PRIVATE TOUR: The perfect private tour for history enthusiasts: delve into Maya history by visiting the ruins of Tulum and Coba, including its famous pyramid , with a private certified guide. Enjoy a typical Mexican meal, and you also have the option to add a visit to the cenotes of Coba!
🔔 Great news: Coba’s pyramid is now available for climbing again!
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Book your tour now and if your plans happen to change, you can cancel for free up to 24 hours prior to the tour!
If you’ve come to visit the Riviera Maya because you’re fascinated by the ancient Mayan cities, then this all-inclusive private Tulum Coba tour is perfect for your group. Not only will we take you and your fellow history lovers to explore the ancient city of Coba, which dates back to the Classic period of the Mayan history, but we’ll also visit the coastal ruins of Tulum, a former trading port that was at its peak during the civilization’s Postclassic period.
Our tour begins with a visit to Tulum, which is widely considered to be one of the most important sites left by the Mayans.
We plan our tours to avoid the crowds so that you can enjoy the experience as much as possible, and also provide you with a friendly, knowledgeable personal tour guide who will show you all of the archaeological highlights and share fascinating facts about the Mayans with you. In addition to viewing the beautiful temple of the descending god, you’ll be able to view the impressive main temple “El Castillo” and spend as much time as you like enjoying the breathtaking views of the nearby Caribbean Sea.
Once you’ve explored every single nook and cranny of Tulum, we’ll head to the ancient city of Coba, which is located a bit further inland. To start, we’ll go for an unforgettable ride through the jungle on the city’s famous network of ancient stone roadways.
Your tour guide will also take you to see Coba’s most interesting features, such as the large pyramid Nohoch Mul, which you’ll be welcome to climb if you want! Finally, we’ll end the tour by stopping for a delicious lunch of authentic Mexican food at a local restaurant, where you can relax and discuss all of the amazing things you’ve seen and done throughout the day.
Want to do more in your day trip?… Nothing better than swimming after the ruins!
To extend this adventure, we offer the option to add a cenote swim at the end of the tour. In that case we visit the 2 cenotes of Coba! One of them including cliff jumping! To book it just select the tour “Tulum Coba Cenote” just below the calendar.
Interested in visiting other ruins or trying a different combo?
Chichen Itza Private Tour: Discover one of the New Seven Wonders of the World with a focused visit to the iconic Chichen Itza ruins, perfect for those short on time but big on history.
Ek Balam Private Tour: Visit the lesser-known but fascinating ruins of Ek Balam, where you can still climb the main pyramid and admire well-preserved Mayan carvings.
Coba and Cenote: Combine ancient history and natural beauty with a visit to Coba’s jungle-covered ruins followed by a refreshing swim in a nearby cenote.
Book 2 or more tours and enjoy a 10% discount! Perfect for travelers looking to make the most of their stay in the Riviera Maya.
*Climbing the pyramid:
Climbing is organized in small groups of 15 people to keep the stairs safe, and the maximum time allowed at the top is 15 minutes.
Please note that climbing the pyramid is done entirely at your own responsibility. This activity requires physical effort and may pose risks to your safety.
Do not climb if you are wearing shoes with slippery soles or high heels, if you suffer from dizziness or vertigo, have recently undergone surgery or experienced an injury, have heart conditions, back, neck or bone problems, are pregnant, have high blood pressure or aneurysms, or are under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Your safety is our priority—only you know your physical limits. If you believe your health may be at risk, please refrain from climbing to help prevent accidents.
* It is forbidden to apply sunblock and repellent before swimming or
snorkeling activities to prevent water pollution in the cenotes and
preserve the reefs, even if they are biodegradable products. Compliance
with this rule is essential for the protection of the environment.
You can bring personal belongings you require during the tour (phone,
camera, extra set of clothes…). While you are visiting you can leave the
things you don’t need in the van. Our driver will always be in the van,
so keeping your things safe!
