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Historic ruins, beaches and swimming in underground caves make this an action-packed morning of discovery. A guided tour of Tulum is followed by a visit to a traditional Maya community. What's more, you'll get to take a dip in a cenote, too. Benito, one of our local guides, says, ‘Most of Tulum dates from the two centuries before Spanish colonisation, so it's a final snapshot of a doomed civilisation. Among the many things you'll learn is the symbolism behind the deities carved into the temples.'
First up, explore the remains of the Maya city of Tulum. Your expert guide will show you temples of the Frescoes, the Descending God, the Winds and more. And then there's El Castillo pyramid, whose clifftop location overlooking the Caribbean saw it double as a lighthouse. Nowadays, it's made for Instagram – it's the most photographed location in the Riviera Maya. Gustavo, another of our local guides, says, ‘Tulum is that perfect balance between culture and nature – just look at all the iguanas you'll see lazing around. The ancient Maya appreciated this, and each area represented one of the elements – earth, water, wind and fire.'
Then we'll take some time to look around a Maya village and meet some members of the community. We'll find out about the traditions and customs of the village, before finishing up with a swim in a cenote. These freshwater sinkholes were sacred to the ancient Maya. A bit of snorkelling in this hallowed cavern is the ideal way to round off your experience.
Based on 219 reviews from verified customers
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Service
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Value for money
4.3/5
Kelly
From United States of America - August 2025Travelled with family
25 - 34 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
Our guide Alan (for short) was amazing from pick up to drop off. He was so informative, enthusiastic and welcoming taking extra time to answer questio ...
Jen
From United Kingdom - August 2025Travelled as a couple
25 - 34 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
We loved having Mary and Ricky as tour guide and driver. Mary was so clear and knowledgeable about Mayan culture and managed expectations really deftl ...
Susan & Rosie
From United States of America - July 2025Travelled as a couple
35 - 44 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
Johnson
From United States of America - July 2025Travelled as a couple
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
The guide Oliver was excellent and very knowledgeable. Had a fantastic time. Everything went as planed and was really interesting.
Mike Vanhegan
From United States of America - June 2025Travelled with a group of friends
35 - 44 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
Angela
From United States of America - June 2025Travelled as a couple
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
Anita our guide was friendly and knowledgable. She was happy to answer any questions we had. The ruins site were much bigger than we thought. All aspe ...