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!
You must be logged in to post a review.
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.
Claire –
We took a trip to tulum and coba with absolute adventures and it was a highlight of our vacation. Our tour guide Josh was fun, knowledgeable, friendly and answered all of our dumb questions in perfect English. The included lunch was also excellent. Will book again in the future!!
Kellynda –
Awesome tour of the Coba ruins. Josh was awesome, personable, knowledgeable and great fun. We learned so much and enjoyed the tour immensely. The cenote swims were out of this world. Lunch too! We took home awesome photos that will make the experience so memorable.
Cat –
Absolute Adventures was amazing. We made a mistake on our part and they were more than happy to help us make it right. Thank you guys so much for showing us Tulum, Cobá, and two different cenotes! The timing was amazing and there was basically no one else there when we went.
Granite Company –
Completely professional, punctual and amazing service. You could not ask for any better than Joshua and Enrique. Beyond highly recommend this company for any of their services
Todd –
Tulum & Coba Ruins with Cenote Swim fantastic!
Our family of four had a wonderful Alejandro, our guide, was extremely friendly, helpful, and informative. Enrique, our driver, got us safely and quickly to all five stops and back to our resort. Claire was very responsive and helpful, promptly answering several emails prior to our tour.
All admissions, bike rental, and a delicious lunch were covered in the cost of the tour. We all had a very fun time.
Justin –
Tulum, Coba and cenote swims
Picked up from our accommodation early so we could get to Tulum before the crowds, on the way Alex the guide talked about the Mayan history and explained everything very clearly using pictures on his tablet. We were the first to arrive at Tulum so had the place to ourselves for awhile. As we walked around Alex explained each ruin. Was the same experience at Coba, but since Coba is a bigger site we rode around on bikes to get to each point a lot quicker. Both sites are different though as Tulum is coastal and has palm tress everywhere and Coba is in the middle of the jungle with trees growing over some of the ruins, so it was good to do both. We opted to do the cenote swims after visiting Coba to cool off which was also amazing. Barely anyone was at each one so practically had them to ourselves. I dropped my phone in one and it died on me so Alex and Enrique the driver offered to go to the shops while we were having lunch to get me a bag of rice. Thankfully it recovered and is working again! Thank you Alex and Enrique. In the van they also supplied water and sodas for the day.
Colin –
Full day tour of Tulum, Coba and Cenote swim
Great service from Absolute Tours. Our plans changed at the last minute due to weather and Absolute were flexible, prompt and efficient in their responses. Our full day tour with Arturo was educational, entertaining, fun and safe; a good value for the money. Highly recommended.
andreamA1165WY –
Great private visit of Coba, Tulum and cenotes!
We had an amazing tour with Absolute Adventure Mexico! Our guide and driver were very knowledgeable and friendly and we got to see all the sights we wanted at a good pace and avoided the crowds! They taught us a lot about Mexican culture and answered all our nerdy questions. They also took us to a great place for lunch! Highly recommend this company and will use them again the next time I visit Mexico!
kln17 –
Private Tulum and Coba tour with lunch
For anyone who isn’t wanting to visit a cenote, this tour is a great alternative.
I highly recommend going early as there were only a few people around at the same time. We got great photos, unobstructed views of the ruins and the ocean and our guide Juan was able to spend more time explaining the history of Tulum and Coba without having to rush because of crowds.
As soon as we left though, we passed by multiple bus loads of people just arriving so I’m so glad we came when we did.
The lunch we had after Coba was delicious, fresh and so much flavour. A lot of food for one order that you could probably share with someone (unless you’re a big eater).
Our driver Enrique was friendly and professional and our guide Juan (aka Banana) was the best. He kept us engaged with his humour, all the interesting facts about the sites and his friendly and outgoing personality.
Perfect tour to end our trip!
Glen –
Tulum, Coba tour
Amazing private tour of Coba and Tulum. Tour guide is very knowledgeable about the areas visited. Great time for the family.
Fab –
Amazing Tulum-Cobá Ruins Tour
AMAZING tour with Enrique and Alex! A must do! My husband was in heaven talking history with Enrique. He was very knowledgeable and explained everything with visuals! We were in awe at the beauty of the ruins and everything Enrique taught us! My kids enjoyed bike riding through the ruins and I know they will remember this tour as one of their favorites. We loved it! Bravo Enrique and Alex!
Climber365780 –
Amazing Private Tour of Tulum and Cobá
This was an excellent private tour. We spent the day touring the Mayan ruins of Tulum and Cobá. Amazing tour and what was more cool is that it was a private tour with just the two of us, our tour guide and our driver. We learned a lot and since Alex, our tour guide was aware that we had studied history and watched several National Geographic programs on the Maya Civilization, therefore he gave us a more detailed and technical discussion of the varios sites, including connections between the maya and nahuatl languages. Lunch was also excellent. Highly recommended!
Caroline –
Worth every penny!
Phenomenal private tour – worth every penny! We did a private tour of the Tulum and Coba archeological sites with Arturo. He was a superb guide, very knowledgeable and passionate about Maya civilizations. We loved learning about the different architectural structures and styles, while taking in the incredible views at Tulum.
This was one of the highlights of our recent trip. If you enjoy beautiful views, archeological sites and a fantastic tour guide, book this tour!
And shoutout to our driver for two days, Omar! He provided safe, efficient and punctual transportation for us.
Rocio –
What a great way to celebrate my 50th birthday with my 5 closest friends. Our guide, Arturo, was fantastic. A wealth of information and quite entertaining. We met early to beat the crowds and we were always one step ahead of the big groups. A nice leisurely tour of Tulum before heading to Coba where we rode bikes through the jungle, before swimming in a cenote. As one of my friends said, we did a triathlon. As a group of active women, this was just our speed. I appreciate that Arturo was willing change things when I told him I wanted to find a sign with the name Nicte. Suddenly there was the perfect cenote we had to visit and so he adjusted the planned cenotes on our tour so I could take a picture with Nicte. Turned out that Nicte-Ha was stunning and the perfect end of our tour. Gracias Arturo and Rodrigo for helping make my 50th birthday trip one to remember.
Laura –
Alex was awesome. Great knowledge of all things Mayan. He’s very personable and has an obvious passion for his work. Enrique was also great and I felt very comfortable.
Susanne –
Joshua was very knowledgeable. Excellent Coba and Tulum ruins private tour. Well worth the fee. Enjoyed every minute!
Andrew –
We are from Cincinnati and did a tour of Tulum and Coba because our 6th grade son loves ancient history. Juan was an incredible guide and Claire was great to schedule with via email. We literally were the first in line at Tulum before it got crowded and riding bikes at Coba was awesome. Our first grader got to ride in a bike taxi. We found Absolute Adventure via Google and my wife was a little nervous about leaving the resort. It was the best day of our vacation. Now my son is building Mayan temples on the beach.
Shayla pink –
Amazing experience and highly recommend!
Gwen –
Joshua’s personal commitment to providing insightful cultural tours is truly awe inspiring. His personalized approach made my trip experience memorable. Ask for Joshua!
Melissa –
We had a terrific day with Alex, our guide, and Enrique, our driver touring Tulum and Coba. Alex is very knowledgeable about both places and Mayan culture and history. His English is very easy to understand. Alex was extremely considerate about modifying the tours to take into account our mobility issues and pointing out uneven areas where we could easily stumble, as well as the least challenging foot paths to see the various ruins. Enrique was equally thoughtful about helping us in and out of the van as needed. In addition, we had a very enjoyable lunchtime conversation with Alex. Everything about this tour was first rate.