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The 10 Best Sightseeing Tours in Belize City, Belize District
Located on the east coast of Belize at the mouth of the Belize River, Belize City sits on a peninsula jutting into the Caribbean Sea. As the nation's main port, the city is a hub for cruise ships and is often a jumping-off spot for excursions to other parts of Belize, including the Cayo District's caves and Maya archaeological sites along the Macal and Belize rivers. Belize City boasts the only manual swing bridge in the world and the oldest Anglican cathedral in Central America.
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1. Waterfalls and 1000 Foot Falls by Helicopter
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
A one-of-a-kind trip across the Mountain Pine Ridge Waterfalls, where you’ll enjoy a bird’s eye view of the largest waterfall in Belize and Central America, 1,000 Foot Falls and four additional waterfalls located within Pine Ridge.
Inclusions: Live commentary on board, Headsets to hear the guide clearly
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By xsalesliep
The Pilot was very reassuring and the journey calm. We had a lot of time to take photos and to see the entire area.
2. Xunantunich and Cave Tubing Combo Tour from San Ignacio
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5.0 based on 87 reviews
A full day tour starts when your guide meets you at your hotel in San Ignacio Town followed by a short drive to Xunantunich. After exploring & climbing El Castilloand rest of the Maya site you will then be driving (approx 1.5hrs) to 'Jaguar Paw' where you will enjoy lunch before getting your cave tubing gear before hiking (approx 20 - 30 mins depending on your pace) to the starting point of the cave tubing tour. Go cave tubing, through the crystalline water of this underground system and enjoy a relaxing tubing adventure. (This tour may be affected by seasonal rains - flash floods, so your tour may be susceptible to changes only during extremely wet days) (lunch for this tour is packed lunch especially for special dietary needs - at times you may have lunch at a local restaurant at 'Jaguar Paw')
Inclusions: all entrance fees, cave tubing equipment, water, light snack, lunch, Hotel pickup and drop-off (within San Ignacio), small group tours
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks, souvenirs, gratuities, Excess luggage charges (where applicable), pickups & drop offs OUTSIDE of San Ignacio Town (contact us to confirm availability)
Reviewed By B5156FParielc
Loved our tour day! Elio was such a great tour guide!!! My husband and I had a blast with him. An absolute great way to see so many things in one day!
3. Belize City Tour
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
The historic Belize City tour offers an interesting insight into the old capital city of Belize. Belize City is the largest city in the Central American region of Belize and was once the capital of former British Honduras until the government was moved to the new capital of Belmopan in 1970. The population of Belize City is 67,964; with neighboring suburbs adding up to about 80,000. Several cruise ships drop anchor outside the port and are tended by local citizens. Belize City was founded (originally as “Belize Town”) in 1638 by British lumber harvesters. It had previously been a small Maya city called Holzuz. Belize Town slowly improved its infrastructure and has been the object of numerous infrastructural projects. Nevertheless, many of the streets built from colonial days are still small and congested, a majority of houses are still susceptible to fire and damage from hurricanes.
Inclusions: All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: Lunch, Gratuity, Items of personal nature
Reviewed By cardoa10
This was not an excursion neither an adventure. This was just transportation to an island that you have to pay for everything in there. For $45 dollars they get you to an island where the only thing that has is a restaurant/bar with very rude people. A few chairs, no shade. If you want a bed that swings and is covered for the sun it cost. If you want something like a gazebo it cost. This company does not explain sincerely what this excursion was about.
4. Cave Tubing Adventure from Belize City
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
The cave tubing adventure has become the most popular activity in Belize. Located just 37 miles west of Belize City the cave branch of the Sibun river is now designated as a national reserve providing this incredible cave tubing experience to all our visitors both near and far. . You get to walk through rain forest trail for 30 mins. Whilst on your hike your guide points out important plants and trees with medicinal properties in the rain forest that are use as herbal remedies. This walk brings you to the entrances of the cave system, here you gear up with your life jackets, head lights, helmets and your tube. Once you are all on your tubes in one group with your trained guide you start floating down this amazing under ground river which creates this cave system all naturally done by mother nature. After an hour of both cave and open river tubing your tour finishes exactly at where the hike begun. This unique national geographic adventure could only be done in Belize.
