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Top Tours in Belize City, Belize

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• 1 to 4 hours
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1. Full-Day Exploration, Mayan Temple, Belize Cave Tubing and Zip Line

2. Cave Tubing with Lunch

3. Caye Caulker Split Island Getaway and Tarpon Feeding

4. Lamanai Temples, River Cruise, Howler Monkeys

5. Cave Tubing and Zipline Adventure (Boat Transfer)

6. Altun Ha Mayan Temples and Cave Tubing Paradise With Lunch

7. Xunantunich and Cave Tubing Combo Tour from San Ignacio

8. Mayan World Cave Tubing and Zipline Experience

9. Kayaking thru Caves on the Caves Branch River

10. Lamanai Temple

11. Full-Day Cave Tubing, Including a Picnic

12. Cave Tubing and Zipline Adventure from Belize City

13. Altun Ha Mayan Site tour from Belize City

14. Belizean Bits & Bites Food Tastings and City Tour in Belize

15. Coral Garden Shark and Sting Ray Alley Snorkeling

16. Private Belize Cave Tubing & Howler Monkey Sanctuary Combo Tour with Lunch

17. Shore Excursion: Belize City History,Culture and Rum

18. Cave Tubing Experience from Belize City

19. Charlie's Cave Tubing Tour for cruisers (lunch included)

20. A trip to Altun Ha Maya Ruins and Cave Tubing the underworld

21. Cave Kayak the Maya Underworld for Car Rental Guest

22. Xunantunich Mayan Temples and Cave Tubing Paradise

23. Cave Tubing & Zip Line with Lunch

24. Private Xunantunich Mayan Ruin with local Lunch from Belize City

25. Cave-kayaking Ziplining Experience for San Pedro Ambergris Caye Guest

26. Hol Chan Marine Park and Shark Ray Alley Snorkeling

27. Hassle free Cave Tubing Adventure from Belize City with Lunch

28. Cave Tubing and Altun Ha Mayan Ruin from Belize City with Lunch

29. Xunantunich Cave Tubing and Zip line from Ambergris caye

30. Altun Ha Temple & Howler Monkey Sanctuary

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• Charlie's Cave Tubing Tours

THE 10 BEST Belize City Walking Tours

Walking tours in belize city.

• Ports of Call Tours
• Walking Tours
• Sightseeing Tours
• Up to 1 hour
• 1 to 4 hours
• 4 hours to 1 day
• 5.0 of 5 bubbles
• 4.0 of 5 bubbles & up
• 3.0 of 5 bubbles & up
• 2.0 of 5 bubbles & up
• Special Offers
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1. Lamanai Temples, River Cruise, Howler Monkeys

2. Altun Ha Mayan Temples and Cave Tubing Paradise With Lunch

3. Xunantunich and Cave Tubing Combo Tour from San Ignacio

4. Hassle free Cave Tubing Adventure from Belize City with Lunch

5. Cave Tubing and Altun Ha Mayan Ruin from Belize City with Lunch

6. Cave Tubing and Zip line Combo Tour from Belize City with Belizean Lunch Special

7. Taste of the Tropics - Belize City Tour

8. Zip Line & Altun Ha

9. Half Day Tour to the Heart of Maya Civilization in Belize

10. Altun Ha & Rainforest

11. Altun Ha and Zipline from Belize City

12. Belize 3 day Ultimate Mayan Experience 3 Temples & 2 Cave systems

13. Private Mayan Cooking and Tasting Experience in Cayo

14. Belize City Cultural Walking Tour

15. Xunantunich Mayan Ruin and Cave Tubing from Placencia

16. Spellbinding Belize City: A Romantic Walking tour

Keep the fun going with other experiences in the area.

Xunantunich, Jungle horse Riding tour and Chocolate-Making Combo

St. Herman's Cave Tubing with swimming in the Inland Blue Hole

Crystal Cave and Blue Hole National Park Day Trip from San Ignacio

Full-Day Mountain Pine Ridge Tour from San Ignacio with Lunch

Jungle Canopy Zipline & Waterfall Rappelling - Bocawina Falls

Xunantunich Maya Site with Local Tour guide

Waterfall Rappelling at Belize Bocawina Rainforest Falls

The best of San Pedro Town walking tour

Tikal Maya Site with Local Guide & Lunch

Mopan River Kayaking and Xunantunich Tour from San Ignacio

The best of Orange Walk Town walking tour

Lovely Orange Walk Town: A Romantic Walking Tour

Soul Soothing Yoga Tour in the Paradise of San Pedro

Day Trip To Crystal Cave and Blue Hole National Park

What travellers are saying.

