Top Belize City Half-day Tours

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.

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.

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

Combine a sightseeing tour of Belize City with a bit of time to relax and swim at Kukumba Beach with this small-group tour. You'll see historic sites with a professional guide and get the chance to learn about the story of the city at the Old Belize Museum.

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.

Experience the thrill of taking a zipline over the rainforest canopy on this tour from Belize City, which includes a short tour of the city on the way to or from the rainforest. You'll put on safety gear and start your zipline adventure, soaring over the trees and the Sibun River along the way. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience.

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.

Discover the best of Belize’s culture and history at a pace that suits you and your group on a private tour of Belize City and Altun Ha. You’ll benefit from the undivided attention of your guide as you exploring the bustling capital city and get crucial context about the ancient Mayan ruins of Altun Ha.

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.

Strap on a headlamp for Belize’s most exhilarating caving adventure at Actun Tunichil Muknal, better known as the ATM Cave. Hidden deep in a natural reserve, the ancient cave system can only be explored with a guide, so let an expert lead you safely through narrow passageways, glittering chambers, and up steep ladders. Come within inches of ancient pottery and human remains, remnants of mysterious Mayan ceremonies held here more than a thousand years ago.

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.

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.

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.

Tick off two of Belize's top activities in just one day during a private combo tour that takes you cave tubing and to Xunantunich, some of the most-visited Mayan ruins in the world. You'll enjoy the freedom to tailor your schedule on this private tour, which takes care of all admission tickets and transport so that you don't have to. Plus, a traditional Belizean lunch is included.

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.

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.

An immersive experience, this tour takes you on a journey from San Pedro to the Xunantunich Maya Ruins. Step into the mysteries of an ancient civilization and explore the landscapes of Belize. Discover architectural wonders like El Castillo and cross the Mopan River on a traditional hand-cranked ferry. Engage with your guides, learn about the secrets of the Maya, and admire panoramic views from El Castillo's summit.

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.

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.

Visit ancient Mayan temples and explore scenic mangroves and cave systems with this tour from Belize City. Your guide will meet you at your hotel or cruise port and take you out into the rainforest, where you'll get the chance to inner tube through a beautiful cave system and out onto an open river. You'll then grab lunch before finishing your tour off at the Altun Ha Mayan Temple complex.

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.

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.

This shore excursion begins with boarding an air-conditioned van for a 44 miles ride to Jaguar Paw. You will have an unforgettable experience there as you soar through a portion of Belize's untouched forest on six different zip line runs. Then take a 25-minute walk deep into the forest to the cave entrance known as "Xibalba," the underworld of the Mayan civilization, where you will get on your tube for a fantastic journey on a lazy river that takes through a cave which is ¾ of a mile long looking at the formations and listening to the history of how the Mayans utilizes the cave. On this excursion, you have the chance to encounter many of the birds and animal that calls the forest home. So keep an eye out. You never know.