Tulum Ruins Tour (Private, Half Day)
Recommended by 99% of travelers
Tulum, Mexico
- 4 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Discover the Tulum Ruins on a private tour along the Caribbean coast. Explore the ancient Mayan site with expert bilingual guides, and learn its fascinating history. Enjoy scenic views and walk to the beautiful beach if the weather permits. Spot iguanas and tropical plants throughout the site. Includes air-conditioned transport, bottled water, snacks, and all fees for a comfortable, informative experience.
- Private guided tour of Tulum Ruins
- Visit the unique beachfront Mayan ruins
- Learn from expert bilingual guides
- Air-conditioned transport and bottled water
What's Included
- Air Conditioned Transportation
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- All Fees and Taxes
- Alcoholic Beverages
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
Roundtrip transportation included from Tulum, Akumal, Puerto Aventuras, or Playa del Carmen. Please select the booking option that corresponds with the pickup location.
Itinerary
Your tour starts with a pickup from your hotel in the morning, allowing you to skip the hot midday sun. From there, relax on the way to your destination in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle.
Once you reach the ruins of Tulum, start exploring with your guide. As you wander through the ruins, learn about the history of the area and Maya civilization. Take your time to imagine this coastal site as it was centuries ago.
Stay refreshed with complimentary bottled water and snacks while you snap photos of the ruins against the backdrop of the Caribbean Sea. At the end of your time exploring, take the opportunity to rest during the convenient transfer back to your hotel.
Once you reach the ruins of Tulum, start exploring with your guide. As you wander through the ruins, learn about the history of the area and Maya civilization. Take your time to imagine this coastal site as it was centuries ago.
Stay refreshed with complimentary bottled water and snacks while you snap photos of the ruins against the backdrop of the Caribbean Sea. At the end of your time exploring, take the opportunity to rest during the convenient transfer back to your hotel.
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Tulum Archaeological Site
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
- Stroller accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 229 reviews
Amy_H, Mar 2026
This was the perfect way to see the Ruins! Rodrigo is a world of knowledge and very passionate about the Mayan culture and the people of Mexico. He gives you a truly authentic experience.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
We are thrilled to hear you had such a great time with Rodrigo at the Tulum Ruins! We hope to see you again, thank you!!
Richard_N, Feb 2026
Go early. Beat the crowd. Hire a knowledgeable guide. Kiss the iguanas. Bring water. Hydrate or die.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Hi Richard,
We are happy you enjoyed your tour with us so much, we hope to see you again for another adventure!
Kelly_M, Feb 2026
We used Yucatán Eli’s Tours and had a great experience! We went early and beat the crowds. Eli was professional, very knowledgeable and a lot of fun. We learned a lot and will definitely book again for more Mayan ruin trips.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you so much for your feedback! See you next time for another adventure!
Evadean_O, Feb 2026
Excellent Guide. He told us great stories as we toured the ruins. He had a great sense of humor. Provided us with water and allowed us to explore at our own pace. He even let us stop for gelato on the
way back to our villa. Would highly recommend this tour to family and friends.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for your feedback! We hope to see you again for another adventure!!
Patti_S, Feb 2026
Excellent door to door car service and a knowledgable tour guide made this a fun afternoon. We didn't have to wait in line as the tickets were handled for us, we went at our own pace, and got a lovely history lesson.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
It's great to hear you enjoyed your Tulum Ruins Tour with us so much! We hope to see you again!!
Paul_L, Feb 2026
Wear comfortable shoes and clothing. I recommend the morning tour in warm weather. The tour was enjoyable and very informative. Rodrigo was a great tour guide. He did a fabulous job!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for your feedback! We hope to see you again for another adventure!!
Hilda_M, Jan 2026
Our tour guide Rodrigo was so knowledgeable and nice and punctual. We had a great time touring the ruins. I would highly recommend this activity!
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for taking the time to review us! We are happy to hear you enjoyed your tour and we hope to see you again!
Kimberly_A, Jan 2026
Eli was very knowledgeable & a great storyteller. The ruins site is beautiful & Eli took care of everything for us. Wear comfortable shoes for plenty of walking.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your tour so much! We hope to see you again for another adventure.
Thank you!!
