The 15 Best Guided Tours on the Riviera Maya

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Tulum Guided Tour, Magical Cenote, Lagoon Snorkeling and Beachside Lunch

1.Tulum Guided Tour, Magical Cenote, Lagoon Snorkeling and Beachside Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,888 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $169Our pick

Explore Tulum ruins, swim through a Mayan cenote, snorkel Yal Ku Lagoon, and enjoy a beachside lunch on this full-day Riviera Maya tour.

“This excursion exceeded our expectations! It was well organized, the guides were great, and each experience was special in its own way. The trip was run by Cancun Adventures and our guides, Jessie and Julio, explained everything in great detail and with unexpected humor. We weren’t really sure what to expect with the cenote swimming, but it really was quite exhilarating and educational. The cenote we were in could definitely be considered a bit claustrophobic, so be aware of that. Special shout out to Jessie for paying special attention to my 74-year old mother-in-law and making sure she was comfortable and safe during the whole trip. Personally, I loved the…”

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Chichen Itza: Guided Tour with Valladolid & Cenote Chichikan

2.Guided Tour with Valladolid & Cenote Chichikan

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 911 reviews · 12 hours · from $58

Explore Chichen Itza, swim at Cenote Chichikan, and visit Valladolid on a 12-hour guided day trip from Cancun or Riviera Maya.

“Arturo was one of our guides who was actually amazing and very cool. He taught us so much and was well versed with showing how the acoustics of the buildings work. Paul was also very informative during the bus ride with showing us some of the artifacts. Shout out to our driver, Thomas! You are the real hero 👍🏿”

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Chichen Itza by Van: Reduced Group, Tour Guide, Fast Trip & Lunch

3.Chichen Itza by Van: Reduced Group, Tour Guide, Fast Trip & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 605 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $189

Visit Chichen Itza from Playa del Carmen in a small van with a bilingual guide, lunch, drinks, snacks, and early access to the ruins.

“There will be an additional 40 dollars per travel prior too exiting for the trip . The transportation is cramp so if you are of bigger stature you may be uncomfortable especially if your hotel is amongst the last to be picked up. The trip to the site is 2.5 to 3.0 hours in packed van. Learn about the history some before you go so theory makes sense all guides not as good as others. Bring cash and purchase your souvenirs closer to the site not the entry the price I may be higher near entry and exit point.”

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Tulum Ruins Guided Tour from Cancun and Riviera Maya

4.Tulum Ruins Guided Tour from Cancun and Riviera Maya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 426 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $89

Review the Tulum ruins tour from Cancun and Riviera Maya, with guide quality, transport, extra fees, timing, crowds, and practical booking advice.

“Great guide but little Pricey. But overall great experience. History lesson on the Mayan and Aztec..”

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Guided Tour to Chichen Itza Cenote and Valladolid

5.Guided Tour to Chichen Itza Cenote and Valladolid

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 192 reviews · 12 to 14 hours (approx.) · from $49

Review of a 12 to 14-hour Chichen Itza, cenote, and Valladolid tour from Playa del Carmen, with lunch, transport, and practical tips.

“If I could give this negative stars I would. 1. First off they were 45 minutes late picking us up. 2. The bus was not made with anyone over 5 foot 3 in mind. The seats were tighter than being on an airplane. After hours of being on this bus my knees, was well as my girlfriends knees, were rubbed raw by the seats in front of us. 3. The bus had WiFi but they would not let us join it. 4. We stopped at the Cenote and then we were told that it was time to go. We were in the water for less than 5 minutes. 5. On…”

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Riviera Maya: Rio Secreto Guided Tour

6.Rio Secreto Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 177 reviews · 6.5 - 8 hours · from $119

Explore Rio Secreto near Playa del Carmen with a guide, swim through limestone caves, enjoy lunch, and travel by air-conditioned van.

“Seeing Rio Secreto is an amazing experience and our guide José was great. Unfortunately, you are not allowed to take pictures as there is a photographer from the tour operator with each group and they sell the photos later for 30$ each. The transport from Cancún was good, but for the transport back I was put in a bus that stopped several times in Playa del Carmen, Puerto Morelos and Resorts outside of Cancún which caused the drive to take more than 2 hours. I guess as I was a solo traveller, they just used me to fill up a bus, but I pay as much as every other customer…”

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Private Guided Cenotes and Underground River Exploration

7.Private Guided Cenotes and Underground River Exploration

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 151 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $199

Explore Sac Actun’s cave river and Chemuyil cenote on a private Tulum tour with expert guides, gear, snacks, and hotel pickup.

