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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.
Based on 7 reviews from verified customers
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Value for money
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Staff
4.8/5
Lisa
From United States of America - August 202425 - 34 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
The private tour of Tulum experience was perfect for our party of 6. It was an early start 7.20 but this got us to Tulum for opening and there were no ...
Sue
From United States of America - June 2023Traveled as a couple
35 - 44 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
Learned so much and did lots of different activities. Our guide, Justine was very informative and made our trip special, the drivers were also very w ...
Gill
From United Kingdom - November 2022Traveled as a couple
35 - 44 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
It was fantastic best trip we have been on. Jose was do knowledgeable. He was an excellent guide. The driver also called Jose made us feel safe the w ...
Lees-Brown
From United Kingdom - October 2022Traveled as a couple
35 - 44 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
We had a fantastic experience overall.. Tulum ruins and views were spectacular and Gustavo our guide was very knowledgable and explained every little ...
Julia Long
From United Kingdom - August 2022Traveled with family
25 - 34 years old
Excellent
Overall rated5/5
We had the best day. Glad we went early as was so hot. It was more than we could have imagined and Coralie - our guide was exceptional. So knowledgeab ...
PaulG
From United Kingdom - July 2022Traveled with family
35 - 44 years old
Excellent
Overall rated4/5
Unfortunately I did not think our guide was particularly good - Ewa, she seemed to give a lot of her own opinions on things rather than explain more a ...