Kevin_R, Jan 2026
Excellent guide named Rodrigo was outstanding. Very passionate about the Tulum Ruins and Mayans people. We learned a lot. Like most tours and little prep would have also been very helpful.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for taking the time to review us. We are happy you enjoyed your tour so much! We hope to see you again!!
Greg_A, Jan 2026
We had a fantastic private tour of the Tulum ruins, Jaguar National Park, and the museum, made truly special by our guide, Rodrigo. From the start, it was clear how passionate and knowledgeable he is, and how important it was to him that we had a great experience.
Rodrigo did an excellent job explaining the history and significance of the ruins and museum artifacts in a way that was engaging and easy to follow. We never felt rushed and were given plenty of time to explore, take in the sights, and ask questions at our own pace.
He also shared helpful insights about the surrounding environment along the way, adding context without overwhelming the main focus of the tour. Throughout the day, Rodrigo was attentive, professional, and genuinely focused on ensuring our needs were met.
This tour exceeded our expectations and was a highlight of our trip. We highly recommend this experience—and especially Rodrigo—if you’re visiting Tulum and Jaguar National Park.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
We are very happy to hear you had such a great time on your tour with Rodrigo! We hope to see you again for another adventure!
Ferran_R, Dec 2025
Toured with the man Eli himself! Extremely knowledgeable and personable. The views from the cliffs of Tulum are breathtaking.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you so much for your feedback! We hope to see you again for another adventure!!
Chloe_F, Dec 2025
We loved our tour around the Tulum ruins with Rodrigo. His knowledge of the area and its history was impressive, and he shared great insights into the geography, Mayan culture, and history. He also gave us lots of helpful tips for making the most of a trip to the Riviera Maya. Thank you, Rodrigo, for such a fascinating and enjoyable tour!
Response from Host, Dec 2025
We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your Tulum Ruins Tour so much! We hope to see you again, thank you!!
Rachel_P, Nov 2025
Rodrigo was an excellent tour guide. He took the time to answer all our questions. Picked us up on time and you could tell he was passionate about Tulum.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you so much for your feedback! We are very happy to hear you enjoyed your tour with Rodrigo so much. We hope to see you again for another adventure!!
Cherie_A, Oct 2025
Don't miss out! We were here twice before without a guide. 10x better when you have a great guide. Ours was awesome!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you so much for your feedback, we are happy to hear you enjoyed your tour with us! We hope to see you again!
Eric_K, Aug 2025
Our guide, Rodrigo, was super energetic, enthusiastic, knowledgeable, friendly, and professional! His detailed information about the Mayan ruins, and the flora, and fauna of the area was extensive. We were picked up at our hotel and returned there, and Rodrigo provided lots of interesting information about the Tulum area on both the trip to and from the archaeological site. The tour exceeded our expectations!
Response from Host, Aug 2025
We are happy to hear you enjoyed your tour with us so much! We hope to see you again for another adventure!
AJ_A, Jul 2025
Had a great time on this tour. Wasn't too long or too short. Rodrigo was a very knowledgeable guide and he helped us take a lot of pictures.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
We are happy to hear you enjoyed your tour so much. We hope to see you again, thank you!!
Chadre_r, Jul 2025
Booking the private tour is nice for a few reasons, my husband is hard of hearing, so having it just be us two with the guide was very nice. It was also nice that we were able to move along in a timely manner because it was very very hot that day.
Response from Host, Jul 2025
Thank you for taking the time to review us! We are happy you had such a great time, and we hope to see you again!
Cheryl_K, Jun 2025
This an outstanding tour. We visited the museum first for background knowledge about the Mayan culture. Next we walked the toured the walled city to see the ruler’s home, guard towers and temples. Fair warning, it is a hot walk on limestone walkways. Wear sturdy shoes. Our Guide Rodrigo was very knowledgeable about the ruins as well as the animals and plants in the area. All in, it was a great day!!
Response from Host, Jun 2025
We are happy you enjoyed your tour so much! We hope to see you again for another adventure!!
Gracias!!
Michael_K, Apr 2025
It was a neat way to see the park. Rodeo had great knowledge and was a lot of fun. Plus he knew the park and we were able to get great pictures.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you for taking the time to review us! We hope to see you again for another adventure!
