Guided Tours Tulum 25 prices and offers 2026

If work, daily commute or chaos of the city is stressing you out, then Tulum is the perfect place to escape to and forget about your worries. Tulum is located only an hour away from the most popular city in Quintana Roo, Cancun and houses one of the great mysteries of the ancient Mayan civilization. You will find a network of marine tunnels that connect to the remarkable sinkholes called cenotes. But above all, explore the archaeological ruins of Tulum which was previously a walled city dating from the post-classical period (1200 - 1450). Visiting Tulum will feel like you are coming to relive a chapter of the past and unearth the ancient traditions and customs of the Mayan empire. Here you will find many options you will never regret!

What are the Top-Rated things to do in Tulum?

• Visit the Tulum Ruins: As we mentioned before, Tulum has one of the walled cities that at the time of the Mayan empire was considered one of the most important for this civilization until the arrival of the Spanish. It is now considered an archaeological park where one can go and visit this incredible place. There are tour packages that include transportation to this mystical place as it is located just outside of what is the actual city of Tulum. You ought to visit these Mayan ruins because you will discover the significance and use of the structures, the history and much more. A guide accompanying you will give you an in-depth explanation of it. You can also walk freely throughout the place and see what is remaining of the city. In addition, it is perfectly located on the shores of the sea, which is a plus as you can see the beautiful turquoise blue colour of the Caribbean Sea.

In addition to taking you to see the Tulum ruins, some tours take you to visit two of the closest cenotes in the region - Cenote de Cristal and Cenote Escondido. They are known for impressive crystal clear waters and are located at a very close distance from each other. You can even bring your swimsuit because you can swim, dive and probably snorkel to the bottom of the cenotes too!

This is the perfect option to enjoy your 1-day visit to Tulum.

The city of Tulum has some of the most beautiful and quiet beaches compared to Cancun. Although it also has activities to do at night such as nightclubs and bars, it is advisable to do a water activity in the Caribbean Sea. You can either go on a boat ride or even go snorkelling and explore some of the hidden beaches of the region. Of course, no activity compares to exploring all the cenotes found in the Tulum.

• Guided visit to Chichén Itzá and Cenote X'kenkén: Considered one of the wonders of Mexico and the world, it is the famous pyramid of Chichén Itzá, the most important Mayan archaeological site of the Mexican republic, considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. It is located 2 hours from the city of Tulum and you can find tour packages that will take you to visit this incredible place. So do not miss this opportunity. Some tour packages take you to Cenote X'keken, one of the most noteworthy places because the Mayans used to perform rituals here.

In these tours, you can unearth the history of the Chichen Itza, explore and discover the Mayan civilization, and above all, explore the pyramid of Kukulcan. This pyramid exceeds a height of 24 meters and is recognized worldwide for its history and referred to as the 'feathered serpent'. Here, you will have plenty of time to explore historic places such as the Temple of the Warriors, the largest ballcourt in Mesoamerica, as well as the sacred cenote located just a few meters from the fort.

Don't forget your bathing suit because you will visit the X'keken cenote, one of the most impressive cenotes, known for its incredible rock formation and stalactites on the roof. This flooded turquoise cave is an exquisite natural spectacle! You will have the option to swim in this deep well of crystal clear water, and you can do all this at a short distance from the city of Tulum.

Tulum may be a very small place, maybe at first not as mainstream as Cancun, but it is a place full of Cenotes to know, discover and relax. Besides exploring mythical sites, Tulum also has fabulous parties at the foot of the seashore making it easy to access and have fun, depending on when you are visiting. Tulum is a small place but has much to offer, so, when you come to Tulum, remember to book any of the tours in advance. Soak up the history of the Mayan civilization and swim in the mystical Cenotes of Quintana Roo.

Get out of the routine and come to Tulum!