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If you’ve come to visit the Riviera Maya because you’re fascinated by the ancient Mayan cities, then this all-inclusive private Tulum Coba tour is perfect for your group. Not only will we take you and your fellow history lovers to explore the ancient city of Coba, which dates back to the Classic period of the Mayan history, but we’ll also visit the coastal ruins of Tulum, a former trading port that was at its peak during the civilization’s Postclassic period.
Our tour begins with a visit to Tulum, which is widely considered to be one of the most important sites left by the Mayans.
We plan our tours to avoid the crowds so that you can enjoy the experience as much as possible, and also provide you with a friendly, knowledgeable personal tour guide who will show you all of the archaeological highlights and share fascinating facts about the Mayans with you. In addition to viewing the beautiful temple of the descending god, you’ll be able to view the impressive main temple “El Castillo” and spend as much time as you like enjoying the breathtaking views of the nearby Caribbean Sea.
Once you’ve explored every single nook and cranny of Tulum, we’ll head to the ancient city of Coba, which is located a bit further inland. To start, we’ll go for an unforgettable ride through the jungle on the city’s famous network of ancient stone roadways.
Your tour guide will also take you to see Coba’s most interesting features, such as the large pyramid Nohoch Mul, which you’ll be welcome to climb if you want! Finally, we’ll end the tour by stopping for a delicious lunch of authentic Mexican food at a local restaurant, where you can relax and discuss all of the amazing things you’ve seen and done throughout the day.
Want to do more in your day trip?… Nothing better than swimming after the ruins!
To extend this adventure, we offer the option to add a cenote swim at the end of the tour. In that case we visit the 2 cenotes of Coba! One of them including cliff jumping! To book it just select the tour “Tulum Coba Cenote” just below the calendar.
Interested in visiting other ruins or trying a different combo?
Chichen Itza Private Tour: Discover one of the New Seven Wonders of the World with a focused visit to the iconic Chichen Itza ruins, perfect for those short on time but big on history.
Ek Balam Private Tour: Visit the lesser-known but fascinating ruins of Ek Balam, where you can still climb the main pyramid and admire well-preserved Mayan carvings.
Coba and Cenote: Combine ancient history and natural beauty with a visit to Coba’s jungle-covered ruins followed by a refreshing swim in a nearby cenote.
Book 2 or more tours and enjoy a 10% discount! Perfect for travelers looking to make the most of their stay in the Riviera Maya.
*Climbing the pyramid:
Climbing is organized in small groups of 15 people to keep the stairs safe, and the maximum time allowed at the top is 15 minutes.
Please note that climbing the pyramid is done entirely at your own responsibility. This activity requires physical effort and may pose risks to your safety.
Do not climb if you are wearing shoes with slippery soles or high heels, if you suffer from dizziness or vertigo, have recently undergone surgery or experienced an injury, have heart conditions, back, neck or bone problems, are pregnant, have high blood pressure or aneurysms, or are under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Your safety is our priority—only you know your physical limits. If you believe your health may be at risk, please refrain from climbing to help prevent accidents.
* It is forbidden to apply sunblock and repellent before swimming or
snorkeling activities to prevent water pollution in the cenotes and
preserve the reefs, even if they are biodegradable products. Compliance
with this rule is essential for the protection of the environment.
You can bring personal belongings you require during the tour (phone,
camera, extra set of clothes…). While you are visiting you can leave the
things you don’t need in the van. Our driver will always be in the van,
so keeping your things safe!
The Tours that Made our Honeymoon an Adventure!My wife and I did both the Tulum and Cobá private tours with our guide Arturo and had an absolute BLAST! Arturo took his time showing us a lot of amazing sights along with being incredibly informative of both the history and culture. We had an incredible, adventurous experience, and it was a time that truly made our honeymoon special. I’d suggest either of these tours to anyone who’s looking for a vast, informative, adventure! Our driver throughout both tours, Omar, was also really fun and accommodating!
10/10 experience!!The Tours that Made our Honeymoon an Adventure!
