MEXICO
The ones worth booking.
The 10 most popular chichen itza tours in Mexico right now. What each one is really like, who runs it, and what it costs.
Chichén Itzá skip-the-line ticket with express entry. Explore Mayan ruins for a full day at your pace, with key device rules.
“There should be bigger signs where to get your ticket. i asked some tour guide and he showed me. For me, it was hard to find.”
Full-day guided trip to Chichén Itzá, Sacred Cenote swim, and Valladolid with lunch, pickup, and bilingual guides.
“The tour had some valuable aspects, but there were definitely areas for improvement. For instance, about 5 hours were spent encouraging us to purchase expensive handicrafts, which took away from the overall experience. The tour lasted nearly 15 hours, and while the food was decent, the schedule felt a bit off-balance. After picking us up,…”
Private English guide in Chichen Itzá for 1–2 hours. See El Castillo, Warriors, Ball Court, and more. Entrance fees extra.
“Our 2-hour tour was outstanding. We learned a tremendous amount of information about the Maya culture and civilization. Our family of 3 teenagers and 2 adults all thoroughly enjoyed the experience and we all agreed that our tour guide, Henry, was fantastic’”
Offline GPS audio for Chichén Itzá: a self-guided 2–3 hour walk with a map, 37+ stories, and El Castillo context for $9.99.
“Ease of use and our ability to enjoy the pyramids at our own pace. We went off track several times taking pictures or buying souvenirs so when we were ready to get back to the guided tour the gps guided us with amazing insight into each stop.”
Private English tour at Chichén Itzá covering Mayan calendar, astronomy, and rituals. Includes water, maps, and site nursing access.
“Carlos gave lots of inside information and had great pictures on his iPad that he shared with us. He also knew the exact places for the best pictures.”
Private early Tulum ruins and Cenote Taak Bi Ha swim with snorkel gear, guided in English, pickup from Playa del Carmen, 6 hours.
“This was a fantastic trip. Julio and Alan were great guides for our trip to Tulum and the cenote. They picked it us up promptly and Julio gave us a great history of Tulum on the way. We arrived early beating the crowds and Julio took us around explaining the sites and the highlights. We…”
A private English history guide walk through Chichén Itzá’s top monuments, with shade stops and Mayan explanations before the crowds.
“It was very easy to book the tour. We were specific that we wanted Pepe as our guide as we had read previous reviews. Pepe was absolutely fantastic. He was very helpful even before the tour started and helped as get a taxi from Vallodilid. Pepe has a very thorugh background and could give detailed…”
A 90-minute guided walk at Chichén Itzá with skip-the-line entry options, expert storytelling, and famous Mayan landmarks in a small group.
“Chichen Itza was fascinating. Monica, the tour guide was wonderful. The tour was scheduled to be a couple of hours but it would easy to spend more time with all there was to see. At some time in the future, I will likely return and do a longer tour.”
90-minute expert walk at Chichén Itzá with skip-the-line access, photo stops, and a clear guide to El Castillo, the cenote, and more.
“Our guide Russell was great. Was a lovely time. The entry fee to chichen itza itself feels a little high, but this add on is worth it for all you learn, and means you probably get more value for money overall”
A 90-minute Chichén Itzá walking tour with skip-the-line entry, guided stops at El Castillo, Warriors, Cenote, and the Ball Game.
“Our guide was very helpful and from there we can recommend the tour. However, we realized that it was too detailed and too long for us.Auto-translated”
