About this experience
Download GuideAlong’s self-guided audio walking tour of Tulum and uncover one of Mexico’s most unforgettable archaeological sites. Explore the stone walls, temples and sea views of one of the last great Maya cities including iconic sites such as El Castillo, the Watchtower and the House of the Cenote.
Along the way, hear how water, trade, astronomy, and religion shaped Maya life in this walled city, with each story playing automatically on this clifftop walking tour.
Enjoy the freedom to explore offline at your own pace, spending more time at places that interest you and bypassing any that don’t.
Stories, tips, and directions play automatically based on your location
Travel at your own pace
Tour offline using GPS. No cell service or WiFi is needed
Suggested itineraries for half, full, or multi-day use
No time limits or expiry, and free updates
Like having a personal guide by your side on every step
Purchase one tour per person, or listen together by sharing headphones or a speaker
At a glance
- Duration: 2 hr–3 hr
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 2 hr–3 hr for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- For the best experience, please bring earphones or headphones so you can hear the audio clearly while walking. We also recommend carrying a fully charged phone or a portable power bank, as GPS and continuous audio use can drain the battery faster.
What is included
- Support: Toll free phone, chat and email
- GuideAlong (GyPSy Guide) Audio Tour: 25+ Points
- Easy To Use: Pre-download and tour offline
- Trip Planners: In-app, web and PDF
- Location Based: Stories, tips & directions that autoplay
- Includes an app-based self-guided experience, so you do not need any in-person guide.
- Buy once, use forever! No expiry, includes free updates
- Flexible Routes: Suggested itineraries or create your own
Not included
- Entry Fees, National Park Passes, Reservations
Itinerary and highlights
El Castillo is an iconic structure with a buttress at the back that extends toward the cliff, offering a striking view. Though weathered by time and the elements, the stucco panels at the back of El Castillo still present an imposing sight, even in their diminished state.
The Temple of the Frescoes is one of Tulum’s most significant buildings. Perched above a fresh cenote, it was built in phases, with the original small structure now serving as the innermost room. Known for its detailed murals and carvings, the temple prominently features the Descending God, a symbol of Venus and war.
Meeting and pickup information
- Includes an app-based self-guided experience, so there is no need to meet an in-person guide. Start at the main entrance and parking area, following the natural loop past key temples, walls, and ocean viewpoints. Search your email for “Download Audio Tour.”
Languages and tickets
- English — Audio
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Gypsy Guide GPS LLC
Meeting points and locations
Accessibility and practical details
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- How to Access: After booking you’ll receive an email and text with instructions (search “Download Audio Tour”). Click the link in the email/text to sign in with your preferred Apple or Google account and redeem your voucher code ahead of time.
- Download The GuideAlong App: Download the free app over WiFi or cellular data and sign in with the same Apple or Google account.
- Download The Tour: Download the tour in the GuideAlong app under 'My Tours' over WiFi or cellular data.
- Start The Tour: Open the tour in the GuideAlong app to preview the start locations, tour route and trip planner, or start the tour.
- Location-Based Stories: Audio commentary plays automatically as you drive using your phone’s GPS chip. Wherever you are and whichever direction you’re going, you’ll hear the best stories and tips.
- Flexible Travel Date: Tours are a one-time purchase with no expiry or date/time limit. If your plans change to a different day, there’s no need to change your travel date.
- Tour at Your Leisure: With GuideAlong, you control the pace. Start, stop, and resume the tour any day, anytime, adapting it to your schedule.
- Works Offline: No internet or cell service is required once the audio tour is downloaded to your phone, so you can relax and tour offline.
- Technical Support: The GuideAlong support team is available daily by toll-free phone, online chat, and email.
- Multi-Device Access: Everyone in your group can enjoy the tour on their own phone. Just share the same voucher code or setup link with each traveler in your booking. Each traveler can redeem it on one device.
- For the best experience, please bring earphones or headphones so you can hear the audio clearly while walking. We also recommend carrying a fully charged phone or a portable power bank, as GPS and continuous audio use can drain the battery faster.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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