Tulum Ruins Guided Tour
from US$69 per adult
Hotel pickup, guided walk of the Tulum ruins, free time for photos, drive back.
Guided Tulum Ruins Tour with Hotel Pickup
Walk the clifftop Mayan city of Tulum with a local guide. We pick you up from your hotel in Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, the Riviera Maya, Cozumel or Merida, and bring you back.
Tulum Ruins Tour at a Glance
- Tour
- Tulum 1 day trip: guided walk of the Tulum archaeological site
- Pickup
- Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Riviera Maya, Cozumel, Merida
- Time at the ruins
- About 2 hours with your guide, plus free time
- Options
- Ruins only · Ruins and cenote · Private tour
- Price
- From US$69 per adult, kids 4-11 save 25%
- Booking
- WhatsApp, reply from a real person
Tulum Ruins Tour Pickup from Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Cozumel and More
Every Tulum ruins tour starts at your hotel. The times below are our usual pickup times; we confirm the exact minute for your hotel on WhatsApp. Prices are per adult. Earlier pickups mean you reach the ruins before the heat and the big groups.
| Pickup from | Pickup time | Travel to the ruins | Ruins tour from |
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| Cancun | 7:00 am | about 2 hours each way | US$79 |
| Playa del Carmen | 8:00 am | about 1 hour each way | US$69 |
| Tulum & Riviera Maya | 8:00 to 8:45 am | 10 to 60 minutes | US$69 |
| Cozumel | 9:00 am at Playa pier | ferry, then about 1 hour | US$89 |
| Merida | 4:30 am | about 4 hours each way | US$149 |
Tulum Ruins Tour from Cancun
Our Tulum ruins tour from Cancun picks you up in the Hotel Zone or downtown. The drive down the coast takes about two hours each way, so plan on most of the day. Want a swim as well? The ruins and cenote tour adds Gran Cenote to the same trip.
Tulum Ruins Tour from Playa del Carmen
From Playa del Carmen the ruins are about an hour away. That makes the Tulum ruins tour from Playa del Carmen an easy morning trip, with time for a cenote or the beach in the afternoon.
Pickup from Tulum and Riviera Maya Hotels
Staying in Tulum town, Tulum beach, Akumal, Puerto Aventuras or another Riviera Maya resort? You are close, so the tour fits in a half day.
Tulum Ruins Excursion from Cozumel: Ferry and Cruise Ship Timing
For a Tulum ruins excursion from Cozumel, you take the ferry to Playa del Carmen and we meet you at the pier. The drive to the ruins is then about an hour. Cruise passengers: send us your ship name and all-aboard time, and we plan the day around it so you are back with time to spare.
Merida to Tulum Ruins Tour
Merida to Tulum is about four hours each way by road, so this is a very long day. We recommend it only if you cannot stay a night on the coast. Message us and we will suggest the best way to do it.
Send my hotel for a pickup timeTulum Ruins Tour Prices and Options
Tulum ruins tour prices start at US$69 per adult from Playa del Carmen, Tulum and the Riviera Maya, and US$79 from Cancun. Children aged 4 to 11 pay 25% less, and under 4 ride free. We confirm one clear total on WhatsApp before you pay.
Private Tulum Ruins Tour
from US$249 per group (up to 4)
Your own guide and vehicle. You choose the start time and pace. Good for families.
Want a swim too? Our Tulum ruins and cenote tour adds about an hour at Gran Cenote.
Total Cost Including the Entrance Fee
The Tulum ruins entrance fee is a government ticket paid per person at the gate, in pesos. It is not included in our price, so you see it separately. Tour price + entrance fee + tips is your full cost.
What's Included in the Tulum Ruins Tour
- ✓Round-trip hotel pickup and drop-off
- ✓Air-conditioned transport
- ✓Local guide at the Tulum ruins
- ✓Bottled water
- ✓Free time for photos at the sea view
- ✓Cenote entry on the cenote option
Not included: the Tulum ruins entrance fee, tips, food, and the Cozumel ferry ticket.
