Tours & experiences

Private Half-Day Tulum Mayan Ruins with Skip-the-line

About this experience

Enjoy a half-day yet comprehensive experience to one of the most popular attractions in destination, the Tulum Mayan Temples.

Start your day with convenient pickup at your hotel, your comfortable transportation and local guide will take you directly to Tulum Archaeological site.

Upon arrival, enjoy skip-the-line access to the Archaeological site and start to discover this unique and wonderful historical place.

Led by an expert local guide, you will learn about the Mayan Civilization, unravelling the history and mystery of one of the most important Civilizations in the continent.

Learn about their advanced knowledge and deep understanding on different subjects such as astronomy, math, architecture and more. Their discoveries and comprehension about all things that surrounded them will make you wonder what led this civilization to their demise.

After your guided tour, enjoy some free time for shopping onsite before starting your comfortable ride back to your hotel.

At a glance

  • Duration: 6 hr
  • Private experience

Choose your tour option

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Private Tour - Premium
Premium: Select this option to upgrade your reservation and include a box lunch and soft drinks.
Pickup included
Private Tour
Regular: This option does not include food & drinks
Pickup included

Plan your experience

Time on the tour6 hr
Getting therePickup offeredSee pickup details
Guide languagesEnglish (live guide), Spanish (live guide)
Tour arrangementPrivate experience

Set aside 6 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.

Compare the available options before choosing: their itinerary, inclusions and pickup arrangements can differ. Check the price for your date and whole group.

Before you go

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Local guides to help you plan

What is included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off from most centrally located hotels
  • Guided tour of Tulum Mayan Ruins
  • Box lunch and soft drinks if the premium option is selected
  • Admission fee and skip-the-line access to the Archaeological site

Not included

  • Mandatory fees (Government tax 420MXN and Tulum fee 100MXN)
  • Food and beverages if you select the regular option
  • Gratuities

Itinerary and highlights

Tulum was an important port city for the Mayans, give yourself the opportunity to learn more about this once great civilization, your visit to the Archaeological site includes an expert local guide that will show you the most important things about the Mayans, their advanced knowledge and their way of living.

Languages and tickets

  • English — Guide
  • Spanish — Guide
  • Mobile Only

Tour operator

  • Cancun Travel Experience

Accessibility and practical details

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children 2 and younger are complimentary.
  • This is a private activity, only you and your party would travel together.
  • You will arrange your exact departure time with the local tour operator.
  • An additional surcharge of Mandatory fees of 520MXN per traveler. (Government tax 420MXN and Tulum fee 100MXN) is payable in cash on the day of your activity.
  • Please note that as of January 2nd, 2025, Mexican federal government has imposed a new additional mandatory tax for all visitors attending Tulum Archeological Site (Mayan Ruins). As a result, a mandatory surcharge of 520MXN pesos per passenger is payable in cash on the day of your activity.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Questions about this experience

How long is this experience?
The supplier lists a duration of 6 hr. Check your chosen tour option for its specific itinerary.
Which guide languages are listed?
English (live guide), Spanish (live guide).
What ticket format is listed?
Mobile ticket.
What ticket age bands are listed?
Child tickets: age 3–11; Adult tickets: age 12+. Check the practical details for participation requirements.
What accessibility information is provided?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
What is the cancellation policy?
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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