna. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you back soon for another unforgettable adventure! — Cancun Adventures
Learning about and seeing Tulum historical site was interesting and learning about the history from Anna our tour guide was next level. She truly made the experience. I wanted my “kids” (17 & 22) to experience this and learn something about Mayan culture and history and this trip did that.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that your visit to Tulum was such a meaningful and memorable experience. It's fantastic to know that Ana brought the history and Mayan culture to life with her knowledge and passion, making the tour an unforgettable experience for you and your family. We're especially happy that your children were able to enjoy the adventure while learning something new about this incredible destination. We'll be sure to share your kind words with Ana! Thank you for choosing Cancun Adventures, and we hope to welcome you and your family back soon for more enriching experiences. — Cancun Adventures
Overall, it was an excellent experience and tour. The guide Jano was excellent and presented the site and information well. Also gave lots of information overall on the region and even Mexico as a whole to occupy the driving time. It is a "shorter tour," say only 1.5-2 hours at the site, but given the climate (hot) and site it was enough time and only did take a total of say 3-4 hours providing enough time to do other things during the same day if you choose.
Thank you for sharing your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you had an excellent experience exploring the Tulum Ruins with us. It's fantastic to know that Jano made your visit even more memorable by sharing his knowledge about the site, the region, and Mexican culture throughout the journey. We're also glad that the tour's duration allowed you to enjoy the experience comfortably while making the most of your day. Thank you for choosing Cancun Adventures. We hope to welcome you back soon for another unforgettable adventure! — Cancun Adventures
Jano our guide was super sweet and knowledgeable and Ruben our driver was awesome, he had cool towels, snacks, drinks, it was a pleasure to go with them. They gave us umbrellas so that the sun would not beat down on us so hard. The place is beautiful. Short and sweet.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a great experience with us. It's fantastic to know that Jano made your adventure special with his kindness and knowledge, and that Ruben provided such thoughtful service with cool towels, snacks, drinks, and extra comfort throughout the day. We're glad you enjoyed the beautiful surroundings and felt well cared for. Thank you for choosing Cancun Adventures. We hope to welcome you back soon for another unforgettable experience! — Cancun Adventures
This was incredible! Ana was absolutely brilliant. Extremely knowledgeable and an absolute sweetheart. She knew the history, culture and helped us have a reverence and respect for the temples. If she is your tour guide you will have the best time ever. Be prepared to learn a lot. Make sure to bring cameras, and anything you need to stay cool in the heat of the sun. Ana and the bus driver Javier made sure we were taken care of with water and umbrellas. Both were so friendly and kind. Do this tour!
Thank you for your incredible review! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a memorable experience exploring the temples with us. It's wonderful to know that Ana made your visit so special with her knowledge, passion, and ability to share the history and culture in a meaningful way. We're also delighted that Javier helped ensure your journey was comfortable and enjoyable with his friendly service and care throughout the day. Thank you for sharing your helpful tips with future travelers and for recommending Cancun Adventures. We hope to welcome you back soon for another unforgettable adventure! — Cancun Adventures
Lalo and Sexy Javi were the best guides. The knowledge Lalo possessed was amazing. They made the tour very enjoyable. It is HOT!!! So be ready for that.
Thank you for your fantastic review! We're thrilled to hear that you had an amazing time on your adventure with us. It's wonderful to know that Lalo and Sexy Javi helped make your tour so enjoyable. We're glad that Lalo's knowledge and passion added even more value to your experience. We'll be sure to share your kind words with them! Thank you for choosing Cancun Adventures. We hope to welcome you back soon for another unforgettable adventure! — Cancun Adventures
Really interesting archeology Mayan site. Very different from chichen itza with more commerce and religion culture. Glad we did it in the morning, it got hot and humid. Guide Corey was very passionate and patient.
We thoroughly enjoyed our trip to Tulum! Our bus trip from the resort gave time for everyone to get to know each other. We actually had a “July birthday bus”, loads of fun! Our guide, Anna (banana) was extremely knowledgeable and very personable. Upon arrival, we were provided umbrellas for sun protection. It was very hot and this is a walking tour. We were guided to the store for restrooms and purchase of refillable water bottles. Our guide walked us through the ruins and explained everything in great detail. She is fantastic and provides great answers to all questions. There are a couple of covered areas for breaks and she gave additional information about the Mayans. Her explanation of the cenotes was very thorough and interesting! Beautiful views of the sea from cliff side. We highly recommend this tour! Thank you, Anna!!
