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Whether you're a foodie, history lover, urban explorer or a traveling family. Enjoy Playa Del Carmen to the max with the best things to do in Playa Del Carmen with a local expert. The best thing? It's private & personalized - just for you!

Tours in Playa del Carmen

Whether you're a foodie, history lover, urban explorer or a traveling family. Enjoy Playa Del Carmen to the max with the best things to do in Playa Del Carmen with a local expert. The best thing? It's private & personalized - just for you!

Tours in Playa del Carmen

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  • Feel like a local, not a tourist

    Always private. It’s just you and your local host. No strangers, no groups.

  • More you, less checklist

    Let your local host tailor the experience completely to your wishes.

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    Our tours are designed with people, places, and the planet in mind.



Top 3 things to do in Playa del Carmen

Make your stay in Playa del Carmen complete with these things to do

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    Portrait from local Sonja - German/Spanish Arqueological Guide
    With Sonja

    City Kickstart Tour: Playa del Carmen

    26 reviews
    2 hours | city highlight tours | Playa del Carmen

    Welcome to Playa del Carmen! Want to know the best places to eat? Cool events in town? Which places to go to and which to avoid? Or simply get some help to navigate the city? Book this private tour with a local and get the perfect introduction to Playa del Carmen to start your city trip on the right foot.

    €18.38per person
    Explore
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    Portrait from local Sonja - German/Spanish Arqueological Guide
    With Sonja

    Explore the Frida Kahlo Museum Riviera Maya with a Local Guide

    26 reviews
    1.5 hours | skip the line tours | Playa del Carmen

    Unveil the mysteries of the Frida Kahlo Museum Riviera Maya and get the most out of your visit on this enriching tour! Get to know everything about this magnificent attraction with the insights provided by a local expert.

    €45.04per person
    Explore
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    Portrait from local Sonja - German/Spanish Arqueological Guide
    With Sonja

    The 10 Tastings of Playa del Carmen

    26 reviews
    3 hours | food tours | Playa del Carmen

    Ready to taste the best food in Playa del Carmen? Satisfy your cravings for local food and culture with highlights along the way, together with a foodie host. Enjoy 10 delicious and typical tastings that range from sweet to savory as well as drinks on a tasty food tour in Playa del Carmen.

    €86.40per person
    Explore
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Things to do in Playa del Carmen

Our locals will give you the best experiences that Playa del Carmen has to offer

  • City Kickstart Tour: Playa del Carmen
    Sonja - German/Spanish Arqueological Guide
    With Sonja

    City Kickstart Tour: Playa del Carmen

    5.0
    26 reviews
    2 hours • city highlight tours
    from €18.38 per person
  • Explore the Frida Kahlo Museum Riviera Maya with a Local Guide
    Sonja - German/Spanish Arqueological Guide
    With Sonja

    Explore the Frida Kahlo Museum Riviera Maya with a Local Guide

    5.0
    26 reviews
    1.5 hours • skip the line tours
    from €45.04 per person
  • The 10 Tastings of Playa del Carmen
    Sonja - German/Spanish Arqueological Guide
    With Sonja

    The 10 Tastings of Playa del Carmen

    5.0
    26 reviews
    3 hours • food tours
    from €86.40 per person
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  • Private & Personal

    Your tour is just for you. No strangers, no groups.

    You’ll experience the city one-on-one (or with your own travel group) in a relaxed, personal way. No rushing, no scripted group tours.

  • Tailored to your wishes

    From highlights to hidden gems, your host adjusts everything to fit you.

    Want to skip a museum, add a food stop, or focus on street art? Just ask. Every experience is shaped around your pace, preferences and interests.

  • Chat before you book

    Message your host directly to customize your experience.

    Ask questions, get local tips, or make special requests. Our hosts are real people, ready to make your day unforgettable.

  • Travel that supports locals

    Every booking supports independent locals and their communities.

    We believe tourism should benefit the people who live there. Your host earns directly and often invests it right back into their neighborhood.

  • Feel good about where your money goes

    You’re choosing meaningful travel, not mass tourism.

    Withlocals is built on fair pay, human connections and travel that leaves a positive mark for both you and the places you visit.

  • Trusted by millions

    Loved by over 1,000,000 travelers all around the world.

    Withlocals hosts consistently earn 5-star reviews for their kindness, knowledge and the personal stories they share.

  • Secure & flexible booking

    Book with peace of mind: safe payments and easy changes.

    Your plans can shift and that’s okay. We offer flexible cancellation and real support when you need it.

  • Private & Personal

    Your tour is just for you. No strangers, no groups.

    You’ll experience the city one-on-one (or with your own travel group) in a relaxed, personal way. No rushing, no scripted group tours.

  • Tailored to your wishes

    From highlights to hidden gems, your host adjusts everything to fit you.

    Want to skip a museum, add a food stop, or focus on street art? Just ask. Every experience is shaped around your pace, preferences and interests.

  • Chat before you book

    Message your host directly to customize your experience.

    Ask questions, get local tips, or make special requests. Our hosts are real people, ready to make your day unforgettable.

  • Travel that supports locals

    Every booking supports independent locals and their communities.

    We believe tourism should benefit the people who live there. Your host earns directly and often invests it right back into their neighborhood.

  • Feel good about where your money goes

    You’re choosing meaningful travel, not mass tourism.

