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The 15 Best Tulum Ruins Tours

40 tours  ·  from $42 a head

The site is small and the heat comes early. The 15 below pair the ruins with a cenote, a turtle snorkel or a beach, and they are clear about what time the gate visit happens.

Tulum Ruins, Turtles in Akumal and Cenote tour - Yax-Muul’s freshwater cave
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Tulum Ruins, Turtles in Akumal and Cenote tour

1.Tulum Ruins, Turtles in Akumal and Cenote tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,706 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $129Our pick

Visit Tulum’s seaside ruins, take a short boat ride to snorkel with turtles and rays in Akumal, then swim through a limestone cenote. The tour includes hotel pickup, a guide, snorkel gear, life jackets, water, and a taco lunch. Guides vary, with names including Yul, Marc, Mimi, and Alejandro.

“We had a WONDERFUL time on our trip! It was well-paced, we didn’t spend too long in the car, and none of the stops felt too busy. Sasha and Hermando were kind and attentive. We saw so many turtles and sting rays snorkeling and bats while in the cenotes! Definitely recommend! Our one comment was that we were told to leave our stuff including phones in the van at every stop and then the photo package was pretty expensive. But high quality. Just to be aware of - buy a waterproof phone case if you want to take your own pictures.”

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Full Day Tulum Ruins Tour Cenote and Swimming with Sea Turtles - Snorkeling in Akumal Bay
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Full Day Tulum Ruins Tour Cenote and Swimming with Sea Turtles

2.Full Day Tulum Ruins Tour Cenote and Swimming with Sea Turtles

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,171 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $131

Spend about nine hours visiting Tulum’s Mayan ruins, swimming in Cenote Nohoch Nah Chich, and snorkeling at Akumal Beach. The tour includes round-trip transfers, guides, snorkel gear, lunch, and water. Guides such as Nancy, Yaris, Ivan, and Oto have helped make the day memorable, though turtle sightings and water clarity can vary.

“Amazing experience! Tour guides were fantastic and all 3 stops exceeded our expectations. We loved the cenote and snorkelling with the sea turtles. We actually saw and swam with multiple sea turtles!”

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Riviera Maya: Tulum Ruins and 2 Cenotes Half-Day Tour - Sun, paths and the cost of entry
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Riviera Maya: Tulum Ruins and 2 Cenotes Half-Day Tour

3.Tulum Ruins and 2 Cenotes Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 992 reviews · 6 hours · from $42Best value

Visit Tulum’s coastal temples with an English- or Spanish-speaking guide, then swim at cave-like Cenote Mariposa and open-air Chen-Ha. The six-hour trip includes transport and hotel pickup where available, but the $42 tour price does not include the listed $40 adult entry fee. Guides such as Susana, Carlos Moo and Perfecto have led recent departures.

“We loved our day out the team from Eqinox tours. The visit to Tulum and the cenotes was amazing. Our guide Miguel ?Briceño was outstanding. He gave us a deep explanation of all the traditions and rituals that seem to go beyond other guides. The choice of restaurant buffet was a gastronomic highlight of out trip to Mexico and the Riviera Maya.”

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Tulum Archaeological Site & Sian Ka'an Muyil Tour from Tulum - Muyil Lagoon leads into Sian Ka’an’s canals
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Tulum Archaeological Site & Sian Ka’an Muyil Tour from Tulum

4.Tulum Archaeological Site & Sian Ka’an Muyil Tour from Tulum

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 824 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $169

Visit Tulum’s coastal ruins with a guide, stop for Mexican tacos, then take a boat through Muyil Lagoon and float a shallow canal in Sian Ka’an. The small-group tour includes Tulum-area pickup, water, snacks, and an air-conditioned van. Guides such as Iber, Paloma, Lea, and Alonso have led groups; your assigned guide may differ.

“The Sian Ka'an experience was really one of a kind. You get to float in life vests along a shallow stream, driven by soft currents. Highly recommended especially if you're into water activities. Note, however, that changing facilities are terrible - they're just small, cramped, dark and dirty. Prepare accordingly.”

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Private Tulum Ruins, Turtles in Akumal and Cenote Adventure - Akumal’s turtle habitat and a leisurely snorkel
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Private Tulum Ruins, Turtles in Akumal and Cenote Adventure

5.Private Tulum Ruins, Turtles in Akumal and Cenote Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 581 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $375

From Playa del Carmen, visit Tulum’s coastal Maya ruins with a bilingual guide, snorkel at Akumal with provided gear, and swim in a cave-filled cenote. Private transport, bottled water, and a Mexican taco lunch are included. Guides such as Claudia and Carlos have led the day, with time to tailor the outing to your group.

