Top Belize City Half-day Tours

Visit the ancient Mayan site of Altun Ha with this tour from Belize City. Your driver/guide will pick you up at your hotel and take you out to the ancient archaeological site, where you'll visit the on-site museum and explore the ruins as you learn about ancient Mayan culture.

Combine a visit to the ruins of Altun Ha with a cave tubing trip on this private tour from Belize City. You'll start at Altun Ha, where you'll learn about how Mayans lived long ago. You'll then visit the Nohoch Che'en Caves Branch Archaeological Reserve for a tubing adventure through ancient caves before making your way back to the city.

Designed for cruise ship passengers with limited time, this half-day tour explores the vibrant sights of Belize City. Visit the Museum of Belize for a glimpse into the country's rich history, followed by a guided sightseeing tour showcasing the city's iconic sites. Enjoy a stop at a local restaurant to grab lunch and visit a street-side fruit and veggie vendor for a taste of local produce. Conclude your tour with a picturesque stop, perfect for capturing memories of your visit. - Tailored specifically for cruise ship travelers with limited time - Skip-the-line admissions for the Museum of Belize - Guided sightseeing tour of major landmarks in Belize City with knowledgeable expert city guides - Reserved seating at local restaurants and bars - Perfect for travelers with limited time in Belize City - Customized experience tailored to your preference

Snorkel among the vibrant coral gardens of the world’s second-largest barrier reef on a day trip from Belize City. Cruise across the cool blue Caribbean to a spot with shallow depths and clear waters, ideal for admiring colorful sea fans, finger coral, and sponges teeming with fish. At a second stop, dive into waters churning with throngs of (harmless) nurse sharks and sting rays, and then reward your bravery with rum punch and a beach break on the laid-back island of Caye Caulker.

Explore the ancient Mayan ruins at Lamanai—and leave the navigation and logistics to someone else—on this day-trip from Belize City that includes a scenic boat ride. Following hotel or port pickup, head to New River for a jungle boat ride to spot monkeys, crocodiles, birds, and more. Next, enjoy a buffet lunch of Belizean classics. Finally, follow your guide through the jungle and into the intricate Lamanai temples.

Take a private day trip to the ruins of Altun Ha, and do a bit of sightseeing in Belize City, with this private, guided tour. Your guide will pick you up at your hotel and take you to Altun Ha, originally a trading center for ancient Maya people, with time left over to enjoy an included lunch and spend time exploring Belize City.

Tours are mostly carried out with smaller groups and it’s a one on one tour guide to guests tour. Keeping things a personalized as possible. This way you get to know your tour guides on a more personal level. You are always kept well attended by your guide. Your guide hard so you can tour easy. Embark on the Ultimate Cave Tubing & Crystal Cave Expedition in Belize—an adrenaline-pumping journey that weaves adventure, mystique, and natural beauty into one unforgettable experience. Trek through the jungle to ancient caves where the walls shimmer with natural crystal formations. Tube along winding rivers and explore the sacred Crystal Cave—a revered Maya underworld filled with pottery and relics from a bygone era. Marvel at ceremonial artifacts frozen in time as your guide unveils their secrets. Swim in a sapphire-blue cenote before diving from a cliff into its refreshing depths. This thrilling adventure blends adrenaline, history, and natural beauty for an unforgettable Belize experience.

Find your own tropical paradise on Goff’s Caye, a tiny island surrounded by the warm blue Caribbean and Belize’s barrier reef. Located just a quick 30-minute boat ride from Belize City, it’s an easy way to escape civilization and spend the day basking on white sandy beaches and snorkeling among colorful fish and coral gardens. Enjoy the comforts of larger islands without the crowds on this blissful Belizean day trip.

Not your typical butterfly garden tour—this experience is a fully immersive adventure on an organic, off-grid jungle ecofarm. Rather than viewing butterflies from a distance, you’re invited into their environment at the most active and magical time of day: sunset, when Owl Butterflies especially are vibrantly alive and interactive. You’ll have the rare opportunity to be in close, natural contact with the butterflies as they move freely around you—often landing directly on you—creating a playful and memorable connection with wildlife. The experience is further enhanced by sensory elements like sound bowls, along with optional time to swim in a crystalline river and relax in hammocks before the tour begins. Blending nature, education, and gentle adventure, this experience offers a uniquely personal and peaceful way to connect with wild jungle creatures.

Experience two of the most thrilling activities Belize has to offer in just one day with this private cave tubing and ziplining tour from Belize City. You'll get the chance to zipline high over the rainforest canopy and cool off by drifting through beautiful natural caves from the comfort of an inner tube

Feel like a jungle explorer on this tour that takes you from bustling Belize City to the mystical ancient Mayans ruins of Lamanai. The archaeological site can only be accessed by water, so you’ll first cruise on the New River to a tropical lagoon, where stone temples rise impressively out of the jungle. A guide illuminates the long history of Lamanai as you climb pyramids and take photos of this once-lost city.

