7 Mayan Ruins Tours in Playa del Carmen Worth Booking

1.Full Day Tulum Ruins Tour Cenote and Swimming with Sea Turtles

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,171 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $131Our pick

Spend about nine hours visiting Tulum’s cliff-top Maya ruins, swimming through Cenote Nohoch Nah Chich, and snorkeling with sea turtles at Akumal. Pickup, guides, lunch, equipment, water, and round-trip transport are included, with extra cash needed for stated protection and reserve fees.

“Pablo was absolutely amazing, accommodating and an all around wonderful person. A great guide, he did a wonderful job keeping us all close together during activities and was very safety oriented during the portions of our trip that involved water. The trip was everything I imagined and more!”

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2.Chichen Itza, Cenote Ik Kil, Coba Ruins Small Group Early Arrival

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 886 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $165

Leave before sunrise for Chichen Itza, Cenote Ik Kil, and Coba with a maximum of 15 people. Guides such as Tonantzin, Antonio, Jesus, and Gabrielle bring the Maya sites to life. Breakfast, buffet lunch, transport, lockers, life jackets, and two entrance fees are included. Chichen Itza admission costs extra.

“Tonancy was the best guide. She made sure we had the best experience. She explained everything and gave great suggestions and advice. She made sure we were comfortable every step of the way. Would definitely do this again. Loved the on time pick up and drop off. The food was great. Time well spent at each location.”

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3.Coba Multun-Ha Cenote Tulum and Mayan Museum Small Group

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 773 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $109

Travel by air-conditioned minivan with a guide such as Jesus, Antonio, Gabriel, or Tonantzin to Tulum and Coba. Walk among ancient Maya ruins, visit the Jaguar Park Museum, enjoy a buffet lunch, and swim in the cool, clear waters of Multum Ha Cenote.

“This is the best excursion trip I have ever been on! I am very lucky to have gone on a day where the weather was beautiful. Our tour guide was named Gabriel and he was very nice and super knowledgeable. He knew a lot of information about the history and culture of each historical site. He offered to take plenty of pictures of us and had some cute ideas for photos and where the best areas are to take them. There was only 3 people in the group including myself and my boyfriend which made the trip a lot more personable. We first went to Tulum and then paradise beach…”

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4.Private Tulum Ruins, Turtles in Akumal and Cenote Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 581 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $375

Travel privately from Playa del Carmen to Tulum, Akumal, and a freshwater cenote with your own guide and driver. Expect Mayan architecture, sea turtles, tropical fish, cave swimming, tacos, and flexible help from guides such as Claudia, Carlos, Alma, or JP.

“Great tour! Excellent guide and the photos were terrific. We weren't rushed at any point... would do this again and recommend it highly!”

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5.Coba, Tulum, Multun-Ha Cenote and Mayan Museum Reduced Group

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 344 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $109

Start early at Tulum, then visit the Mayan Museum in Jaguar Park, explore Coba with an art historian guide, and swim at Multum Ha Cenote. Groups are capped at 15, with hotel pickup, transport, lunch, water, and site admissions included. Plan extra cash for Tulum’s local fee.

“The whole experience was great. Jesus and Marcela were absolutely great. Friendly, helpful and knowledgable. The selection of places was great and the reduced group made the whole experience very private and distended. Despite being a rather intense trip including several places, it didn’t feel rushed and was not as long day as other excursions with more people. Jesus guided us through the best spots in a small group avoiding the crowds as much as possible. The road time involves a very bumpy road like any other trip in the Yucatán peninsula, other than that, Marcela was an excellent driver. Lunch was ok with a nice setting. Overall highly recommended.”

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6.Exclusive Private Tour Tulum & Coba Just for You

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 327 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $281

Travel privately from Cancun or the Riviera Maya to Tulum and Coba with a certified guide such as Pako, Miguel, Betty, or Angela. See Tulum’s coastal ruins, ride a bicycle or bike taxi through Coba, and enjoy drinks, snacks, and local lunch guidance.

“We had a great experience with Alexandro. We arranged a private tour of Tulum and Coba from our pick up point in Playa del Carmen. He was warm and engaging and an excellent host for our tour. He provided a great summation of Mayan culture and answered every question we had with ease and clarity. In addition to his knowledge of the ruins , he had many historical photos to enhance his discussions . And Alexandro is an excellent driver !”

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7.Tulum & Coba with Cenote, Cave Exploration and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 178 reviews · from $45Best value

Spend 12 hours exploring Tulum’s sea-facing ruins, Coba’s jungle paths, and the Nohoch Nah Chich cave cenote. Guides such as Marcella, Gabriel, Ricardo, and Esther add history and humor, while lunch and tastings round out a busy day. Expect early pickup, long drives, and extra archaeological taxes.

“My wife and I had a good time for this specific excursion. The van picked up as at around 6.45am in Las Perlas in Playa Del Carmen with some traffic delay. The van was a large Mercedes Benz type of van with A/C which was comfortable. We did the excursion on July 2nd, 2025 and the van was pretty much full, mostly people from the US and Canada. The first stop was Tulum and it was a nice guided tour along the Mayan ruins. It was very interesting to see the remains of that society and the guide explained everything very well and answered all of my questions. After that…”

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