Guided Tour of Tulum and Visit to a Modern Maya Community
Excursions & day trips

Guided Tour of Tulum and Visit to a Modern Maya Community

4.4/5
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Based on 159 reviews
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Language: German , Danish , English , Finnish , French , Dutch , Norwegian , Polish , Swedish
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Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours
Do this because
  • Discover the beautifully located ruins of the historic Maya city of Tulum
  • See the temples of the Frescoes, the Descending God and the Winds
  • Take selfies by the clifftop El Castillo pyramid looking over the Caribbean
  • Visit a modern Maya community to meet the locals and swim in a cenote
  • Expert local guide with an unrivalled knowledge of Tulum and its history
What to expect

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.

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What's included
  • check Transport to and from hotels
  • check Entrance fees
  • check Guide
  • check Snacks and a drink
What to remember
  • Bring bathing gear, comfortable shoes, a hat and sunblock
  • We reccommend biodegradable sunblock as swimming in the cenote will not be permitted without
  • Use of video cameras on the Tulum site is payable locally
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Provider
TUI MEXICANA SA DE CV
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

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4.4/5

Based on 159 reviews from verified customers

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  • Peter

    From United Kingdom - March 2024

    Travelled with a group of friends

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    We would have liked to have spent a little bit more time in Tulum but understand that what would be difficult with a half day trip. The visit to the v ...

  • Jacky

    From United Kingdom - February 2024

    Travelled as a couple

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Great

    Overall rated

    3/5

    The guide seemed knowledgeable but to be honest I felt there was a lot more he could be telling us - it was really a peripheral overview of the ruins ...

  • Alex

    From United Kingdom - November 2023

    Travelled with family

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    On time pick up from hotel, Yolanda was very friendly, informative the whole way through, great to find out the history of the Mayans, Tulum was very ...

  • Laura

    From United States of America - September 2023

    Travelled with family

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Enjoyed looking around Tulum, good combination with the cenote swim and then village experience

  • Emily

    From United States of America - September 2023

    Travelled with family

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Absolutely incredible from start to end and your guide Alan made the trip so magical!

  • Heather

    From United States of America - September 2023

    Travelled with family

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Great morning tour. Back before it was too hot. Early to the sights so missed big crowds. Tulum was not so big with lots of shade. The village was a g ...

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