“Our guide Eduardo was amazing, and he took us to two incredibly beautiful cenotes. One of the best experiences we’ve had.”

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Akumal: Snorkel with Marine Fauna and an Expert Guide

8.Snorkel with Marine Fauna and an Expert Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 139 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $45

Snorkel Akumal Bay with sea turtles, rays, tropical fish, and a certified guide, with equipment, lockers, showers, and beach time included.

“Ana is a kindly guide and person! Thank you so much for your patience. Isabella & Luca”

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Puerto Morelos: Guided Snorkeling Tour with Gear & Fees

9.Guided Snorkeling Tour with Gear & Fees

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 91 reviews · 2 hours · from $35

Explore Puerto Morelos reefs on a two-hour small-group snorkel tour with gear, park fees, bottled water, and expert guides.

“the team and the guide are all around amazing. We've seen calamari, turtles and some colorful fish. The 🪸 is pretty shallow, so you can se very clear!”

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Tulum Ruins & Cenote guided private tour from Tulum and Riviera Maya.

10.Tulum Ruins & Cenote guided private tour from Tulum and Riviera Maya.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 78 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $299

Explore Tulum’s Maya ruins and snorkel a quiet cenote on a private half-day tour with hotel pickup, a guide, and roundtrip transport.

“We only had time for a half day excursion. This trip was perfect. We got into Tulum early before it was too crowded. Carlos shared so much information. We then headed to the cenote for the second part. We were underground for a long time-40 minutes or so. NOTE- it sounds scary…dark, tight spaces, bats, but it really wasn’t. I’m a bit claustrophobic and do NOT like bats. I was not uncomfortable even once. Once again Carlos had so much information to share. We ended with a delicious lunch. It was a great half day trip!”

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Bacalar: Group Sailing Tour with Guide

11.Group Sailing Tour with Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 66 reviews · 3 hours · from $43

Sail Bacalar for three hours with a bilingual guide, visiting Black Cenote, Birds Island, and Pirates Channel for $43.

“Brilliant trip. Super relaxing and the lagoon was lovely and warm. Our guides were great. Gave us lots of information about the surrounding area. Lovely to have free time to relax and enjoy a beer at sunset. The fruit plate at the end was a lovely touch.”

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Playa del Carmen: Chichen Itza Early Tour with Expert Guide

12.Chichen Itza Early Tour with Expert Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 64 reviews · 9 hours · from $83

See Chichen Itza before the crowds on a guided sunrise tour from Playa del Carmen, with early access, transport, and expert Mayan history.

“Trip was excellent and Jonathan our guide was very knowledgeable, friendly and fun!”

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From Riviera Maya: Coba, Punta Laguna & Cenote Guided Trip

13.Coba, Punta Laguna & Cenote Guided Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 55 reviews · 9 hours · from $184

Explore Coba, spot wild monkeys at Punta Laguna, swim in a cenote, and enjoy a Mayan meal on a small-group day trip from Tulum.

“This tour came recommended from a friend who did it 3 years ago and it remains impressive today! We had an awesome guide Cesar, who was super energised to tell us all about the history of the area and obviously has deep respect for the land and culture of the region. The pace of the tour was good, with a great array of things to see and do including history, nature and activities. A highlight was seeing wild monkeys and learning about the Yucatan area and Mayan civilisation. Would gladly recommend this tour for years to come :) thanks to Cesar and the team.”

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Riviera Maya: Frida Kahlo Museum Guided Tour 2025

14.Frida Kahlo Museum Guided Tour 2025

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 54 reviews · 45 min · from $20Best value

Explore Frida Kahlo’s life, art, and Mexico at Playa del Carmen’s museum with a private guide, entry included, for $20.

“Ik vond het filmpje heel indrukwekkend en daarnaast kun je niet genoeg lezen/ bekijken van deze power vrouw”

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Coba & Tulum – Private Mayan Ruins Tour with Certified Guide

15.Coba & Tulum – Private Mayan Ruins Tour with Certified Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $231

Compare Tulum and Coba on a private, early-start tour from Playa del Carmen, with a certified guide, lunch, transport, and bike rental included.

“So glad we booked this private tour, it truly enhanced our experience. Our guide, Juan, was friendly and well informed. He was able to answer our many and varied questions. He had further illustrations to show which helped to clarify what we were looking at. The vehicle was good and the driver made our journey comfortable.”

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