“JP , our guide, made this private tour a great one. Alphonse, our driver, was wonderful as well. I would not hesitate to book this again. We did the ruins, snorkeling with the turtles, and the cenote with lunch and everything was top notch.”

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Tulum Ruins Guided Tour from Cancun and Riviera Maya - Two hours at the ruins, with time to roam
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Tulum Ruins Guided Tour from Cancun and Riviera Maya

6.Tulum Ruins Guided Tour from Cancun and Riviera Maya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 426 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $89

Ride in an air-conditioned van from most Cancun or Riviera Maya hotels to Tulum’s clifftop Maya ruins. A bilingual guide leads the site visit, with time to explore on your own. Water, fruit and crackers, and umbrellas are provided. The visit at the ruins lasts about two hours, but transport makes this a half-day outing. Budget an extra $25 per person for admission.

“Excellent tour...lots of insights on the Ruins and tips on the outside Vendors. What to watch out for and what to look for.”

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Tulum Ruins Tour (Private, Half Day) - A private guide changes the way you see the ruins
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Tulum Ruins Tour (Private, Half Day)

7.Tulum Ruins Tour (Private, Half Day)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 223 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $169

Visit Tulum’s walled Maya city with a private guide such as Rodrigo or Eli, then take in its temples, limestone paths, and Caribbean views. The roughly four-hour tour includes round-trip transport from Tulum, Akumal, Puerto Aventuras, or Playa del Carmen, admission, bottled water, and snacks. Expect a hot, mostly outdoor walk.

“This an outstanding tour. We visited the museum first for background knowledge about the Mayan culture. Next we walked the toured the walled city to see the ruler’s home, guard towers and temples. Fair warning, it is a hot walk on limestone walkways. Wear sturdy shoes. Our Guide Rodrigo was very knowledgeable about the ruins as well as the animals and plants in the area. All in, it was a great day!!”

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All-Inclusive! Tulum Ruins, Tequila Tasting + Swim in 3 Cenotes in Small Group! - Lunch is a proper stop, not just a snack break
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All-Inclusive! Tulum Ruins, Tequila Tasting + Swim in 3 Cenotes in Small Group!

8.All-Inclusive! Tulum Ruins, Tequila Tasting + Swim in 3 Cenotes in Small Group!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 191 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $208

Spend six to seven hours exploring Tulum with a small group of no more than 10. Choose a walking tour of the Maya ruins or a boat trip past them with reef snorkeling, then visit three different cenotes, sample tequila and finish with a Mexican-Maya lunch. Tulum pickup is included; guides such as Daniel and Nelson have led the tour.

“Just the best time. Victor our guide through the ruins was fantastic, personable and very knowledgable. Daniel, our driver and Cenote guide was so lovely! I honestly will be dreaming about the Cenote swim for years. Highly, Highly recommend!”

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Tulum Ruins, ATV Extreme, and Cenotes Tour from Riviera Maya - ATV time: fun, with a few things to check first
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Tulum Ruins, ATV Extreme, and Cenotes Tour from Riviera Maya

9.Tulum Ruins, ATV Extreme, and Cenotes Tour from Riviera Maya

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 180 reviews · 7 hours (approx.)

Start with hotel pickup in Riviera Maya, then visit Tulum’s Mayan ruins with a guide and time to look around on your own. Continue to Aventuras Mayas for an ATV ride and a swim in an underground river, then refuel with a Mexican buffet. Guides named in past trips include Armando, Jazmin, Orlando and Henry.

“Our guide to was Jorge and he wasn't very chatty or informative about Tulum and he walked way too fast through it. We learned way more about Tulum from other tour guides we passed. He was much more informative and engaged about the cenote caves. The lunch provided was ok nothing special but the 2 bottles water Jorge provided were very welcome. Overall though we enjoyed this tour”

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From Tulum: Tulum Ruins and 2 Cenotes Tour - Two Cenotes at Canamayte Eco Park
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From Tulum: Tulum Ruins and 2 Cenotes Tour

10.Tulum Ruins and 2 Cenotes Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 168 reviews · 5 - 6.5 hours · from $42

Travel from Tulum to the coastal ruins for a guided walk past El Castillo, the Temple of the Frescoes, and the Temple of the God of Wind. Then spend an hour at Canamayte Eco Park, home to Cenote Mariposa and Chen-Ha. English- and Spanish-speaking guides, round-trip transport, and cenote admission are included. Budget extra for the separate archaeological-zone fees.

