Top Belize City Sightseeing Tours

Get to know Belize City and one of its favorite local products on this shore excursion combining a city tour with a stop at a rum factory. See the city's most notable landmarks and historic sites on a bus or minivan tour, stopping to take photos and shop for souvenirs at a local market. Make a special pitstop at the Traveler's Liquor factory to taste authentic Belizean rum and learn how this beloved tropical drink is distilled.

Explore Belize’s vibrant culture and fascinating history with a 5-hour private tour of Altun Ha and Belize City. Follow your guide through the ancient Maya city’s towering pyramids as you learn the story behind this important site, and see the precious jade artifacts excavated from royal tombs. Return to the recent past in Belize City, and pass by an historic swing bridge and stately British homes that are a remarkable contrast with the city’s colorful and bustling modern life. 

A guide shares information about the cultures and history of Belize City during this shore excursion, catered to cruise passengers with limited time. Relax during a leisurely drive past city landmarks and make several photo stops. Then spend 45 minutes at a local rum factory with a tour and tasting.

Discover what makes Lamanai one of Belize’s most impressive Mayan ruins on this full-day tour that takes you through an excavated ancient city that rises mysteriously out of the jungle. Look for native wildlife including birds and crocodiles on a river cruise to the archaeological site, where the ruins of the Jaguar and Mask Temples and ancient Mayan palaces beg exploration. See fascinating artifacts like clay pots and temple carvings at the on-site museum, and round out the day with a typical Belizean lunch at a restaurant.

Learn about the historical and geological events that shaped Belize City during a minibus drive past its landmarks. This 3-hour shore excursion is ideal for cruise passengers short on time, with a guide to share insights. Then head to Kukumba Beach, complete with water slides, rope swings, lounge chairs, and float tubes to make use of in the Caribbean Sea.

This tour is a combination of sightseeing and being able to be on a beach and swim. while heading to the kukumba beach and after leaving there you will be on a tour of the city. where by the city has a lot of historic places and siting that the tour guide will be pointing out to you, and the Kukumba beach is located at around that is historic to the city and has a museum of the Belize and a beach and restaurant, so you can be able to purchase lunch and also drinks. This activity is a nice activity to do with your family and kids also the beach is a Man Made Beach.

A foodie’s jackpot, this tour offers a look (and taste) into Belize culinary culture. Sample Belizean patties, visit a rum factory, a fresh fruit market, and a bakery to sample the goods, and then it’s time for the main event—a sit-down meal at a local restaurant. Here, dine on coconut rice, fried plantains, whole fish, rice and beans, tamales, cow foot soup, oxtail, chimole, and more.

Feel your adrenaline levels surge on a half-day jungle shore excursion from Belize City. In a powerful 4WD, you’ll enjoy a concise tour of Belize City’s vibrant streets and delve into the atmospheric greenery of the Belizean jungle to observe fascinating flora and fauna. Explore hidden caves, marvel at crystalline rock formations and scour the scenery for rare wildlife as you listen to informative commentary from your guide. Revitalize with a delicious lunch, accompanied by beverages, and enjoy round-trip transport from your Belize City cruise terminal.  

Escape the bustle of Belize and head out to Altun Ha, the fantastically preserved ruins of an ancient Mayan city, with this tour from Belize City. Your local guide will start by showing you a few key Belize City landmarks, followed by a journey up to Altun Ha. Here you'll explore the old ruins, learning about how the Mayan people lived in ancient times.

The historic Belize City tour offers an interesting insight into the old capital city of Belize. Belize City is the largest city in the Central American region of Belize and was once the capital of former British Honduras until the government was moved to the new capital of Belmopan in 1970. The population of Belize City is 67,964; with neighboring suburbs adding up to about 80,000. Several cruise ships drop anchor outside the port and are tended by local citizens. Belize City was founded (originally as “Belize Town”) in 1638 by British lumber harvesters. It had previously been a small Maya city called Holzuz. Belize Town slowly improved its infrastructure and has been the object of numerous infrastructural projects. Nevertheless, many of the streets built from colonial days are still small and congested, a majority of houses are still susceptible to fire and damage from hurricanes.

Explore the Wonders of Altun Ha, the Most Excavated Mayan Site in Belize. Jose Tours Belize is a family run business that provides visitors with new adventures, unforgettable experiences, and quality services in Belize.This tour provides an experienced guide as well as an A/C tour van to provide safe and comfortable transportation as you enjoy your trip!

You absolutely will not find another tour out there as packed with activities and attractions as this one, provided by CharlieTheTraveler. You will also not find another tour out there that offers it all "FIRST CLASS," yet for a relatively low price. We have thousands of travelers taking this specific tour every year-and that's because no competitor can beat us on quality, price and substance. Below are just some examples of what you will see and do on this tour: ► Great Blue Hole Flight-Seeing Tour (optional) ► Swimming with Sharks & Sting Rays ► Snorkeling in the World’s Second Largest Barrier Reef ► Visiting Impressive Archaeological Sites ► Coming in Contact with Black Howler Monkeys ► Seeing a Wildlife Sanctuary ► Tubing & Canoeing Inside Caves ► And Much Much More...

Our Belizean Dream Express is a one of a kind Party Bus in Belize! On board our party bus, you will experience like entertainment like no other as we take you around Belize City on an evening/night time extravaganza! All drinks are local and made in Belize just bring along your dancing shoes and be ready for some ultimate party bus fun!

