Belize City Tours &
Things to Do
Discover the best Belize City tours and things to do in Belize’s Caribbean gateway: float through underground rivers on a jungle cave-tubing adventure, climb the ancient Maya temples of Altun Ha and Xunantunich, snorkel the vibrant barrier reef at Goff’s Caye and Shark Ray Alley, zipline over the rainforest canopy, and cruise the river to Lamanai. Compare top-rated experiences and plan the perfect trip.
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Explore Belize City by interest
Whatever brings you to Belize City — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
Top attractions in Belize City
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
Cave Tubing
Jungle rivers.
Altun Ha
Maya temples.
Barrier Reef
Snorkel spots.
Xunantunich
El Castillo.
Jungle Zipline
Canopy thrills.
Lamanai
River ruins.
Caye Caulker
Island escape.
Belize City
Creole culture.
1 hr awayCave Tubing
Jungle rivers.
45 min awayAltun Ha
Maya temples.
2 hr awayXunantunich
El Castillo.
Boat awayBarrier Reef
Snorkel spots.
2.5 hr awayLamanai
River ruins.
Ferry awayCaye Caulker
Island escape.
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every Belize City visitor asks before booking.
Dry season (Dec–Apr)
Sunny and ideal — the best time for reef and jungle.
Green season (Jun–Nov)
Lush and quieter, with afternoon showers.
Peak (Dec–Mar)
Perfect weather and busiest — book ahead.
For the reef
The dry season has the clearest water.
For the jungle
Great year-round; greenest in the wet season.
Best overall
December to April is ideal.
One day
Cave tubing with a zipline or Altun Ha.
Two days
Add reef snorkeling.
Three days
Add Xunantunich and Lamanai.
For the reef
Snorkeling and the cayes.
For adventure
Caves, ziplines and jungle.
With kids
Cave tubing and reef snorkeling.
Tours & vans
Most jungle sites are reached by tour van.
By boat
Boats reach the reef, cayes and Lamanai.
On foot
The city centre is compact and walkable.
Taxis
Taxis are handy for short trips in the city.
Where to stay
Base in the city or on a nearby caye for the reef.
Belize dollar
Belize uses the dollar; US dollars are widely accepted.
Go cave tubing
Do the signature cave-tubing adventure, often with zipline.
Visit Altun Ha
See the classic Maya temples close to the city.
Snorkel the reef
Book a barrier-reef snorkeling trip on a clear day.
Climb Xunantunich
Set a day for the grand El Castillo pyramid.
Cruise to Lamanai
Take the jungle river cruise for ruins and wildlife.
Dry season
Visit December to April for the best weather.
Cave tubing
Cave tubing tours sell out — book ahead.
Reef trips
Snorkeling trips fill up — reserve early.
Xunantunich
Xunantunich tours have limited spots — book ahead.
Lamanai cruises
Lamanai river tours sell out — reserve early.
Cruise days
Tours fill up when ships are in port — book ahead.
Peak season
December to March is busiest — book everything ahead.
Cave tubing
Around $70–120 for a cave-tubing tour.
Altun Ha
About $60–100 for an Altun Ha trip.
Reef snorkel
Roughly $75–130 for a barrier-reef snorkeling trip.
Xunantunich
Around $95–160 for a Xunantunich day trip.
Lamanai cruise
About $100–170 for a Lamanai river tour.
How to save
Choose combo tours like cave tubing with zipline or ruins.
Belize City through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
- Best for
- Reef & jungle.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Ideal.
- Best for
- Lush & quiet.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Good.
- Best for
- Green season.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Showers.
- Best for
- Shoulder.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Pleasant.