The 5 Ancient History Tours in Mexico to Book First

1.Riviera Maya: Sian Ka’an Reserve Ancient Maya Canals Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 453 reviews · 8 hours · from $173Our pick

Spend eight hours in Sian Ka’an with a Maya guide such as Manuel, Jenny, or Gilberto. Cruise four lagoons, visit the Xlapak temple, float 950 meters through a clear canal, watch for manatees and crocodiles, stop at Pez Maya, and eat traditional Maya dishes. Small boats keep the outing personal, though the $173 price plus the reserve fee is worth weighing.

“Fantastic trip. Pick up on time and then a great lunch followed by the boat tour. our guide Jenny was welcoming, friendly and so knowledgable. our boat driver was great and the skill navigating the narrow channels was amazing. my favourite part was the 1km lazy river float with just us and nature.. so peaceful.. We were lucky enough to see lots of cichlids, birds manatees and a freshwater crocodile. would thoroughly recommend this trip.”

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2.Tour to Teotihuacan with visit to ancient caves and CDMX transportation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 130 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $69Best value

Travel from central Mexico City to Teotihuacan for a cave walk, agave and stone presentation, mezcal, tequila and pulque tasting, and a guided pyramid visit. Guides such as Julio, Ana, Daniel, and Suzanne have led past departures. Hotel pickup is available in Polanco, Condesa, Roma, and Centro. Lunch costs extra.

“Caves, pyramids and found out a but about the history! Pick up was on time, we had a lot of info on the site and buildings. Nice tour!”

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3.Chichen Itza Guided Historical Tour with Lunch Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 112 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $149

Travel from Cancun to Chichen Itza with a certified bilingual guide, spend about two hours at El Castillo and the archaeological zone, swim at Tsukan cenote, eat lunch, and stroll through Valladolid. Hotel pickup, entry fees, a lifejacket, and one drink are included. Confirm whether your departure is conducted fully in English.

“Our driver, Pepe, was excellent and timely. Our bilingual guide, Poncho, was informative and gave great tips and insights to getting around and making the most of the time given.”

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4.Ancient Chacchoben Mayan Ruins & Mayan Experience from Costa Maya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 96 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $119

Travel from Costa Maya to the ancient Chacchoben ruins with an English-speaking guide such as Edder, Lorenzo, Yoshi, or Elliott, then visit a Mayan family for tortilla making and lunch. The 5.5-hour trip includes air-conditioned transport, bottled water, guided sightseeing, and round-trip port-area transfers.

“Great experience with the locals. Lunch was an interactive experience and quite delicious and filling. Learning about the Mayans was interesting”

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5.Coba Private Tour – Ancient Ruins & Refreshing Cenote Swim

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · 6 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $215

Travel by private air-conditioned minivan from Playa del Carmen or Tulum to Coba with a certified guide, bike through the ruins, swim at Tamcach-Ha and Choo-Ha, and eat lunch at a local restaurant. Early pickup helps you avoid heat and crowds. Guides may include Joshua, Juan, Hector, Manuel, or Nicolas.

“We loved this tour of Coba and the Cenotes. Our guide was knowledgeable and energetic which was perfect for my active family of teens and young adults with parents. We arrived first thing when everything was quiet and private. We had first choice of the bikes and rode the bikes throughout the grounds in peace. Very easy Covid distancing. Lots of pictures with just our family and no extra people in the background. The cenotes were awesome with high jumps and snorkeling included. This tour was a highlight of our trip to Cancun.”

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