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Tours & Guided Tours in Playa del Carmen

289 tours in Playa del Carmen, from €26 to €1340 per person, average rating 4.9 based on 138195 reviews.

The 289 tours in Playa del Carmen here are picked by hand: we read every listing and keep only tours rated 4.5★ or higher. Prices go from €26 per person for shared ruins visits to €1340 for private whale shark outings. Excursions from Playa del Carmen can pair a guided visit to Tulum with a cenote swim, so you explore the ruins and get time in the water on the same trip, with transport between stops included.

Check the option before you book: the cheapest ruins visits leave admission fees out, and hotel pickup costs more than meeting point departures on some trips. Whale shark outings run from June to mid September according to their listings, and sightings are never guaranteed. The best reviewed Playa del Carmen tours come first below.

Viator lists 1,929 tours for Playa del Carmen. We screened all of them and kept 289: rated 4.5★ or higher by 30+ travellers, real tours only, each one read and summarised by Guidekin.

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5.0 Excellent 57 reviews
5h

Half-Day Cultural Tour of Authentic Mexico

This half-day tour gives you an exceptional experience to discover the real Mexico far from postcards, luxury hotels and tourists. You go with your gu...

Free cancellation
Private tour
5.0 Excellent 44 reviews
9h–10h
#13 of 39 · Swim with Turtles in Akumal

Private Tour to Tulum Ruins, Swim with turtles and Cenote Cave

A private guided tour of the Tulum Mayan ruins, swimming with sea turtles in Akumal and a jungle oasis cenote swim in the Riviera Maya plus round-trip...

Free cancellation
Private tour
5.0 Excellent 44 reviews
6h
#29 of 60 · Cenote Tours

Private Tulum Experience & Cenote

Be the first one to explore the mayan city of Tulum with our team of passionate guides, enjoy the only mayan city in front of the caribbean sea before...

Free cancellation
4.9 Excellent 112 reviews
6h
#36 of 60 · Cenote Tours

Discovery Tsonoti in Day of Non Touristic Cenotes

This is the "favourite" tour of our customers, so come and find out why! The cenotes are typical of the region and there are more than 6000 of them. T...

Private tour
5.0 Excellent 54 reviews
8h–9h
#9 of 23

Private Tour Chichen Itza Cenote Valladolid All Inclusive

One of the seven wonders of the world with its fascinating temple that each step represents a day of the year. On a totally private guided tour, we ma...

Free cancellation
Private tour
5.0 Excellent 43 reviews
3h
#15 of 41 · Private Yacht & Catamaran Charters

3-Hour 40' Sea Ray Private Yacht with Snacks & Open Bar.

Departing from the marina in Puerto Aventuras, we will cruise up the Riviera Maya coastline before heading back toward the marina, where we will enter...

Private tour
5.0 Excellent 53 reviews
2h
#21 of 41 · Private Yacht & Catamaran Charters

2 Hour Sunset-53' Hatteras Tulum, Playa Del Carmen, Riviera Maya

Take in the tropical hues of the horizon as twilight takes center stage in the sky, with reds, pinks, purples, and blues before night settles in. You ...

Private tour
5.0 Excellent 53 reviews
8h
#1 of 5

Private - Mayan Inland Expedition - Coba Ruins, Punta Laguna and Mayan family

Enjoy a full-day tour exploring some of the most amazing inland attractions in Tulum. Visit Punta Laguna, is a nature reserve managed and protected by...

Free cancellation
Private tour
5.0 Excellent 60 reviews
3h
#14 of 39 · Swim with Turtles in Akumal

Private swiming with Turtles in Akumal

This experience is perfect for families, small groups, or couples seeking a romantic getaway. Relax knowing everything is taken care of—from pick-up t...

Free cancellation
5.0 Excellent 52 reviews
4h
#6 of 18 · Scuba Diving

Recreational Dive - Playa del Carmen Dive Machine

Why Choose Our Dive Machine Fun Dive Experience? ✅ Certified divers only: Minimum Open Water required. ✅ One boat dive: Explore a beautiful reef si...

Free cancellation
Private tour
4.9 Excellent 102 reviews
7h
#1 of 4 · Whale Shark Tours

Whale shark encounter Private tour - swim with whale shark cancun

Unique opportunity to swim with the biggest fish in the ocean. A full day adventure – a memory for the lifetime. Ideal for the whole family to spend a...

