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The 15 Best Private Tours in Mexico

66 tours  ·  from $34 a head

Good private tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Teotihuacan Private Tour from Mexico City - The Pyramid of the Sun and the site’s enormous scale
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Teotihuacan Private Tour from Mexico City

1.Teotihuacan Private Tour from Mexico City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,890 reviews · 1 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $140Our pick

Travel from central Mexico City in a private air-conditioned vehicle and explore Teotihuacán with a certified English-speaking guide. You’ll visit the Pyramids of the Moon and Sun, the Feathered Serpent complex, mural compounds, and an optional traditional drink tasting. Guides such as Aldo, Ivan, Noah, and Fermin are praised for clear explanations and flexible pacing.

“It was amazing, Noah was so nice and knowledgable about the topics and very passionate about everything. It made for a wonderful experience!”

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VIP Chichen Itza Private Tour - The private vehicle and the long drive
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VIP Chichen Itza Private Tour

2.VIP Chichen Itza Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,782 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $285

Travel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle from Playa del Carmen, Cancun, Tulum, or elsewhere in the Riviera Maya. Your guide, possibly Carlos, Abraham, Heriberto, or another English-speaking specialist, takes you to Chichen Itza early, then to Cenote San Lorenzo Oxman and Valladolid for a local lunch. The schedule can be adjusted to suit your group.

“From booking the tour to drop off afterwards this vip experience is totally 5 stars! We were a group of 9 and we chose the 6:30am tour knowing how warm it could be at Chichen itza. The communication with Damian was prompt and professional. Our tour guide/driver was Arnulfo “Arni” and he was fantastic. The vehicle was spotless and the cooler was full of ice cold bottled water and he was a very safe driver. The tour was awesome. Arni clearly loves his job because he was very enthusiastic and a wealth of knowledge. So much information, it was a great morning learning so much history. We decided lunch after…”

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Private Roundtrip Transportation from Cancun Airport to Ferry Isla Mujeres - At the pier, ferry tickets are separate
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Private Roundtrip Transportation from Cancun Airport to Ferry Isla Mujeres

3.Private Roundtrip Transportation from Cancun Airport to Ferry Isla Mujeres

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,534 reviews · 40 minutes (approx.)

Meet Happy Shuttle staff in green shirts outside Cancun Airport, ride a private air-conditioned van to the Isla Mujeres ferry, and receive clear return instructions. Drivers such as Juan Carlos, Leo, Orlando, and Misuel handle the road transfer, while you buy ferry tickets separately at the pier.

“Wonderful! Easy to find at the Airport. All contacts at the airport in Green shirts with Happy easy to find! Juan Carlos our driver so friendly and nice!”

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Private Cancun Airport Round Trip Transportation - Why the private format can be worth the price
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Private Cancun Airport Round Trip Transportation

4.Private Cancun Airport Round Trip Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,128 reviews · 30 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $43

Book a private, round-trip ride from Cancun Airport to hotels in Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Akumal, or Puerto Morelos. Your driver meets you with a name sign, tracks flight delays, and provides bottled water and soft drinks. Vehicles range from VW Transporters to Mercedes-Benz Sprinters, depending on group size.

“Just perfect! Gerado was waiting for me and gave me clear instructions on where to meet him. Thank you”

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Private Tour: Puerto Vallarta ATV Adventure - The Sierra Madre trails and river crossings
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Private Tour: Puerto Vallarta ATV Adventure

5.Private Tour: Puerto Vallarta ATV Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,100 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $118

Ride from Xiutla Riders in central Puerto Vallarta through city streets, Sierra Madre trails, river stops, and mountain viewpoints. Your private guide, often Sergio, Franco, or Rafael, adjusts the pace and stops to your group. Automatic ATVs, helmets, goggles, and face coverings are included. A driving license is required.

