--- title: "TULUM 4x1 : Archaeological Site, Cenote, 5th Avenue and lunch" lang: en type: tour city: Cancún country: Mexico price: 223 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.68 reviews: 394 duration_minutes: 720 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Fees already in? rank_in_category: 24 of 27 (Tulum Ruins Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-09-19 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/tours/tulum-4x1-archaeological-site-cenote-5th-avenue-and-lunch/ --- # TULUM 4x1 : Archaeological Site, Cenote, 5th Avenue and lunch **Guidekin's take:** Tulum and Cobá with certified archaeology guides in one coach day, then a cenote swim, a regional buffet and free time on Playa del Carmen's Fifth Avenue, with both site admissions already in the price. Cenote life jackets and the Cobá bikes are rented on the spot. 4.68 from 394 reviews at €223 per person. **Fees already in?:** Classic Tulum tier at €223 per person: both admissions in, cenote, buffet, Playa del Carmen time; vests and Cobá bikes rented on site. 4.68 from 394 reviews. Trade-off: 12h by coach; drinks extra. (last checked September 19, 2026) In our comparison: #24 of 27 in Tulum Ruins Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Start your adventure with the convenience of a hotel pick-up service, traveling in luxury air-conditioned scenic buses. Explore the archaeological areas of Tulum and Coba with certified archaeology guides, who will share fascinating stories about Mayan culture and its secrets. Enjoy a delicious buffet with typical dishes of the region, which will allow you to know the Yucatecan cuisine. Then stop at the beautiful Cenote Muul’Ichi Ts’ono’ot, a cenote of crystal clear waters surrounded by jungle, perfect for a refreshing swim. The last part of the tour includes a visit to the vibrant city of Playa del Carmen, where you can stroll along its famous 5th Avenue, full of shops, restaurants and bars, enjoying a modern and lively atmosphere. Admissions to the archaeological areas, cenote and taxes are included. A day full of culture, nature and fun awaits you. You can't miss it! ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Starts 06:00: one departure a day - Food not included: Drinks in the restaurant - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €223 per person for the Classic Tulum Tour option; other options up to €308 - Duration: 12h - Rating: 4.68/5 from 394 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: 13 Baktun Tours - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Tickets: Admission included - Start times: 06:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-09-19 ## Reviews 4.68 from 394 ratings on Guidekin & Tripadvisor. 93% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 366 of 394. - 5 stars: 314 (80%) - 4 stars: 52 (13%) - 3 stars: 16 (4%) - 2 stars: 7 (2%) - 1 star: 5 (1%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the guides' Mayan history explanations and cenote swim; pickup delays can leave visits to the ruins rushed. **Praised:** - Knowledgeable guides make Mayan history and culture engaging - Varied stops combine Mayan ruins, cultural encounters and cenote swimming - Cenote swimming is a refreshing highlight, with several guests reporting few crowds - Traditional Mexican food receives frequent praise at lunch **Complaints:** - Pickup delays and confusing bus changes eat into sightseeing time - Some find the pace balanced, while others have little time to explore Tulum and Coba - Some are caught out by extra charges for life jackets, Coba bike hire and drinks at lunch - Some praise the bilingual explanations, while others find the English rushed or hard to follow Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor (2025-08-11 to 2026-09-22); last checked 2026-10-03. ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Classic Tulum Tour | €223 / person | Spanish, English | Pickup included | | Tour Tulum Plus | €287 / person | Spanish, English | Plus: -Drinks on board the bus and a bottle of purified water at the entrance of the archaeological zone Pickup included | | Tulum Deluxe Tour | €308 / person | Spanish, English | Tulum Deluxe: Box Morning lunch and drinks on board the Bus, and a bottle of water at the entrance to the archaeological zone Pickup included | ## What's included - Shared transportation pickup from your hotel - Admission and taxes included in the archaeological sites of Tulum and Coba - Visit to the charismatic city of Playa del Carmen “5th Avenue” - Sunshade in the Archaeological Zone* - Visit to the Cenote “Muul ́Ichi Ts ́ono ́ot” - Free time to walk and take pictures. - Buffet with a variety of typical foods of the region - Certified guides specialized in archaeology ## Not included - *Umbrellas do not have a cost, but in case of loss or damage they will have to pay $200 mxm - Drinks in the restaurant - Life jackets for rent in Cenote - Rate for bicycle rental in Coba - Rate for train rental in Tulum - Fee for use of Go Pro, video or professional camera (charged by the park in Tulum and Coba) ## Itinerary 1. **Tulum** (1h; admission included) - The guide will give you a fascinating tour of the archaeological area of Tulum, sharing valuable knowledge about the Mayan culture, its traditions, beliefs and the history of this important commercial port. Along the way, they will explore the structures that were once the... 2. **Zona Arqueologica De Coba** (1h; admission included) - The guide will give you a tour of the archaeological zone of Coba, one of the most important sites of the Mayan civilization in the region of Quintana Roo. During the visit, you will explore the vast area of the site, where numerous structures are located, but certainly one... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 06:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-09-19 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point The meeting point will be at the entrance of the super and the guide will wear a uniform with the Baktun Tours logo to facilitate identification. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Compared with other Tulum Ruins Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #24 of 27** | €223 | 12h | 4.68 (394) | shared | | [Private Tour to Tulum, Cenote and Swimming with Turtles](/mexico/tulum/tours/private-tour-to-tulum-cenote-and-swimming-with-turtles/?format=md) | €270 | 5h | 5.0 (239) | private | | [Muyil Archaeological Site & Sian Ka'an Guided Tour from Tulum](/mexico/tulum/tours/muyil-archaeological-site-sian-ka-an-guided-tour-from-tulum/?format=md) | €199 | 6h | 4.93 (846) | shared | | [Ruins of Tulum Expres Half Day Private Tour](/mexico/tulum/tours/ruins-of-tulum-expres-half-day-private-tour/?format=md) | €118 | 4h 4m | 5.0 (81) | private | Ranked #24 of 27 in Tulum Ruins Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €18 to €435, median €117; typical length 6h. 7 of 27 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/tulum-ruins-tours/?format=md ## More in Cancún - All Cancún tours: https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/tours/tulum-4x1-archaeological-site-cenote-5th-avenue-and-lunch/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/?format=md