Free cancellation
5.0 Excellent 40 reviews
3h
#1 of 6 · Food & Street Food Tours

Playa del Carmen Food Tour with 8+ Authentic Yucatan Dishes

Experience the real flavors of Mexico’s Riviera Maya on our Playa del Carmen Food Tour. Discover local hangouts, Mayan heritage, coastal traditions, a...

Free cancellation
5.0 Excellent 40 reviews
7h

The ultimate Mayan adventure

The Mayan culture has a history of over 4000 years. Explore your Mayan heritage by visiting a traditional Mayan community to learn about their customs...

Free cancellation
5.0 Excellent 49 reviews
5h
#32 of 60 · Cenote Tours

4 Different Cenotes & Beach from Playa del Carmen

The Cenotes are impressive natural formations. A cenote is formed when it filters the acid rainwater through cracks in the limestone rock that dissolv...

Free cancellation
4.9 Excellent 126 reviews
6h
#11 of 24 · Snorkeling Tours

AQUA WONDER (Half-Day Aquatic Tour in Tulum with Snorkeling and Meals)

Discover the aquatic wonders still preserved from mass tourism. You will visit a huge lagoon near Tulum, lost in the jungle, a cenote and the center o...

Free cancellation

Tours and prices on this page last updated October 18, 2026

Guidekin's verdict

Editorial picks checked: October 9, 2026 · Ranked by First visit fit, duration, inclusions, booking constraints and weighted review score.. Prices and ratings on tour cards are live. Commissions never affect the order.

We compared selected ruin days, cenote swims, boat trips and local activities from this catalogue of 289 tours by duration, inclusions and booking conditions.

Ruins and cenotes?
VIP Tulum Private Tour

Start with VIP Tulum Private Tour for ruins, two cenotes, entries and transport: 6h at €227 per person, minimum two guests.

★ 4.99 (510 reviews) · €227 per person · 6h · Lunch extra
Only half a day?
Ride to Cenotes

For a half day, Ride to Cenotes includes three cenotes, entry, bikes and snorkel gear: 4h at €42 per person; no hotel pickup.

★ 5 (431 reviews) · €42 per person · 4h · 5, 431 reviews
Want your own boat?
Azimut Private Yacht

Choose the Azimut for a private boat with snorkel gear, paddleboards and a meal: 4h at €1271 per group/vehicle; transport and fees extra.

★ 4.99 (601 reviews) · €1271 per group/vehicle · 4h · Priced per boat
TourBest forPriceRatingDurationTrade-off
VIP Tulum Private Tour Ruins and two cenotes €227 per person 4.99★ (510) 6h Minimum two guests; lunch extra
Ride to Cenotes Half day: three cenotes €42 per person 5★ (431) 4h No hotel pickup
Chichen Itza: Pickup at Meeting Point Full ruin day, 12h–13h €26 per person 4.89★ (830) 12h–13h Site and cenote admission paid when boarding
Half Day Turtles & Cenotes Akumal snorkeling and a cenote €90 per person 4.85★ (2,674) 5h Marine conservation fee extra
Azimut Private Yacht Private boat for 4h €1271 per group/vehicle 4.99★ (601) 4h No free cancellation
Riviera Maya Luxury Snorkeling Cruise Shared reef cruise, 4h €81 per person 4.65★ (667) 4h Dock fee extra
Playa del Carmen ATV, Ziplines & Cenote ATV, ziplines and cenote €35 per person 4.75★ (2,112) 4h Shared ATV Ride with Meeting Point: no hotel pickup
Playa del Carmen Walking Food Tour Local food without a day trip €72 per person 4.93★ (1,364) 3h Transport to the meeting point extra

Our editorial picks require a rating of 4.5★ or higher and at least 50 traveler reviews. Read our methodology.

Best tours in Playa del Carmen, rated by travelers

The highest-rated experiences here, chosen by thousands of real reviews.

Top rated
5.0 Excellent 431 reviews
4h

Ride to a life changing cenotes tour

This experience is perfect for you as it has a combination of unique elements that we share with you below: THE CENOTES Each cenote is different, a...

Free cancellation
In high demand
5.0 Excellent 406 reviews
6h

Private Tour The Best Cenotes in Tulum Riviera Maya

This tour is one of the ways to enjoy the Riviera Maya in the best way, visiting 3 cenotes in one day, the adventure begins at your hotel or place of ...

Free cancellation
Top rated
5.0 Excellent 348 reviews
4h

4H Private 38'Catamaran All-Inclusive in Tulum & Playa del Carmen

What makes the Paamul tour unique is it's on a catamaran and when weather permits, we set sail to the bay and beach area. This is also one of our only...