Inclusions: Bottled water, Driver/guide, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Use of helmet, Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Lunch
Reviewed By Loren928
Everyone should travel to Belize. The tourism industry is back! We came to Belize for a scuba diving trip and went on several land excursions too. Yesterday we had the best tour of Lamanai (the Mayan ruins in northwest Belize). At 8am, Albert Alvarez (from “A Plus Adventures Belize”) picked us up from the Radisson in Belize City and we drove about an hour to pick up Amir Reyes (local tour guide for Lamanai) from Tower Hill Village). From there we drove through the Mennonite community and farmland. Albert and Amir taught us about the variety of cultures found in Belize. Then we passed the small village of Indian Church (population of 236 people). When we arrived in Lamanai, we had the whole place almost to ourselves. Amir gave an excellent cultural and historical tour as we walked through Lamanai. It was great taking pictures of all the Mayan ruins without any other tourists getting in our pictures. Really an amazing experience. After that, we had a delicious lunch at Las Orquideas Restaurant in Indian Church. And on the way back to the hotel we made a quick detour to see trucks filled with sugarcane pulling into the sugar processing plant. Albert and Amir were both very friendly, knowledgeable and enthusiastic about sharing their knowledge of Belize with us. Overall, it was a great tour and a great day. Everyone should come visit Belize and book a tour through A Plus Adventures. We’ll be returning soon.
5. Private Cave Tubing & Zip Line Adventure From Belize City
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
Enjoy the Zip Lining and Cave Tubing Adventures In One Day! Jose Tours Belize is a family run business that provides visitors with new adventures, unforgettable experiences, and quality services in Belize. This tour provides an experienced guide as well as an A/C tour van to provide safe and comfortable transportation as you enjoy your trip!
Inclusions: Per person - Belizean lunch of rice and beans, stewed chicken, potato salad or coleslaw. Sodas and bottled water!, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions:
Reviewed By Jennab009
We were staying in San Pedro and all the excursions we saw online were for Jose Tours, so took the water taxi and Jose picked us up from there and made sure we got back in time to take it back over later that day! It’s was nice having a private tour because we really got to talk and connect with Jose! He is a great guy and will go above and beyond to accommodate you and your party. He also took us to a local spot after our tour was over because had some time to kill. He also took us to the airport a couple days later! He’s a reputable guy and we felt very safe with him. He’s part of our family now & we will always use him from now on when we head back to Belize!
6. Private Xunantunich Maya Ruin Adventure From Belize City
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Explore the wonders of Xunantunich, a Mayan Site that has the Second Tallest Structure in Belize, El Castillo. Jose Tours Belize is a family run business that provides visitors with new adventures, unforgettable experiences, and quality services in Belize. This tour provides an experienced guide as well as an A/C tour van to provide safe and comfortable transportation as you enjoy your trip!
Inclusions: Per person - Belizean lunch of rice and beans, stewed chicken, potato salad or coleslaw. Sodas and bottled water!, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes
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Reviewed By Booksters
Excellent service and a great experience. Joanne was very helpful in setting up our transportation, our tour of the Lamanai Mayan ruins and a snorkeling tour with Carlos Snorkeling Tours on Caye Caulker. Jose was a great tour guide and he ensured that we were at the right places at the right times. We stayed on Caye Caulker and took the ferry to and from Belize City. We enjoyed the tour of the Lamani Mayan Ruins and the boat ride on the New River with Alberto. Alberto did a great job of pointing out wildlife along the river and he was very knowledgeable about the Lamanai Mayan Ruins. The snorkeling tour with Carlos was also great. We had a wonderful time in Belize thanks to Jose Tours.
7. Private Altun Ha Maya Ruin & Zip Line Adventure From Belize City
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Visit the Altun Ha Mayan Ruin and Soar Above the Canopy On Your Zip Lining Adventure in the Same Day! Jose Tours Belize is a family run business that provides visitors with new adventures, unforgettable experiences, and quality services in Belize. This tour provides an experienced guide as well as an A/C tour van to provide safe and comfortable transportation as you enjoy your trip!
Inclusions: Per person - Belizean lunch of rice and beans, stewed chicken, potato salad or coleslaw. Sodas and bottled water!, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions:
Reviewed By Jennab009
We were staying in San Pedro and all the excursions we saw online were for Jose Tours, so took the water taxi and Jose picked us up from there and made sure we got back in time to take it back over later that day! It’s was nice having a private tour because we really got to talk and connect with Jose! He is a great guy and will go above and beyond to accommodate you and your party. He also took us to a local spot after our tour was over because had some time to kill. He also took us to the airport a couple days later! He’s a reputable guy and we felt very safe with him. He’s part of our family now & we will always use him from now on when we head back to Belize!
