Top Acapulco Shore Excursions

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.

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.

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.

Take your Acapulco experience to the next level, with your own local guide for your personal group. This day-long tour packs in all the Acapulco highlights such as the cliff divers, the Chapel of Peace, and Hotel Flamingo, along with cultural experiences such as a turtle nesting encounter and a taco lunch at an authentic local eatery. Even better: the tour is private, so can be tailored to you.

Travel from Acapulco International Airport to any destination in Acapulco center worry-free and without a hassle. Acápulco has a small airport, upon lading simply collect your luggage and once you cross the exit door you will greet your courteous driver outside of airport building. Avoid the hassle of navigating confusing public transport systems or waiting for taxis with this convenient airport round-trip transfer. Sit back and relax in your air-conditioned vehicle as your driver transports you directly to your hotel. You can relax and let us take care of the rest.

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.

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.

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.

Discover the highlights and historical sites of Acapulco on this all-day guided sightseeing tour. Watch the La Quebrada Cliff Divers, a group of professional high divers that sail down from the cliffs into the sea. Visit Los Flamingos Hotel, a former hotspot for Hollywood stars. And stop by a silver factory and an arts-and-craft market.

Tour the turtle camp, crocodile sanctuary and botanical garden in Acapulco, Mexico. The first stop is at Campamento Tortuguero Playa Hermosa to check out the three sea turtle species and watch how to help a baby turtle into the sea. The second stop is San Andres Playa Encantada to see the Acutus crocodile sanctuary. And lastly, you'll visit Jardin Botanico de Acapulco to check out great varieties of native species, like timber, flower, fruit trees, palm trees, cycas, heliconias, gingers, Araceae, desert plants, ferns, bromeliads, orchids and more.

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.

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.

Visit the many attractions of Acapulco on this small tour. Immerse yourself in the local culture, with visits to the diving exhibition, Chapel of Peace and Cultural Centre. Witness the main sights on the Avenida Costera Miguel Aleman, the main boulevard of the city. See where the celebrities of old would hideout with a trip to Los Flamingos Hotel.

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.

Learn to prepare authentic Mexican dishes during a half-day cooking class in Acapulco. You'll also visit the Mercado Central and a tortilla factory to learn more about the key ingredients found in Mexico's cuisine. Your hands-on cooking class takes place at a restaurant where the chefs show you how to make classics such as beef fajitas, tacos, enchiladas, and guacamole, following family recipes that have passed down for years. To top off your tour, enjoy a meal of the dishes that you helped to prepare.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Explore Mexico's original seaside resort on a full-day guided  tour that takes you into the heart of this former celebrity haven and beyond. Visit the La Quebrada cliffs, known for the professional high divers that perform from their perch each day. Admire the lush tropical gardens of the Princess Hotel, where famed entrepreneur and aviator Howard Hughes once resided. And peruse a local crafts market for handmade wares. Along the way learn stories of Acapulco's intriguing past, from legendary pirates to Hollywood royalty.

Enjoy the warm waters of Acapulco Bay on a half-day tour that includes paddleboarding and snorkeling from a sandy beach. This tour is suitable for all levels of experience, and your guide provides instruction and use of all equipment. After enjoying the water sports, have a lunch of Mexican fare before your guide returns you to your hotel.

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.

Combine a sunset Acapulco Bay cruise with dancing, tropical music, and an open bar with a fun tour. Set sail from Principal Dock in the late afternoon aboard the Acarey three-deck catamaran yacht to see the sunset over Acapulco Bay. Before seeing the sun sink below the horizon, you'll also have the chance to see the coastline's impressive mansions and watch amateur cliff divers at La Quebrada.

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.