    Withlocals is built on fair pay, human connections and travel that leaves a positive mark for both you and the places you visit.

  • Trusted by millions

    Loved by over 1,000,000 travelers all around the world.

    Withlocals hosts consistently earn 5-star reviews for their kindness, knowledge and the personal stories they share.

  • Secure & flexible booking

    Book with peace of mind: safe payments and easy changes.

    Your plans can shift and that’s okay. We offer flexible cancellation and real support when you need it.



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Reviews from guests about our tours and locals

  • 5.0

    Exceptional Experience

    "Our intro to Playa Del Carmen tour with Sonja was amazing. She personalized the trip to our needs and made the experience so comfortable. We will be tapping her expertise throughout our visit. "

    local Sonja
    guest Stephanie
    Stephanie About local SonjaPlaya del Carmen, February 18, 2026
  • 5.0

    Great tour

    "Our tour with Sonja was great. She reached out prior to make sure we covered everything we wanted to. We saw things we never would have found without her guidance. It was also fun to get a local experience around the city that would have been much more difficult not being able to speak Spanish. "

    local Sonja
    guest Matthew
    MatthewAbout local SonjaPlaya del Carmen, January 21, 2026
  • 5.0

    Awesome Taco Tour

    "Sonja was great and very knowledgeable about Mayan culture, the food we tried, and the history of Playa Del Carmen. She took us to a local market over Easter that had unique food vendors making something local from home. We tried so many things and did not go hungry."

    local Sonja
    guest Jaime
    JaimeAbout local SonjaPlaya del Carmen, April 23, 2025
  • 5.0

    Great Tour - A must do!

    "We had a fabulous food tour with Sonja today. We had plenty of options and variety offered to accommodate our tastes. Whilst we were a little cautious on the hot sauces due to recent illness we certainly tried new foods we have not had since being in Mexico. The cooling drinks, chocolate, tortas, costras and churros filled our tummies! Plenty of recommendations for our next visit also provided. Sonja was a great guide who was interesting, friendly, shaped the tour around our preferences and showed us some great shopping spots. We would definitely recommended her food tour! "

    local Sonja
    guest Pacey
    PaceyAbout local SonjaPlaya del Carmen, August 1, 2024
  • 5.0

    Playa del Carmen Food Tour

    "We had a fabulous tour with Sonja the day we arrived for our vacation. She customized the tour for us and gave us so much information and many tips that were helpful for our trip. And, everything we tasted was great! "

    local Sonja
    guest Lisa
    LisaAbout local SonjaPlaya del Carmen, May 7, 2024
  • 5.0

    10 tastings and an intro to PDC...

    "The private and personal food tour with Sonja was the perfect kick off to our visit to PDC. She thoughtfully tailored the tastings with a little mix of everything local and all was delicious. We had the most wondeful dinner the next evening at one of her recommendations and had a quick meal two days later at one of the food stops. We hope to have Sonja as our guide again soon for other local cultural experiences."

    local Sonja
    guest Annemarie
    AnnemarieAbout local SonjaPlaya del Carmen, March 4, 2024
  • 5.0

    Perfekter Start 👌🏻

    "Wir hatten eine großartige Stadtführung in Playa del Carmen mit Sonja – der perfekte Start in unseren Mexiko-Urlaub! Von Anfang an war sie sehr freundlich, gut vorbereitet und hat die Tour genau auf unsere Interessen abgestimmt. Sonja hat uns viele spannende Ecken der Stadt gezeigt, auf die wir allein sicher nicht gestoßen wären. Sie hat uns einen tollen Überblick gegeben und uns interessante Einblicke in das Leben vor Ort vermittelt. Besonders beeindruckt hat uns, dass sie all unsere Fragen ausführlich und kompetent beantworten konnte – egal ob es um Geschichte, Kultur oder praktische Tipps für den weiteren Aufenthalt ging. Mit Sonja haben wir nicht nur viel gesehen, sondern auch einen authentischen Eindruck von Playa del Carmen bekommen. Wir können diese Stadtführung auf jeden Fall weiterempfehlen!"

    local Sonja
    guest S
    SAbout local SonjaPlaya del Carmen, July 19, 2025
  • 5.0

    Great local tour guide..

    "Overall it was an excellent tour. It lays the groundwork for the area and you get situated with the basic area and surroundings. Some of the people in my group were hesitant to wonder off resort but this tour really put there minds at ease...Sonya was great...also the price ls aren't crazy like some other ones. We came from Canada so for us it was great. We recommend to anyone travelling to the area. "

    local Sonja
    guest J
    JAbout local SonjaPlaya del Carmen, January 19, 2026
  • 5.0

    Excellent Experience

    "Sonja gave us a wonderful tour of food stops we would have never found without her, and provided interesting knowledge and facts during our walk. The iberia taco place was so great we went back on another day! A great experience on our trip!"

    local Sonja
    guest stacey
    staceyAbout local SonjaPlaya del Carmen, January 5, 2026
  • 5.0

    Excellent Introduction!

    "This introduction to Playa del Carmen was just what we needed to get ourselves situated and get to know the town and some of its best spots. Some of the tips we learned with Sonja on this day helped us the rest of the week, and she was very helpful and responsive to what we were interested in seeing. Highly recommend! "

    local Sonja
    guest Tami
    TamiAbout local SonjaPlaya del Carmen, January 2, 2026