Tulum and CobaWe had an excellent guided tour with Arturo. Very pleasant to be around and very knowledgeable of the civilization. He also knew a lot of very nice spots for great photos which will help us to remember the nice experience. It was very hot as well and it was great that he was aware and actively making sure that we were fine / had shade if necessary. The pace was great too, it did not feel rushed and instead felt like the right amount of time to spend at each area. Highly recommend this experience!
Eddy is a wonderful tour guide. We loved hearing about Tulum and Coba – he really brought history alive for us. Our driver, Enrique, was polite and always kept the van nearby and made sure that we had drinks and cool AC! We highly recommend Absolute Adventure!
Absolute Adventures Mexico Private tour of Tulum and Coba was one of my favorite tours of all the places we have been. Dulce and Omar got us there quickly and their knowledge of the areas we toured was very comprehensive. They were able to answer the questions that we asked and much more.
I would definitely recommend Absolute Adventures Mexico and Dulce and Omar for tours on the Yucatan Peninsula. The small company really has a personal touch and customer service approach.
Great tour! Dulce is the best tour guide and Omar is the best driver!
Great tour guide very knowledgable and friendly!
Very neat, tour guide was great and lots of great ruins to see.
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You’ll have a dedicated guide and vehicle all to yourselves—no crowds, no waiting, just a smooth and personalized experience.
It typically lasts between 7 to 8 hours, depending on your hotel location and how much time you’d like to spend at each site.
Yes, round-trip transportation is included from Cancun, Puerto Morelos, Playa del Carmen, Puerto Aventuras, Akumal and Tulum. We’ll pick you up right from your hotel, resort, or Airbnb for a stress-free start to your day.
Please note: we don’t offer pick up from Cancun Playa Mujeres hotels unless your group has 6 or more adults.
Yes, you’re welcome to choose your preferred pick-up time when booking.
That said, we recommend an early morning start to help you beat the crowds, skip the traffic, and enjoy cooler temperatures—it really makes a difference!
We take a shuttle from the parking lot to the main ruins entrance, so you won’t need to walk far to get to the site.
The guided visit lasts about 45 minutes and we go at a comfortable pace, with breaks if needed.
Just a heads-up—there aren’t many spots to sit. If you have any limitations with walking or taking steps, keep in mind that a few are required to get in and out of the site and to reach the cliff area.
No, unfortunately, we cannot. The beach located within the Tulum ruins has been closed since 2020 and remains inaccessible to visitors.
Additionally, this tour does not include any stops at the Tulum beach area, the hotel zone, or Tulum town center.
Not much! Coba is a large archaeological site, but we make it easy and comfortable to explore.
You can choose to ride a bike or take a pedicab (taxi tricycle) to visit the different structures. The terrain is flat, so bike riding is easy and suitable for all ages.
The guided visit usually lasts around 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Yes! Since December 8, 2025, climbing the main pyramid at Coba (Nohoch Mul) is allowed again.
After being closed for several years (2020–2025) for safety and preservation, access to the top has officially reopened. Guests can once more enjoy the iconic climb and the impressive jungle views from 42 meters high.
If you’d also like to experience another site where climbing is permitted, our private tours to the Ek Balam ruins still allow you to climb the Acropolis, offering breathtaking views over the surrounding rainforest.
Yes! You can enhance your Coba tour with a refreshing swim in a cenote. Just select the cenote option when booking your tour.
The cenote visit includes entrance fees and life vests, so everything is taken care of for a fun and safe experience.
Yes. Facilities include clean showers, restrooms, and changing areas.
Essentials include swimwear, a towel if cenote option and comfortable shoes.
You can safely leave your belongings in the van—our driver stays with it the entire time while you're out enjoying the activities.
Yes, we’re happy to accommodate vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and other dietary needs or allergies.
After booking, you can let us know your needs by filling out the check-in form—just follow the link in your booking confirmation email.
You can cancel free of charge or reschedule (subject to availability) up to 24 hours before your tour.
We’re a small team and often fully booked 1–2 weeks in advance, so we recommend booking early to secure your spot.
