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The 15 Best Chichén Itzá Tours & Tickets

34 tours  ·  from $24 a head

El Castillo is three hours inland from Cancún and the coaches all arrive at the same time, so this decision is really about departure hour and what else the day picks up. These 15 compare early access, the cenote and Valladolid stops, and what the site fees add on top.

Chichen Itza, Cenote, and Valladolid Tour - Cenote Chichikan brings a welcome change
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Chichen Itza, Cenote, and Valladolid Tour

1.Chichen Itza, Cenote, and Valladolid Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 24,293 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $45Our pick

Spend about 12 hours traveling from Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, or Riviera Maya to Chichen Itza, Cenote Chichikan, and Valladolid. A bilingual guide such as Cesar, Luis, Edwin, or Hugo leads the day, with transport, buffet lunch, and a cenote visit included. Check your package carefully, since Chichen Itza entry may cost extra.

“Totally worth the day trip from Cancun! I highly recommend Tony who led our tour with so much charisma and knowledge about Mayan history! Loved every minute. Everything was super organized and we were able to leave Cancun and return in timely fashion after a day packed with experiences we will never forget. The meal served at the stop for cenote swimming was also perfect! Que rico!”

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Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid Tour with Tequila and Lunch - The early start is worth considering
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Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid Tour with Tequila and Lunch

2.Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid Tour with Tequila and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 15,789 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $34

Spend about 12 hours traveling from Cancún, Riviera Maya, or Playa del Carmen to Chichén Itzá, Cenote Chichikan, and Valladolid. Guides such as Beto, Kevin, Ramiro, and Manuel lead the day in English, with time for the ruins, swimming, lunch, tequila tasting, and photos. Check the package carefully, since admission, lunch, lockers, and hotel pickup vary.

“Manuel, Carlos, and Garry were wonderful. Everything was explained clearly and in an engaging way. The experience was both informative and interesting, and I would absolutely recommend it to everyone.”

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Cancun: Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid Tour with Lunch - Why the guide can make or break the ruins
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Cancun: Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid Tour with Lunch

3.Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 6,722 reviews · 12 hours · from $49

Spend 12 hours exploring Chichén Itzá with a certified guide, swimming at Cenote Chichikan, tasting tequila, eating a buffet lunch, and visiting Valladolid. Guides such as Rodrigo, Manuel, Kevin, and John are known for lively history talks. Choose carefully between Standard, VIP, and All-Inclusive options, since lunch, cenote extras, and the Chichén Itzá tax vary.

“Frank and Coronado were the best Frank was very friendly knowledgeable and did amazing speaking Spanish and then English effortlessly Directions and meeting times were very clear The venues on this trip were as described All together a very memorable trip”

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Early morning Chichen Itza Tour: Cenote and Tequila Tasting - Chichen Itza: impressive, hot, and sometimes rushed
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Early morning Chichen Itza Tour: Cenote and Tequila Tasting

4.Early morning Chichen Itza Tour: Cenote and Tequila Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,657 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $26

Spend about 12 hours traveling from Cancun or the Riviera Maya to Chichen Itza, Cenote Chichikan, and Valladolid. A guide such as Rafa, Cesar, Martin, or Hugo leads the day, with a buffet lunch and tequila tasting included. Expect air-conditioned transport, a possible group of up to 40, and extra charges for Chichen Itza admission, lockers, and life jackets.

“The tour was fun and informative. Luis, Caeser and all the operators were very experienced and organized each step smoothly.”

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Chichen Itza Early Access All Inclusive: Hotel Pick up & All Fees - El Castillo and the meaning behind the stones
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Chichen Itza Early Access All Inclusive: Hotel Pick up & All Fees

5.Chichen Itza Early Access All Inclusive: Hotel Pick up & All Fees

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,123 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $165

Leave Cancun before dawn for Chichen Itza with hotel pickup, tolls, admission, and a certified English-speaking guide included. Guides such as Beto, Manuel, Kevin, and Jorge are known for lively explanations of Maya astronomy, mythology, and architecture. Expect roughly two hours at the ruins, a small group of up to 35, and a long round trip.

