6-Hour Acapulco Tour: La Quebrada Cliff Divers & City Market

Watch the cliff divers, then release baby turtles into the ocean

A 6-hour guided tour of Acapulco covering over 10 major attractions, including La Quebrada's famous high cliff divers, Diego Rivera's mural at Casa de los Vientos, the vibrant City Market, and a baby turtle release ceremony. Pickup from your cruise ship or hotel is included. The guide handles timing and logistics so the day stays on track without shopping detours.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each2 stops

1. Diego Rivera Mural Exekatlkalli15m
2. La Quebrada Cliff DiversEntry included30m

Acapulco 6-hour sightseeing tour

• Admire Diego Rivera mural
• Watch La Quebrada High Cliff Divers
• Participate in baby turtle release
• Visit Las Brisas mountain area
• Stop for drinks or lunch

The experience

You get picked up from your cruise terminal or hotel and spend the next six hours moving through Acapulco's most recognizable spots. The tour opens at La Quebrada, where you watch divers plunge from the cliff face into the narrow inlet below. The vantage point is set up so you see the full arc. From there you move to the Diego Rivera mural on the facade of Casa de los Vientos, a quick stop to take in the work, then head to the baby turtle release ceremony, where you walk the beach and release hatchlings into the ocean. It's the kind of moment that stays with you.

The day includes stops at the Chapel of Peace, the Old Sector of Acapulco, and the newer Diamond Acapulco and New Area neighborhoods, so you get both the historic and the modern sides of the city. You'll also visit the City Market, where the energy is high and the goods are real, not a tourist version of one. Somewhere in the middle of the tour there's a break for drinks or lunch (your own cost) at a spot with reliable internet, which matters if you're on a tight ship schedule or need to stay connected.

An air-conditioned minivan is your transport for the full six hours, and your guide speaks English, Spanish or French depending on what you book. The operator handles the route, the timing and the entry where it's needed, so you're not negotiating gates or figuring out which stop comes next. If you're a cruise passenger, you'll need to provide your ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time at checkout so the driver can work backward from your departure.

What’s included

• Pickup and drop-off from your cruise ship terminal or hotel.
• six hours of guided sightseeing by private guide in English, Spanish or French.
• air-conditioned minivan transport.
• admission to La Quebrada's open terrace viewing area and a table at the divers (Cruise Passenger Exclusive option).
• a cocktail, beer or soda (Cruise Passenger Exclusive option).
• stops at Diego Rivera's mural, the Chapel of Peace, the City Market, the Old Sector, Diamond Acapulco and the New Area.
• participation in the baby turtle release ceremony.

Options for this experience

3 options

#3 Main Avenue Hotel PickupGuide in English, Spanish or French · 09:00Option #4: Exclusive to guests staying at hotels along the Bay Area's main avenue. Departure at 9:00 am. Pickup is included. Lunch and drinks are not included; diving admission and access to the public terrace are included.

#1 Exclusive for Cruise PassengersGuide in English, Spanish or French · 08:30Option #1: Meet at the spot just past the final security gate, beside the police station, where we'll be holding a sign with your name. Pickup is included.

#2 Hotel Pickup at Diamond HotelsGuide in English, Spanish or French · 09:00Diamond Htls: ex. Princess, Mayan, Banyan Tree, Las Brisas, Banyan, Camino Real, Mundo Imperial. Pickup is included.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Lasts 6h, runs every day at 08:30 and 09:00, from US$ 80.99 per person, with a live guide in English, Spanish and French and with free cancellation up to 24 h before.

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:30 and 09:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Infant (under 4)

GroupUp to 40

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.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearby

Operated by TourByVan -Day Tours

Is this one for you?Book the Cruise Passenger Exclusive if you're docking in Acapulco: pickup times sync with your ship's re-boarding schedule so you return to the terminal with buffer time. Hotel guests should choose Main Avenue or Diamond Hotel pickup to start your tour directly from your accommodation.

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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 (under 4).

What exactly happens at La Quebrada during this tour?

La Quebrada is where you watch the high cliff divers perform their jumps from the rocks into the ocean inlet below. The tour includes admission to the open terrace viewing area if you book the group option, giving you a clear sightline of the divers in action.

Is lunch included in the price, or do I pay separately?

Lunch is not included. The tour stops at a spot where you can order and pay for your own meal or drinks, and that's also where you can access high-speed internet if you need it.

How does the baby turtle release work?

The baby turtle release ceremony is a scheduled stop during the tour where you walk to the beach and participate in releasing hatchlings into the ocean. It's part of the itinerary, not an add-on.

Will we have time to shop, or is this strictly sightseeing?

This tour focuses on sightseeing and experiences with no shopping stops built in. Your time stays on the attractions and the moments themselves, which is especially important if you're a cruise passenger on a tight schedule.

What's included in the price for cruise passengers?

Cruise passengers get pickup from the ship terminal and drop-off back there, plus transport by air-conditioned minivan, a private guide, and admission to La Quebrada's open terrace if you book the Cruise Passenger Exclusive option. A cocktail, beer or soda and a table at the divers are also included with that option.