14 Acapulco Tours to Build a Day Around

1.6 Hour Fun-Filled Tour Perfect for Cruise Travelers & Hotel Stays

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 158 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $80Our pick

Explore Acapulco by air-conditioned minivan with an English-speaking guide such as Rudy, Alfonso, Alex, or Malu. Visit La Quebrada, release baby turtles at Playa de Barra Vieja, see Diego Rivera’s mural, take in Chapel of Peace views, and stop for lunch near Caleta Beach.

“This was a great tour. It doesn’t take 6 hrs but you need 6 hrs because of the traffic. Malu was our guide and she was excellent. We went to the turtle release first and found it really interesting and fun. We then went to a fantastic viewpoint at the cross on the hill. We then went and watched the cliff divers at their 1:00pm show - this was incredible and you have to be there to see them swim across a small inlet, climb the cliff then dive off - very iconic and famous. We finished with a drive through of the market and a further sightseeing spot which…”

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2.4hr Fun Guide Tour For Cruisers or Hotels Guests with Divers Show

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 144 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $60

See Acapulco’s Chapel of Peace, Las Brisas, Acapulco Bay, La Quebrada, Costera Miguel Alemán, and Diego Rivera’s mosaic mural in about four hours. English-speaking guides such as Rudy, Malu, Mario, and Jesus lead small groups of up to 15, with transport, admissions, and pickup included.

“Los guías Rudy y Santiago fueron extraordinarios! Superaron por completo nuestras expectativas. Acapulco es un hermoso lugar y con ellos aun más!”

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3.Private Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 137 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $59

Spend about four hours touring Ixtapa and Zihuatanejo in a private, air-conditioned vehicle with hotel pickup. Guides such as Luis, Francisco, Pablo, and Tony share local history, show you Playa Linda’s crocodiles and lagoon, walk through a farmers market, and adjust the pace to your group.

“Ran the tour guide was very knowledgeable and provided us with a great tour of the area. I would take tour from him anytime.”

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4.Ixtapa Island Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 134 reviews · from $44

Join Luis de la Maza Ixtapa Zihuatanejo Tours for a half-day trip from Ixtapa or Zihuatanejo. Visit Playa Linda’s lagoon, ride a covered panga to Ixtapa Island, walk between three beaches, snorkel at Coral Beach, and enjoy an included lunch before returning to your hotel.

“Awesome trip. The island is like a little piece of paradise. We enjoyed it very much and the food was great”

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5.Acapulco City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 133 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $69

See Acapulco’s key sights in a small group of up to 15, from Puerto Marqués and the Chapel of Peace to La Quebrada’s cliff divers. English-speaking guides such as Carlos and Adan provide hotel or pier pickup, local history, drinks, and morning or afternoon departures.

“Excursion was organised well. Visited all the places on itinerary. The ‘flea market’ a small set of stores selling to tourists. Lucky enough to be the only two people in the tour so a private tour in effect. Guide was nice.”

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6.Airport Taxi Service

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 99 reviews · 20 minutes to 1 hour (approx.) · from $18Best value

Meet Carlos, Adan, Miguel, or another assigned driver at Acapulco Airport, then ride privately to your hotel, Airbnb, villa, or apartment. The service tracks your flight, handles luggage, provides bottled water and alcoholic drinks, and can carry groups of up to 15.

“They are communicative, polite, and on time. No safety concerns. A bargain as far as price is concerned. It helps to have WhatsApp, as this is how they communicate with you.”

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7.DeLuxe Cliff Divers+Sunset Exhibition byNight w/Different Options

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $85

Spend about four hours with a guide-driver such as Jesus or Rodolfo, riding along La Costera, watching Acapulco’s high-cliff performers at El Mirador, and dining at La Perla. Choose an option with dinner and two drinks, then return to your hotel, condominium, Airbnb, or cruise pier.

“The show is awesome. And Rodolfo was very professional . He give us a good time and a lot of information about acapulco”

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8.2 Tank Boat Dives for Certified Divers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 4 hours (approx.)

