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15 Best Tulum Ruins Tours

The ruins entries: gates-open arrivals, skip-the-line tickets and guided walks through the one walled city the Mayans built on a sea cliff. The setting still does most of the talking; shade inside is scarce.

1.Tulum Ruins, Turtles in Akumal and Cenote tour

Discover the stunning Tulum ruins, snorkel with sea turtles in Akumal, and swim in a cenote on this full-day tour—perfect for history lovers and nature enthusiasts.

“We booked our Tulum tour for Saturday, January 17, 2026. Our group was small, our guides and driver were fun, friendly and knowledgeable and the day was well organized. They made sure we had healthy snacks and water between activities. The ruins were beautiful, snorkeling…”

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

Discover Tulum's ancient ruins, explore Sian Ka'an's marine life and canals, and enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine on this 6-hour small-group tour from Tulum.

★ 5.0

“A really fun packed day. Started with viewing the ruins, followed by time to swim at the beach. After that we ate in a very traditional restaurant which was great, then went off for the boat ride and float down the mangroves which was a…”

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3.Riviera Maya: Coba & Chichen Itza Ruins with Cenote Swim

Discover ancient Mayan ruins at Coba and Chichen Itza, swim in a cenote, and enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine on this well-rated day trip for history lovers.

★ 4.6

“What a absolutely amazing day , it is long but the early morning is totally worth it! Rodrigo our guide and Eric our driver were fantastic Eric looked after us so well making sure we made every stop safely and Rodrigo was incredible he explained…”

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4.Coba Ruins, Punta Laguna Nature Reserve, Cenote and Mayan family

Explore Coba ruins, Punta Laguna, and a Mayan family home on this full-day eco-adventure from Tulum or Playa del Carmen, perfect for history, nature, and culture lovers.

★ 5.0

“Felipe was an awesome guide! Our tour of included a tour of the ancient ruins of Coba, zipline and canoe ride on Punta Laguna, a Mayan lunch, and a visit to a cenote. Fun time!”

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6.Tulum: Mayan Ruins & Sian Kaan Tour with Boat Ride and Lunch

Discover the ancient Mayan city of Tulum, cruise Sian Kaan’s waterways, and relax in mangroves — a balanced half-day tour for culture and nature lovers.

★ 4.8

“Niko was a friendly and informative guide. The day began with an entertaining and beautiful tour of the Tulum ruins. This was followed by a delicious taco lunch. We then were taken on an experience that was totally unusual. We floated through mangroves on a…”

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7.Tulum Ruins Tour (Private, Half Day)

Explore the iconic Tulum ruins with a private guide. Enjoy expert insights, scenic views, and personalized service in this half-day tour from Cancun or Tulum.

★ 5.0

“Wear comfortable shoes and clothing. I recommend the morning tour in warm weather. The tour was enjoyable and very informative. Rodrigo was a great tour guide. He did a fabulous job!”

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

Discover Tulum’s highlights on this all-inclusive small group tour featuring ancient ruins, cenote swims, tequila tasting, and authentic Mexican cuisine.

★ 5.0

“Very unique adventure, traveling to places you wouldn’t be able to get to on your own. The guides were fantastic as well. Swimming in the Cenotes was so dang cool. Really cool stop at some shops as well. Prepare to drink a lot of tequila…”

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10.Tulum Private Tour Ruins, Cenote Xunaan Ha & Taak Bi Ha

Discover the highlights of Tulum with this private 6-hour tour visiting ancient ruins, stunning cenotes, and experiencing local culture in comfort.

★ 5.0

“Irving and Alex were the best tour guides we’ve ever had…On any excursion ever! We learned so much at the Tulum Ruins…they were so fun and informative and sweet to our family. We were so happy that we talked them into eating lunch with us…We…”

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11.Tulum Ruins and 3 Cenotes – Jungle Adventure

Discover the best of Tulum with this small-group tour. Visit ancient ruins, swim in cenotes, zipline, and enjoy a traditional Mayan lunch—all in a single day.

★ 5.0

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

Discover Tulum on this 5-hour guided bike tour exploring Mayan ruins, a cenote swim, street art, and authentic local eats for a true cultural experience.

