Tulum Ruins Tours: The 15 Best Ways to See the Site

1.Tulum Ruins, Turtles in Akumal and Cenote tour

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

Visit the coastal ruins of Tulum, take a short boat ride to snorkel with turtles and rays in Akumal, then swim through the cave-like Yax-Muul cenote. Guides such as Alejandro, Yul, Mimi, and Suly are praised for friendly, attentive service. Expect an active, long day with lunch after the water activities.

“Mimi was wonderful. The tour of Tulum was very educational. We saw sea turtles while snorkeling, and some amazing fish. The cenote was completely amazing. Swimming/snorkeling through the cave system was other-worldly. Highly recommend!”

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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, swimming through Cenote Nohoch Nah Chich, and snorkeling with turtles at Akumal. Guides such as Nancy, Yaris, Oto, and Pablo have earned praise for keeping groups safe and informed. Lunch, gear, water, and transport are included.

“The cenote was the highlight of the trip! The turtles was a bit disappointing with sooo many people and murky water where everyone was trying to see the turtles. People in our group saw a few but I just saw the head of one peaking up. It was pretty cool anyway. Lunch at the Cenote was surprisingly good. The ruins were packed but our archaeological guide was knowledgeable.”

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

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

Spend about six hours combining Tulum’s Maya ruins with a Mexican taco lunch and a boat ride through Sian Ka’an Muyil. You’ll float in a life vest along shallow mangrove canals, with guides such as Iber, Lea, Alonso, and Niko explaining the area’s history and ecology. Pickup is included around Tulum.

“Exploring the ruins and the Sian Ka'an with Mexican Kan Tours was a great experience. Our tour guide, Joseline, was very friendly and knowledgeable. The beach around the ruins was amazing - I would recommend going to the tour already wearing a swim suit. When it was time for the lazy river, she was extremely accommodating to my partner and me and she really showed expertise in being a guide and problem solving. The Sian Ka'an was very beautiful, and I would really recommend that experience. I also like how the tour comes with water and snacks. Would definitely book with Mexican Kan Tours again!”

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

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

Start with Tulum’s coastal Maya ruins and a private bilingual guide, then snorkel with turtles and rays at Akumal Beach before swimming through a freshwater cenote. Your private group gets hotel pickup, equipment, tacos, bottled water, and a driver. Guides such as Claudia, Carlos, and JP are available by assignment.

“Claudia at Ocean tours was amazing. She was an amazing guide and thought of all the details. Would highly recommend her for this tour!”

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5.Tulum Ruins Guided Tour from Cancun and Riviera Maya

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

Visit Tulum’s Maya ruins with a bilingual guide such as Erika, Cory, or David, then return to your resort by air-conditioned van. Expect about two hours at the site, snacks and water, hotel pickup, and a separate $25 archaeological entrance fee.

“Informative tour of Tulum ruins with knowledgeable guide. Dodge the salesmen on the way in and there are no free pictures with the animals”

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6.Tulum Ruins Tour (Private, Half Day)

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

Visit Tulum’s cliff-top Maya ruins with a private guide such as Rodrigo or Eli, roundtrip pickup, air-conditioned transport, water, and snacks. Expect about two hours at the archaeological site, with time for questions, photos, and a flexible pace in English.

“It was an amazing, private tour of the ruins. We were picked up right on time, and our tour guide, Eli’s was very friendly, spoke perfect English, was fully certified as a guide by the Mexico government, and gave us one of the best tours we could ask for. He made sure we had water, helped us avoid the crowds and the vendors and gave us one of the best historical tours I had yet in Mexico. We also learned about the jungle, animals, plants and the conquest of the Maya by the Spanish. It was very fun and I highly recommended this guide.”

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7.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 with guides such as Daniel, Nelson, or Roger, combining Tulum’s Maya site with three different cenotes, tequila tasting, snorkeling, drinks, and a generous Mexican lunch. Choose a walking visit to the ruins or a boat trip with reef snorkeling.

