Things to do in Yucatan Peninsula, Yucatan Peninsula: The Best Walking Tours

September 24, 2021 Enedina Augsburger

Hidden gems of Yucatan, such as Tulum, Akumal, Chetumal, Chichen Itza and Merida, offer an authentic taste of Mexico. Akumal and more Caribbean-style Chetumal, near the Belize border, deliver delectable white-sand beaches and great snorkelling. Merida, Chichen Itza and Tulum, with their ancient ruins, offer a passage into the Yucatanâs native history. Nature lovers can jungle trek and swim in subterranean sinkholes filled with crystal-clear water. Bike around the ruins and hop between towns in colectivo vans.
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1. Private Tour of Chichen Itza, Coba and Tulum with Lunch and Cenote Swim

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See three of the Yucatan's most popular archaeological sites in one day during this private tour with a driver and guide. During the 12-hour adventure, visit the ancient Maya ruins of Chichen Itza, Coba, and Tulum. Cool off by swimming in a 'cenote'; a naturally formed underground pool, and refuel with a buffet lunch. Chauffeur-style transport for your private party is included.

Inclusions: Lunch, Professional certificated private guide services, Private tour only for your group, Hotel pick-up and drop-off, Rent of the pedicabs in Coba, Sweet snack, soft drinks, water & 2 cans of beer/per person, Transportation by comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Beverages during the lunch, Tips

Reviewed By chrisfC1829YL

Wow!!! So much happened in this trip that it's hard to summarize. First off...take more cash than you think you need. You'll visit several places that don't have credit cards as an option. And then remember to tip your house at the end. We felt so bad that we only had $1 dollar left to give them because they were so amazing!! So nice and polite and knowledgeable. This was a very long excursion (12.5 hours) that was incredible and we're so glad we took the time to do it. We learn s so much from the guide and the places themselves.

2. Wild Monkey Tour (Half Day)

Yucatan Eli's Tours
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• This tour includes roundtrip transportation from your hotel or rental • This is approximately a 4 hour tour (including travel time) • The tour does include short distance (1/2-1 mile) walking, but no hills • Our local tour guides are all very experienced and highly educated in the local history, you will learn a lot from their knowledge! • There are many excellent picture opportunities throughout the entire tour! The jungle we walk through has a diverse environment! • Comfortable walking shoes, a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen are highly suggested! • All site entrance fees are included in ticket price • Bottled water and a snack are included in the price

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off, Bottled water, Snacks

Exclusions: Gratuities, Lunch

Reviewed By Q8705KUisabelm

Excellent tour!! Eli is a great tour guide, very thoughtful and fun. Definitely recommend this tour!

3. Tulum Local Walking Food Tour

OXXO, Av Tulum Oriente Mza 6 Lote 017 108, Tulum Centro, Col Huracanes, 77780 Tulum, Q.R., Mexico Eating With Carmen Food Tour - Tulum
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A unique and completely incomparable food experience in Tulum with a knowledgeable guide that accompanies you in this three-hour food tour around the town, typically away from common tourist hot-spots. If you have an adventurous spirit and want to taste the authentic flavors of Mexico and meet its people, this is the tour for you. With small groups of no more than ten departing from Monday through Saturday, you’ll receive a highly immersive, generous and friendly tour. Perfect for couples, groups of friends, and families.

Inclusions: Food Tasting, Local Bilingual Guide, History of Tulum and Surroundings, Fresh Water & Natural Juices, Tips for Local Restaurant Waiters, Vegetarian Option Available

Exclusions: This is a non-alcoholic activity, Gratuities, Transportation to/from Meeting Point

4. Tulum Mural Tours

juice lover, Av. Tulum 89, Tulum Centro, centro, 77780 Tulum, Q.R., Mexico Tulum Mural Tours
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This tour is special because it takes you through the parts of town you wouldn't normally go to on your own. As more murals are being painted in Tulum, the route can change depending on where new art is painted. Every tour has an opportunity to meet one of the artists. This will not feel like a tour. It really will feel like someone is showing you around town. Showing you all the wonderful street art Tulum has to offer, while also sharing all the information of how it was created and the meanings behind it. On top of that every tour comes with recommendations of the best places to eat and drink around town.