Travel to Jaguar Paw, a tropical oasis situated beside the Branch River. Hike about 30 minutes to the launch site; along the way your guide shares information about the medicinal plants along the jungle path, and how they were used by the ancient Mayas and still used by locals today. Enjoy a relaxing float through a fascinating underground cave system, followed by a delicious lunch of local foods and fresh juices.

Discover highlights of Belize’s inland capital city and its best natural swimming hole on a guided tour that combines a good dose of nature and culture. Departing from Belize City, drive through the countryside to Blue Hole National Park, where you can hike through the lush forest and swim in a tropical pool surrounded by vine-covered cliffs and leafy trees. Then, take a guided tour of nearby Belmopan, one of the world’s newest national capitals.  

• Visit the famous Altun ha, an ancient Mayan city • A wealth ceremonial area and climb the highest temple • Pickup and drop-off from cruise port or Belize city • Professional tour guide

Explore the wonders of Xunantunich, a Mayan Site that has the Second Tallest Structure in Belize, El Castillo. Jose Tours Belize is a family run business that provides visitors with new adventures, unforgettable experiences, and quality services in Belize. This tour provides an experienced guide as well as an A/C tour van to provide safe and comfortable transportation as you enjoy your trip!

Learn about 3,000-year-old Mayan civilization with a visit to Altun Ha, then go tubing in the Branch Rivera Caves during this 6-hour adventure from Belize City. At Altun Ha, walk through the two ancient plazas that once served as center of commerce for 10,000 Mayan residents trading jade and obsidian. With your adventure guide, hike 30 minutes to the entrance of the cave, then hop on an inner tube and float through the underground network of rivers. No experience is necessary; this activity is suitable for participants of all fitness levels. A traditional Belizean lunch with refreshments and round-trip transportation from centrally located Belize City hotels, the airport or the cruise port are included. 

Discover a ruined Maya city and float through a series of flooded caves with a 6-hour private tour from Belize City to Altun Ha and the Caves Branch River. Explore broad plazas and towering pyramids as you visit the archeological site with your guide, and see the precious treasures excavated from the Temple of the Green Tomb. Hike through a lush forest to the Caves Branch River, then go tubing through soaring caverns as your headlight illuminates cave walls that glint with crystal formations and stalactites.

Explore the archeological site of Xunantunich on a private tour from Belize City, and discover the fascinating history of a Maya ceremonial center on the shores of the Mopan River. Climb to the top of El Castillo pyramid, take in views of the lush jungle, then stand between the walls of a traditional ball court. Spot howler monkeys and wild turkeys among the stones, and study the intricately carved stelae, freizes and glyphs that bring the ancient Maya civilization to vibrant life. 

Visit one of Belize’s most preserved cave systems with your professional guide who will give vital information along the way. Sightseers and nature lovers will be in awe as the marvel at the relaxing and colorful scenery throughout this four and a half hour tour. Hike the lush Belizean rainforest before tubing through caves dating back to Mayan periods; filled with bright formations that glitter with your headlamps. Take once in a lifetime pictures both in and outside the cave before finishing a float down the open river to the end point. Most travelers accept the option to swim in the crystal clear river after exiting the cave. This is the perfect way too cool off before they enjoy some local rice and beans with stewed chicken, coleslaw and fried plantains.

An exclusive tour for all the romantics of the world! Together with the professional local guide, you will visit the most romantic places in the city. Did you know that Government House is a colonial historical place? You will feel spellbound in a charming atmosphere. What is considered as one of the best places to have a date in the city? Where can you make lovely photos? You will be surprised how many historical love stories are hidden in the streets, buildings, parks of the city. From heartbreaking and tragic, to the hilarious or spicy ones. What is so special about the St John Anglican Cathedral?This tour is especially recommended in the Saint Valentine period!

Our guides will meet you upon mainland arrival in Belize City before heading off to Altun Ha.The temples are easily climbed and are not as tall as Lamanai and Xunantunich. This is the nearest Mayan ruin to the “Old Capital”. You’ll enjoy the wide-open spaces and incredible architecture of these ancient historical temples. After trekking an ancient home of the Maya, take a tour of the present-day city that is the heart of Belize.Belize City was once the capital of the country, but that changed after Hurricane Hattie when her vulnerability as a seaside city was exposed. The capital was moved inland to Belmopan, but Belize City has remained the Commercial Capital. It is a vibrant, dynamic city that is undergoing modernization to keep up the needs of its people and its growing tourism market. Enjoy some of the remnants of our colonial history, and the landmarks of recent stories that have impacted the changing face of this growing, vibrant city that sits proudly on the Caribbean Sea.

This Cultural Walking Tour offers you the chance to explore the main historical sights of Belize City, which dates back to the early 1600s when the British first settled here and is the former capital of the country of Belize, once known as British Honduras. Which is the official language in Belize? What Belizeans celebrate during St George’s Caye Day? Why should I travel to Belize City the next summer? Which is the connection between the Mayan Civilization and Belize City? How is the weather in Belize City? You will have the chance to discover the Swing Bridge, Government House, Museum of Belize, St. John's Anglican Cathedral, and the Fort George Memorial Park. Get ready to experience Belize from a different perspective. A local charismatic guide will reveal interesting facts about Belize City.