Bonus: if you book at least 2 months in advance (60 days), you’ll qualify for our early bird discount*!
For full details, check out our booking policy page.
Nomad36277148401 –
The Tours that Made our Honeymoon an Adventure!My wife and I did both the Tulum and Cobá private tours with our guide Arturo and had an absolute BLAST! Arturo took his time showing us a lot of amazing sights along with being incredibly informative of both the history and culture. We had an incredible, adventurous experience, and it was a time that truly made our honeymoon special. I’d suggest either of these tours to anyone who’s looking for a vast, informative, adventure! Our driver throughout both tours, Omar, was also really fun and accommodating!
10/10 experience!!The Tours that Made our Honeymoon an Adventure!
Jessie K –
Tulum and CobaWe had an excellent guided tour with Arturo. Very pleasant to be around and very knowledgeable of the civilization. He also knew a lot of very nice spots for great photos which will help us to remember the nice experience. It was very hot as well and it was great that he was aware and actively making sure that we were fine / had shade if necessary. The pace was great too, it did not feel rushed and instead felt like the right amount of time to spend at each area. Highly recommend this experience!
Melissa –
Eddy is a wonderful tour guide. We loved hearing about Tulum and Coba – he really brought history alive for us. Our driver, Enrique, was polite and always kept the van nearby and made sure that we had drinks and cool AC! We highly recommend Absolute Adventure!
Kerry –
Absolute Adventures Mexico Private tour of Tulum and Coba was one of my favorite tours of all the places we have been. Dulce and Omar got us there quickly and their knowledge of the areas we toured was very comprehensive. They were able to answer the questions that we asked and much more.
I would definitely recommend Absolute Adventures Mexico and Dulce and Omar for tours on the Yucatan Peninsula. The small company really has a personal touch and customer service approach.
Daniel –
Great tour! Dulce is the best tour guide and Omar is the best driver!
Axton –
Great tour guide very knowledgable and friendly!
Rocky –
Very neat, tour guide was great and lots of great ruins to see.
Edouardo –
The Tulum and Coba tour was an excellent experience. Many thanks to Dulce for her patience in answering all our questions and for her dedication to her work.
Carla –
This is the ONLY way to visit the ruins! Private Tour!
NEW YEARS DAY! We started with a 6:30am pick up with Eddie and Omar.
I want to commend Ruby in the office for organizing this excursion for us, ABSOLUTE ADVENTURES MEXICO is very organized.
We picked the Tulum and Coba Tour plus cenote so that we could experience history, adventure, and see a part of Mexico we have never seen before.
Omar was a pleasant driver, we felt very comfortable with him. Eddie is a knowledgeable expert and enjoyable to spend the day with! Our tour lasted almost ten hours! Eddie was patient and went with our pace. Answering questions, letting us bike through the Copa Jungle and climb the ruins. We liked the Cenote… i would love to visit more on our next trip.
What a memorable day and start to our New Year! We wish eddie and his family all the best!
Kuen –
Great experience. Book two private tours from Absolute Adventure for our Cancun trip and had a wonderful time on both. Alex and Omar did an excellent job showing us around. The whole process went seamless and smooth. We get to the destinations on schedule and have plenty of time to do the activities we anticipated doing. Alex is very knowledgable about the history of Mayan civilization and is passioante in sharing and explaining those info to us during the tour.
Drupers –
My wife and I chose Absolute Adventure for our holiday in Quintana Roo. It was quite a bit more expensive than some of the other available tours but after 2 days of exploring Tulum, Coba and Chichen Itza, with our amazing guide, Christina, and our two excellent drivers who delivered us safely all around the Yucatan region, I would really recommend this company. They were super easy to deal with and organized. Our guide and drivers were extremely friendly, professional, and very accommodating. We saw so many amazing things, tasted delicious local food, and learned so much from our guide, who was very knowledgeable and passionate about Mayan culture and history as well as knowledgeable about Mexico as a whole. If you really want to learn and feel a sense of adventure on your visit to some of the most amazing cultural, natural and historic attractions in the Yucatan, I would highly recommend a private tour with Absolute Adventure over any of the bigger more crowded tour companies.