Spend about four morning hours on a guided two-tank boat trip around Roqueta Island, Acapulco Bay, Quebrada, and the harbor. Luis and the Swiss Divers Association team match sites to your certification and comfort level, with gear, snacks, drinks, and optional hotel pickup included.

“Our dive experience with Luis from Swiss divers association was fantastic! He picked us up on time and allowed us to stop for sunscreen we forgot, before getting us to the dive shop where he outfitted us with full kits. He chose two dive sites in line with our abilities and comfort zone and was great at explaining what we would be doing and how. The dives were great, the captain and his assistant were super professional, and Luis was the best dive guide! I would highly recommend this experience!”

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9.Cliff Diver De Luxe with Different Options at “La Quebrada”

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $65

Travel by air-conditioned minivan to La Quebrada for Acapulco’s famous cliff-diver show from La Perla restaurant. Choose drinks, dinner, or both, with hotel, port, and Airbnb pickup. Guides such as José, Mario, Rudy, and Beto add local stories, and some evenings include sunset at Los Flamingos.

“Sunset at Los Flamingos was a sight to see, then on to cliff diving and dinner. A great evening and start for our 1st night in Acapulco!”

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10.4Hrs Small Group Half Day City Tour with Lunch at High Divers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 47 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $120

See Acapulco’s main sights in four hours with hotel or cruise-port pickup, an air-conditioned minivan, and an English-speaking guide. Visit the Chapel of Peace, drive Costera Miguel Alemán, stop at Casa de los Vientos, and watch La Quebrada’s famous cliff divers. Confirm lunch details before booking.

“Couldn’t go see the cliff divers because of an unfortunate protest on the streets. Even though we were able to change to events of the day quickly.Saw an amazing rescue for alligators while being able to actually hold them!! Then release turtles into the ocean. The day could have been a bust because of the protest but the tour guide saved the day.”

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11.Jungle Coyuca Lagoon Boat Ride Experience & Baby Turtle Release

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 38 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $150

Spend about six hours exploring Coyuca Lagoon and Barra de Coyuca by air-conditioned van and boat. Guides such as Jesus, Jose Mario, Arturo, Rudy, and Roger may lead the day, with a baby turtle release, beach lunch, drinks, and hotel or cruise-port pickup.

“I am an outdoor person and I absolutely loved this tour, gettion out of the city to see the flora and fauna of the lagoon was by far the most pleasant experience of my trip to Acapulco. The beach was amazing, so clean and long. Releasing the baby turtles was a treat. They were so cute. The meal on the beach was delicious, eating it practically on the beach was fantasticl. Loved this tour. Highly recommend it.”

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12.Afro-Mex Village Experience -Horseback Ride -Turtle Hatch & Crocs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 37 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $120

Travel by air-conditioned minivan from your hotel, condominium, Airbnb, or cruise port to Playa de Barra Vieja. Ride horses on the beach, take part in a baby turtle release when conditions allow, and visit a new crocodile farm. Guides such as Alfonzo and Rudy are praised for warm, helpful service.

“Alfonzo was a fabulous tour guide. We had him two years ago in Acapulco. He is so knowledgeable and made sure we saw everything and learned a lot about his beautiful city. We enjoyed this tour so much!”

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13.6Hr Cruise or Hotels City Tour, Divers, Baby Turtles Peace Chapel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $74

Explore Acapulco by air-conditioned minivan with guides such as Rudy, Mario, Arturo, or Jose. Visit La Quebrada, the Chapel of Peace, and a turtle release camp at Playa de Barra Vieja, with time for local sights and city stories.

“Excellent guide, very knowledgeable, small group of 8 was nice, covered all the highlights, good driver and nice comfortable van”

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14.Acapulco Cliff Divers at Night

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 31 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $110

You’ll ride from your Acapulco hotel to La Perla, dine beside La Quebrada, and watch divers leap from a 90-foot cliff as waves roll in. Dinner includes a starter, main dish, and dessert. Drinks cost extra, and drivers such as Javier and Francisco have been praised for friendly, prompt service.

“The food was wonderful and the divers were amazing! Great experience! Highly recommend this to anyone!”

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