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Tulum Private Tour with a Local Guide and Maya Community Visit



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.

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Main features

Free cancellation
Place: Cancun
Duration: from 4 hours to 8 hours
Language: German, Spanish, English, French, Dutch
Mobile voucher accepted

Additional features

Entrance fees included
Guided tour
Instant confirmation
Private Tour
E-Voucher
Hotel pick up

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Do this because

  • Discover the ruins of the historic Maya city of Tulum on a private tour
  • See the temples of the Frescoes, the Descending God and the Winds
  • Admire the clifftop El Castillo pyramid which looks out 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
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Important to know

  • 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
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Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

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What’s included

  • Transport
  • Guide
  • Skip-the-line ticket
  • Snack
  • Soft drinks
  • Coffee or tea
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Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

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Location

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Provider

TUI MEXICANA SA DE CV

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