Tulum Ruins: Explore the Mayan History and Ocean Views with Audio Tour and Map
3.9
15 Ratings
Tulum Municipality
Immerse yourself in the captivating history of the Mayan civilization at the Tulum Ruins. Explore ancient structures, enjoy stunning ocean views, and discover the secrets of this walled city with an audio tour and map.
Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Tulum Archaeological Site - Your tour of this incredible archaeological site kicks off right next to the parking lot, where the path to the ruins begins. From here, you’ll simply follow this path to discover an ancient, fascinating ruin.
  • Casa Cenote - The first major landmark you’ll encounter is the Casa Cenote. You’ll step through the entrance and find yourself in another world entirely.
  • Tulum - Then you’ll visit the Temple of the Wind, one of the most interesting structures in Tulum. The Temple sits atop a cliff and was built to serve as a warning of approaching storms.

The round platforms seen here indicate that this is a temple to the Wind God.

  • El Castillo - It’s impossible to miss the next stop, El Castillo. Standing at 40 feet, The Castle was built to honor the Mayan God Kukulkan and stands at the highest elevation in Tulum, making the already imposing structure even more striking.
  • Temple of the Frescoes - As you keep walking, you’ll see the Temple of Frescoes, renowned for its detailed paintings of various Mayan deities.
  • Tulum Beach - As you continue along the coast, don’t forget to snap photos of this stretch of sand, where you can capture the regal ruins and the beautiful ocean in one shot!
What's Included
  • GPS-triggered stories for a hands-free experience.
  • Access HELP anytime with Call, Chat, or Email.
  • Comprehensive itinerary with travel tips, narration, videos, and hidden locations.
  • No need for internet: features offline GPS maps and route guidance.
  • Enjoy at your own pace – flexible scheduling usable on any day or over multiple days.
  • Easy tour guide app installation: receive download link and password upon booking.
What's Not Included
  • Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
Additional Information

Embark on a journey to explore Mexico’s most scenic Mayan ruins in Tulum, a city seated on a cliff with astonishing views of the cobalt sea. Be mesmerized by the illustrious ancient structures such as the Temple of the Descending God. Expound the historical richness of this fortified city, unveiling the tales of Mayan civilization’s exemplary advancements, all while enjoying the breathtaking panoramas of the ocean. You gain the advantage of setting your own timetable and pace, escaping the nuisance of crowded tour groups!

Once you’ve made your booking, ensure to check your inbox as we’ll send you an email on how to download our Tour Guide App by Action. Input the specific password we provide and you’ll are all set to access your tour. Please note, these procedures necessitate a solid internet/wifi connection. Simply adhere to the audio instructions and routing from then on.

Take heed, this isn’t an entrance ticket, ensure to verify opening timings before your planned visit.

The best part? The tour offers perpetuity validity, meaning no expiration date!

