Archaeology Tours in Mexico

Check out the archaeological sites and attractions during your visit to Tulum. Whether you're traveling from Cancun, Playa del Carmen or Riviera Maya, this tour is the perfect way to see it all.

Visit the archaeological site of Tulum, departing in the afternoon from Cancun and the Riviera Maya. Follow a certified guide and Maya expert past the restored ruins located on a clifftop above the Caribbean Sea. You'll have free time to explore the former trading port after your 45-minute guided tour of the Maya city. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Journey back in time on this popular tour that combines Mayan ruins with the stunning Playa del Carman sunset. Follow your expert guide through Tulum's archeological sites, then stroll along scenic 5th Avenue, where you'll be greeted by the incredible Caribbean sunset. Visit the Tequila Museum and sample some of this strong spirit that's produced locally, and wander the surrounding shops at your leisure. This tour includes transportation, professional guides, entrance fees and water. Upgrade your tour and add a visit to the Playa Aquarium or 3D Museum of Wonders.

Hit two must-see attractions - Teotihuacan Pyramids and the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe - on this full-day tour from Mexico City. Discover architectural treasures in the UNESCO-listed zone of Teotihuacan, also known as the City of the Gods, and then climb the Sun and Moon pyramids for fantastic views of the ancient city. Finish the day with a visit to the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, one of the most popular religious sites in Latin America.

As one of the New7Wonders of the World, Chichen Itza is must-see during your time in Mexico. Visit the UNESCO-listed site, a subterranean cenote, and the colonial town of Valladolid in just one day on this full-day trip from Cancun. Avoid the stress of making your own way to Chichen Itza by travelling in an air-conditioned vehicle, then take a 3-hour guided tour of the landmark. Swim in a cenote, visit Valladolid, enjoy a buffet lunch, and receive round-trip transport from your Cancun hotel.

Discover the archaeological ruins of Xihuacan, a recently excavated ceremonial center, on this 4-hour tour from Ixtapa or Zihuatanejo. Visit the zone's major landmarks and the on-site museum, and learn about the ceremonial center constructed out of bricks and modeling clay during the pre-Columbian era. Then relax at a peaceful lagoon, where you'll enjoy a delicious lunch. This small-group tour limited to 14 people includes hotel transport by luxury van.

Pair Maya ruins sightseeing with a cheese-tasting tour fit for foodies, and you have this memorable 13-hour tour from Villahermosa in Tabasco. Explore the UNESCO site of Palenque, an ancient Mayan city shrouded by jungle. Walk around the unique limestone ruins of Pomona, another Maya archaeological site. In the town of Tenosique, taste several cheeses at a farm, including the delicious and creamy "˜queso de poro' variety. Round-trip air-conditioned hotel transport included.

Ideal for both lovers of adventure and culture, this 8-hour tour of the Coba archaeological site is both enriching and flexible. Alongside your expert guide, you'll explore the ancient archaeological site of Coba on a bicycle to cover more ground in less time. Then, opt to either make pottery and create culinary classics in a Mayan village, or increase your adrenaline levels with a zipline ride and cenote swim. Dinner and hotel pickup and drop-off in Playa del Carmen are included "” upgrade for an indulgent lobster dinner and a Mayan show.

Hidden in the Lacandona Jungle, the temple complex of Bonampak"”"painted walls" in the Mayan language"”is home to the exquisitely preserved Temple of Murals. With this tour, experts lead you to these partially restored, ancient Mayan frescoes. The tour also includes a visit to the Lacanja indigenous group in the Montes Azules Biosphere, and a dip in waterfall pools after a guided jungle hike.

Step into the world of the ancient Maya on a half-day trip to Tulum archeological site, a fortified city with a backdrop of Caribbean-blue water and white sand beaches. Enjoy a combination of guided and independent time as you explore Tulum's temples, pyramids, and colorful frescoes. This 6-hour Tulum tour includes entrance fees and round-trip transport from hotels in the Riviera Maya.

Make the most of your time in Mexico on this 10-hour trip to Tulum and Playa del Carmen. Ideal for families, this tour takes you to the ancient Mayan ruins of Tulum and to the Wayak Cenote to snorkel. Visit, too, the Quinta Avenida in Playa del Carmen to browse shops brimming with jewellery, designer clothes, and artisan jewellery. Lunch and round-trip transport from your Cancun hotel is included.

Get a feel for Mexico City's architecture on a walking tour through the historic center and merced neighborhood. Exploring with a guide ensures you see unmarked points of interest often missed by visitors and skip the hassle of planning and navigating on your own. Notable stops on the itinerary include the National Palace, the smallest church in the city, and Diego Rivera murals.