“This experience is AMAZING!!! Our guides were Sergio and Raphael. Both of these gentlemen were welcoming, fun, knowledgeable, and attentive to safety. Starting with traveling the streets of old town Puerto Vallarta and seeing how the people there live, making your way up towards the incredible rainforest, stopping for mango margaritas and swimming in the River pools there, having our best meal of the entire trip and having fun tasting tequila with Octavio. IT TRULY IS THE BEST SPENT DAY! Don’t miss this. The private tour is well worth your $. And let’s not forget the wonderful gentlemen who takes your photos on the entire trip…( can’t remember his name)..…”

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Skip the Line Chichen Itza Private Tour, Sacred Cenote & Lunch - Chichen Itza before the crowds
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Skip the Line Chichen Itza Private Tour, Sacred Cenote & Lunch

6.Skip the Line Chichen Itza Private Tour, Sacred Cenote & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,089 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $361

Travel by private vehicle from Playa del Carmen, Cancun, or the Riviera Maya to Chichen Itza with a licensed archaeological guide. Add a swim at Cenote Saamal, a Yucatecan lunch, and time in Valladolid. Guides such as Alberto, Claudia, David, and Beto are praised for clear explanations, photos, and flexible pacing.

“Our tour guide Mario was an incredible host. We saw and learned so much. Worth the investment of time and money.”

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Private Tour: Teotihuacan and Guadalupe Shrine - Tlatelolco: a short stop with a complicated past
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Private Tour: Teotihuacan and Guadalupe Shrine

7.Private Tour: Teotihuacan and Guadalupe Shrine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 938 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $189

Travel by private vehicle from central Mexico City to Tlatelolco, the Guadalupe Basilica, and Teotihuacan. Your English-speaking guide explains Aztec history, Mexican faith, and the great pyramids. The six-hour trip includes tickets, water, insurance, and hotel pickup. Add lunch if you want a longer day.

“We were picked up and dropped off at our hotel. Our tour guide was Carlos, who was really well-informed and fun to be with. Driver was Arturo. In addition to the pyramid area, we went to an obsidian factory and Our Lady of Guadalupe. I highly recommend it.”

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Bacalar 101- Private Tour of the Lagoon of the 7 Colors - Starting at Casa China Bacalar
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Bacalar 101- Private Tour of the Lagoon of the 7 Colors

8.Bacalar 101- Private Tour of the Lagoon of the 7 Colors

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 923 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $103

Spend about three hours on a private Bacalar lagoon boat with an English-speaking bilingual guide. Visit Pirate Channel, cenotes, stromatolites, and Bird Island, swim in clear shallows, enjoy fruit, juices, snacks, and three beers per adult, then continue by kayak toward sunset.

“Ten day vacation., toured 7 Colors. Guide was amazing. Would highly recommend this tour. My boyfriend and I will definitely be back!”

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Private ATV tour with waterfall and Tequila tasting - Rancho Las Pilas and the cold-water stop
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Private ATV tour with waterfall and Tequila tasting

9.Private ATV tour with waterfall and Tequila tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 892 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $95

Drive an ATV from Paso Ancho into the Sierra Madre with guides such as Uriel, Roberto, Chema, or Sergio. Expect mountain views, creek crossings, a swim at Rancho Las Pilas, tortilla making, tequila tasting, and optional food at Rancho Mi Abuelo. The ride lasts about three hours, but insurance, transport, meals, drinks, and photos cost extra.

“Fantastic trip! Perfect for ATV newbies! would suggest bringing insect repellent, though, for one of the stops.”

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Private Transfer from Cancun Airport to Playa del Carmen - What the private Toyota Hiace ride is like
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Private Transfer from Cancun Airport to Playa del Carmen

10.Private Transfer from Cancun Airport to Playa del Carmen

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 814 reviews · 50 minutes to 1 hour (approx.)

Book a private Toyota Hiace or similar for your group of up to nine people, then meet bilingual staff outside Cancun Airport by the orange suitcase sign. You’ll receive bottled water and direct hotel or condo drop-off in Playa del Carmen, usually in 50 minutes to an hour, depending on traffic.

“That airport security which is a scam told me he worked fo the airport which he didn't. I didn't have a company name on my ticket so I didn't know and got scammed at the airport. Don't listen to anyone there at Cancun airport. Wait for your driver. I usually book through a different company and will go back to do that. They told me they cancelled my reservation with viator. I was dumb I admit. But it would have helped to have a company name on the ticket. I paid close to 300.00 USD for a taxi. Stay strong as they are very convincing.”