Drew –
Absolutely the best tour of our trip!
Absolute Adventure took us on one of the best tours we’ve ever experienced. We booked 2 tours with them, Tulum & Coba day 1 and Chichen Itza Express day 2 and it was worth every penny. We were so lucky to have our guide Christina, and we were thrilled to find out she was booked with us for both days. She was incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about the history and culture of the Yucatan Peninsula and the Mayan people and answered every question we had about the region, its history and Mexico as a whole. We learned so much and had a fantastic time every step of the way. Our driver, Omar, was excellent as well. Extremely accommodating, polite and he did a marvellous job (we also loved the music playlist during the ride). We are so glad we chose Absolute Adventure for our excursions. And Coba was our favourite historic site by far for all the nature and incredible ruins. We also happened to be visiting the first week the pyramid in Coba reopened to hikers wishing to climb the tallest Mayan structure in the Yucatan. It was the best part of our trip and we learned so much! We will be recommending them to anyone looking for a great day trip on their vacation.
Terre C. –
We booked a private trip to Tulum and Cobá for seniors and people with limited mobility. The guide made sure everything was more accessible for us. It was clear that he had studied the subject, was well prepared, and enjoyed his work. The driver was very friendly, careful, and a safe driver.
Emil –
Great private tour of Tulum and Coba. Alfonso was a great tour guide. Will come back again for a nothe tour 👍🏻
Keith –
The private tours to Tulum and Coba as well as the Swim w/ the Turtles and Cenotes tours was amazing! Well worth a little more money to have this experience in a more private setting with much more information able to be shared.
Tiffany –
Amazing, you won’t regret it!!!
If you’re looking for a tour company to explore the Mayan ruins and cenotes, stop searching and book with Absolute Adventure immediately. From the start, their communication was quick, clear, and helpful, and they made it easy to customize our day to visit both Tulum and Coba plus two cenotes. Our guide, Alex, was insanely knowledgeable, kind, and fun to spend the day with, and our driver, Enrique, made us feel completely safe and cared for. It was the perfect mix of adventure, history, and fun. We had the best time and couldn’t recommend Absolute Adventure more!!
Seb –
Fantastic private tour, way above expectations.
This was such a great and fun day. Everyone had a fantastic time.
Joshua our guide was so knowledgeable, we learnt a lot about the Maya culture as well as about the sites we visited.
We also talked about modern Mexico.
Rodrigo the driver was so attentive, always a step ahead of us, parking the car at the right location to pick and drop us up, stopping for our children’s numerous toilets breaks, making sure we had cool drinks.
I cannot recommend enough this company for fantastic private tours. We really felt like VIP.
Natasha –
We had a great time on our private tour with Alex to the Tulum and Coba Ruins. Alex shared lots of information and you could tell he really enjoyed his job. We learned so much and had fun along the way. Thanks for a memorable experience. Highly, without a doubt recommend Absolute Adventure!
Ryan –
10 out of 10, highly recommend, would use Absolute Adventure again.
5 Stars for Josh our tour guide at Tulum. We booked a half day for our family (9 total, 6 adults and 3 children). For less than $100 each, we were picked up from our resort, transported to Parque del Jaguar, guided through the ruins for about 2 hours, bought some gifts, and taken back to our resort. For our family (ages 9 to 70), a half day tour of the ruins only was perfect. Our guide Josh provided an excellent explanation of what we were seeing, how the Mayans lived, what the Conquistadors would have encountered, and answered all our questions about life in pre and post colonial Yucatán. He even had pictures on his tablet to reference for more details. Overall, we never felt unsafe, unsure, or unsettled. 10 out of 10, highly recommend. Would use Absolute Adventure again. Thank you to Josh for making our time in Mexico wonderful!
Jennifer –
Joshua was amazing! He took us to the Coba and Tulum ruins in addition to 2 cenotes. We had a phenomenal time!