Top Acapulco Shore Excursions

Soar over the water at up to 60-miles per hour (96-kilometers per hour) on this multi-activity tour that includes a visit to the Chapel of Peace and baby turtle release. This private, full-day excursion starts with a thrill ride as you zipline across the Xtasea Zip Line. Next, sit high over the bay of Acapulco at the iconic Chapel of Peace and then help a baby turtle make its way into nature.

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.

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.

Ride a horse along stretches of unspoiled beaches outside Acapulco, then help release baby turtles into the ocean on this half-day tour. Get matched up with a rehabilitated rescue horse and follow your guide on a ride to some remote areas, far from Acapulco's more developed areas. At the Vallarino Turtle Camp, help release baby turtles into the ocean. The horseback riding tour is suitable for all levels of experience.

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.

Enjoy a smooth and stress-free vacation from the moment you touch down in Acapulco with a round-trip airport transfer. Sail past enormous taxi lines and crowded bus terminals as you travel directly to your hotel from Acapulco International Airport. When your time in Mexico comes to an end, your return journey to the airport will be equally efficient with direct transportation to your departure flight.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

Ride a motorboat on Coyuca Lagoon during this nature-lover's tour of Acapulco. You’ll discover native flora of the freshwater lagoon, such as water hyacinths and tropical palms, all pointed out by a knowledgeable guide. Enjoy lunch and domestic drinks at a restaurant on on the beach where you will have time to take a stroll, relax in a hammock and watch the sunset. 

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.

Spend an evening in Acapulco watching the cliff divers of La Quebrada from the comfort of the elegant La Perla restaurant. Observe the cliff diving show accompanied by one of the following three options: two drinks; a 3-course dinner; or a 3-course dinner with two drinks. If desired, you can also visit the Los Flamingos Hotel for a drink during the sunset hour before continuing to the cliff show. Includes transportation, drinks and/or dinner, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Watch professional divers jump from cliffs as high as 80 feet on a trip to La Quebrada. While your guide navigates, listen to background on the iconic and dangerous ceremony that many visitors never hear. Enjoy two drinks at La Perla restaurant overlooking the ocean, and then take advantage of rare photo opportunities when your guide introduces you to the divers post-show.

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.

Experience the excitement of Lucha Libre—one of the most popular sporting events in Mexico—on a 4-hour evening tour that includes a dinner of tacos and beer. Your guide first takes you to a popular taqueria for your meal, then accompanies you to the wrestling venue to watch colorfully outfitted wrestlers compete. You'll also receive an authentic wrestling mask as a souvenir on a tour that includes entrance fees, dinner with beer, 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.

Treat yourself to a romantic dinner and watch the famous cliff divers of Acapulco at La Perla. Located in the historic El Mirador hotel—and overlooking the Pacific Ocean—La Perla will serve up a 3-course dinner while the cliff divers plunge into the water below. Hotel/cruise ship pickup, guided tour, and two glasses of wine or cocktails included.

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.

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Perfect for nature-lovers, this private lagoon ride takes you into the heart of a scenic bird sanctuary. Glide through mango tunnels, coconut plantations, and a hanging garden of wildflowers. The boat cruise is not only a relaxing way to travel, it also guarantees the best views. Keep an eye out for pelicans, storks, and herons. You’ll end the tour with a savory lunch, with free time to explore on foot.

Snorkel and swim in the shimmering waters of the Pacific Ocean on a half-day snorkeling tour from Acapulco. Cruise to the idyllic La Roqueta Island, stopping along the way to snorkel in spectacular spots among marvelous marine life and colorful coral reefs. Sink your toes into the silken sands of the beach and purchase local specialties in authentic eateries upon the island.

Take a break from the beach on an all-inclusive half-day excursion through Acapulco. Start the day on a high note with a hike on Roqueta Island, known for its lighthouse and secluded beaches. Your guide ensures you learn little-known facts about all stops on the itinerary, including historic downtown highlights and the famed La Quebrada cliff-diving show. Snacks, drinks, and a traditional Mexican lunch are included for your convenience.