Tourists with guide in front of Chichen Itza pyramid in Mexico.
Temple of the Warriors steps and columns at Chichen Itza under a clear blue sky.
Tourist exploring ancient ruins at Chichen Itza, Yucatan.
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Highlights

  • Explore a UNESCO site on a route that keeps you focused on temples instead of spending time planning every step yourself or juggling maps.
  • Meet your guide at the site and start a route with your group of up to 15, hearing English and Spanish commentary that keeps everyone engaged.
  • Walk around El Castillo at Chichén Itzá, seeing the pyramid from angles and taking photos without feeling rushed as you move between stops.
  • Continue to El Caracol, spending time at the structure and areas around it so you can notice its layout and ask questions as you go.
  • Upgrade to include entry to the site, skip the line at entrance and taxes worth USD 42, so your arrival is smooth and you can start the tour as soon as you arrive.

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Tourists with guide in front of Chichen Itza pyramid in Mexico.
Temple of the Warriors steps and columns at Chichen Itza under a clear blue sky.
Visitors exploring El Caracol observatory at Chichen Itza, Mexico.

Explore Chichén Itzá on a 90-minute small-group walking tour with a bilingual guide and key highlights like El Castillo and El Caracol.

Getting started

Meet your guide at the entrance to Chichén Itzá at your chosen start time of 8:30am or 10:30am. Your guided walking tour begins once your tickets are verified, either using entry purchased on-site or included if you select that option. Group sizes are limited to a maximum of 15 guests to keep the visit focused and easy to follow.

What to expect

Chichén Itzá

Explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site as your bilingual guide shares how it shaped Mayan commerce, politics, military strategy, and religion.

Features

  • Walk around El Castillo, the main step pyramid, and learn how its design reflects Mayan knowledge of astronomy and ritual.

  • Visit El Caracol, the observatory, and hear how its circular form and viewing windows were used to track celestial movements.

  • Join a small-group tour with no more than 15 guests, so you can move comfortably through the site and ask questions along the way.

  • Follow commentary available in both English and Spanish on this guided walking tour, helping you connect the temples and platforms to Mayan daily life.

  • Upgrades: If you select the group tour with entrance fee option, you will have skip-the-line access at Chichén Itzá and local taxes of about USD 42 included in your ticket, giving you a more streamlined start to the same guided route described above.

Inclusions & Exclusions

  • Guided walking tour of Chichén Itzá in English & Spanish
  • Small-group tour, maximum 15 guests
  • Local taxes worth USD $42 (as per option selected)
  • Food and drinks
  • Hotel transfers

This product offers multiple ticket options. Some items above (like transfers or fast-track access) may only apply to specific options — confirm what's included when you select yours.

Ticket Delivery

Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly. Display the voucher on your mobile phone with a valid photo ID at the starting point. Please check your final voucher for the starting point details & specific instructions.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts.

Frequently asked questions

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Booking FAQs

The tour lasts for approximately 1.5 hours.

Guides speak both English and Spanish during the tour.

You will meet your guide near the parking lot of Chichén Itzá.

Bring water, sun protection (such as a hat and sunscreen), snacks, cash in local currency for purchases, and wear comfortable walking shoes. A valid photo ID is also required for ticket verification.

You have the option to upgrade your tickets to include the site entrance fee so you won't need to pay it on the day of your visit.

The tour includes exploring iconic sites like El Castillo and El Caracol, known as the observatory, along with uncovering secrets about Mayan civilization.

Each guided walking tour is limited to no more than 15 participants.

Large bags, suitcases, and oversized luggage are not permitted during the tour.

Local taxes amounting to US$35 per adult and US$5 per child apply as part of your ticket purchase, based on the option selected.

Hotel pick-up and drop-off services are not included in this tour package. Participants need to arrange their own transport to and from the site.

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