During this concise walking tour, witness the historical significance of Tulum. Choose from various start times to suit your schedule and make the most of your visit. Admire the massive limestone wall and the dramatic ocean cliff that once safeguarded this fortress, strategically designed as a seaport. Explore the recently restored buildings and marvel at the remarkable structures that include a significant place of worship dedicated to the "Great Descending God." Take in panoramic views from the surrounding cliffs and soak up the atmosphere of this ancient site. With the expertise of a certified guide, delve into the rich historical importance of the ruins and gain a deeper understanding of the Mayan civilization that once thrived in this coastal enclave.
Brilliant tour!!! Joel was our guide and was superb. Engaging, knowledgeable and super passionate about his Mayan culture. Really brought to tour to life through a brilliant blend of sharing all the interesting facts about the site and sharing personal stories from his Mayan culture.
Joel is a fantastic guide, very passionate about Mayan history and culture. Worth joining this tour to learn about the Tulum ruins.
If you want a tour of tulum Joel is your guy! He was very personable and informative about his mayan heritage and the mayan culture of tulum.
Joel shared a wealth of information with us about the ruins but what was most important was the familial link and his heritage as a Mayan. The personal connection with him made for an amazing tour. Hearing how the Mayan culture shaped the region and that he and his family descended from a long line of Mayans, made the tour so much richer and more meaningful. Thanks Joel and we will definitely send friends your way!
Very enjoyable, personable tour! Had a good amount of background info but didn't overwhelm my teens with too much.
Joel was fantastic. He knew his history very well. It was truly fantastic to hear the history behind the ruins. Definitely recommend this tour of the ruins.
This was a great opportunity to learn a bit about the Mayan culture. The views were great! I want to leave a special shout out to Joel our guide who was a local with Mayan roots and was extremely knowledgeable and engaging. 10 out of 10 - would highly recommend especially if you can get Joel as your guide.
We loved the tour with Joel. He was so kind and INFORMATIVE! We learned so much about Mayan culture.
We did the private tour with our guide Rubén. We could not have been more impressed with his knowledge of the Mayan people and the ruins at Tulum. It was great to go at our own pace and have all of our questions answered. Great tour and request Runén!
This was a great experience. Joel is so informed, not only about the ruins, but about Mayan culture. He gave us a sense of what life was like when the temple wan inhabited. It was such a rich experience. Joel is also half Mayan so he was able to speak the language. I highly recommend it.
Joel was an excellent guide. He had in-depth knowledge about the history of the fortified ceremonial city of Tulum. As well, he was an excellent resource for questions about Maya culture, history, language, and society.
Great tour, no-wait tickets, really interesting history and culture info which added a lot you the tour. Enthusiastic guide. Small group.
Joel was a great tour guide! He’s very knowledgeable about both ancient and modern Mayan culture. He is so personable and kind, and speaks excellent English. We didn’t feel rushed at all in our tour but we were able to see lots of amazing sights at the archeological park. Thank you Joel!!
Our guide Victor was excellent - he gave us detailed explanations for all the buildings and the Tulum area.
Extremely efficient and easy way to see Tulum through the crowds. Victor navigates us through the crowds with agility and helped see the key highlights.
Joel was a fantastic guide and we had an awesome time. The ruins were beautiful and Joel taught us much about the history and was super accommodating.
Great informative tour. Would recommend going with a guide as they really helped to bring the place to life.
Your guide Joel gave us a amazing tour. It was pretty informative and we really enjoying learning about the Mayan culture and history. On top of that, Joel is a very good photographer and my wife was really happy with the good photo he took for us. Really recommend it!
Joel (the Mayan Bruno Mars!) was absolutely wonderful! So knowledgable & truly passionate about Tulum and his Mayan heritage. He was funny, incredibly accommodating, and hospitable! After the first couple minutes of meeting him, we knew we made the right decision! He has made me even more interested to research more about the Mayans.! I highly recommend Joel and his tour!
Joel was super knowledgeable and a great guide. Highly recommend. He is local and very passionate. We learned a lot and saw beautiful views.
Tulum - Mayan City of Walls. Our family of 6 had the best tour led by Joel. It was an amazing learning experience about this city in the past and walking through it with such a great guide. He gave us the history. He was also so thoughtful with details. Giving us a video of where to meet . Stopping in the shade.
Our family had a wonderful experience touring the Tulum Ruins thanks to our fantastic guide, Victor. He was incredibly knowledgeable and shared rich historical and cultural insights in a way that was both engaging and easy to understand. He was also kind, patient, and made sure to answer all of our questions. Since it was a particularly hot day, we appreciated how he kept the tour moving at a steady pace without making us feel rushed. He also gave us options throughout the tour, allowing us to tailor the experience to our interests and comfort. We really appreciated that he told us about other areas within the park that were included in our admission. Based on his recommendation, we took the short tram ride to the museum, which was air conditioned and a great way to cool down while continuing to learn. We decided to skip the sky path in Jaguar Park due to the heat, but it was great to know it was available. Overall, the communication, notes, and videos from Joel in advance were invaluable, and our guide helped make this visit memorable, informative, and comfortable for our whole family. Highly recommend the private tour. It is worth it!
