Top Tulum activities
Top Tulum landmarks
Beyond Tulum
Tulum trip ideas
Cobá Ruins Tour (Private, Half Day)
Tulum, Mexico
From $169.00
Select Date and Travelers
up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
- 5 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Explore our promoted experiences
Overview
Visit the ancient Mayan city of Cobá on an easy day trip from Tulum. Located deep in the Yucatán jungle, this archeological site was once an important trade zone. Your guide will share the history of the ruins and if you choose, you can climb to the top of massive stone pyramids to enjoy views of the lush vegetation below.
- Day trip to Cobá from Tulum
- Bottled water and snacks provided
- Tour guide shares history and culture
- Hotel pickup and drop-off included
What's Included
- Bottled water
- Snacks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Lunch
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Start time
08:00 AM
Pickup details
Roundtrip transportation is included from Tulum and Akumal areas.
What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Infants must sit on laps
- Infant seats available
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Traveler Photos
See more
Reviews
5.0
50 reviews
Keith_B, Mar 2024
Rodrigo was a great guide and driver. We had a very safe and comfortable drive from Playa del Carmen. He is very informative and an excellent conversationalist. We had an excellent conversation on both the ride out and in, each about 1:40. The Cobá site is excellent and well worth the tour with a great guide as Rodrigo.
Becky_S, Feb 2024
Fantastic experience. Tour company was communicative leading up to the trip. Guide (Nelson) was friendly, informative, and fun! Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Thank you for your review! We are happy to hear you enjoyed the Coba Ruins Tour. We hope to see you again for another adventure!
Haley_T, Dec 2023
Eli was a great tour guide. He really took his time taking us through the ruins, providing a lot of information that I'm not sure we would have gotten hiring a guide on site. He took some great pictures for us and also dropped us off at another destination rather than our hotel so that we could continue our day of exploring.
Response from Host, Dec 2023
Thank you so much for your review! We hope to see you again!
Sarah_F, Oct 2023
Great tour. Eli was friendly and knowledgeable. He answered our questions and did not hurry us. We were very pleased. He picked us up in Akumal and did all the driving.
Response from Host, Oct 2023
Hola Sarah,
Thank you for taking the time to review us! We are happy you enjoyed our Coba Ruins Tour. We hope to see you again for another adventure!
Imrana_Q, Sep 2023
Interesting half day tour of the ruins. Great you can either hire a bike to cycle to the site or else let someone else take you there. A pity you can no longer climb the ruins but good it’s being preserved for future generations
Response from Host, Sep 2023
Thank you for your review, we are happy you enjoyed your tour. Yes, a couple of years ago the government stopped allowing people to climb the main structure at the Coba Ruins, this is not something we can control.
Elana_C, Aug 2023
We had a great time with Eli as our tour guide. We had a private tour. Eli was very knowledgeable about Mayan culture. He left us with a lasting impression. I will never forget my time with him. I would really encourage to request him. I think you’ll get a powerful experience. He can also take you to remote ruins.
Response from Host, Aug 2023
Thank you so much for your review! We hope to see you again!
Jennifer_B, Feb 2023
Our guide Nelson and his driver (Eric) were wonderful! Arrived promptly and provided excellent information throughout our visit to the Coba Ruins historical site, as well as during the car ride there and back. We greatly appreciated the stop for locally made street tacos too! This was my second visit to the Coba site and though Nelson provided the same factual information, his particular spin on history, science, Mayan mysticism and legend was interesting and appreciated. I would encourage anyone to request and book a tour with this group and specifically Nelson!
Response from Host, Feb 2023
Hola Jennifer,
Thank you for your review! We are happy to hear you enjoyed our Coba Ruins Tour so much. We hope to see you again!
Condoy_C, Nov 2022
Eli was an absolutely fantastic private tour guide! He was hilarious and very personable. Went above and beyond. Wish he could have been part of our group our entire trip!
Response from Host, Nov 2022
Thank you so much for taking the time to review us, we really appreciate it! We hope to see you again on your next trip to the Tulum area!
Jose_M, Nov 2022
Nelson, our guide, was great. Very knowledgeable about the story and the ruins. They make sure that the whole tour go as smooth as possible. The tour started on time and included the park entrances, the bike ride, water and snacks. Nelson went over and offered us some cochinita pibil tacos right before going to the park which were really good. Highly recommended.
Response from Host, Nov 2022
Hi Jose,
Thank you for your review! We are happy to hear you had such a great time on our Cobá Ruins Tour, and we hope to see you again!
Holly_S, Aug 2022
Private tour with Yucatán Eli. He was amazing. Extremely knowledgeable about the Ruins. Very friendly. His English was great! This made it so much easier for us. Highly recommend the private tour.
Response from Host, Aug 2022
Hi Holly,
Thank you for reviewing us! We are happy you enjoyed your Cobá Ruins Tour so much, and we hope to see you again!
Compare Similar Experiences
Current
Cobá Ruins Tour (Private, Half Day)
50
5 hours
Free Cancellation
From
$169.00
Customers Who Bought This Tour Also Bought
- Bus Tours
- Archaeology Tours
- Private Sightseeing Tours
- Walking Tours
- Cultural Tours
- Historical Tours
- Half-day Tours
- On the Ground
- Cultural Tours
- Private Sightseeing Tours
- Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises
- Tulum
- Bus Tours - Riviera Maya & the Yucatan
- Archaeology Tours - Riviera Maya & the Yucatan
- Private Sightseeing Tours - Riviera Maya & the Yucatan
- Walking Tours - Riviera Maya & the Yucatan
- Cultural Tours - Riviera Maya & the Yucatan
- Historical Tours - Riviera Maya & the Yucatan
- Half-day Tours - Riviera Maya & the Yucatan
- Bus Tours - Playa del Carmen
- Archaeology Tours - Playa del Carmen
- Private Sightseeing Tours - Playa del Carmen
- Walking Tours - Playa del Carmen
- Cultural Tours - Playa del Carmen
- Historical Tours - Playa del Carmen
- Half-day Tours - Playa del Carmen
- Bus Tours - Cozumel
- Archaeology Tours - Cozumel
- Private Sightseeing Tours - Cozumel
- Walking Tours - Cozumel
- Cultural Tours - Cozumel
- Historical Tours - Cozumel
- Half-day Tours - Cozumel
- Art & Culture
- Audio Guides
- Classes & Workshops
- Food & Drink
- Kid-Friendly
- Likely To Sell Out
- Outdoor Activities
- Seasonal & Special Occasions
- Tickets & Passes
- Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises
- Cruises & Sailing
- How to Get Around
- Private and Luxury
- Sightseeing Tours
- Tours by Duration
- Day Trips
- Full-day Tours
- Half-day Tours
- Multi-day Tours
- Overnight Tours
- Travel & Transportation Services
- Unique Experiences
© 1997-2024 Viator, Inc.