4.8(89)
Chichén Itzá: Skip The Line Ticket + Small Group Guided Tour
Tulum
From$81
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Free things to do in Tulum
You don't need a big budget to enjoy Tulum. These experiences are completely free to attend, though many still require you to reserve a spot in advance because capacity is limited.
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Zero cost, still worth booking.
About this list
Why this shortlist
Free walking tours are the single most popular free activity in Tulum, and we list every reputable one in town. Many are tip-based, which means you pay what you think the tour was worth at the end.
Aside from walking tours, look for free museum entry days, open-air concerts, and self-guided routes with downloadable maps.
Shortlist
Free things to do in Tulum
4.6(61)Croco Cun Zoo: Fast Track Ticket
Tulum
From$47.43
4.8(32)Chichén Itzá & Valladolid: Entry Ticket + Guided Tour + Roundtrip Transfer
Tulum
From$58
4.7(27)Akumal Monkey Sanctuary & Rescued Animals: Guided Tour
Tulum
From$77
4.9(22)Cirque Du Soleil JOYÀ: Resident Show in Riviera Maya
Tulum
From$102.75
Chichén Itzá: Audio Guide App
Tulum
From$11.08
4.9Chichén Itzá: Private Guided Walking Tour
Tulum
From$200
4.2(10)Isla Mujeres: Catamaran Tour with Snorkeling & Beach Club from Cancún
Tulum
From$39
4.2MUSA Cancún Underwater Art Museum: Snorkel & Glass-Bottomed Boat Tour with Drink
Tulum
From$78
4.3Cancún: MUSA Underwater Art Museum Snorkeling Tour
Tulum
From$58
4.2Chichén Itzá, Cenote Chichikan, Cobá Ruins & Valladolid: Guided Tour + Transfer
Tulum
From$99
4.8Delphinus Xcaret: Swim with Dolphins
Tulum
From$119
4.8Chichén Itzá, Ek Balam & Cenote Chichikan: Roundtrip, Entry Ticket + Lunch
Tulum
From$92.80
4.2Chichén Itzá: Guided Tour from Cancún + Early Access + Optional Hotel Transfers
Tulum
From$67
4.2ATV Monkey Jungle Tour
Tulum
From$130
5.0Delphinus Xcaret: Entry Ticket + Transfers + Swim with Dolphins
Tulum
From$349.90
4.2Cancún: MUSA Underwater Art Museum Glass-Bottomed Boat Tour with Drink
Tulum
From$58
5.0Chichén Itzá: Audio Guide App by TouringBee
Tulum
From$11.08
5.0Cancún Underwater Art Museum and Manchones Coral Reef: Snorkeling Tour
Tulum
From$60
5.0Tulum: Snorkeling with Turtles in Akumal + Mariposa Cenote + Lunch + Transfer
Tulum
From$76.30
4.5Chichén Itzá, Izamal, & Cenote Xcajum: Roundtrip Transfer from Mérida + Lunch
Tulum
From$115
5.0MUSA Cancún Underwater Art Museum: Visitor Center
Tulum
From$30
5.0Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid: Guided Tour, Entry, Lunch + Transfer
Tulum
From$93
Chichén Itzá: Entry Ticket + Walking Tour
Tulum
From$102
Before you book
FAQ
- Are tip-based tours really free?
- Yes, there's no obligation to tip. Most guides survive on tips, though, so €5–€10 per person is the norm if you enjoyed it.