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4 Private Cenotes, Zip-Lines, Canoes & Mayan Village with Delicious Lunch - What makes the cenotes worth your time
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4 Private Cenotes, Zip-Lines, Canoes & Mayan Village with Delicious Lunch

11.4 Private Cenotes, Zip-Lines, Canoes & Mayan Village with Delicious Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 757 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $275

Spend four to six hours in the Tankah area with a private guide such as Alberto, Marianna, Hugo, or Yair. Zip-line, snorkel in open cenotes, canoe, swim, try cliff jumping, and share a Mayan lunch. Private pickup is available throughout the Riviera Maya, with flexible pacing for your group.

“Danny our tour guide was amazing. Super knowledgeable and very flexible with us. He helped us to get in all the things we wanted to see and do within our time restraint and truly customized our tour to us. One of the best tour guides I’ve ever had!”

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Cancun Hotel Zone Private Transfer From and To Cancun Airport - Flight tracking helps, but it is not a guarantee
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Cancun Hotel Zone Private Transfer From and To Cancun Airport

12.Cancun Hotel Zone Private Transfer From and To Cancun Airport

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 731 reviews · 30 to 50 minutes (approx.)

Arrange a private, air-conditioned ride between Cancun Airport and a Cancun Hotel Zone property. Choose one-way or round-trip service, provide your flight details for tracking, and meet a representative in arrivals or your hotel lobby. The ride usually takes 30 to 50 minutes, though traffic and hotel location can change that.

“Nice experience shuttle close to scheduled time. No drama, helpful and friendly contacts. Easy way to schedule and travel”

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Cancun Airport Private Transfer to Hotels - Finding the driver after baggage claim
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Cancun Airport Private Transfer to Hotels

13.Cancun Airport Private Transfer to Hotels

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 725 reviews · 1 hour (approx.)

Arrange a private Cancun airport ride for your group of up to seven. A driver meets you after baggage claim, helps with luggage, provides an air-conditioned vehicle and drinks, then takes you to your hotel. Round-trip service is available, with WhatsApp communication used for arrival and departure details.

“We had a hard time finding the driver given so many other vendors there. We called a few times and finally got a new driver. The driver was courteous & got us safely to our destination.”

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Private Jeep Excursion in Cozumel with Lunch and Snorkeling - Driving the Jeep and choosing your route
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Private Jeep Excursion in Cozumel with Lunch and Snorkeling

14.Private Jeep Excursion in Cozumel with Lunch and Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 718 reviews · 5 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $74

Explore Cozumel by private Jeep for five to six hours with a local guide, lunch, bottled water, and snorkeling gear. Choose from Punta Sur, San Gervasio, El Cedral, east-coast beaches, and local food stops. Guides such as Julio, Carlos, Bibi, Charlie, and Alejandra have tailored routes to suit each group, but entrance fees, drinks, and a $5 government fee cost extra.

“We’ve been to Cozumel 3 times and this was by far the best excursion we have been on our driver went above and beyond to take us to some of the most spectacular areas of the island that we have never seen before. He made it very personal and allowed us to plan out our day we would highly recommend this excursion to anyone!”

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Private Luxury Yacht 55FT Rental in Cancun - Starting at Cenzontle 13 in Cancun’s Hotel Zone
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Private Luxury Yacht 55FT Rental in Cancun

15.Private Luxury Yacht 55FT Rental in Cancun

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 684 reviews · 1 to 8 hours (approx.)

Charter a private 55-foot Sea Ray yacht from Cancun for 1 to 8 hours with a captain, sailors, steward, snorkeling gear, paddle board, floating mat, ice, sodas, and water. Bring your own food and alcohol, then cruise the Nichupte Lagoon, Cancun Bay, and, on longer trips, Isla Mujeres and Playa Norte.

“Was a great experience from start to finish. Transportation and yacht details were clearly communicated and yacht day was seamless. Drone footage was sent quickly. We had a great time playing our music through bluetooth. Staff were very friendly and fun. We recommend this experience to anyone looking for a fun day.”

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