Explore the Mayan Ruins of Tulum in a 1.5-Hour Private Walking Tour
Highlights
Tulum
archaeological, cultural, historical
Private Tour
1.5 Hours
Easy
English
Description
Join this tour of the historical ruins of the Mayan civilization at Tulum, providing you with an unforgettable educational experience. The tour will begin with a brief overview of the Mayan civilization and Tulum's significance as a trading centre. The guide will share fascinating facts about Mayan culture as you explore the archaeological sites, such as using chocolate as currency!
Itinerary
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Explore The Mayan Ruins In Tulum
- Meet the tour guide, and you will begin your tour by learning about the Mayan civilization and the role of Tulum as an important trading centre for them.
- Next, take a look at some of the houses once used by the ruling class of this site, and get to know how and why the Mayan people buried their dead inside their homes. As you explore various archaeological sites, the guide will help you learn how to tell a Mayan house and temple apart from each other.
- You will also explore the tiny beach - yes, the beach! - where the Mayan people used to unload their boats.
- Throughout the tour, the guide will ensure that your thirst for knowledge of the Mayans is well-quenched: Did you know that the Mayans used chocolate as money? You will learn more about this unique currency and how it was employed to confirm marriages. Further, you will explore the ancient Mayans' curious customs and astrological traditions and learn why some idols in ruins are portrayed upside down and how the buildings in the earthly Mayan cities aligned with the heavenly bodies in the skies.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
| The Group Size and Price | |
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| 1 to 4 | /group |
| 5 to 10 | /group |
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This is a private tour |
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