Top rated
5.0 Excellent 310 reviews
6h

VIP Cenotes Private Tour

Escape the crowds and explore the Riviera Maya your way on this 6-hour private tour — blending nature, culture, and flexibility for a truly personaliz...

Free cancellation
Top rated
5.0 Excellent 290 reviews
4h

4 hours snorkel & beach tour - Private Yacht 47 ft

All our experiences are hosted by our friendly and certified crew which will make your experience to be unforgettable. Our Yachts are in great conditi...

In high demand
5.0 Excellent 289 reviews
6h–7h

Bestseller! Tulum Private Tour with Turtles and Cenote Snorkeling

Explore the wonders of Tulum Mayan ruins with your own personal certified guide in the early morning to avoid large crowds. Experience the breathtaki...

Free cancellation
Top rated
5.0 Excellent 243 reviews
7h–8h

Private Chichen Itza, Cenote and Valladolid Tour with Lunch

Come to Chichenitza and visit one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, El Castillo, also known as the Temple of Kukulkan, a Mayan Pyramid right in t...

Free cancellation
Top rated
5.0 Excellent 239 reviews
4h

Private Luxury Catamaran in Tulum with Snacks and Open Bar

It is a private experience, where you can enjoy the Caribbean Sea while our chef cooks exclusive and delicious dishes and our host will serve you 'ref...

Free cancellation
Top rated
5.0 Excellent 239 reviews
5h–7h

Private Tour to Tulum, Cenote and Swimming with Turtles

Explore the Mayan ruins of Tulum, snorkel with majestic Turtles in Akumal and discover the underground cenote. Do all of 3 activities on this half-day...

Free cancellation
Top rated
5.0 Excellent 215 reviews
4h

4 Hours - 53' Hatteras - Tulum, Playa Del Carmen, Riviera Maya

Discover the jewels of the Riviera Maya aboard our 53' Dos Piratas private yacht charter! On this 4-hour all-inclusive tour, we will take you to the...

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Frequently Asked Questions

Choose VIP Chichen Itza Private Tour if you want a full day centred on ruins; choose The Best Cenotes in Tulum if swimming is the priority. The median durations are 11 hours for Chichen Itza and 5 hours for cenotes. For example, VIP Chichen Itza Private Tour costs €268 per person, rated 4.98 from 1,854 reviews. Private Tour: The Best Cenotes in Tulum costs €181 per person, rated 5 from 406 reviews.

For a shared cenote outing, budget €42 per person for Ride to Cenotes and arrange your own arrival. Treat private guided days as a separate budget choice. For tours priced per person, the median is €136, with the middle half at €85 to €223. Shared tours have a median of €105; private tours, €225. This is a spread between different products, not a premium for the same tour. For example, Ride to Cenotes costs €42 per person, rated 5 from 431 reviews.

For a half day, start with food tours, cooking classes or the Azimut Xpu-Ha charter. Give Chichen Itza a day of its own, and allow a full day for Tulum and Coba combinations. Food tours have a median duration of 3 hours, cooking classes 3 hours. Ruin tour medians are 11 hours for Chichen Itza, 7 hours for Tulum and 8.5 hours for Coba. For example, Azimut Xpu-Ha Private Yacht costs €1,063 per boat, rated 4.99 from 573 reviews.

For a wheelchair user, start with private tours marked accessible by the operator. For a stroller or infant, use the kids filter; neither flag establishes suitability for swimming or adventure activities. Operator-marked wheelchair access: 43 of 140 private tours and 15 of 149 shared tours. The kids filter checks strollers and infants accepted: 157 of 289. If considering VIP Chichen Itza Private Tour, €268 per person, rated 4.98 from 1,854 reviews, filter first, then confirm with the operator: its private label does not establish access or child suitability.

For a couple or family, budget for the whole Azimut Private Yacht and divide the vehicle price by your party size. Add transport and fees separately. 39 of 41 charters are priced per boat, with a median of €1,454 per boat. Some other charters are priced per person. For example, Azimut Private Yacht costs €1,271 per boat, rated 4.99 from 601 reviews. Transport and fees are extra.

If hotel collection matters, filter for pickup even for a cenote day. Ride to Cenotes is an option when you can arrange your own arrival. Hotel pickup is listed for 192 of 289 tours, including 47 of 48 Chichen Itza tours and 53 of 60 cenote tours. For example, Ride to Cenotes costs €42 per person, rated 5 from 431 reviews, with no hotel pickup.

Figures in these answers come from the 289 tours on this page, as of October 18, 2026.