Coba Ruins Self-Guided Walking Tour with Audio Guide
- 1–2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
This isn't an entrance ticket to Coba Ruins. Check opening hours before your visit. Discover the Coba Ruins, among the most intact ancient Mayan sites! As you explore with the help of this narrated, self-guided walking tour, you’ll unearth the history of this fascinating place, from the remnants of ancient artwork to the court where Mayans once played a ritualistic ball game and beyond. Plus, climb to the top of an imposing Mayan pyramid! Tour on your own schedule without the hassle of a group or the risk of an unreliable guide. After booking, check your email/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
Inclusions
What's included
- Support is available via chat, email, or phone if you need help.
- Planning tools, route maps, scenic stops, and area previews included.
- Just bring your phone and headphones; the app guides your walk.
- Lifetime access: use the tour anytime and keep it for future trips.
- Works offline with GPS route guidance and automatic audio stories.
- Flexible tour: start, stop, and pause anytime during your trip.
- Private walking tour experience for your family or group.
- Self-guided audio tour through our easy-to-use mobile app.
- Hidden gems and local stories included along the route.
What's not
- No live guide. Entrance fees, parking, food, and car rental are separate.
Itinerary
Your tour of the ruins of Coba begins directly adjacent to the parking area for the ruins. From there, you'll walk through this incredible archaeological site and get up close and personal with ancient Mayan history. You'll discover ancient roads and structures, learn about the Mayan calendar, and much more! NOTE: The tour is over 1.5 miles long, with more than 20 audio stories, and takes about 1-2 hours to complete. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want.
The second tallest building at Coba is La Iglesia at 74 feet. It is assumed this nine-level pyramid was constructed during the Middle Classic period. This dates its construction somewhere between 550 to 900 AD.
At 137 feet, Nohoch Mul is the tallest Mayan pyramid on the Yucatan Peninsula and the second tallest Mayan pyramid in the world. It’s name means “great mound”.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Begin from Coba Ruins Walking Tour, Carretera Federal Tulum 307. After booking the tour, search your emails and texts for "audio tour". Your tour is VALID FOREVER, so follow these instructions NOW to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do NOT wait until you are onsite.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Walk with Action
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Important: Nohoch Mul Pyramid is currently accessible via a wooden staircase. The climb involves 100+ steep steps and can be strenuous, especially on the way down. Climbing is allowed from 8:00 AM–3:30 PM, with a 15-minute limit at the top.
- Easy to use: GPS-triggered audio plays automatically along the route for a hands-free experience.
- Private tour: Follow the route on your phone without an in-person guide or crowded group.
- At your own pace: Start anytime and pause for hikes, picnics, photos, or scenic stops.
- Works offline: Once downloaded, the tour works using GPS without Wi-Fi or cellular service.
- Multi-device access: Use the same password on one device for each traveler included in your booking.
How it compares in Tulum
- Its from-price is 93% below the median of the 1190 experiences we list in Tulum.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 466 of 1190.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Tulum
Tulum pairs clifftop Maya ruins above a turquoise sea with white beaches, jungle cenotes and a laid-back, bohemian town on the Riviera Maya.
The ruins of Tulum, a walled Maya port, stand on a limestone cliff above the Caribbean, with El Castillo overlooking a small cove of white sand. The setting is one of the most photographed in Mexico, and the site is at its loveliest early in the morning, before the heat builds.
Top-ranked sights in Tulum: Mayan Ruins of Coba (Zona Arqueológica de Cobá), Xel-Há, Muyil.
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