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title: Tulum Mayan Ruins and Cenote Swim from Cancun with Lunch
lang: en
type: tour
city: Playa del Carmen
country: Mexico
price: 72
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.52
reviews: 156
duration_minutes: 480
languages: [en, es]
free_cancellation: "true"
rank_in_category: 26 of 27 (Tulum Ruins Tours)
schedule_checked: 2026-10-09
data_updated: 2026-10-12
canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/tours/tulum-mayan-ruins-and-cenote-swim-from-cancun-with-lunch/
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# Tulum Mayan Ruins and Cenote Swim from Cancun with Lunch

**Guidekin's take:** Tulum's temples and a cenote swim anchor this outing, with a guided ruins visit and priority admission included. Hotel transport depends on the option; mandatory fees are payable in cash, while lunch and snorkel rental cost extra. 4.52 from 156 reviews at €72 per person for 8h.

In our comparison: #26 of 27 in Tulum Ruins Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below).

## Overview

The day starts with a convenient and easy pickup at your hotel or meeting point of your choice, aboard an air-conditioned and comfortable vehicle, you will be shuttled to Tulum. This archaeological site is a local landmark, since it served as a main port in the ancient Mayan civilization. Enjoy beautiful scenery along the way on this nature-filled ride. 

You will priority access the archaeological site and enjoy a professionally-guided tour of the temples to see and learn about the main attractions such as the astronomical observatory of the Mayan city of Tulum and cultural buildings throughout the limits of the walls. As you leave Tulum and its turquoise background waters, you will start on your way to the next leg of the journey, a scenic cenote that as expected, has cultural and traditional significance to the Mayan culture.

Enjoy the beautiful scenery surrounding you before a smooth-ride back.

## Before you book

- Hotel pickup: no car needed
- Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk
- Starts 07:00, 09:00, 10:00: 3 departures a day
- Food not included: Optional lunch (300MXN) lifejacket and…

**Pickup:** Hotel pickup included

## Key facts

- Price: from €72 per person for the Tour from Tulum option; other options up to €90
- Duration: 8h
- Rating: 4.52/5 from 156 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Cancun Travel Experience
- Group: Shared tour
- Guide languages: English, Spanish
- Tickets: Admission included
- Start times: 07:00, 09:00, 10:00
- Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket
- Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-09

## Reviews

4.52 from 156 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
87% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 135 of 156.

- 5 stars: 119 (76%)
- 4 stars: 16 (10%)
- 3 stars: 10 (6%)
- 2 stars: 5 (3%)
- 1 star: 6 (4%)

## 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tour from Tulum | €72 / person | Spanish, English | Duration: 4 hours Hotel Pickup:: Not available, you will meet the tour at the designated meeting point. Starting point: OXXO VILLAS TULUM, Calle Av. Tulum, Calle 3 Norte Con, entre Calle 3 Norte Y Boca Paila, Colonia Centro, 77780 Tulum, Q.R., Mexico |
| Tour from Riviera Maya | €81 / person | Spanish, English | Duration: 6 hours Hotel Pickup:: Included from most centrally located hotels in Riviera Maya & Playa del Carmen Starting point: Walmart, 30 Avenida Nte. Mz 040 Lote 001-1, Gonzalo Guerrero, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico Pickup included |
| Tour from Cancun | €90 / person | Spanish, English | Duration: 13 hours Hotel Pickup: Included from most centrally located hotels in Cancun, Puerto Morelos, Costa Mujeres & Playa Mujeres Starting points: Crab House / The Best Seafood in Cancún, Blvd. Kukulcan Km 14.7, Zona Hotelera, 77500 Cancún, Q.R., Mexico Súper Akí Puerto Morelos, Supermanzana 19, Joaquín Zetina Gasca, 77580 Puerto Morelos, Quintana Roo, Mexico Pickup included |

## What's included

- Guided tour Tulum Mayan Temples
- Admission fees and priority access at Tulum archaeological site
- Roundtrip transportation to and from your centrally located hotel (If selected)

## Not included

- Mandatory fees (Govt tax 420MXN, Tulum fee 100MXN and natural reserve 230MXN)
- Optional lunch (300MXN) lifejacket and snorkel rental (200MXN)
- Food and beverages not listed as inclusions
- Gratuities
- Hotel pick up & drop off to / from Tulum Hotels

## Itinerary

1. **Tulum** (2h; admission included) - was a port city crucially important to the Mayan culture and its economy in the region. With a professional tour guide, you’ll learn more about what made this city a powerhouse in its time. With temples scattered throughout the city and many other cultural epicenters within...
2. **Cenote Nohoch** (2h; admission included) - Take a refreshing swim in the waters of a beautiful cenote, you’ll be able to learn more about the amazing underground networks of water bodies in the region. Enjoy the scenery and even enjoy the depths with your snorkel gear, should you choose to do so.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 07:00, 09:00, 10:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-10-09
- 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

Calle Av. Tulum, Calle 3 Norte Con, entre Calle 3 Norte Y Boca Paila, Colonia Centro, 77780 Tulum, Q.R., Mexico

Ends: back at the meeting point

## Good to know

- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children 2 and younger are complimentary when accompanied by a paying adult.
- You must be able to walk at a leisurely pace for approximately 1.5miles (2km) and be able to climb and descend stairs.
- An additional surcharge of Mandatory fees of 750MXN per traveler. (Government tax 420MXN, Tulum fee 100MXN and natural reserve 230MXN) is payable in cash on the day of your activity.
- Please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby or meeting point 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time.
- Roundtrip transportation is available from most centrally located Cancun, Playa Mujeres, Costa Mujeres, Puerto Morelos Riviera Maya and Playa del Carmen Hotels. You will confirm your exact pickup time with the local tour operator.
- If your hotel is outside coverage you will be asked to meet the tour at a nearby location.
- Hotel pickup from Tulum hotels is not available. Passengers staying at Tulum Hotels must meet the tour at the designated meeting point.
- You should bring swimwear, towel, a change of clothes, sunscreen, insect repellent and spending cash for incidentals.
- Please note that as of January 2nd, 2025, Mexican federal government has imposed a new additional mandatory tax for all visitors attending Tulum Archeological Site (Mayan Ruins). As a result, a mandatory surcharge of 750MXN pesos per passenger is payable in cash on the day of your activity.

## Compared with other Tulum Ruins Tours

| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| **This tour · #26 of 27** | €72 | 8h | 4.52 (156) | 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 #26 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.

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