Top Acapulco Shore Excursions

Soar over the water at up to 60-miles per hour (96-kilometers per hour) on this multi-activity tour that includes a visit to the Chapel of Peace and baby turtle release. This private, full-day excursion starts with a thrill ride as you zipline across the Xtasea Zip Line. Next, sit high over the bay of Acapulco at the iconic Chapel of Peace and then help a baby turtle make its way into nature.

When your cruise ship docks on Acapulco's port, embark on a tour that allows you to sightsee in addition to participating in a baby turtle release ceremony. The sightseeing tour hits all the Acapulco highlights, including La Quebrada, Diego Rivera's mural, and the Chapel of Peace. These two activities would be challenging to organize on your own with a short time in port; this tour combines them and arranges all the details in advance.

Ride a horse along stretches of unspoiled beaches outside Acapulco, then help release baby turtles into the ocean on this half-day tour. Get matched up with a rehabilitated rescue horse and follow your guide on a ride to some remote areas, far from Acapulco's more developed areas. At the Vallarino Turtle Camp, help release baby turtles into the ocean. The horseback riding tour is suitable for all levels of experience.

See more of Acapulco in less time during a small-group sightseeing tour, ideal for first-time visitors. In a small group limited to 15, you’ll tick off top Acapulco attractions such as Las Brisas, the clifftop Chapel of Peace, Acapulco Bay, and La Quebrada Cliff Divers. All entrance fees and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

Visit Acapulco’s Coyuca Lagoon and witch doctor market on a family-friendly guided tour. After a convenient hotel pickup, travel with your guide and small group to the market to learn about its traditional medicinal supplies. Enjoy a boat cruise on the scenic Coyuca Lagoon, eat a lunch of fresh seafood and other typical Mexican dishes, and release endangered turtle babies into the Pacific—all on this affordable full-day outing.

Perfect for nature-lovers, this private lagoon ride takes you into the heart of a scenic bird sanctuary. Glide through mango tunnels, coconut plantations, and a hanging garden of wildflowers. The boat cruise is not only a relaxing way to travel, it also guarantees the best views. Keep an eye out for pelicans, storks, and herons. You’ll end the tour with a savory lunch, with free time to explore on foot.

Explore the town of Taxco on this all-day tour from Acapulco. Wander around this small colonial city, located in the north Sierra Madre Mountains, with cobblestone streets, white stucco houses with red-tiled roofs, and wrought-iron balconies. Plus, visit the baroque Santa Prisca Cathedral. During the tour, you’ll also have time to shop for souvenirs.

Enjoy a smooth and stress-free vacation from the moment you touch down in Acapulco with a round-trip airport transfer. Sail past enormous taxi lines and crowded bus terminals as you travel directly to your hotel from Acapulco International Airport. When your time in Mexico comes to an end, your return journey to the airport will be equally efficient with direct transportation to your departure flight.

Watch professional divers jump from cliffs as high as 80 feet on a trip to La Quebrada. While your guide navigates, listen to background on the iconic and dangerous ceremony that many visitors never hear. Enjoy two drinks at La Perla restaurant overlooking the ocean, and then take advantage of rare photo opportunities when your guide introduces you to the divers post-show.

See old and new Acapulco in this guided small-group tour. Watch the famed cliff divers of La Quebrada leap 112 feet into the Pacific and admire the city’s gorgeous bay from the Chapel of Peace. Check out a Diego Rivera mural, shop for silver, and snap photos from the historic Casablanca Hotel. Upgrade to a longer or private tour that includes a baby turtle release, a visit to the city market, and more.

Get to know Acapulco's highlights on this comprehensive city tour. With your guide's commentary to shed light on the daily life of local residents, as well as the history and future of this bustling city, visit the landmarks that make up the city's heart. Stops include the Cliff Divers, the Chapel of Peace, the Vallarino Turtle Camp, and others. Round-trip hotel transportation included.

Small Group, Clean & Safe. Less density and More Quality Informative, friendly and professional guide Free hotel pick-up and drop off included Enjoy a day away from the hustle and bustle of the city Get up-close to native wildlife Give us the opportunity of being your guide and we guarantee your tour with us will be a referral of your visit to Acapulco.

Experience the sights of Acapulco on this relaxing 4-hour tour. An informative guide takes you to top city attractions, including the Chapel of Peace, the well-heeled luxury resort of Las Brisas and the main avenue teeming with shopping opportunities. Admire a Diego Rivera mural, capture city panoramas and watch locals perform jaw-dropping dives off a cliff. Hotel transport by air-conditioned van included.