Antony_M, Apr 2025
Our Driver and Guide Rodrigo ensured that this was a very personalized and informative tour, whilst still being entertaining and immensely enjoyable. It lasted close to 5 hours including driving from our hotel, and we learnt so much about the history of Tulum.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you for your feedback! We are happy you enjoyed our Tulum Ruins Tour so much, and we hope to see you again!
B_O, Apr 2025
This was an amazing private tour that my husband and I did with Eli. He is incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about Mayan people and their history. Communication was timely and clear. Pick up was smooth and prompt. We had everything that was promised and more. We had a great time. The next time we are in Mexico, we will not hesitate to book another tour.
Response from Host, Apr 2025
Thank you so much for taking the time to review us! We hope to see you again for another adventure!
Kevin_O, Mar 2025
Rodrigo is the absolute best! A knowledgeable, friendly guide who went above and beyond for a mobility challenged senior couple. I highly recommend him.
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Thank you so much for reviewing us! We hope to see you again for another adventure!
Gessica_T, Mar 2025
We took an afternoon half day tour with Eli he was extremely knowledgeable and an amazing story teller. We learned a lot even my husband who is an historian learned new information. We lucked out going in the afternoon during the week it was not too crowded. We had so many good photo opts. Also Jaguar National Park is one of the most beautifully modern and clean parks I am so impressed with how the park is absolutely gorgeous. Back to Eli we truly appreciated his passion for Mayan culture and sharing it.
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Thank you for taking the time to review us! We are happy to hear you enjoyed your Tulum Ruins Tour so much! We hope to see you again!
Nicole_d, Mar 2025
This half day tour was perfect. Our guide, Rodrigo, was excellent - very knowledgeable, thoughtful and considerate. Our group included 3 generations: 75 year old grandmother, 42 year old mother, 13 year old grandson, and Rodrigo made it interesting and accessible for all of us.
Response from Host, Mar 2025
Thank you for taking the time to review us! We are happy you enjoyed your Tulum Ruins Tour so much, and we hope to see you again!
Matthew_W, Mar 2025
A stunning site of Mayan ruins on the sea; and a site developed well for tourism. Eli of Yucatan Eli's Tours was the perfect guide to make it all come together!!!
Response from Host, Mar 2025
We are happy to hear you enjoyed your Tulum Ruins Tour so much! We hope to see you again!
Gracias!
Marsha_K, Feb 2025
Very interesting, Rodrigo from Yucatán Eli’s was charming, knowledgable and fun. He made the trip great. One of the best tour guides we have had.
Response from Host, Feb 2025
Thank you so much for your review! We hope to see you again!!
Henry_G, Jan 2025
It was an amazing, private tour of the ruins. We were picked up right on time, and our tour guide, Eli’s was very friendly, spoke perfect English, was fully certified as a guide by the Mexico government, and gave us one of the best tours we could ask for. He made sure we had water, helped us avoid the crowds and the vendors and gave us one of the best historical tours I had yet in Mexico. We also learned about the jungle, animals, plants and the conquest of the Maya by the Spanish. It was very fun and I highly recommended this guide.
Response from Host, Feb 2025
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Richard_D, Jan 2025
This was an amazing tour in a beautiful setting. Eli was so very knowledgeable about the Mayan culture and the history in the area. The communication leading up to the tour was beyond my expectations. I even received a text with a picture of my guide and his car. I took a tour with another company the very next day to Chichen Itza and that guide didn’t know several of the things about the Mayan culture that had been pointed out to me the day before in Tulum. Go with these guys…they are awesome.
Response from Host, Jan 2025
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Abby_G, Jan 2025
Eli was an amazing guide. The communication and directions we received prior to our pick up were clear and easily understood. Our pick up was timely and seamless. Eli has a clear passion for the history and culture he shared with us. Touring with Eli made our trip more enjoyable and easy going as he took care of all we needed and more. He really went out of his way to make our trip the best.
Response from Host, Jan 2025
Hola!
Thank you so much for your review, we really appreciate it! We hope to see you again for another adventure!
Gracias!!
Rama_V, Jan 2025
The walk through the ruins is very beautiful. The pathways are flat and have been made wheelchair friendly. The views are amazing and the history when narrated by a knowledgeable guide transports you back in time
Response from Host, Jan 2025
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