This tour is amazing. I would highly recommend to anyone. Our tour guide., Joel, was so knowledgeable and we learned so much. It wasn’t overrun with tourists or people trying to sell you things. A very enjoyably experience that none of us will forget.
Joel was an amazing guide! We learned so much about Mayan culture and history. The site is stunning! The Mayan civilization was so impressive.
Joel provides a much needed Maya perspective on Tulum and clash of cultures and consequences thereof to this day. From the stories of his grandfather to his own from swimming in the cenotes on property, he casts a compelling story that makes one appreciate what you are seeing.
Our tour guide Joel was excellent! Highly recommend. Make sure to bring water in a reusable water bottle. No single use plastics allowed. It is advisable to bring an umbrella as the sun is unforgiving and there isn’t a lot of shade. Be prepared to sweat.
My husband and I were the only ones that signed up for the tour the day we went, so we were really grateful to know that it wasn't cancelled despite low attendance. Our tour guide Joel was so knowledgeable about the Mayan temples and his sense of humor made our tour so enjoyable. After the tour ended, we gained so much appreciation of the Mayan culture.
This was an excellent tour and Joel was an excellent guide. We appreciated his knowledge and passion for the Mayan culture, ruins and history. He was personable and friendly. He left us appreciative of the Mayan accomplishments throughout history.
Great informative and interesting tour. Would definitely recommend, learnt a lot, appreciated the stories, history snd inside knowledge. Joel was the best guide.
We had such a great experience with our guide Joel. He is so knowledgeable about the Mayan culture and the history of Tulum, which made our experience so much more enjoyable. The ruins and views are amazing, and the beach is just next door so you can go for a swim afterwards…and look up to see the ruins!
Joel was an awesome tour guide! We learned so much about the ancient sacred city of Tulum and had a ton of fun
Hello, Our tour of the ancient city was really great. Our guide, Joel, was extremely knowledgeable about Mayan history and used to play at the archeological site as a child. We even wished the tour had been longer because there was so much to learn. Joel’s English is terrific. He also speaks Yucatec and Spanish. He was a pleasure to be with and his love of his job and his culture comes across clearly.
Joel was amazing! He was willing to wait for us when we were late due to the kiddos we were bringing. He was super knowledgeable and had some great insights on the trees and animals and the city of Tulum. We all learned so much! 100% would recommend this tour! We took 2 young kids and a stroller and it was a little tricky in spots due to rocks but was doable.
A must do excursion in Tulum - absolutely beautiful. We booked a private guided tour with tickets - there’s a steep premium for this but it made things a lot easier and enjoyable. It gets very hot so bring an umbrella for shade and bug spray. Also try to do it early to avoid the worst of the heat and the crowds. Plastic and glass bottles are not allowed (they check your bags) but the canned water that is common here is fine.
We enjoyed seeing the Mayan ruins, made even more interesting by our outstanding guide, Joel, who provided great factoids and insight into the Mayan culture, historical Tulum, and the area. He was very friendly.
Joel is a great guide, he came prepared with tickets for those without so we could skip the queues. He clearly knows his stuff about the ruins as a local with Mayan ancestry and is very happy to share his personal stories with the ruins. Fully enjoyed the tour 👍🏻
Joel was the best guide, an amazing way to explain you the things full of culture but never making it boring, and the views are really amazing 😍 I learned a lot that even as a Mexican I didn't knew at all, I really recommend you this trip, you'll never forget it
Joel was an excellent guide! Knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. Parking and meeting spot were well explained in advance. Would 100% recommend this tour.
We would like to thank Victor and team for a well-informative tour. We had so much fun learning about the history behind the beautiful Archeological ruins of Tulum. We're also thankful that Victor and team were accommodating and waited for us even though we were late because our scooter broke down midway to the meeting point. Overall a wonderful tour.
Joel was such an amazing tour guide! He was friendly and knowledgable, and even helped us take photos. You can tell he has a real passion and respect. for the history and the culture of not only the ruins, but of Tulum itself. There isn't a ton of information on the placards, so I'm very thankful we decided to book a tour. The tour was an incredible value, and perfect for anyone looking to really take in the history of this place.
Joel our guide was very good! Kind, passionate and super prepared we could not have asked for more!
Our guide was super nice and it was a pleasure to listen to him. You can tell he enjoys passing on his knowledge. It's best to start early, then avoid crowds of tourists! You move along well-paved paths. Thank you so much!
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