Cultural Tours in Mexico

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 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.

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."

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.

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.

Let a guide navigate and translate for you on a day trip to 2 indigenous villages in Chiapas. On walking tours of each town, gain an understanding of indigenous culture and tradition you won't find in guidebooks. After visiting an artisan market, sit down with a local family for a meal of fresh tortillas, beans, and organic coffee. Round-trip transport from San Cristobal is included for your convenience.

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.

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.