  • How to access: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a confirmation email and an instructions email. Follow the instructions right away: • Download the app • Enter the password • Download the tour • MUST DO while in strong wifi/cellular
  • How to start the tour: Once onsite, open the Action’s Tour Guide App: • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If there are multiple tour versions, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction. • Go to the starting point. (Note: no one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided). • The audio will begin automatically at the starting point. If you face audio issues, visit the FAQ. • Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
  • Amazing savings: Walking Tours: While each person typically needs their tour, couples or small groups can share one using split headphones.
  • Flexibility and Convenience: • Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. It’s perfect for tailoring your exploration and revisiting your favorite spots on future trips. • Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace, free from the constraints of a group.
  • Comprehensive Tour Experience: • The app provides a full itinerary, travel tips, narrated audio stories, scripts, images, videos, and recommendations for additional activities. • Enjoy a private experience without the crowds, ideal for personalized stops and photo opportunities.
  • Ease of Use and Accessibility: • The app is hands-free and activates stories via GPS, offering support through call, chat, or email. • There is no need for a continuous cell or Wi-Fi connection as the GPS map works offline.
  • Memorable Keepsakes: • Utilize the app’s images to create a photo book or share on social media, ensuring you have high-quality, crowd-free memories from your trip.
  • Preparation: • After booking, download the app and the tour using a strong Wi-Fi connection. • Review the tour at home before your trip for a better experience.
  • Starting the Tour: • Open the app upon arrival at your destination. • Select the appropriate tour based on your starting point. • Head to the starting location; the audio will begin automatically. • Follow the suggested route and adhere to the speed limit for an optimal experience. • By following these instructions and taking advantage of the app’s features, users can enjoy a personalized, flexible, and in-depth exploration of their destination at their own pace and convenience.
Location
Ruinas de Tulum
After booking the tour, search your email for the phrase "Set up your self-guided tour now." Follow these instructions NOW to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do NOT wait until you are onsite.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Zoliswan2019
Feb 14, 2024
I'd recommend this for those who don't want to feel rushed - This is an excellent option as you can go at your own pace. Since it tracks your location, the narration keeps quiet and lets you go off-route and stay as long as you want at different spots. It starts with the narration when you return to the route. People who went with guides felt rushed through the tour because the human guide wanted to be done and get back to the start to meet other groups.
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Johnhh31go
Jul 17, 2023
Tulum Ruins Audio Guide - The Tulum guided tour was an enchanting experience. It effortlessly combined history, culture, and natural beauty into a captivating journey. The informative narration brought the ancient Mayan ruins to life, while the inclusion of stunning coastal views made it even more memorable. This tour is a must-do for anyone visiting Tulum!!!
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Nicola_w
Mar 14, 2023
Great find! - This app was a great find! Lots of interesting info and a good intro to Mayan history and culture, before and after encounter with the Spanish. Allows you to explore at your own pace and really enjoy the ruins and the scenic location. In my view, the best way to explore Tulum ruins! Ppl kept asking us where we got the app!
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962nicolaw
Mar 14, 2023
This app was a great find! - I highly recommend this app! In my opinion, this is the best way to explore the Tulum ruins. The app gives you a good introduction to Mayan history and culture before and after encounter with the Spanish, and gives you details about each spot in the ruins. The audio description pops up as you approach the next stop on the map. If it doesn’t, it’s easy to pull up the map and see where you are then click on the appropriate description. Allows you to explore at your own pace at a great price!
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Oreoluwaa3
Mar 12, 2023
Excellent Self-Guided Tour of Tulum Ruins - This self-guided tour was a great find! While there are several live tours one can book, this option gives you flexibility to tour at your own pace and provides a wealth of background information. It was reasonably priced, a relatively quick download, available to follow offline and easy to follow. I was pleased with the service and highly recommend it! Thank you!
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Rbcanada
Jan 16, 2023
Worth the price - Action Tour Guide app for walking the Tulum ruins is money well spent. The ruins are relatively small and can be walked quickly, but using the maps helps you take the time, enjoy the beauty, and gain an understanding of what you are experiencing. We enjoyed the 30 stops and felt we were getting better information than some of the guided tours we crossed paths with at many of the key sites. The app downloaded quickly and the map worked perfectly to place us in the right spots to enjoy the commentary. Some of the bad reviews are just silly as they complain that it is not an entrance ticket to the site. It is not. It is not presented to be such. Read what you are buying. It is your guide only and a pretty enjoyable one. We'll worth your $10. Nice work people.
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Darrenl
Nov 4, 2022
Nice self pace tour - This was perfect for us. This self pace tour allowed to get info about the sites, go at our own pace and allowed us to take breaks in the shades when it gets too hot.
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Aaron
Nov 2, 2022
More disappointed than not - The information in the recordings was great. The geolocation not so much. The recording rarely provided directions of where to go next. We spent a good amount of time wandering aimlessly and lost between recordings and ended up missing a lot because of the lack of direction. Definitely didn’t replace hiring an actual guide.
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Pennyhj934zn
Mar 3, 2023
Not great - The program did not work well for me, possibly because the location feature on my phone was not enabled. It kept going back and starting the section it had just finished, several times. I gave up and just walked around and read the signs. In the future, I would not pay for the program but just walk around and read the signs. The Tulum ruins were very interesting and well worth visiting.
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Irisambu
Jan 14, 2023
DO NOT BUY, NOT VALID AT GATE - This purchase was a waste of money as they did NOT accept the barcode. Only QR is accepted. We had to buy tickets AGAIN with exact change at the gate. The gatekeeper said this happens often, so PLEASE just take exact change (90 pesos) and buy them there!
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