Acapulco City Tour: Murals, Cliff Divers & Souvenirs
Watch cliff divers plunge as you explore Acapulco’s historic streets and markets
An Acapulco city tour with a live guide covering the Diego Rivera murals, the Zócalo, a silver factory and artisan market, plus the cliff divers show. The route includes stops at Mirador Puerto Marquez for views of Acapulco Diamante, a chapel with bay views, and the old Hollywood hotels from the 1950s. Water and beer are included; the tour runs four and a half hours with hotel pickup.
4h 30m
Step-by-step itinerary
Explore Acapulco's key sites and show
- Visit Mirador Puerto Marquez for photos
- Tour chapel and learn about sacred monument
- Visit silver factory and craft market
- Stop at Acapulco main square
- See Diego Rivera Aztec murals
- Visit historic hotel of Hollywood stars
- Enjoy iconic cliff divers show
The Experience
You start at Mirador Puerto Marquez for photos of Acapulco Diamante, then move to a chapel where you learn the story of the family who donated this sacred monument and capture postcard views of the bay. The guide speaks English or Spanish, so the commentary lands the way you need it to. From there you visit a silver factory and an artisan craft market to see how traditional jewelry is made, with time to shop for souvenirs before heading into the city proper.
The Zócalo—Acapulco's main square—gets a 20-minute stop, followed by the Diego Rivera murals at Exekatlkalli, where you see the work of Mexico's most celebrated muralist. The tour also passes the old hotels where Johnny Weissmuller, John Wayne and other Hollywood names stayed in the 1950s. The day closes with the cliff divers show, the city's most recognizable spectacle, where you watch divers launch themselves from the rocks into the sea below.
Water and beer come with the tour, and pickup from your hotel is included. The whole outing takes four and a half hours, which is long enough to move through the main sites without the pace feeling rushed. Children from age one are welcome, and the route is wheelchair accessible throughout.
What’s included
- Water and beer.
- hotel pickup.
- live guide commentary in English or Spanish.
Operated by Acapulco Tours & Transfers
Is this one for you?The guide speaks English or Spanish, so if you're traveling with Spanish speakers or prefer to follow in English, you can choose the language that works for your group. The four-and-a-half-hour pace keeps the day manageable for families with young children and for anyone who wants to see the main sites without a full-day commitment.
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Top questions
What exactly is the cliff divers show in Acapulco?
The cliff divers perform a traditional acrobatic dive from high rock formations into the ocean below, launching themselves into the water in a display that has become Acapulco's signature attraction. The tour includes time to watch this show as the final stop of the day.
Will I have time to actually buy things at the silver factory and market?
Yes. The tour includes a dedicated stop at a silver factory and artisan craft market specifically for shopping and learning about traditional jewelry-making techniques. You have time to browse and purchase souvenirs before moving on to the next stop.
Does the guide speak English, or only Spanish?
The guide offers live commentary in both English and Spanish, so you can follow along in whichever language works for you.
What are the Diego Rivera murals, and why visit them?
Diego Rivera was Mexico's most celebrated muralist, and the Exekatlkalli murals in Acapulco showcase his Aztec-inspired work. The tour includes a stop to view these murals and learn about their significance.
Is lunch included in the tour, or should I eat beforehand?
Lunch is not included in this tour. Water and beer are provided, but you should plan to eat before or after the four-and-a-half-hour outing, or arrange a meal separately.
Can I bring young children or a baby on this tour?
Children are welcome from age one. Infants can sit on an adult's lap, and specialized infant seats are available if you need one. The route is wheelchair accessible and stroller-friendly throughout.
Acapulco City Tour: Murals, Cliff Divers & Souvenirs
4h 30m · EN · ES · at your hotel
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