• Xunantunich and Cave Tubing Combo Tour from San Ignacio
• Altun Ha Mayan Temples and Cave Tubing Paradise With Lunch
• Lamanai Temples, River Cruise, Howler Monkeys
• Cave Tubing and Altun Ha Mayan Ruin from Belize City with Lunch
• Hassle free Cave Tubing Adventure from Belize City with Lunch
• Nauti Time Tours
• MC Shuttles and Tours
• S&L Travel & Tours
• Splash Tours
• Emerald Quest Tours (EQT)

THE 10 BEST Belize Walking Tours

Walking tours in belize.

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• Archaeology Tours
• Walking Tours
• Up to 1 hour
• 1 to 4 hours
• 4 hours to 1 day
• 5.0 of 5 bubbles
• 4.0 of 5 bubbles & up
• 3.0 of 5 bubbles & up
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• Likely to Sell Out
• Special Offers
• The ranking of tours, activities, and experiences available on Tripadvisor is determined by several factors including the revenue generated by Tripadvisor from these bookings, the frequency of user clicks, and the volume and quality of customer reviews. Occasionally, newly listed offerings may be prioritized and appear higher in the list. The specific placement of these new listings may vary.

1. Lamanai Temples, River Cruise, Howler Monkeys

2. Altun Ha Mayan Temples and Cave Tubing Paradise With Lunch

3. Xunantunich and Cave Tubing Combo Tour from San Ignacio

4. Xunantunich, Jungle horse Riding tour and Chocolate-Making Combo

5. Hassle free Cave Tubing Adventure from Belize City with Lunch

6. Cave Tubing and Altun Ha Mayan Ruin from Belize City with Lunch

7. Jungle Canopy Zipline & Waterfall Rappelling - Bocawina Falls

8. Tikal SUNSET, Archeological focus and Wildlife Spotting Tour (South and East)

9. Cave Tubing at Jaguar Paw

10. Crystal Cave and Blue Hole National Park Day Trip from San Ignacio

11. St. Herman's Cave Tubing with swimming in the Inland Blue Hole

12. Tikal Full Day with Dedicated Exploration of the Archaeological Monuments.

13. Tikal Maya Site with Local Guide & Lunch

14. Private Culinary Adventure in San Pedro with Guide

15. Cave Tubing and Zip line Combo Tour from Belize City with Belizean Lunch Special

16. Xunantunich Maya Site with Local Tour guide

17. Full-Day Mountain Pine Ridge Tour from San Ignacio with Lunch

18. Day Trip To Crystal Cave and Blue Hole National Park

19. Tikal Tour From Belize

20. Taste of the Tropics - Belize City Tour

21. UNIQUE CAVE TUBING Expedition at Ian Anderson's Caves Branch Jungle Lodge

22. Xunantunich & Food Tour with local chocolate experience

23. Soul Soothing Yoga Tour in the Paradise of San Pedro

24. Private Guided Tour in Toledo with Official Toledo Guide

25. The best of San Pedro Town walking tour

26. Zip Line & Altun Ha

27. Half Day Tour to the Heart of Maya Civilization in Belize

28. Altun Ha & Rainforest

29. Yaxha Archaeological Focus Day Tour with Monkeys Spotting

30. Altun Ha and Zipline from Belize City

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What To Expect On A Walk Around Downtown Belize City

Albert Street or “Outta town”, are both synonyms for what we know as the heart of the Belize district – Downtown Belize City. From 9 am to 7 pm, locals and tourists alike flood the street of downtown Belize City for anything your heart desires. Whether it is delicious tacos, mouth-watering meat pies , hot jam rolls, or fresh fruit from one of the corner vendors ; you name it, it will be right there for you. But not only will you find an abundance of food options, but downtown Belize is also known for its historical landmarks and colonial buildings and houses. This country is a complete melting pot of cultures, so a walk around downtown Belize City is just what you need to experience  culture and soak in the ambiance.      