“Our tour guide, Daniel, was very informative of Tulum and its history. As a local, he took us to places that he enjoys frequenting. Cenotes were amazing and private. Food and tequila-tasting was delicious. We were able to see sea turtles, sting ray and a wide variety of fish while snorkeling. We highly recommend this tour! Note: Bring mosquito repellent!”

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

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

Start with a guided visit to Tulum, then ride an ATV at Aventuras Mayas and swim in an underground cenote. Guides such as Armando, Jazmin, Henry, and Orlando have earned praise for clear instruction and friendly care. Hotel pickup, lunch, helmets, and transport are included.

“Absolutely Loved the whole package ATV’s Cenotes Lunch It was definitely worth it I highly recommend it”

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9.Tulum Ruins and 3 Cenotes – Jungle Adventure

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

Start early at Tulum’s Maya ruins, then spend three hours at Tankah Park swimming in cenotes, snorkeling, canoeing, ziplining, and eating a traditional Mayan lunch. Groups are capped at 10, with guides such as Paola, Jhony, Carlos, and Victor praised for adding history and warmth.

“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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10.VIP Tulum Ruins Private Tour with Snorkeling in Stunning Cenote

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

Leave Playa del Carmen early with a private guide such as Chris, JJ, or Claire, tour Tulum before the heat, then choose a Dos Ojos cenote for swimming or adventure. Your minivan, entrance fees, gear, drinks, and Mexican lunch are included.

“Very good experience. Definitely exceeded expectations. Claire was knowledgeable and a great guide. This was a private tour and we were able to save a lot of time vs. going on a group tour or going ourselves. Worth It.”

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11.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 with an English-speaking guide visiting Tulum’s cliff-top Maya ruins, swimming in Cenote Tak Be Lum, and snorkeling near Akumal’s sea turtles. Ezequiel and Rodrigo are part of the guide team, with lunch, equipment, water, and hotel pickup included.

“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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12.Tulum Bike Tour Tulum Maya Ruins Cenote Swimming Pueblo History Art Tacos Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $159

Start early with a Mayan archaeology guide, then cycle from Tulum’s ruins through town and quieter back roads. Swim at Cenote Crystal, visit a melipona bee foundation, and eat local tacos. Expect city traffic, rough patches, and a moderate workout. Guides may include Ursula, Frank, Carlos, or Luigi.

“This is a wonderful way to see the Tulum ruins and spend the day. The bike riding is a great way to tour, so nice to not be stuck I am van or car all day. Our guide Ursula was wonderful , she was very kind, knowledgeable and helpful. We really enjoyed being able to visit the ruins with her and have the information about what we were seeing. She made the day. The taco lunch and bee hive visit feels so special and we enjoyed that and the dip in cenote is perfect way to end the tour. Really great day.”

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

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

Travel privately from Playa del Carmen to Tulum and Cenote Taak-bi-ha in Dos Ojos Park. You’ll get two hours at Tulum, snorkeling gear, a regional Mexican lunch, and guides such as Ulysses and Carlos, with pickup and drop-off included.

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

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

Start with hotel pickup from Playa del Carmen, then cycle through Coba, swim in Tamcach-Ha or Choo-Ha cenote, and take a boat past Tulum before reef snorkeling. Guides such as Adriana and Aryanna add history, photos, and local insight, while lunch, bikes, gear, water, and transport are included.

“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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15.Private Tulum Ruins & Akumal Turtle Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 79 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $337

Visit Tulum with a private guide, then snorkel at Akumal in search of sea turtles. Pickup, transport, entry fees, gear, water, and snacks are included. Guides such as Sara, Mariano, Mimi, and Ivo are praised for making the history and wildlife easy to understand.

“We had this fantastic italian guide, Ivo who really made us appreciate the places. Tulum is beautiful, the turtles are spectacular, the camera-girl made fantastic pictures for us, and the cenote was simply amazing. A lovely trip!”

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