★ 5.0

“Juan Carlos was a great guide, very passionate about his job and keeping the history of the ruins packed with information yet clear and concise. I felt safe the entire trip and he was also very attentive at making sure the entire group was safe…”

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13.Tulum Ruins & Cenote guided private tour from Tulum and Riviera Maya.

Discover Tulum’s iconic ruins and a hidden cenote on this private guided tour, featuring early access, expert guides, and snorkeling in clear waters.

★ 5.0

“We only had time for a half day excursion. This trip was perfect. We got into Tulum early before it was too crowded. Carlos shared so much information. We then headed to the cenote for the second part. We were underground for a long time-40…”

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14.Cobá Ruins Tour (Private, Half Day)

Discover the ancient Mayan city of Cobá on a private half-day tour from Tulum, featuring expert guides, stunning views, and authentic cultural insights.

★ 5.0

“El8 was a great guide. He was very well educated regarding the ruins and Maya history. He was friendly and very interesting. He has a passion for the culture and history behind the city of Coba.”

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15.Private – Tulum Ruins and 3 Cenotes Jungle Adventure

Explore Tulum’s Mayan ruins and swim in stunning cenotes on this private jungle adventure, including a traditional Mayan meal and personalized guide.

★ 5.0

“Said was an absolutely amazing tour guide. We had a blast seeing the Mayan ruins and eating authentic food. The cenotes were gorgeous as well. We cannot wait to return and bring our Kids.”

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More Tulum Ruins Tours

5.0Tulum Ruins Exploration and Horseback Riding and Cenote Adventure6 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$93.00 5.0Tulum Ruins & Swim in a Cenote VIP Private Experience4 to 5 hours (approx.)$205.00 5.0Small group tour in Tulum Ruins – Cenote Cave and GoPro pictures4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$139.00 5.0Private – Mayan Inland Expedition – Coba Ruins, Punta Laguna and Mayan family8 hours (approx.)$319.00 5.0Private tour of Tulum Archaeological Site & Sian Ka’an Muyil6 hours (approx.)$479.00 5.0Coba Ruins and Punta Laguna Monkey Reserve Day Tour from Tulum8 hours (approx.)$220.00 4.9Tulum: Archaeological Zone Guided Tour with Beach Access1.3 hours$20 4.5Tulum ruins + Mystic Adventure ATV and Cenotes Experience7 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$129.00 5.0Tulum Ruins, Cenote Cave and Swimming with Turtles From Tulum8 hours (approx.)$131.35 4.0Tulum Mayan Ruins: Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour Experience1 hour (approx.)$9.99 3.5Tulum Ruins Tour + Cenote Swim & Lunch from Riviera Maya5 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$59.35 4.0Tulum: Ruins, Reef & Cenote Small Group Day Trip6 to 8 hours (approx.)$85.00 4.9From Riviera Maya : Tulum Ruins, Cenotes & Jungle Adventure7 hours$199 5.0Tulum and Cenote Private Tour Ruins and Swimming4 to 6 hours (approx.)$191.06 5.0Tulum Ruins & Cobá Ruins Adventure (Private, Full Day)8 hours (approx.)$264.00 5.0Coba Ruins Private Tour Cenote Swim with Certified Guide5 to 6 hours (approx.)$209.00 4.5Tulum Sian Ka’an Muyil Ruins, Boat Eco Tour & Float Down Mayan Canals – Lunch$204.95 4.9Tulum: Guided Bike Tour of Tulum Ruins, Tacos & Cenote3 - 5 hours$129 5.0Chichén Itzá & Cobá Ruins Adventure (Private, Full Day)9 hours (approx.)$304.00 5.0Explore Tulum Tour to Cenote and Ruins5 hours (approx.)$159.00 4.0Tulum Ruins and Jaguar Park, Private Round Trip and Tickets3 hours (approx.)$140.00 5.0Private Mayan Food Cooking Class, Cenote and Coba Ruins8 to 9 hours (approx.)$289.00 5.0Tulum: Get a private guide to show you the Mayan Ruins2 hours$87 3.3Tulum: Full Day Coba Ruins and Jungle ATV Tour7 hours$119