Experience the excitement of Lucha Libre—one of the most popular sporting events in Mexico—on a 4-hour evening tour that includes a dinner of tacos and beer. Your guide first takes you to a popular taqueria for your meal, then accompanies you to the wrestling venue to watch colorfully outfitted wrestlers compete. You'll also receive an authentic wrestling mask as a souvenir on a tour that includes entrance fees, dinner with beer, and hotel or port pickup and drop-off.

Delve into Acapulco's culinary culture with this Mexican cooking class and tour of the local municipal market. With a professional chef as your guide and a small group limited to just 10 people, visit the local market to collect fresh ingredients and learn about Mexican produce. Retreat to the restaurant kitchen to learn recipes for fajitas, tortilla soup, guacamole, and salsa. Make a feast of your dishes and leave with recipe to take home.

Enjoy a comprehensive tour of Acapulco with a local guide. Visit the Acapulco Historical Museum, Nuestra Señora de la Soledad Cathedral, and other architectural and significant highlights downtown. Climb a hillside to see the famous cliff divers, and relax over drinks at the end of the tour. 

Discover top tourist spots, plus see the cliff divers, during this guided tour of Acapulco. First, stop at the Chapel of Peace, which offers sea views, and the Trouyet Cross. Throughout the tour, learn about the country’s history, geography, economics, and politics. After watching the cliff divers show, visit at the mural of artist Diego Rivera to snap some photos.

Treat yourself to a romantic dinner and watch the famous cliff divers of Acapulco at La Perla. Located in the historic El Mirador hotel—and overlooking the Pacific Ocean—La Perla will serve up a 3-course dinner while the cliff divers plunge into the water below. Hotel/cruise ship pickup, guided tour, and two glasses of wine or cocktails included.

Dive into Acapulco's history and heritage with a local guide who shares the highlights of the city. See the Fort of San Diego, The Cathedral, Diego Rivera's mosaic mural, and check out the shopping options at the municipal market (Mercado Municipal). You'll also watch the cliff divers jump from dizzying heights at La Quebrada, stop at the Flamingo Hotel—historically popular with Hollywood stars, and have time to purchase lunch at a charming restaurant on the beach. Includes guide, entrance fees, and hotel or port pickup and drop-off.

Snorkel and swim in the shimmering waters of the Pacific Ocean on a half-day snorkeling tour from Acapulco. Cruise to the idyllic La Roqueta Island, stopping along the way to snorkel in spectacular spots among marvelous marine life and colorful coral reefs. Sink your toes into the silken sands of the beach and purchase local specialties in authentic eateries upon the island.

Explore Mexico's original seaside resort on a full-day guided  tour that takes you into the heart of this former celebrity haven and beyond. Visit the La Quebrada cliffs, known for the professional high divers that perform from their perch each day. Admire the lush tropical gardens of the Princess Hotel, where famed entrepreneur and aviator Howard Hughes once resided. And peruse a local crafts market for handmade wares. Along the way learn stories of Acapulco's intriguing past, from legendary pirates to Hollywood royalty.

Spend an evening in Acapulco watching the cliff divers of La Quebrada from the comfort of the elegant La Perla restaurant. Observe the cliff diving show accompanied by one of the following three options: two drinks; a 3-course dinner; or a 3-course dinner with two drinks. If desired, you can also visit the Los Flamingos Hotel for a drink during the sunset hour before continuing to the cliff show. Includes transportation, drinks and/or dinner, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Learn to prepare authentic Mexican dishes during a half-day cooking class in Acapulco. You'll also visit the Mercado Central and a tortilla factory to learn more about the key ingredients found in Mexico's cuisine. Your hands-on cooking class takes place at a restaurant where the chefs show you how to make classics such as beef fajitas, tacos, enchiladas, and guacamole, following family recipes that have passed down for years. To top off your tour, enjoy a meal of the dishes that you helped to prepare.

Experience the best of Acapulco on this half-day tour with a local guide and a convenient morning or afternoon departure. See the city’s historic center and the famed cliff divers of La Quebrada. Marvel at gorgeous bays and towering cliffs from a scenic highway, then see the latest Acapulco has to offer in the ‘Diamond Area,’ which has beaches, a concert hall, and a convention center.