“Arturo and Fernando or excellent. Arturo was very knowledgeable of the Mayan culture and Fernando was an excellent driver, would recommend to anybody.”

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Chichen Itza, Cenote and Valladolid Small Group Day Trip - Two hours among the monuments at Chichen Itza
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Chichen Itza, Cenote and Valladolid Small Group Day Trip

6.Chichen Itza, Cenote and Valladolid Small Group Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,104 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $214

Spend about 10 hours traveling from Tulum to Chichen Itza, Valladolid, and Cenote Xux Ha. A guide such as Miguel, Paloma, Santi, or Alondra leads the archaeological visit, explains Maya culture, and helps with the day’s logistics. Lunch, snacks, drinks, entrance fees, and Tulum transfers are included.

“Excellent experience. The guide was very informative about the history of chichen itza and we learnt so much about the culture and history of the Mayan people. The Cenote we were taken too afterwards was beautiful and the water very cool and refreshing!”

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VIP Chichen Itza Private Tour - The private vehicle and the long drive
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VIP Chichen Itza Private Tour

7.VIP Chichen Itza Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,782 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $285

Travel in a private, air-conditioned vehicle from Playa del Carmen, Cancun, Tulum, or elsewhere in the Riviera Maya. Your guide, possibly Carlos, Abraham, Heriberto, or another English-speaking specialist, takes you to Chichen Itza early, then to Cenote San Lorenzo Oxman and Valladolid for a local lunch. The schedule can be adjusted to suit your group.

“From booking the tour to drop off afterwards this vip experience is totally 5 stars! We were a group of 9 and we chose the 6:30am tour knowing how warm it could be at Chichen itza. The communication with Damian was prompt and professional. Our tour guide/driver was Arnulfo “Arni” and he was fantastic. The vehicle was spotless and the cooler was full of ice cold bottled water and he was a very safe driver. The tour was awesome. Arni clearly loves his job because he was very enthusiastic and a wealth of knowledge. So much information, it was a great morning learning so much history. We decided lunch after…”

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Chichen Itza Day Trip Exclusive Nool-Ha Cenote & Valladolid Visit - The long road from Cancun matters
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Chichen Itza Day Trip Exclusive Nool-Ha Cenote & Valladolid Visit

8.Chichen Itza Day Trip Exclusive Nool-Ha Cenote & Valladolid Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,501 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $110

Travel from Cancun to Chichen Itza with a bilingual guide, then swim at Cenote Nool-Ha, eat a Yucatecan buffet in Kaua, and stop in Valladolid. Guides such as Ricardo, Roberto, Francisco, and Victor have been praised for clear Mayan history. Expect a full day, long bus rides, sales stops, and an added $40 government fee.

“Very nice experience. A little confusing when tax and admission are listed as two different things. We spent a great deal of time figuring out that it was actially the same. A bit long stops in the heat. Great memorable day”

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Tour to Chichen Itza-Tickets, food and cenote - The early start and six hours on the road
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Tour to Chichen Itza-Tickets, food and cenote

9.Tour to Chichen Itza-Tickets, food and cenote

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,479 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $92

Start around 6 a.m. with shared hotel pickup, then travel by air-conditioned bus to Chichen Itza with certified guides such as Daniel and Roberto. You’ll tour the Maya site, swim at Saamal Cenote, eat a regional buffet, and visit Valladolid. Expect a long day, bilingual commentary, and about six hours on the bus.

“The 13 hour day contained 6 hours of a comfortable bus. Spanish/english translation fast and a bit confusing for those with no spanish experience. Daniel did a nice job as guide/host. Roberto did a wonderful job on the site.as guide”

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Tour Chichen Itza 2 Cenotes Suytun and Ik-kil - Cenote Suytun and its famous stone platform
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Tour Chichen Itza 2 Cenotes Suytun and Ik-kil

10.Tour Chichen Itza 2 Cenotes Suytun and Ik-kil

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,201 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $270

Leave Cancun early for Chichen Itza, Cenote Suytun, Cenote Ik-Kil, and Valladolid. You get round air-conditioned transport, a bilingual guide, a sandwich, drinks, Chichen Itza admission, and a life jacket at Ik-Kil. Expect a full 13-hour day with swimming, Maya history, and colonial streets.

