Acapulco: Cliff Divers, Diego Rivera Mural & City Tour for Cruise Guests

Cliff divers at La Quebrada, Diego Rivera mosaic and Acapulco’s contrasts in one half-day tour

You’ll ride through Acapulco’s layered neighborhoods with a local guide who shares stories as you go, from hillside chapels to Diego Rivera’s mosaic mural and finally to La Quebrada for the famous cliff divers’ leap into crashing surf. With hotel or cruise pickup included, you’ll get snapshots (and maybe goosebumps) from both city life and wild sea views.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each2 stops

1. La Quebrada Cliff DiversEntry included30m
2. Diego Rivera Mural Exekatlkallipassing by

Explore Acapulco's highlights and divers

• Visit highest mountain viewpoint
• Watch the High Cliff Divers show
• Drive along Costera Miguel Aleman
• See Diego Rivera mural at Dolores Olmedo house

The experience

Hands gripping the van seat as we zigzagged up into the hills, I caught a whiff of sea air mixed with exhaust: Acapulco in one breath. Our guide, Javier, waved at someone selling tamarind candies at the curb (“his cousin,” he said, though maybe he was joking). He pointed out the patchwork of neighborhoods: faded paint, laundry flapping, then suddenly villas behind iron gates. I kept craning my neck for glimpses of the bay below: sunlight bouncing off water so bright it hurt my eyes. We stopped at this tiny chapel perched way above everything. Inside it was cool and silent except for our shoes scuffing on stone. I didn’t expect to feel that calm.

Driving down again, we passed street vendors shouting over each other and kids darting between cars. Javier slowed so we could see Diego Rivera’s mural: honestly, photos don’t do it justice. The colors looked almost wet in the afternoon heat. He told us about Dolores Olmedo and Rivera’s time here. I only half-remembered the details because I was busy tracing the mosaics with my eyes. There was a dog barking somewhere nearby, and a woman sweeping her steps without even glancing up at us.

The main event is La Quebrada. Everyone says you have to see the cliff divers if you come to Acapulco. Standing there with strangers pressed close (one guy nervously eating peanuts), I watched these guys climb barefoot up jagged rocks before pausing at the edge. The crowd went quiet for a second (the kind of hush that makes your stomach flip), and then they jumped. It’s quick but somehow lasts longer in your head. On the way back along Costera Miguel Aleman, I realized how much of Acapulco you can feel just by watching people live their day here. Still thinking about those divers now.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel or cruise port pickup and drop-off, all entry fees to major attractions like La Quebrada and Diego Rivera Mural Exekatlkalli, transport by air-conditioned minivan or sedan depending on group size, plus an experienced local guide sharing stories along every stop before returning you comfortably to your starting point.

Options for this experience

3 options

Bay Area Main Avenue Hotel pickupGuide in English, Spanish or French · 10:00Group or Bay Area hotel passengers: exclusive to hotels on the Bay Area main avenue, e.g. Ritz, Hotsson, Emporio, Holiday Inn, Calinda, Copacabana, Fiesta Americana, etc. Pickup is included.

Exclusive Cruise PickupGuide in English, Spanish or French · 09:30Drinks: the table and drinks are not included. Cruise or Diamond Hotel guests: the meeting point is just past the last security gate, next to the police station, where we will be waiting with a sign bearing your name. Pickup is included.

Diamond Hotel PickupGuide in English, Spanish or French · 09:00Diamond Hotel pickup: e.g. Princess, Mayan, Banyan Tree, Las Brisas, Banyan Tree, Encanto, Camino Real. Pickup is included.

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Before you book

Lasts 4h, runs every day at 09:00, 09:30 and 10:00, from US$ 60.99 per person, with a live guide in English, Spanish and French, in groups of up to 15 and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00, 09:30 and 10:00

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AgesAdult (18 to 60 years) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Infant (1 to 3 years)

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and French

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Low physical effortStroller-friendly

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and French.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 12 years); Infant (1 to 3 years).

Is hotel or cruise port pickup included in this Acapulco tour?

Yes, pickup from hotels or cruise terminals is included in your booking.

How long does this Acapulco city tour last?

The tour is approximately 4 hours long.

Do we see the La Quebrada cliff divers perform?

Yes, watching the high cliff divers at La Quebrada is a highlight of this tour.

What attractions are included besides La Quebrada?

You’ll visit Chapel of Peace, Diego Rivera Mural Exekatlkalli, and drive through several neighborhoods.

Does the tour include shopping stops?

No shopping stops are included. Focus is on sightseeing and local culture.

Is lunch provided during this Acapulco city tour?

No lunch is included but you’ll have time for snacks between stops if needed.

What type of vehicle is used for transport?

An air-conditioned sedan or minivan will be used depending on group size.