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Every tour we recommend from Playa del Carmen, with its real rating and number of reviews from verified guests, sorted by how many people have taken it. Plus our verdict as locals.

4.6★average rating
20,830verified guest reviews
3433 of them rated 4.5★ or more
8rated 4.8★ or higher

Every tour we recommend, by number of reviews

Ratings and review counts from GetYourGuide, checked October 2026. The verdict is ours.

  1. Chichén Itzá, cenote and Valladolid, with lunch

    Chichén Itzá, cenote and Valladolid, with lunch

    4.68,751 reviews· 12 hours

    Our verdict: The most reviewed day trip in the whole region, with hotel pickup in Playa. Classic route at a budget price.

    From$57 Read reviews
  2. Chichén Itzá guided tour with Valladolid and Cenote Chichikan

    Chichén Itzá guided tour with Valladolid and Cenote Chichikan

    4.51,256 reviews· 12 hours

    Our verdict: The best-value Chichén day: a guide at the pyramid, a stroll in colonial Valladolid and a cenote swim.

    From$57 Read reviews
  3. Chichén Itzá, Valladolid and cenote, with buffet lunch

    Chichén Itzá, Valladolid and cenote, with buffet lunch

    4.5989 reviews· 12 hours

    Our verdict: Departs from Playa. A long day, but the cenote swim and the colonial stop in Valladolid break up the drive.

    From$93 Read reviews
  4. Round-trip ferry to Cozumel

    Round-trip ferry to Cozumel

    4.4914 reviews· 35 min each way

    Our verdict: A ticket, not a tour, and the one listing here under 4.5 stars: you need it to reach Cozumel. Leaves from the pier at the end of 5th Avenue.

    From$38 Read reviews
  5. Cobá and Chichén Itzá ruins with a cenote swim

    Cobá and Chichén Itzá ruins with a cenote swim

    4.6706 reviews· 12 hours

    Our verdict: Two great sites in one day. Cobá is jungle-wrapped and far less crowded than Tulum.

    From$96 Read reviews
  6. Cozumel snorkel: starfish, stingrays and turtle bay

    Cozumel snorkel: starfish, stingrays and turtle bay

    4.5693 reviews· 4 hours

    Our verdict: Three snorkel stops in one morning, including the shallow starfish beach at El Cielo.

    From$62 Read reviews
  7. Sian Ka'an: float the ancient Maya canals

    Sian Ka'an: float the ancient Maya canals

    4.8615 reviews· 8 hours

    Our verdict: Small group through the biosphere reserve. The quiet, wild side of the coast that most visitors miss.

    From$160 Read reviews
  8. Río Secreto underground river: cave walk, swim and lunch

    Río Secreto underground river: cave walk, swim and lunch

    4.7593 reviews· 4–6.5 hours

    Our verdict: Walk and float through a lit underground river full of stalactites. Unlike anything else here.

    From$89 Read reviews
  9. Jungle buggy ride with cenote swim

    Jungle buggy ride with cenote swim

    4.8555 reviews· 3 hours

    Our verdict: Muddy, loud and a lot of fun. Three hours, so you still get the afternoon on the beach.

    From$105 Read reviews
  10. Tulum ruins and Cenote Mariposa, budget day

    Tulum ruins and Cenote Mariposa, budget day

    4.6466 reviews· 10 hours

    Our verdict: The cheapest guided way to see the cliffside ruins and swim in a cenote, with pickup in Playa.

    From$53 Read reviews
  11. Swim with sea turtles in Akumal, with GoPro photos

    Swim with sea turtles in Akumal, with GoPro photos

    4.6427 reviews

    Our verdict: Guided snorkel in the bay where green turtles feed all year. You meet the guide in Akumal: 30 min by colectivo or taxi from Playa.

    From$41 Read reviews
  12. Buggy drive to a cenote and Mayan village

    Buggy drive to a cenote and Mayan village

    4.8402 reviews· 5 hours

    Our verdict: A longer buggy day with a visit to a Maya community. Good pick for groups of friends.

