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From Cancun: Tulum Ruins Half Day Tour

Tulum Ruins archaeological site with ancient stone structures, half-day tour from Cancun.
Tulum Ruins archaeological site with ancient stone structures, half-day tour from Cancun.
Tulum Ruins with ancient stone structures and tourists exploring the archaeological site.
Tulum Ruins with ancient stone structures and tourists exploring the archaeological site, Mexico.

Discover archeological remains of the ancient Maya on your tour of the Tulum ruins in Mexico. Receive insight into Mayan lives and culture from an expert guide.

Highlights

  • Explore the ancient walled city of the Maya in the Tulum ruins perched upon a sea-facing cliff

  • Enjoy a colorful narrative relayed by an expert and open your eyes and heart to Mayan lives

  • Surround yourself with palm trees, cactus flowers, steep rocky cliffs, and sun-tanning iguanas

  • Uncover the intricate workings of this seaport fortress and its significance to the Maya

  • See El Castillo, The Temple of the Frescoes, The House of the Columns, and more

  • Go swimming in the Caribbean sea under the old ruined fortress during your free time

  • Choose to conduct the experience under the direction of an English or Spanish guide

  • In a small-group tour, the experience will be enriched, personal, and uninterrupted

  • Leave no room for any hassle with round-trip hotel transfers from centrally located hotels

Inclusions

  • Half-day tour of Tulum ruins

  • Admission fee to the archaeological site

  • Bilingual guide

  • Snacks and bottled water

  • Roundtrip hotel transfers

Exclusions

  • Food & beverages

  • Souvenirs

  • Photos/Videos

  • Tips

Cancellation policy

These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.

Enjoy the better half of your day in the midst of history and mysteries. Visit the archeological site of Tulum with your small group guided by an expert who will bring to life, these ancient stories of the past. Built on jagged cliffs overlooking the Caribbean sea, this ancient city of Maya lies in a beautiful mess of ruins. Marvel at the prominent and imposing structure of El Castillo, an ancient lighthouse built in typical Mayan fashion. Dwell in the mysteries of The Temple of the Frescoes adorned with decorative handprints, murals, and sculptures that depict life in those ages, and ruminate over the Templo Dios del Viento (God of Winds Temple) guarding the sea entrance. Enjoy an hour of the guided tour, and spend the next hour exploring on your own, maybe even go for a dip in the sparkling waters of the Caribbean.

Discounted Tickets

Infants aged below 3 can join for free. Children aged 3 - 11 enjoy reduced prices on their tickets

Timings

Availability: Mon - Fri at 7 AM

Duration: 6hrs

Important Information

  • Recommendations: Bring comfortable shoes, bathing suit, light clothing, rash guard shirts, a change of clothing, money in cash or credit card for the purchase of souvenirs and photos

  • Food and drinks are available to purchase at your own expense

  • Children from 0 to 4 years old cannot occupy a seat in the bus

  • Your voucher will be emailed to you instantly after the purchase

  • Please carry a print out of the voucher and display the same along with a valid photo ID at the time of pick-up

  • If you have purchased reduced-price tickets, please carry your valid photo ID proof for verification. Students must show their valid student IDs

  • Please ensure you arrive at the hotel lobby 10-15 minutes before the scheduled time in order to avoid any delays

Hotel Pick-Up

  • The tour offers traveler pick-up and drop-off to all hotels in the Cancun and Playa del Carmen Area

  • The Headout Host will be looking for you at your hotel lobby, at the pick-up time scheduled

Validity

The ticket is valid for the date and time selected during the booking

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