8. Private Altun Ha Maya Ruin & Cave Tubing Adventure From Belize City
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
Visit the Altun Ha Mayan Ruin and an Exciting Cave Tubing Adventure at Jaguar Paw in the Same Day! Jose Tours Belize is a family run business that provides visitors with new adventures, unforgettable experiences, and quality services in Belize. This tour provides an experienced guide as well as an A/C tour van to provide safe and comfortable transportation as you enjoy your trip!
Inclusions: Per person - Belizean lunch of rice and beans, stewed chicken, potato salad or coleslaw. Sodas and bottled water!, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions:
Reviewed By Jennab009
We were staying in San Pedro and all the excursions we saw online were for Jose Tours, so took the water taxi and Jose picked us up from there and made sure we got back in time to take it back over later that day! It’s was nice having a private tour because we really got to talk and connect with Jose! He is a great guy and will go above and beyond to accommodate you and your party. He also took us to a local spot after our tour was over because had some time to kill. He also took us to the airport a couple days later! He’s a reputable guy and we felt very safe with him. He’s part of our family now & we will always use him from now on when we head back to Belize!
9. Altun Ha Mayan Site tour from Belize City
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
The guided tour of Altun Ha allow you to climb the temple to the Sun God of the Mayan Civilization
Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, National park entrance fee
Exclusions: Food and drinks, This half day tour does not include lunch you will be allow to purchace snacks or lunch at a local restuarant along the way after your tour
Reviewed By Loren928
Everyone should travel to Belize. The tourism industry is back! We came to Belize for a scuba diving trip and went on several land excursions too. Yesterday we had the best tour of Lamanai (the Mayan ruins in northwest Belize). At 8am, Albert Alvarez (from “A Plus Adventures Belize”) picked us up from the Radisson in Belize City and we drove about an hour to pick up Amir Reyes (local tour guide for Lamanai) from Tower Hill Village). From there we drove through the Mennonite community and farmland. Albert and Amir taught us about the variety of cultures found in Belize. Then we passed the small village of Indian Church (population of 236 people). When we arrived in Lamanai, we had the whole place almost to ourselves. Amir gave an excellent cultural and historical tour as we walked through Lamanai. It was great taking pictures of all the Mayan ruins without any other tourists getting in our pictures. Really an amazing experience. After that, we had a delicious lunch at Las Orquideas Restaurant in Indian Church. And on the way back to the hotel we made a quick detour to see trucks filled with sugarcane pulling into the sugar processing plant. Albert and Amir were both very friendly, knowledgeable and enthusiastic about sharing their knowledge of Belize with us. Overall, it was a great tour and a great day. Everyone should come visit Belize and book a tour through A Plus Adventures. We’ll be returning soon.
10. Belize Cave tubing with admission and lunch
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Visit one of Belize’s most preserved cave systems with your professional guide who will give vital information along the way. Sightseers and nature lovers will be in awe as the marvel at the relaxing and colorful scenery throughout this four and a half hour tour. Hike the lush Belizean rainforest before tubing through caves dating back to Mayan periods; filled with bright formations that glitter with your headlamps. Take once in a lifetime pictures both in and outside the cave before finishing a float down the open river to the end point. Most travelers accept the option to swim in the crystal clear river after exiting the cave. This is the perfect way too cool off before they enjoy some local rice and beans with stewed chicken, coleslaw and fried plantains.
Inclusions: Helmets, tubes, life jackets, headlamps , Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle, Fuel surcharge, GST (Goods and Services Tax)
Exclusions: Gratuities, Sunscreen and repellent
Reviewed By Robbie W
Booked for the zipline and rum factory but had the most memorable time at the cave tubing experience. Percy is the Man!! learned so much about Belize from him. Landscape, cultural history etc. The guy is great and you are in great hands when you book with him. Royal Belize Adventures is the way to go. I got what i paid for and then some. Percy drove me around Belize City as an added feature and it was great. Overall a fantastic day with a friendly, accomodating, and cool guide. Whatever activity you wanna do, they got you! thanks again!
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