    From$115 Read reviews
  13. Best of Holbox island, with lunch

    Best of Holbox island, with lunch

    4.5385 reviews· 13 hours

    Our verdict: Long day, small car-free island, the swings in the water you have seen on Instagram. Go early in your trip.

    From$128 Read reviews
  14. Cirque du Soleil JOYÀ show

    Cirque du Soleil JOYÀ show

    4.7375 reviews· 1.5–2.5 hours

    Our verdict: A Cirque du Soleil show built around Mexican cuisine and culture. The best night out near Playa.

    From$106 Read reviews
  15. Tulum ruins, cenote and Akumal turtle swim

    Tulum ruins, cenote and Akumal turtle swim

    4.6342 reviews· 8–10 hours

    Our verdict: Three classics in one day and no 5 am start. Our first pick for a first visit, kids included.

    From$109 Read reviews
  16. Cozumel turtle sanctuary snorkel with El Cielo

    Cozumel turtle sanctuary snorkel with El Cielo

    4.5296 reviews· 4 hours

    Our verdict: Swim with sea turtles in a protected area, then stand among starfish in waist-deep water.

    From$59 Read reviews
  17. Tulum and Cobá with a cenote, cave visit and lunch

    Tulum and Cobá with a cenote, cave visit and lunch

    4.5291 reviews· 12 hours

    Our verdict: Two Maya sites and a cave cenote for a budget price. A long day on the bus, so bring a book.

    From$59 Read reviews
  18. Tulum reef snorkel with turtles and rays

    Tulum reef snorkel with turtles and rays

    4.6262 reviews· 2 hours

    Our verdict: Two snorkel spots on the Tulum reef, starting from the beach just below the ruins. Pair it with the ruins walk and make a DIY Tulum day by ADO bus.

    From$33 Read reviews
  19. Cozumel glass-bottom boat and three-reef snorkel

    Cozumel glass-bottom boat and three-reef snorkel

    4.6227 reviews· 2 hours

    Our verdict: Short, cheap and good for mixed groups: non-swimmers watch the reef through the floor.

    From$35 Read reviews
  20. Cozumel ATV ride to Jade Cavern, with beach club and lunch

    Cozumel ATV ride to Jade Cavern, with beach club and lunch

    4.5212 reviews· 4.5 hours

    Our verdict: Jungle trails on an ATV, a swim in a cavern cenote, then the afternoon at a beach club.

    From$79 Read reviews
  21. Whale shark ocean safari, up to two swims

    Whale shark ocean safari, up to two swims

    4.8207 reviews· 6.5 hours

    Our verdict: The biggest fish in the ocean, in open water. Only from June to mid-September.

    From$145 Read reviews
  22. Chichén Itzá, Valladolid and cenote swim

    Chichén Itzá, Valladolid and cenote swim

    4.5193 reviews· 12 hours

    Our verdict: The classic Chichén, Valladolid and cenote loop with pickup in the Riviera Maya.

    From$93 Read reviews
  23. Puerto Morelos reef snorkel with gear and fees

    Puerto Morelos reef snorkel with gear and fees

    4.8192 reviews· 2 hours

    Our verdict: The reef starts right off the beach in Puerto Morelos. Two easy hours, everything included. 25 min north of Playa by taxi or colectivo.

    From$35 Read reviews
  24. One-tank scuba dive with Chankanaab Park access

    One-tank scuba dive with Chankanaab Park access

    4.9185 reviews· 2 hours

    Our verdict: For certified divers: one reef dive, then the rest of the day at Chankanaab park.

    From$72 Read reviews
  25. Cozumel private buggy tour with lunch and snorkel

    Cozumel private buggy tour with lunch and snorkel

    4.5179 reviews· 5 hours

    Our verdict: Your own buggy and guide around the wild east coast, a snorkel stop and lunch. Pickup at the ferry pier, so it pairs perfectly with the boat from Playa.

