Tulum Ruins Tour (Private, Half Day)
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
On this private tour you will explore the amazing Tulum Ruins, located on the beautiful Tulum beach! Located in Tulum, these ruins are the only Mayan ruins located directly on a beach. You will enjoy learning the interesting history behind this location from our knowledgable guides who are all federally licensed and speak fluent English and Spanish. As you walk through the different areas of the site you will learn the purposes that each structure served within this ancient Mayan community.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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 must be accompanied by an adult
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
What To Expect
Tulum
Explore the beautiful Tulum Ruins located on the white sand beach and overlooking the clear blue Caribbean Sea! This is a very informative tour that focuses on the Mayan history and archeology in the Tulum area.
Options
Pickup in Tulum or Akumal
Roundtrip transportation included from locations in Tulum or Akumal. Pickup included
Pickup in Playa del Carmen
Roundtrip transportation included from locations in Playa del Carmen. Pickup included
Pickup in Puerto Aventuras
Roundtrip transportation included from locations in Puerto Aventuras. Pickup included
What‘s Included
Bottled water
Snacks
Air Conditioned Transportation
All Fees and Taxes
Alcoholic Beverages
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
236 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Eli was Great!
Mindi S,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Eli is a local of Tulum and not only gave us a very professional and knowledgeable tour of the ruins, but also gave us insight into the local life and how it has changed over the years.
A walk into Mayan times
Vic F,Jun 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent guide, very knowledgeable and interesting in bringing history and the environment into understanding the site. A pleasure to spend the day with. An Engaging and charismatic personality.
Tulum ruins private tour
Sean M,May 31, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour operator Eli was great. Communication was on WhatsApp. Eli gave me a picture of his vehicle which was helpful. He was casual,very friendly, and knowledgeable. His personality was such that you felt at ease and was just hanging out with a friend. It was a private tour just for the two of us and the one one experience was awesome.
An excellent tour with our 17 month old
dangC5259YC,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great experience on the tour with our guide Rodrigo. He did an excellent job explaining the history of the ruins as well as the geology of the Yucatan on the drive to the ruins. We did the tour with our 1.5 year old in a hiking back back and that worked out really well for us. Our son had fun looking at all the iguanas 🦎. While we learned a ton about the Mayan Ruins!
Great experience,...
Gigi A,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience, convenient pick up from hotel and great guide, especially if you want to go at your own pace!
Great Tulum Ruins Tour!
janicecd,Apr 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I have been on several tours with Yucatan Eli's Tours over the past few years. A friend of mine joined me on my most recent trip to Tulum and she wanted to see the Tulum Ruins, Yucatan Eli's Tours did not disappoint! Eli picked us up on time at our hotel and we went for a great tour of the Tulum Ruins and also a delicious lunch at a restaurant in Tulum (Eli knows great local restaurants!) We enjoyed the tour of the ruins and lunch very much, lots of great pictures at the ruins! I always recommend Yucatan Eli's Tours for the best private tours, do not hesitate to book with them!
Average
butchartd,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00This had potential to be better, but our guide only focused on 3-4 buildings on site. What about the others? The whole tour felt incomplete. Plus, all the structures are roped off so that you can’t go inside. It makes for a mediocre tour and was pretty disappointing. Definitely not worth the money.
History, Stories, and Stunning Photos – Perfect Tulum Tour
jacquesbZ2112SI,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an outstanding private tour of the Tulum ruins with Rodrigo and Dan. From start to finish, they made the experience smooth, informative, and genuinely memorable. The tour is all inclusive, meaning you do not need to worry about transportation, tickets, drinks, … They make it very convenient for you. Rodrigo is a fantastic guide who brings the history of Tulum and the Maya civilization to life with clear explanations and great storytelling. He highlighted details we would surely have missed on our own and helped us really understand the significance of the ruins and their incredible seaside settings. We learned many Mayan stories, though we don’t remember all the legends and their heroes’ names ! Dan, who is local to Tulum and was training, complemented him perfectly, looking after the logistics and adding some more local color to the stories. What we appreciated most was how personalized the tour felt. They adjusted the timing to avoid crowds, offered excellent tips for photos - we have never had so many photos of ourselves in such great settings - and checked in regularly about how we were doing. We never felt rushed, yet we covered everything on the site, and we could see how much they are passionate about the site and their roots. I would highly recommend a private tour of the Tulum ruins with Yucatan Eli’s Tours, Rodrigo and Dan to anyone visiting the area.
The only way to see the ruins!
Amy H,Mar 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was the perfect way to see the Ruins! Rodrigo is a world of knowledge and very passionate about the Mayan culture and the people of Mexico. He gives you a truly authentic experience.
Great trip, good value and a memorable experience
782kaym,Mar 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I visited this site unaccompanied and travelled by collectivo from my hotel. Great site, very interesting and good facilities on the site
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