--- title: Tulum Ruins Guided Tour from Cancun and Riviera Maya lang: en type: tour city: Cancún country: Mexico price: 61 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.76 reviews: 505 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Ruins only, 2h on site rank_in_category: 23 of 27 (Tulum Ruins Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-09 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/tours/tulum-ruins-guided-tour-from-cancun-and-riviera-maya/ --- # Tulum Ruins Guided Tour from Cancun and Riviera Maya **Guidekin's take:** A short guided visit to the Tulum ruins only, in a small group with pickup from Cancún or Riviera Maya hotels, snacks and umbrellas in the van. The site entrance fee is paid at the gate, and GoPros and selfie sticks carry their own fee there. 4.76 from 505 reviews at €61 per person. In our comparison: #23 of 27 in Tulum Ruins Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview - Experience the ancient city of Tulum with our knowledgeable guides. - Enjoy our small group format and attention to detail through the Mayan’s most well-preserved and majestic ruins. - Learn about the rich history and culture of the Mayan civilization. ## Before you book - Hotel pickup: no car needed - Entry ticket not included: buy it separately - Starts 09:00: one departure a day - Food included: see what is included - Fitness notes apply: see additional information - Age rule: Minimum age is 4 **Pickup:** Hotel pickup included ## Key facts - Price: from €61 per person - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.76/5 from 505 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Cancun Adventures - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Tickets: Admission not included, pay on site - Start times: 09:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-09 ## Reviews 4.76 from 505 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 94% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 476 of 505. - 5 stars: 432 (86%) - 4 stars: 44 (9%) - 3 stars: 16 (3%) - 2 stars: 6 (1%) - 1 star: 7 (1%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the guides' historical insight, but separately collected entry fees surprise some travellers. **Praised:** - Guides make Maya history engaging with detailed explanations and humour - Patient, attentive guides help children and travellers who need extra support - Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off - Water, snacks, cool towels and umbrellas are appreciated during the outing **Complaints:** - Hotel pickup rounds and transfers can take longer than the visit to the ruins - Extra entry fees surprise travellers who understood admission to be included - Heat and humidity make walking around the ruins uncomfortable - Some find the exploration time sufficient, while others feel rushed at the ruins Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2026-01-10 to 2026-09-27); 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 | |---|---|---|---| | TULUM TOUR / CANCUN | €61 / person | Spanish, English | Cancun accommodations only: This purchase option applies only for guests located in the Cancún and Puerto Morelos area. Duration: 2 hours Bottled water and snacks Van Pickup included | | TULUM TOUR / RIVIERA MAYA | €61 / person | Spanish, English | Riviera Maya accommodations: This purchase option applies only for guests located in the Riviera Maya, Playa del Carmen and Tulum area. Small Groups Duration: 2 hours Snack Van Pickup included | ## What's included - Round-trip transportation from most hotels in Cancun and Riviera Maya. - Professional bilingual guides. - Snack on board our vans (fruit and crackers). - Water. - Umbrellas. ## Not included - Gratuity - Entrance fee to the archaeological site ## Itinerary 1. **Tulum** (2h; admission included) - Experience the wonder of the ancient city of Tulum with our knowledgeable guides who, through colorful stories, will help you feel as if you are standing in Tulum in the 13th century. Our small group format and attention to detail will make your day memorable and educational... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00 - 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. ## Good to know - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Minimum age is 4 - Not recommended for guests with limited mobility - Please bring a refillable water bottle, as single-use plastic bottles are not allowed within the Tulum archaeological site. - The pickup time depends on your hotel's location - GoPro devices, tablets, and selfie sticks are subject to fees payable directly at the box office in the Tulum Ruins. Professional photography equipment and drones are strictly prohibited - Please consider additional traveling time from your hotel to this Tulum tour, depending on your hotel’s location. ## Compared with other Tulum Ruins Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #23 of 27** | €61 | 2h | 4.76 (505) | 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 #23 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-ruins-guided-tour-from-cancun-and-riviera-maya/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/mexico/tulum/?format=md