Top Acapulco Tours by Duration

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.     

Let a guide navigate for you on a full-day tour of Acapulco City. After a morning on the beach with baby turtles, make your way into the heart of Acapulco. Going with a guide ensures you never get lost and see landmarks you might have missed otherwise. Enjoy lunch on the beach (own expense) before heading back to the doorstep of your hotel.

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.

Explore Acapulco with a guide on a full-day tour that includes a diving show. Ride in an air-conditioned van to landmarks including the Fort of San Diego, the Exekatlikalli House (House of Winds), the historic Los Flamingos hotel, and Our Lady of the Solitude Cathedral in the Zocalo (main square). You'll also watch the cliff divers splashing into the ocean and have time for souvenir shopping before returning to your hotel. Includes entrance fees, transportation, guide, drinks, and hotel pick-up and drop-off.

If this is your first trip to Acapulco, or if you only have a short time but want to see a lot, this is the tour for you! This tour hits the highlights of the city. See the famous cliff divers, the mosaic mural by Diego Rivera, Peace Chapel, and San Diego Fort. There will also be time for some shopping at the market outside the main cathedral.

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.

Take a break from the beach to experience Mexico’s cultural richness on this all-day tour. Travel by air-conditioned minivan to Mexico City for four hours of sightseeing. Admire the city’s historic center and check out the ruins of Templo Mayor—the center of the Aztec universe—the Metropolitan Cathedral, Bellas Artes and more. Witness the archaeological marvel of Teotihuacan, with its ancient temples, pyramids and Avenue of the Dead.

This Acapulco tour is the easiest way to visit the Tehuacalco archaeological site in just a few hours, without having to plan transport. Hidden in the Sierra Madre Mountains of southern Mexico, Tehuacalco served as the ceremonial center of the Yope civilization. Your half-day excursion includes a guided tour of the archaeological site, a typical Mexican lunch, and hotel or port pickup and drop-off.

See what Acapulco has to offer on this half day tour. From your hotel or from the cruise ship terminal, head out to the Chapel of Peace, high over the bay. Next, see the famed High Cliff Diving Exhibition—a highlight of many Acapulco vacations. Exekatlkalli, the mosaic mural by Diego Rivera is another can’t miss Acapulco treasure. From there you will head back to your hotel or ship.

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.

The beaches of Acapulco are prime sea turtle-nesting territory. On this tour, you’ll help release baby turtles safely into the ocean, while learning about egg incubation, birth, and release. The tour also includes stops at the Chapel of Peace, the highest point above the bay, a visit to the renowned Princess Hotel, and a lagoon where the Tarzan movies were filmed. There’s also free time allowed for lunch and beach exploration.

Explore Acapulco’s highlights during a half-day sightseeing tour with a local guide—a great choice for a shore excursion or for first-time visitors. Visit the hilltop Chapel of Peace, Los Flamingos Hotel, and the Diego Rivera mural, traveling between attractions with ease in an air-conditioned vehicle. A stop at La Quebrada to see the cliff divers is also included. Plus, hotel or port pickup and drop-off is provided.

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.

Get a feel for the history of Acapulco with this walking tour. Take the opportunity to explore the Fort of San Diego with a guide to teach you about the history and artifacts in the museum. Next, walk to the Zócalo and see the domed Cathedral and shops surrounding it.  From there, enjoy a trek up to the cliffs of La Quebrada to see the famous cliff divers before returning home.  

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.

Explore one of Acapulco's most stunning natural settings with a leisurely cruise along Coyuca Lagoon. Known for its lush vegetation and calm waters, the freshwater lagoon also attracts hundreds of bird such as herons, storks, and pelicans. Enjoy a buffet lunch as you sail past mangroves and flowering hyacinths. Coyuca had also been a favorite Hollywood filming location, doubling for jungle settings in Tarzan movies and Rambo II.

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. 

See the sights of Acapulco in the comfort of a private vehicle on this van tour for a group of up to 10 people. You'll be picked up by a driver-guide and taken around the area to check out any attractions that interest you. As this is a private tour, you can enjoy a customized experience.