Inclusions: 2 Hour Walking tour with recommendation places to visit or things to do in Tulum

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5. Cancun Sightseeing City Pass Tour

Smart Cancun by Oasis, Av Tulum 4, capilla ecumenica, 4, 77500 Cancún, Q.R., Mexico Cancun City Pass
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1 Day Cancun City Pass gives you access to 2 Sightseeing attractions in Cancun at a great price. With this pass, you have included the Cancun City Tour and shopping. To add more sightseeing to your day you can choose an extra attraction to visit at no extra cost. During the Cancun City Tour, you will discover the city highlights and historical places in the City. It is the best sightseeing and shopping tour covering the downtown, and hotel zone. For the second attraction that is part of your pass, you can choose from: 1.Scenic Tower Cancun: bird-eye views of Cancun from the tallest observation point. 2. Interactive Aquarium Cancun, a great family attraction to meet aquatic friends. 3. Cancun Ferris Wheel, Ride the 2nd tallest Ferris Wheel in Mexico. You will receive a Cancun City Pass by email. Just download it to your phone and scan it to check-in at the attractions. The Pass gets activated with the first check-in. Once activated is valid for 24 hours.

Inclusions: Cancun City Tour and Shopping , Entrance ticket to 1 extra attraction (3 options to choose from)

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Personal Expenses

Reviewed By R8763QOlilianm

Traveling with the entire family was made easy thanks to Cancun City Pass. Everybody got to do what they want and end up happy. We especially enjoy that you take it on your phone and no need to carry everybody's tickets around. For our family, we save a great deal of money. Was great for keeping everybody active. We certainly will get it again next time in Cancun.

6. Cobá Ruins Tour (Half Day)

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This is approximately a 5 hour tour (including travel time) to the majestic Cobá ruins! Located in the Yucatán jungle, this location is one of the last remaining Mayan ruins that has a large structure you can actually climb. You will learn many interesting facts such as why different structures were designed the way they were and why they are located where they are. After entering the site, there is a short walk or bicycle ride through the jungle before reaching the main pyramid. If you choose to climb the pyramid, once at the top you can see over the beautiful Yucatán jungle tree tops! This tour includes entrance ticket, bottled water, and a snack.

Inclusions: Bottled water, Snacks, Hotel pickup and drop-off

Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuities

Reviewed By rbjknoyes

We have had this and similar tours while cruising, this is amazing place . your tour guide will help you to understand why this city was built and why it was located at the coast. when you are there you get a feeling of how old the world is and how we barley know about other places when we are just living day to day...this give a new prospective of other cultures and other times..Amazing

7. Tulum Private Photoshooting Session

Avenida Tulum, Av. Tulum, Tulum Centro, Col Huracanes, Tulum, Q.R., Mexico City Art Tours Mexico
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Discovering the most incredible attractions along this photo walk will give you the opportunity to get some of the best pictures of you taken throughout the city. You will have plenty of great photos of yourself, friends and family. Our guide will take you to the best spots to get the greatest photos meanwhile sharing the history of Tulum and showing the hidden gem of the city You also can pick a location; such as, the beach, historic scenery, romantic scenery or at a location that you desire or have discovered. It might be an extra fee for the transportation if the place is far from the city center. As well we provide the packages of 50 edited photos per group (+ 30 edited photos - 45 USD per group), the raw material (30 USD per group). Please, let us know in advance if you need additional services.

Inclusions: Professional photographer guide, The tour includes 20 high resolution images per group ( min 5 images per person )

Exclusions: Gratuities, Round trip transportation from your resort is available upon request

Reviewed By Srroman791

This was an absolutely must-do in Cancun, really authentic delicious tacos I wouldn’t have tried without this tour. Luis was an awesome guide and I’d highly recommend! Also a great deal for the money!! I was stuffed by the end of the day evening, even went back to one place the next day. Highly recommend!!

