Attractions & guided tours

Guided Tour to Chichen Itza Mayan Archeological Site

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£49.00

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Language: English, Spanish

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: 10 hours 30 minutes

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Entrance fees included

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Meal included

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Why you’ll love this…

Be the first to access Chichen Itza and enjoy a peaceful, crowd-free experience
Discover the ancient Mayan civilization with a knowledgeable local guide
Capture stunning and iconic photos without the usual tourist crowds
Enjoy a distraction-free tour without tourist traps or shopping stops
Maximize your day by exploring the site early and returning to your hotel sooner

What to expect

This exclusive early access tour allows you to explore Chichen Itza without the crowds, offering a serene and immersive experience at one of the New Seven Wonders of the World! Be among the first to enter the site in the cool morning hours, capturing stunning photos without distractions and enjoying the peaceful ambiance before the heat and crowds arrive.

Accompanied by a specialized guide, you'll uncover the fascinating secrets of this ancient Mayan city, which flourished between A.D. 600 and 1200 and remained a place of worship long after its abandonment. Learn about its architectural marvels, including the iconic El Castillo Pyramid and the Great Ball Court, while gaining valuable insights into the site's cultural and historical significance.

This tour is designed for travelers seeking a pure exploration experience, you'll enjoy an informative and engaging visit, fully immersing yourself in the wonder of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. And before heading back to Cancun, you will be able to indulge in the flavors of Mexican gastronomy with a regional lunch at a local restaurant (only included if you select the option). Plus, with early access, you'll return to your hotel sooner, making the most of your day.

Don't miss this unique opportunity to experience Chichen Itza peacefully and authentically, with early access that ensures you enjoy the site at its best and still have plenty of time to relax back at your hotel.

What's included

Bilingual guide (English and Spanish)
Lunch
Roundtrip transportation
Entrance ticket

What's not included

Drinks
Mandatory extra fees to be paid on-site

Where

Meeting point:

Available meeting points for the option without pick-up: Crown Paradise MP (Go Mart Villas del Rey) at 4.30 am; Presidente Intercontinental (bus stop) at 5.10 am; Oasis Smart Hotel at 5.40 am. For the hotel pick-up option, please provide the name of your hotel at check-out to arrange the pick-up service. The exact pick-up time will be confirmed the day before the tour.

What to remember

Extra fees to be paid on-site:

A culture tax must be paid at the Chichen Itza entrance (42 USD per adult and 7 USD per child)
By government order, in case you want to enter the archaeological site with mobile devices (GoPro, professional camera, selfie stick, and drones) you must pay an additional fee per device at the ticket office

Know in advance:

Mexicans have a discount on the archaeological sites' tax upon the presentation of their ID on the day of the tour. The discount will not be applicable without the official identification
Lunch is only included in the option with hotel pick-up

Provider

Amigo Tours

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

UK couple
From United States of America - June 2025

Travelled as a couple

18 - 24 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Tomas was a lovely guide and made us feel safe and had lots of knowledge around chichen Itza to tap in to
Susan Wright
From United States of America - April 2025

Travelled with family

55 - 64 years old

Bad
Overall rated
1/5

This was NOT the tour we booked. We booked the Early acesss tour to chichen itza which would have lasted 8 hours and got there as the park opened. We ...
Staneva 46 years
From United Kingdom - November 2024

Travelled with family

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Great trip ! Early access to Chichen Itza does make a difference if you want to skip overcrowded places .Omar was very bubbly ,but also very knowledge ...
Anonymous
From United States of America - November 2023

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

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