Tulum Ruins Tour Itinerary and Duration
- 1Hotel pickup (time depends on your city)
- 2Arrive at the Tulum ruins entrance and walk in with your guide
- 3About 2 hours guided at the site
- 4Free time for photos, or the beach when it is open
- 5Cenote swim (cenote option only)
- 6Drive back to your hotel
What You'll See at the Tulum Archaeological Site
The Tulum archaeological site tour takes you along the old city walls to El Castillo, the main temple on the cliff, then the Temple of the Frescoes with its painted walls, and the Temple of the Wind God above the beach. Your guide explains how Tulum worked as a Mayan sea port. Want the full history first? Read our Tulum ruins history and visitor guide.
Why Book Your Tulum Ruins Tour with Tulum Ruins Trip
Pickup from six areas
One team for Cancun, Playa, Tulum, Riviera Maya, Cozumel and Merida.
One clear price
We show the full cost, including the entrance fee, before you book.
Local guides
Guides who know the Tulum ruins and tell the story, not just the dates.
Real people on WhatsApp
Questions answered by our team before and during your trip.
Reviews from Our Guests
We are a new website. Guest reviews will appear here after our first tours. Ask us on WhatsApp for recent guest photos.
Tulum Ruins Tour Cancellation and Weather Policy
On the Tulum ruins tour, cancel up to 24 hours before pickup for a full refund; cancellations within 24 hours or no-shows are not refunded, though you can reschedule for free before that window. If we cancel for unsafe weather, you choose a new date or a full refund.
Good to Know Before Your Tulum Ruins Tour
Who This Tour Is Suitable For
Families, couples, seniors and cruise guests. The walk is easy and flat, but in the sun. You cannot climb the buildings at Tulum.
What to Bring to the Tulum Ruins
- •Hat and sunglasses
- •Reef-safe sunscreen
- •Comfortable shoes
- •Swimsuit and towel
- •Cash for tips and snacks
- •Camera or phone
Tulum Ruins Tour FAQs
Can I visit the Tulum ruins without a tour?
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Yes. You can buy a ticket at the gate and walk the site on your own. A Tulum ruins tour adds hotel pickup, a guide who explains what each building was for, and no stress about parking, tickets or timing. If you only want photos, going alone is fine. If you want the story and an easy day, take the tour.
Is a Tulum ruins tour worth it?
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For most visitors, yes. The site is small, and without a guide many people see the views but miss the meaning of El Castillo and the Temple of the Frescoes. From Cancun or Cozumel, a tour also saves you planning buses, ferries and taxis.
Is the tour good for kids and seniors?
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Yes. The paths are mostly flat, but sandy and in full sun. Bring water and a hat. Tell us the ages in your group and we plan the pace and breaks.
Is the Tulum archaeological site wheelchair accessible?
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Partly. The main paths are flat but have sand, gravel and some steps, and there is little shade. Message us before booking and we will tell you what is possible for your needs.
What happens if it rains?
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Short tropical rain is common and the tour usually goes ahead. If we cancel for unsafe weather, you get a new date or a full refund.
Can I swim at the beach by the ruins?
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The small beach below the ruins is sometimes open for swimming and sometimes closed to protect turtle nesting or because of seaweed. Bring a swimsuit just in case. Our ruins and cenote option always includes a swim.
Book Your Tulum Ruins Tour on WhatsApp
Send your hotel, date, number of guests and option. We reply with your pickup time and total price.
Looking for other trips? See all our Tulum tours.
Before Your Tulum Ruins Tour
Want the history first? Our Tulum ruins guide covers the main temples and site rules. Plan for heat with the best time to visit Tulum, and pack a swimsuit if you want to visit Tulum beach after.
Want a swim too? The Tulum ruins and cenote tour adds Gran Cenote. For a climbable pyramid, see the Coba ruins tour, or browse all Tulum tours. Comparing every option from your hotel? See Tulum tours from Cancun or Tulum tours from Playa del Carmen.