What To Expect

Battlefield Park in Belize City. Image courtesy IE Ltd.

When walking down the crowd-filled sidewalks of Albert Street you will see small entrepreneurs on each side of you. Some will be selling gold or silver jewelry, handmade jewelry, or paintings. On each corner you can find a food vendor – the smell of fresh peanuts and pepitos ( macoby seeds ) will draw you near. You can also find fruit stalls or carts selling golden plums, mangoes, craboo, or whichever fruit is in season for $1 a bag . On King Street, there is a small Belizean restaurant that has stood there for more than 20 years – Dits Restaurant . H ere you can find warm jam rolls, lemon pie, milk cake and so many other delicious Belizean deserts. Who doesn’t enjoy sightseeing and snacking at the same time?  

Historical Landmarks

St. John’s Anglican Church.

At the far end of Albert S treet, you will notice a large colonial-designed church, known as St. John’s Cathedral, which is the oldest church in Belize. It was built in 1812 and 4 native kings of the Miskito tribe w ere crowned there. Across the street is the Government House or House of Culture which is open for visitors to explore the small museum inside.  

Image courtesy IE Ltd.

When walking down Bishop Street, on your right you will see the Court Houses and across from that is the Battlefield Park which used to be a meeting place for locals. Occasionally , you will notice horses passing by on either side of the street.

The historical Swing Bridge of Belize City. Image via Belize

A little further on, you will find Mule Park and the famous Swing Bridge which connects the north and south side of Belize; on special occasions, the bridge is swung to allow boats to pass through – this is quite a sight to see.   Upon planning your trip to Belize, make sure a walk around downtown Belize City is on your to-do list. 

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THE 10 BEST Belize City Private Tours

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1. Altun Ha Mayan Site tour from Belize City

2. Private Belize Cave Tubing & Howler Monkey Sanctuary Combo Tour with Lunch

3. Private Xunantunich Mayan Ruin with local Lunch from Belize City

4. Howler Monkey Sanctuary Tour from Belize City

5. Private Zipline Cavetubing and Altun Ha

6. Altun Ha and Cave Tubing Tour from Belize City

7. Cave tubing from San Ignacio

8. Private Altun Ha Maya And Howler Monkey Shore Excursion

9. Private Altun Ha Maya Ruin & Belize City Adventure From Belize City

10. Private Tour OF Altun Ha And Cave Tubing from Belize City

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12. Private Altun Ha Maya Ruin & Cave Tubing Adventure From Belize City

13. Private Cave Tubing & Zip Line Adventure From Belize City

14. Cave Tubing Adventure from Belize City

15. Taste of the Tropics - Belize City Tour

16. Private Altun Ha Maya Archeology & Belize City Shore Excursion.

17. Lamanai Mayan Site and New River tour from Belize City

18. Combo Tour Cave Tubing and Xunantunich Mayan Site - fun day in Belize

19. Private Cave Tubing and Zip Line Adventure Shore Excursion Tour Belize

20. Maya Sites, Wildlife, Kayaking, Zipline

21. Private Cave Tubing in the Mayan Underworld

22. PRIVATE Cave Tubing & Zipline Tour with lunch from Placencia

23. Half Day Tour to the Heart of Maya Civilization in Belize

24. Private Altun Ha Maya Ruin & Zip Line Adventure From Belize City

25. Xunantunich Maya Ruin Full Day Private Tour (from Belize City)

26. Xunantunich Mayan Site Tour from Belize City

27. Howler Monkey Sanctuary and Kukumba Beach from Belize City

28. Private Cave Tubing Adventure From Belize City

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30. Birding by Boat Cruise at Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary from Belize City

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Things to Do in Belize City

Long ago stripped of its status as the country's capital, Belize City remains Belize's business, transportation, and cultural hub. Sooner or later you'll probably have to spend some time here, unless you do all your in-country traveling by air or have a very precisely planned itinerary. 

With a population of some 50,000, with 20,000 in the suburbs, Belize City is surrounded on three sides by water, and at high tide it is nearly swamped. It's a strange, dense warren of narrow streets and canals (the latter being little more than open sewers, and pretty pungent in hot weather), modern stores, dilapidated shacks, and quaint wooden mansions, coexisting in a seemingly chaotic jumble.