    From$89 Read reviews
  26. Mexican lucha libre show in Cozumel

    Mexican lucha libre show in Cozumel

    4.7156 reviews· 2 hours

    Our verdict: Masks, flying wrestlers and a loud crowd. Pure fun, and very Mexican.

    From$43 Read reviews
  27. Atlantis submarine to 100 feet

    Atlantis submarine to 100 feet

    4.7143 reviews· 2 hours

    Our verdict: See the reef without getting wet. Great with kids or grandparents.

    From$90 Read reviews
  28. Tulum cenote trail by bike

    Tulum cenote trail by bike

    4.9143 reviews· 4 hours

    Our verdict: Ride jungle roads to three cenotes, entrance fees included. Easy pace, great for active couples and friends.

    From$119 Read reviews
  29. Luxury catamaran to the turtle sanctuary

    Luxury catamaran to the turtle sanctuary

    4.5136 reviews· 4 hours

    Our verdict: The comfortable way to snorkel with turtles: a big catamaran instead of a small boat.

    From$72 Read reviews
  30. Tulum ruins guided walk, with beach access

    Tulum ruins guided walk, with beach access

    4.9114 reviews· 75 minutes

    Our verdict: A local guide inside the walled city for the price of lunch. Take the ADO bus from Playa and go early, before the heat and the tour buses.

    From$19 Read reviews
  31. Xplor park full-day entry

    Xplor park full-day entry

    4.7111 reviews· 8 hours

    Our verdict: Zip lines, amphibious jeeps and underground rivers, all in one park just south of Playa.

    From$198 Read reviews
  32. Private luxury transfer from Cancún airport

    Private luxury transfer from Cancún airport

    4.7110 reviews· 25 min–2.5 hours

    Our verdict: An SUV or van waiting for you at arrivals, straight to your hotel in Playa.

    From$40 Read reviews
  33. Direct bus between Cancún and Playa del Carmen

    Direct bus between Cancún and Playa del Carmen

    4.7104 reviews· 1.5 hours

    Our verdict: The cheapest way to get here: air-conditioned direct bus, with a reserved ticket.

    From$7 Read reviews
  34. Cobá, Tulum ruins and Cenote Mariposa, with lunch

    Cobá, Tulum ruins and Cenote Mariposa, with lunch

    4.5100 reviews· 12 hours

    Our verdict: Jungle ruins at Cobá, the cliffside temple at Tulum and a swim in Cenote Mariposa, all in one day.

    From$77 Read reviews

How to read tour ratings like an operator

We live in Playa and run a tour company ourselves, so here is how we look at reviews before we recommend anything. Use the same checks on any tour you are considering.

  • Volume beats a perfect score. A 4.7 from 700 guests tells you more than a 5.0 from 12. That is why every tour here has at least 100 reviews.
  • Read the newest reviews first. Boats, guides and owners change. What guests said last month matters more than what they said three years ago.
  • Look for patterns in the low reviews. One bad day happens to everyone. The same complaint again and again (late pickups, crowded boats, rushed stops) is a warning.
  • Check who the tour is for. A party catamaran and a quiet snorkel sail can both be 4.8 and still be wrong for you. Our verdict says who each one suits.
  • Look at guest photos. They show the real boat, the real group size and the real water, not the brochure.

About these reviews

Are these reviews real?

Yes. Every rating and review count on this page comes from verified bookings on GetYourGuide, where only guests who took the tour can leave a review. We copy the numbers as they are and update them every few months. We never write, edit or pay for reviews.

Why are almost all tours rated 4.5 stars or more?

Because that is our bar. We only list tours with at least 4.5 stars from 100 or more guests. Plenty of good Playa del Carmen tours have fewer reviews; we leave them out until they have a track record. The one exception is the round-trip ferry to Cozumel (4.4★), a ticket you need rather than a tour.

What does "Our verdict" mean?

It is our own short take: who the tour suits and what makes it different. We run a top-rated tour company in Mexico, so we judge tours the way operators do. The verdict is opinion; the stars are guest data.

Where can I read the full reviews?

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