Cancun City Tour by Bus: Beaches, Shopping & Mexican Culture
Overview
Experience Cancun beyond its beaches and resorts on a city tour that combines local culture, shopping, Mexican flavors, and iconic sights in one experience.
Visit Playa Delfines for stunning Caribbean views, explore the colorful Market 28, enjoy an authentic tequila and chocolate tasting, and discover traditional Mexican products at Plaza La Fiesta.
Unlike a typical sightseeing tour, this experience gives you the opportunity to see a different side of Cancun while learning about the city, its culture, and local traditions from professional guides.
Tuesday special: The Tuesday itinerary also includes a visit to the ancient Mayan ruins of El Meco.
What's Included
- Visit Plaza la Fiesta mall & Playa Delfines
- Visit to El Meco Mayan Ruins (Tuesdays only)
- Visit Market 28
- Round Transportation service ONLY FROM CANCUN
- Tequila & Chocolate Tasting
- 1 bottle of water.
- Driver/guide
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting points for travelers that are in downtown hotels and airbnb's or any location that we can't reach:Cancun Meeting Point: in front of the lobby at Oasis Smart in Tulum AvenueTransportation only from CANCUN
What To Expect
Discover the highlights of Cancun on a comfortable sightseeing tour combining beautiful beaches, local culture, shopping, and authentic Mexican flavors.
Start at Playa Delfines, one of Cancun’s most iconic beaches, where you can enjoy panoramic Caribbean views and take photos at the famous Cancun sign.
Continue to Market 28, a lively traditional Mexican market filled with handicrafts, souvenirs, hammocks, jewelry, and local products. Take some time to explore and shop for unique gifts.
Enjoy a Tequila & Chocolate Tasting, where you’ll learn about the history and traditions behind two of Mexico’s most famous specialties while sampling tequila and artisanal chocolate made with native cacao.
The tour continues to Plaza La Fiesta, offering more opportunities to discover Mexican products, traditional crafts, souvenirs, and regional specialties.
Tuesday special: On Tuesdays, the itinerary also includes a visit to the El Meco Mayan Ruins, an archaeological site located near Cancun’s coast.
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Bring your swimsuit, towels and extra clothes.
- Use sunscreen and sunglasses.
- Wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
- Dress code is smart casual
- Please bring cash if you'd like to buy souvenirs
- The itinerary and times at each stop may have a be diferent
- Transportation only from CANCUN
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (EST).
- Visit Plaza la Fiesta mall & Playa Delfines.
- Visit to El Meco Mayan Ruins (Tuesdays only).
- Visit Market 28.
- Round Transportation service ONLY FROM CANCUN.
- Tequila & Chocolate Tasting.
- 1 bottle of water.
- Driver/guide.
- Food and drinks, unless specified.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 6..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Cancun City Tour by Bus: Beaches, Shopping & Mexican Culture is as follows:
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Cancun City Tour by Bus: Beaches, Shopping & Mexican Culture will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Visit Plaza la Fiesta mall & Playa Delfines
- Visit to El Meco Mayan Ruins (Tuesdays only)
- Visit Market 28
- Round Transportation service ONLY FROM CANCUN
- Tequila & Chocolate Tasting
- 1 bottle of water.
- Driver/guide
- Food and drinks, unless specified
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Bring your swimsuit, towels and extra clothes.
- Use sunscreen and sunglasses.
- Wear comfortable clothes and shoes.
- Dress code is smart casual
- Please bring cash if you'd like to buy souvenirs
- The itinerary and times at each stop may have a be diferent
- Transportation only from CANCUN
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 40 travelers