The city was originally settled by the ancient Mayans, who lived up and down the coast here. By the mid-1600s, pirates were using the current site of Belize City as a hideout and provisioning spot. Soon after, the British arrived and set up a logging base here, fueled by slave labor. Logs were harvested inland and floated down the Belize River for milling and shipping. This logging base soon became a colonial settlement and the seat of Britain's colonial empire on the Central American isthmus. Belize City itself is said to sit on a foundation of wood chips, discarded ship's ballast, and empty rum bottles.

Belize City has historically been beset by tragedy. The entire population abandoned the city and moved to St. George's Caye in 1779 following a Spanish attack. The Baymen, as the British settlers called themselves, returned and resettled the city in 1784. Massive fires razed much of the city in 1804, 1806, and 1856. Deadly hurricanes inflicted heavy damage in 1931 and 1961. Between these events, the residents endured smallpox, yellow fever, and cholera epidemics. Belize City had been declared the capital of British Honduras in 1892, but after Hurricane Hattie struck in 1961, the country's capital was relocated inland to Belmopan.

Today, most people who know it well will encourage you to pass through without a second thought. A common nickname among locals is something that rhymes with “Belize Gritty,” which is sadly fitting. This is an urban area in a developing nation, and the gang violence here has earned Belize one of the highest homicide rates in the world. While tourists are typically spared from this, precautions must be taken to avoid victimization of any kind. 

That being said, Belize City remains the urban heart and soul of Belize, and a surprisingly fruitful place for shopping. Belize City is also the best place to see the culture of the country concentrated in one place, whether it’s the local arts community, fishermen pulling in their daily haul, or even just people-watching at hole-in-the-wall restaurants.

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• Crooked Tree Wildlife Sanctuary Birding Tour
• El Pilar Maya Forest Birding Tour
• Laguna Aguacate & Spanish Lookout Area Birding Tour
• Mountain Pine Ridge and Bald Hills Birding Tour
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MayaWalk Tours is an eco-friendly, 100% Belizean family-owned , tour operator based in San Ignacio, Cayo, Belize. We have been operating adventure tours since 1997, and offer over a dozen adventure tours in Belize.  We offer exclusive tours to the famous ATM Cave (Actun Tunichil Muknal) , complemented by a diverse selection of over a dozen eco-tours for our guests to choose from . Our local guides are more than happy to share their knowledge about the archaeology and history of the sites that you will visit.  Whether you’re a single traveler , couple , family , or a large student/friend group , MayaWalk is the company for you! We specialize in providing exceptional experiences for all types of travelers, ensuring that everyone can fully enjoy the beauty and adventures of Belize with us.

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Discover Belize, a captivating paradise in Central America, rich in adventure and cultural diversity. With its stunning natural landscapes, including the second-largest barrier reef and expansive rainforests, Belize offers unparalleled opportunities for exploration. Immerse yourself in our vibrant cultures, from Mestizo and Creole to Maya and Garifuna, and savor the flavors of Belizean cuisine. Whether you’re exploring ancient ruins or lounging on pristine beaches, Belize promises unforgettable experiences. Join MayaWalk Tours for expert-guided adventures and create memories to last a lifetime in this truly UnBelizeable destination. 

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We did the ATM cave tour with Our 5,8, and 10 year olds and it was incredible! Our guide Jr, was so good with the kids! He took so much time to explain everything that we were seeing.. including all of the plant and animal life on the hike to the start of the cave. We never felt rushed. Being in the cave was like being in another world and Maya Walk as a company really reiterates how important it is to respect where you are. We loved that about Maya walk. All of the staff were professional and kind. The lunch after we came back from the cave tour was wonderful! Big thanks to Jr for making this day awesome for our family!

 We booked two tours through this agency. We were impressed with their degree of professionalism. We first did cave tubing trip, which was far better than I expected. The next day we did their tour of the ATM cave with Juan Carlos as our guide – he is the guide you want! He shares a great deal of information, not just on the cave, but on pre-Hispanic culture, and makes it accessible and relevant to the tour. On both days we were served a meal after the activity. We highly recommend these two activities with Mayawalk, and in the order that we did them.​

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