Acapulco Cruise Passenger Tour: Cliff Divers, Rivera Mural & Views

Summary

Small Group Acapulco Shore Excursion: Top Sights in 4 Hours

If you want to see real Acapulco in just a few hours—without wasting time in shops or fighting crowds—this tour hits all the highlights: cliff divers at La Quebrada, Diego Rivera’s mosaic mural, sweeping bay views, and those hidden corners only locals know about.

What’s the experience like?

The salty air hit me as soon as we stepped off the ship—Acapulco’s heat is no joke, even before noon. Our guide, Miguel, waved us over by the minivan (blessedly cool inside), and we were off. No big crowds or pushy vendors—just our tiny group and a local who actually seemed happy to show us around. First stop: a lookout where you can see the whole bay curve around like a blue-green horseshoe. I spotted pelicans gliding low over the water while Miguel pointed out which neighborhoods were old money and which ones had just sprung up.

We rolled through Las Brisas next—those pink bougainvillea spilling over white walls are something you don’t forget. The air smelled faintly of jasmine and car exhaust. Then came the Diego Rivera mural at Exekatlkalli. Up close, it’s wild—bits of tile and seashells pressed into swirling shapes. Miguel told us Rivera made it for his friend’s house in the ‘50s; you can still see fingerprints in some of the plaster if you look close.

But nothing beats La Quebrada. We squeezed into a shady spot along the railing just as one of the divers was stretching his arms out, toes gripping the edge. The crowd went quiet for a second—you could hear gulls squabbling below—and then he leapt, slicing down into that narrow gap between rocks and foam. It’s quick but your heart pounds anyway. On the way back, we passed by Chapel of Peace up on its hill; even from outside, you get why people come here to think or just breathe for a minute.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Acapulco Highlights Tour

• Guided city visit
• Watch La Quebrada Cliff Divers
• Admire Diego Rivera Mural

Top questions

Is this tour suitable for families with young kids?

Yes! The van has AC and there aren’t any long walks. Strollers are fine too.

Will I make it back to my cruise ship on time?

Absolutely—we ask for your ship details when booking so pickup/drop-off fits your schedule.

Are there any shopping stops or forced souvenir visits?

Nope! This tour skips all shopping stops so you spend more time seeing Acapulco’s sights.

What’s included

This tour covers pickup and drop-off right at your cruise port, all transport in an air-conditioned minivan, plus a friendly local guide who knows their stuff—and yes, service animals are welcome!