Mexico · 1-DAY TOURS
Good 1-day tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Small-group day trip from Tulum to Chichén Itzá, Valladolid, and Cenote Xux Há, with lunch, snacks, and smooth transfers.
“Carlos the tour guide was very knowledgeable and everything about this experience was amazing. The transportation, Chichén Itzá, the lunch, and Cenote were great. Highly recommend this tour.”
Prebook Xcaret from Cancun with round-trip transport, 50+ included activities, and the cultural night show. Great value if you plan upgrades.
“My partner and I booked the Xcaret Park Day Trip, Transportation, and Cultural Night Show. This was my second time at the park, so I was a bit familiar with it; however, my first time attending was very overwhelming. I was so relieved when our guide, Alex, came to pick us up because he explained the most efficient way to move through the park to maximize our one-day visit so we could see and experience as much as possible. Without his advice, we would have missed out on so much (like I did the first time). His advice was to start with the river and take the Mayan path. From…”
A full-day group tour from Mexico City to Cholula, Puebla, and Tonantzintla, with church stops, Talavera shopping, and optional lunch.
“Puebla is a beautiful state. Omar was a fantastic guide. He showed us many historical sites. We saw amazing and historical churches.”
Cancun day trip to Chichen Itza, a swim at Cenote Nool-Ha, and a quick Valladolid walk, with buffet lunch and hotel pickup.
“The tour feels rushed and you don't get much time to actually experience Chichen Itza or the cenote. The first part we wasted a lot of time waiting to get food, and we were pushed in line to get things quickly. About an hour before that is wasted standing around. The town tour is only about 25 min and you are rushed back to the bus. In Chichen Itza you arrive with less than two hours to explore. The tour guide did not communicate what time to be back, and the first hour he had us standing in the rain pushing us to ask him questions. We only got about…”
Full-day Sian Ka'an from Tulum with lagoon boat time, wildlife spotting, possible barrier reef snorkeling, and lunch in Punta Allen.
“Unique experience, beautiful views and our guide Macarena was great! Lunch was tasty and we saw a variety of wildlife”
A time-smart Costa Maya shore trip to Chacchoben, with A/C transport, admission included, and guides who make Mayan ruins feel real.
“We had awesome guides, great information and well taken care of! He had so many details, was great to take pictures for us, and answered all our questions, as well made it easy to understand! They treated us with fresh pineapple on the way back, which was delicious! Definitely recommend and would use them again!”
Tulum ruins with priority entry and a Puerta Maya cenote swim. Pickup from Cancun, guided history, and time to cool off.
“Our tour guide Abbi and our driver Jesus were amazing! They picked us up on time and in a convenient spot. Great communication and clear instructions leading up to the excursion. Abbi made sure that everyone was happy and enjoying the excursion, answering all questions and guiding us through the day. The Tulum/Mayan ruins were very interesting, lots of history and beautiful views. Abbi made sure we were all hydrated and packed the right things to enter the ruins while Jesus kept guard over our belongings in the bus. The cenote we visited (Puerta Maya) was awesome! We were the only group there at the time so we had the…”
Turibus’s open-top hop-on hop-off bus gives you 4 Mexico City circuits in 10 hours, with multilingual audio, for about $20.
“Great way to see the city with the option of sitting upstairs to get the best views. Ticket sellers were very friendly and professional.”
Chichen Itza, cenote swim, Valladolid, and tequila tasting on a 12-hour day trip from Cancun, with an expert guide and early start.
“Hector, Omar and Victor were amazing! Loved all of the education regarding Chicin Itza and the Cenote. Food for lunch was delicious especially pork tacos. Bus was very comfortable. Worth every dollar! Ian and Terri B”
Xplor Park day trip from Cancun with lunch and transport. Zip lines, cave rafting, amphibious driving, and a buffet with lockers included.
“Well organize from bus pick up to drop off. The family had so much fun with all the activities available. We also ate and drank as much as we wanted.”
Todos Santos day trip from Cabo with mission and theater stops, blanket and pearl demos, tequila tasting, and Hotel California lunch.
“Our driver/guide, Giovanni, was great, a very nice guy who gave us a lot of good information about Baja and Todos Santos. The town of Todos Santos is really cool, a sleepy little town with a lot of history. We loved having lunch at the Hotel California and the tequila tasting. The only downside was the pearl guy, who was a little rough around the edges and kind of a bit much to take. But overall, we enjoyed the tour.”
A long day from Cancún to Rio Lagartos mangroves, Las Coloradas pink salt ponds, and a Mayan clay bath, with lunch included.
“Massive shout out to Fillipe, max, enrique and Carlos (the guy who drove us on the boats). Transport was on time, all the guides was lovely and informative. The only down side was that the food was cold and not as nice, however me and my family can be fussy eaters.”
Explore Chacchoben Mayan ruins and Bacalar Lagoon in one cruise-friendly day, with a certified guide, lunch, and kayaks included.
“Take this excursion! You will have NO regrets. Erick was an amazing tour guide on the bus that brought us there. It was easy to find, they provided great information, water, and had umbrellas for when it started randomly Pouring! We were the only group with umbrellas - they were so prepared. The ruins were so cool and I felt like we got an authentic tour with insightful facts. The lagoon lunch and drinks were so delicious and refreshing and then we had the option to swim or relax- we napped on a lounge chair on the pier. The food was delicious!!!! Then I asked if we could stop and…”
A long, early day trip from Mexico City to San Miguel de Allende for the pink Parroquia, crafts, views, and real history.
“It was amazing trip! The city was awesome and remarkable! We made a lot of photos and videos for the memories”
A full-day Cancun trip to Tulum ruins, Cenote Mariposa for a jungle swim, then Playa del Carmen for shopping and beach time.
“Fantastic day. The only issue was about 2 hours until we left Cancun because of the number of stops, but once we were on the way it was great. Lovely organisation, timings, food was the best we have had so far in Mexico. The cenote area was stunning, it felt like we were in real Mexico. Carlos (the tour guide) was lovely and knowledgeable. The last stop in Playa Del Carmen was stunning! Carlos gave us some recommendations and it was a throughly enjoyable experience. Would 100% recommend”
Pick the day out first, then the town it happens in.