“Loved the cenote and the guides respect for Mayan culture. Was very informative just wish I had more time”

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Tulum Ruins and 3 Cenotes - Jungle Adventure - Lunch arrives when you need it
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Tulum Ruins and 3 Cenotes – Jungle Adventure

11.Tulum Ruins and 3 Cenotes – Jungle Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 110 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $199

Start with an early visit to Tulum’s Mayan ruins, then spend time at Tankah Park for cenote swims, snorkeling, canoeing, a zipline and a jungle trail. The eight-hour tour includes private transport, snacks, bottled water and a Mayan lunch. Groups are capped at 10; guides praised by name include Paola and Jhony.

“Carlos was an excellent tour guide along with his driver, Victor. We had an amazing experience swimming in cenote, seeing the Mayan ruins, an amazing lunch and zip lining, all in one day.”

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VIP Tulum Ruins Private Tour with Snorkeling in Stunning Cenote - Choosing the right cenote at Dos Ojos
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VIP Tulum Ruins Private Tour with Snorkeling in Stunning Cenote

12.VIP Tulum Ruins Private Tour with Snorkeling in Stunning Cenote

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 107 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $223

A private guide and air-conditioned minivan take you from your hotel to Tulum’s seaside ruins, then to one cenote at Parque Dos Ojos. Pick an open-air spot for swimming, jumps or ziplining, or choose an underground river. Snorkel gear, life jackets, drinks for the ride and a Mexican lunch are included.

“We loved the private tour. Juan (JJ) knew exactly how to avoid the crowds and provided my wife and I an awesome experience! The ruins were very beautiful and we learned a lot about the Mayan civilization and city of Tulum. We had the cenote to ourselves the entire time. We were picked up from our hotel in Playa Del Carmen and brought back after the tour. Would highly recommend!”

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Small Group to Tulum Ruins Cenote Cave and Sea Turtles Snorkeling - Snorkeling with turtles in Akumal Bay
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Small Group to Tulum Ruins Cenote Cave and Sea Turtles Snorkeling

13.Small Group to Tulum Ruins Cenote Cave and Sea Turtles Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $131

Spend a full day exploring Tulum’s seaside Maya ruins, swimming in Cenote Tak Be Lum, and snorkeling for sea turtles in Akumal Bay. The small group is capped at 18 and includes transport, a guide, lunch, water, and snorkel gear. Guide Ezekiel is named in connection with a well-run trip. Budget extra for two required cash fees.

“This was a good time to three different places. Ezekiel The tour guide did a great job. Do be careful of mosquitoes at the cenote”

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Tulum Ruins and Cenote Taak-bi-ha Private Tour - Cenote Taak-bi-ha: snorkeling in a cavern
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Tulum Ruins and Cenote Taak-bi-ha Private Tour

14.Tulum Ruins and Cenote Taak-bi-ha Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 89 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $195

Set out from your Playa del Carmen lodging at 7:00 am for a private visit to Tulum, with a guided historical hour and time to explore on your own. Then snorkel in the cave formations of Cenote Taak-bi-ha in Dos Ojos Park. Transport, snorkel gear, and a regional Mexican lunch are included. Guides Ulysses and Carlos are noted for friendly, informative service.

“What a great way to experience some of the culture and nature of the area. Ulysses and Carlos were fantastic. Friendly and full of knowledge!”

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Private Tour: Coba Ruins by Bike, Tulum Ruins by Boat and Swim in a Cenote - Tamcach-Ha and Choo-Ha: cool water below ground
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Private Tour: Coba Ruins by Bike, Tulum Ruins by Boat and Swim in a Cenote

15.Private Tour: Coba Ruins by Bike, Tulum Ruins by Boat and Swim in a Cenote

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · 7 to 9 hours (approx.)

Ride or take a tricycle through Coba, visit two cave cenotes with cliff-jump platforms, then see Tulum’s coast by boat and snorkel at the reef. The private tour includes a guide, lunch, bikes, snorkel gear, bottled water, and pickup from Playa del Carmen. Guides named Adriana and Aryanna have led outings.

“My husband and I were traveling with our adult children and their friends. Our guide, Adriana, was simply great! We had so much fun. You could really tell the difference between excellent guides who know their "trade" and those who don't. We highly recommend this tour. We had a pleasant short walk to the Coba site and we got early access so it was not so hot and not crowded. Adriana was also very knowledgeable and was able to answer all our questions. Plus, she is a very happy and good person. The restaurant we went to on our break for lunch was really good too. Adriana also took our…”

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