Tulum Private Tour with a Local Guide and Maya Community Visit
Excursions & day trips

Tulum Private Tour with a Local Guide and Maya Community Visit

4.8/5
Excellent
Based on 10 reviews
from
£89.00
Free cancellation
Language: German, Spanish, English, French, Dutch
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • You'll discover the ruins of the historic Maya city of Tulum on a private tour
  • There's a stop to see the temples of the Frescoes, the Descending God and the Winds
  • Admiring the clifftop El Castillo pyramid and looking out over the Caribbean
  • The chance to visit a modern Maya community to meet the locals and swim in a cenote
  • Your tour is led by an expert local guide with an unrivalled knowledge of Tulum and its history
What to expect

This exclusive private tour ensures you'll be one of the first visitors through the gates to explore the Yucatan's best-preserved archaeological site – the ancient ruins of Tulum. A guided tour is followed by a visit to a 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 Tulum. Your expert guide will give show you temples of the Frescoes, 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.

Read more
What's included
  • check Transport
  • check Guide
  • check Skip-the-line ticket
  • check Snack
  • check Soft drinks
  • check Coffee or tea
What to remember
  • This is a private tour option. When selecting this tour, there will be different options depending on your group size. Please select the corresponding option in the dropdown menu with your group size, eg for 2 adults, select 2 adults and then the 'Tour For 1-2 People' option
  • Bring bathing gear and sunblock
  • Bring insect repellent
  • Bring a hat
  • Bring suitable footwear
Read more
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

Excellent

4.8/5

Based on 10 reviews from verified customers

90%
0%
10%
0%
0%

Review categories

Staff

4.6/5

Service

4.6/5

Value for money

4/5

Safety

4.6/5

  • Thomas Gruber

    From United States of America - April 2025

    Travelled with family

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

  • Nebemuck

    From Germany - September 2023

    Travelled with family

     

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

  • André mit Familie

    From Germany - August 2023

    Travelled with family

     

    45 - 54 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Wir würden diese Privattour - auch wenn es etwas teuer ist - jedezeit wieder buchen. Vielen Dank an Carina, userem Guide, Du warst einfach Klasse. Ein ...

  • Sophie & Marco

    From Germany - March 2023

    Travelled as a couple

     

    18 - 24 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Die Ausgrabungsstätte in Tulum ist super interessant und wir haben einige Interessente Fakten von unserem Guide erfahren. Wir hatten sogar Zeit in dem ...

  • Robert und Christine

    From Austria - January 2023

    Travelled as a couple

     

    55 - 64 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Wir haben die private Tour mit dem sehr gut informierten und gut deutsch sprechendem Guide sehr genossen. Auch der Fahrer war sehr umsichtig. Wir ware ...

  • Ines V.

    From Germany - January 2023

    25 - 34 years old

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Wir hatten einen tollen Guide. Wir haben viel über die Kultur erfahren und es war total entspannt.

You might also like

Coba, Chichen Itza, Cenote and Valladolid Tour with Lunch
Activities

Coba, Chichen Itza, Cenote and Valladolid Tour with Lunch

Enjoy a guided excursion in Coba, Chichen Itza, and Valladolid, and swim in a wonderful cenote.

free cancellation
Available in:

en, es 

Classic Chichen Itza day trip with Cenote Xunáan and Valladolid
Excursions & day trips

Classic Chichen Itza day trip with Cenote Xunáan and Valladolid

Get an insight into breathtaking, UNESCO-listed Chichén Itzá. Swim in the underground waters of Cenote Hubiku. Capture a colorful photo with a stop in Valladolid.

free cancellation
Available in:

en, es 

Premier Chichen Itza day trip with Cenote Xunáan and Valladolid
Excursions & day trips

Premier Chichen Itza day trip with Cenote Xunáan and Valladolid

Experience UNESCO-listed Chichén Itzá. Have an open bar during lunch. Go in the luminous underground waters of Cenote Hubiku. Lastly, stop in colorful Valladolid.

free cancellation
Available in:

en, es 

Chichen Itza and Valladolid full-day tour with Cenote swim and lunch
Attractions & guided tours

Chichen Itza and Valladolid full-day tour with Cenote swim and lunch

Discover the archaeological site of Chichen Itza on this full-day tour. Then, swim in a cenote and explore the town of Valladolid.

free cancellation
Available in:

en, es 

Chichen Itza Private Day Tour
Excursions & day trips

Chichen Itza Private Day Tour

Avoid the crowds and the midday heat in Chichén Itzá. Be one of the first to enter the archeological site with hotel pickup and early arrival at 8.00am.

free cancellation
Available in:

en, es 

Day trip to the archaeological zone of Tulum and Cenote
Activities

Day trip to the archaeological zone of Tulum and Cenote

Gain insights into the ancient Maya and the trade routes that crisscross the Yucatán. Swim in a cenote within Casa Tortuga ecological park, and more.

free cancellation
Available in:

en, es 

Tulum, Cobá and Aldea Maya guided tour with lunch
Activities

Tulum, Cobá and Aldea Maya guided tour with lunch

Delve into the Mayan culture at the archeological sites of Tulum and Cobá. Visit a Mayan village and enjoy a buffet lunch at a local restaurant.

free cancellation
Available in:

en, es 

Jungle Adventure with ATV, Zip Line, Cenote and Tequila Tasting
Activities

Jungle Adventure with ATV, Zip Line, Cenote and Tequila Tasting

Embark on a thrilling ATV, zip line, and cenote jungle adventure at Extreme Adventure Eco Park.

free cancellation
Available in:

en, es 

Catamaran tour to Isla Mujeres from Cancún and Playa del Carmen
Activities

Catamaran tour to Isla Mujeres from Cancún and Playa del Carmen

Experience a catamaran party to Isla Mujeres, enjoy unlimited drinks, snorkel in crystal clear waters and relax or shop around the island.

free cancellation
Available in:

en, es 

Puerto Morelos Culinary Tour with Tequila Tasting
Excursions & day trips

Puerto Morelos Culinary Tour with Tequila Tasting

Savour the flavours of Mexico in Puerto Morelos. Enjoy a culinary tour featuring three types of tacos and a professional tequila tasting.

free cancellation
Available in:

en