Get the adrenaline pumping while you experience the nature of Belize on this private half-day tour from Belize City. Travel to the Nohoch Che'en Caves Branch Archaeological Reserve where you’ll go river tubing through caves and zip lining through the treetops. Take a break with a Belizean lunch provided during the tour. Hotel pickup and air-conditioned transport are included for your comfort.

Discover the underground wonders of Belize on a cave tubing tour of Nohoch Che'en Caves Branch Archaeological Reserve from Belize City. You’ll float down gently-flowing waters and discover the rich Mayan history of the archaeological site, which is notable for its prehistoric and geological significance.

Your day begins with a 50 minute drive along the Picturesque Highway enroute to the Caves Branch Area. Enjoy zipping through the lush Belize Jungle and over the Caves Branch River.. Explore the enchanting caves of Belize on a soft adventure that unveils the beauty of the ancient Mayan underworld. Guided by an expert, the journey begins with a fascinating exploration of dry cave systems, where you’ll learn about stunning stalactites, stalagmites, and crystal formations. Then, glide on inner tubes down the Caves Branch River, immersing yourself in the sacred history and cultural beliefs of the Mayans, who once performed rituals in these hallowed spaces. This unique experience not only highlights the geological wonders of Belize but also offers a glimpse into the rich tapestry of its past.

Avoid waiting in long taxi lines by booking this shared shuttle service from the Belize International Airport to San Ignacio. Spaces are limited on each shuttle run, so book early. Travel comfortably in an air-conditioned vehicle equipped with WiFi and stocked with water. Several departure times from the airport are available daily. In case of flight delays, you will be rescheduled or your driver will wait for you.

Venture deep inside an ancient cave system at Nohoc Chen Park on a cave kayaking adventure from Belize City. Old legends and an underground waterfall await inside a series of caverns that you explore by single or double kayak, wearing an LED headlamp to illuminate crystalline rock formations. Hike through the Belizean rain forest and paddle down open stretches of the Caves Branch River on this half-day tour in the heart of the Maya Mountains.

Combine a visit to the Mayan ruins at Altun Ha with a tubing trip at the Nohoch Che'en Caves Branch Archaeological Reserve on this small-group tour from Belize City. Your driver will take you and a small group of fellow travelers out to Altun Ha, where you'll learn about Mayan history as you explore the ruins. You'll wrap up your trip with a river tubing adventure at Nohoch Che'en Caves.

Get up close to black howler monkeys in their natural rainforest habitat on this tour of Belize and the Community Baboon Sanctuary in Bermudian Landing. Learn about local conservation efforts and traditional medicinal plants as you walk shaded jungle trails with an expert site guide. The experience includes a scenic drive from Belize City, plus a short city tour, bottled water, and hotel pickup and drop-off for your convenience.

Explore one of the world’s most-visited Mayan sites at your own pace on a private tour that lets you dive deeper into the history of the Xunantunich ruins. Exploring the UNESCO World Heritage Site with a private guide means that you’ll have ample time to ask questions as can tailor your itinerary to only cover the areas that most interest you. Plus, your guide puts the 26 different temples into context with commentary.

Take to the skies as you explore the jungle from a vantage point few travelers get to experience on this zipline adventure. Just a short journey from Belize City, don safety gear and get strapped in for a treetop journey through the leafy canopy and along the Sibun River, crossing seven lines in total.

Swim among sea turtles, sting rays, and tropical fish at one of Belize’s top snorkeling spots on this day trip from Belize City. Cruise across the turquoise Caribbean to the Hol Chan Marine Reserve, a protected channel in the Belizean barrier reef that draws countless sea creatures. After plenty of time in the water here and at a nearby turtle garden, soak up the laid-back vibes of Caye Caulker with free time to explore and grab lunch on the popular resort island.

Bring some adventure to your Belize vacation or cruise ship stopover with a cave kayaking tour from Belize City to Nohoch Che'en Caves Branch Archaeological Reserve. Feel safe and secure in a hard-shelled sit-on-top kayak as you paddle your way around the Caves Branch River with a guide. You’ll also get to explore Belize City with your guide, stopping for lunch (own expense) along the way.

Learn about the history of the Mayan people and their way of life on this all-day guided tour from Belize City. Explore the climbable temples at Altun Ha, the closest archeological site to Belize City, before going on a relaxing cave tubing adventure. The cave system represents the Mayan underworld, offering another perspective on the culture.