8. Kayaking and Snorkeling Experience through Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve

Arco Maya, Camino a Punta Allen, 109, Tulum Beach, Quintana Roo, Mexico Yucatan Outdoors
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Explore spectacular Sian Ka'an Biosphere Reserve on this unique tour of the UNESCO World Heritage site. Stop for a snorkel in one of the best open mangrove cenotes (part of the second largest subterraneous river system) and continue kayaking through beautiful mangrove mazes, wetlands, wildlife and Maya local history. The adventure includes roundtrip transportation from your hotel in Tulum, all the gear needed, delicious healthy snacks and Mexican meal.

Inclusions: Small groups, Passionate and professional guiding service, All kayaking and snorkeling equipment (including kayaks, PFDs, paddles, pumps, ropes, sponges, dry bags, mask, snorkel, and fins), Local fruit, healthy local snacks and purified water, Delicious Mexican box-lunch, Pictures and videos

Exclusions: Roundtrip transportation from your hotel can be arranged under special request with an extra fee.

Reviewed By X5838GHstephaniel

we had a magical beautiful experience. the guides, equipment, safety, food, and timing was excellent! i highly recommend it! a Beautiful and environmentally respectful journey! thank you! I am excited to revisit. Grateful!

9. Full-day Adventure Tour to Coba Mayan Encounter from Cancun and Riviera Maya

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Visit the impressive archaeological site of Coba and discover the amazing Nohoch Mul, the highest temple in the Yucatan Peninsula. From the top you will have stunning views of the jungle. Visit a secluded Mayan village and enjoy its well preserved natural beauties, lagoons, cenotes (sinkholes), jungle paths, and the natural reserve that protects the local flora and fauna. Rappel down thrilling cenotes and soar the canopy in breathtaking ziplines, swim in hidden caves and walk through the jungle learning about the environment. Enjoy a lush meal of typical food, soft drinks and hand-made tortillas. Photographers of the Maya communities will take great pictures of you during the activities!

Inclusions: Lunch, All activities, Driver/guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Locker

Exclusions: Souvenir (available to purchase), Photos (available to purchase), Gratuities, Towels, Water, please bring your own container

Reviewed By siphoenix

We actually visited January 2020 but I have only just got round to writing a review. Our guide for the day was Joseline Martinez and she was brilliant!!! Very knowledgeable and informative. I feel like I learned a lot from our trip about Mexico and its rich history. We will be going to Mexico again some day and hope to use this company again ????????

10. Chichen Itzá, cenote and Valladolid Small groups day Trip from Tulum

Mexico Kan Tours- Eco Tours Tulum Riviera Maya, Avenida Tulum S/N. Entre Orion y, Calle Centauro Sur, Tulum Centro, Centro, 77760 Tulum, Q.R., Mexico Mexico Kan Tours
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Recently selected as one of the New World Wonders, Chichen Itza is without a doubt one of the most spectacular and important archeological sites of the Yucatan peninsula and Mesoamerica. The Maya-Toltec style; which can be appreciated in Chichen Itza is the result of the cultural exchange between the different cultures of Mesoamerica. The excellent restoration of this ancient city makes it an absolute “must-see” destination for any visitor to the Yucatan peninsula interested in history and culture. After visiting Chichen Itza we cool off in an impressive cenote (flooded cave) where nature and mysticism will bring you to a whole new dimension. Valladolid is a city where past and present come together to delight us with astounding sights of beautifully colored colonial architecture and tastes of an incredibly rich gastronomy. A visit to the main square of the town will absorb you in the peace and tranquility of its people while you learn about the local customs.

Inclusions: Professional guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (revise confirmation email for pick up time), Lunch, Snacks and drinks

Exclusions: Extra Transportation Fees (North of Tulum). +$10USD per person extra for pick-ups between Bahía Puerto Principe and Puerto Aventuras. +$20USD per person extra for pick-ups between Puerto Aventuras and Playa del Carmen Colosio Street. +$30USD per person extra for pick-ups between Colosio Street (North of Playa) del Carmen to Iberostar Grand Paraiso.

Reviewed By anais_lfbvr

Good experience. Ursula, the tour guide was amazing and informative. We enjoyed a lot this tour!! Be ready to see turtles, dolphins, crocodiles !! Incredible experience.

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