Cultural & Theme Tours in Mexico

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.

Discover the Mayan monuments of Uxmal, one of Mexico's best-preserved archeological sites, on a 9-hour day trip from Merida. Ideal for lovers of history and culture, this excursion combines a guided tour of Uxmal's mighty pyramids and ballcourts with a self-drive tour in a 4x4 Land Rover Defender. Refreshments and hotel pickup and drop-off are included on this small-group tour, limited to 10 people.

Experience the magic of Xochimilco with this boat ride and cultural tour. Hop in a colorful trajinera and cruise through the floating gardens as you enjoy snacks and admire local flora and fauna. Your guide will share the fascinating history of these canals which date back to Aztec rule. Delight in the biodiversity of this UNESCO World Heritage Site once called "the Venice of the New World."

Make your experience of Chichen Itza, UNESCO World Heritage Site and New7Wonder of the World, unforgettable on a 10-hour sunrise tour from Cancun. After watching the sun rise majestically over the Kukulkan Pyramid (El Castillo), you'll take a 2-hour tour of the archaeological site and marvel at highlights such as the Ball Court and Observatory. Then, you'll enjoy breakfast at the Mayaland Resort. Hotel pickup and drop-off by luxury Mercedes in Cancun 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.

Discovering one of Baja's most charming and intriguing towns with a cultural tour of Todos Santos, one of Mexico's designated 'Pueblos Magicos,' or magical villages. Set out from Los Cabos on a scenic drive to this coastal town, where you stroll the historic downtown and learn about Todos Santos' once prosperous sugar industry. Visit the galleries of local artisans and shop for handmade works, see the iconic Hotel California made famous by The Eagles rock band and simply revel in the town's laid-back vibe.

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.

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.

ThisExclusive - available nowhere else - gets you inside Chapultepec Castle, one of Mexico City's most popular attractions, before the crowds pour in. In relative tranquility, discover the castle's 12 halls filled with royal artifacts and learn about Chapultepec's origins as a retreat for Aztec rulers. An informative guide then takes you to the National Museum of Anthropology, which houses the largest collection of traditional Mexican art in the world.

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.

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.

During your stay in Cancun, enjoy a glimpse into how everyday people live on this tour that takes you to places not frequented by tourists. Drive through a rural countryside and explore the town of Leona Vicario. Get around by 'triciclo,' a type of pedal cab, and gain insight into the local culture by visiting a church, school, cemetery and woodshop. Meet a family and learn how to make tortillas! Then, continue to either Puerto Morelos, a fishing village, or Crococun, a wildlife sanctuary. Hotel transport included.

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.

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.

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.

Begin this incredible adventure with the most comfortable transportation service between your hotel and the middle point where you will transfer to Tulum area, a 1.30 hour's drive from Cancún (45 minutes if your departure from Playa del Carmen) where you would admire all the beautiful views that Quintana Roo has to offer.

Visit two dramatically different Maya sites on a full-day tour of Tulum and Coba. You'll walk the Tulum fortifications with views of white-sand beaches and turquoise water, then head into the jungle to climb the tallest pyramid in the Yucatan peninsula. Learn the fascinating story of the ancient Maya as you explore the two archeological sites, visit a cenote for a cooling swim, and finish the day with sunset in Playa del Carmen.

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.

Swap the beaches of Cancun for Maya culture and history with a day trip to the walled city of Tulum. From a guide, you'll hear the history of the ancient Maya city during a tour. Use some free time to explore at your own pace, then travel to Coba for a tour of its archaeological zone. Before your return to Cancun, you'll stop to swim in the cenotes and take a shopping break in Playa del Carmen. The day-long tour includes a buffet lunch and round-trip hotel transport.

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.