“Started at 7am and Got back 10:30PM. Many stops that were just for shopping. Not enough time for the important stops. White bread sandwich for breakfast.”

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Skip the Line Chichen Itza Private Tour, Sacred Cenote & Lunch - Chichen Itza before the crowds
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Skip the Line Chichen Itza Private Tour, Sacred Cenote & Lunch

11.Skip the Line Chichen Itza Private Tour, Sacred Cenote & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,089 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $361

Travel by private vehicle from Playa del Carmen, Cancun, or the Riviera Maya to Chichen Itza with a licensed archaeological guide. Add a swim at Cenote Saamal, a Yucatecan lunch, and time in Valladolid. Guides such as Alberto, Claudia, David, and Beto are praised for clear explanations, photos, and flexible pacing.

“Our tour guide Mario was an incredible host. We saw and learned so much. Worth the investment of time and money.”

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Chichén Itzá, Cenote and Valladolid with Lunch and transportation - Cenote Saamal brings a cool change of pace
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Chichén Itzá, Cenote and Valladolid with Lunch and transportation

12.Chichén Itzá, Cenote and Valladolid with Lunch and transportation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 999 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $33

Set out around 6:00 a.m. from Playa del Carmen for Chichén Itzá, Cenote Saamal, lunch, and a brief Valladolid stop. Certified archaeological guides lead the Maya site visit, while guides such as Lalo, Roberto, Hugo, and Jorge have earned praise for warmth and humor. Expect a large group, mixed English and Spanish, extra fees, and a full day on the road.

“Excelent service! Thanks Lalo, Hugo and Santiago. The best guides!!”

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Chichén Itzá Ancestral Tour from Playa del Carmen with Cenote - The cenote at Chichikan
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Chichén Itzá Ancestral Tour from Playa del Carmen with Cenote

13.Chichén Itzá Ancestral Tour from Playa del Carmen with Cenote

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 995 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $24Best value

Spend a full day traveling from Playa del Carmen to Chichén Itzá, a sacred cenote, a Maya cultural village, and Valladolid. Guides such as Rody, Gonzalo, Rodolfa, and Fred lead informative visits in English and Spanish. Expect hotel pickup, buffet lunch, a large group, extra entry fees, and a long ride home.

“The guided tour was very informative and useful with local information. It was farther from Playa del Carmen than I expected and we waited an hour at one pick up spot for other tourists who were late. Paying for a premium ticket definitely not worth it… basic is no different. Ok, I was there between high seasons, so the crowds were not an issue which is important if you want to swim in the Cenote. But it is a true wonder of the world so Chichen Itza is a must see and the guides made it a fun day. Beware that it is a sunrise to sunset tour and a…”

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Chichen Itza: Guided Tour with Valladolid & Cenote Chichikan - Chichen Itza with a guide who adds context
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Chichen Itza: Guided Tour with Valladolid & Cenote Chichikan

14.Chichen Itza: Guided Tour with Valladolid & Cenote Chichikan

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 911 reviews · 12 hours · from $58

Spend about 12 hours exploring Chichen Itza with guides such as Beto, Pastor, Manuel, or Frank, then swim at Cenote Chichikan and enjoy an optional buffet lunch. Finish with a short walk through Valladolid. Transport, site admissions, and language support are included, but the Chichen Itza tax, drinks, locker, and life vest cost extra.

“The guided tour and the bus ride to chichen Itza was phenomenal. We learned so much about Mayan culture. Our guide Manuel showed us all the best places to get pictures, and where to avoid. Very pleasant and informative. It really was a great tour. The transportation to the bus was very long. We were the first picked up and the last dropped off.. even though we were told this should not be the case. All and All it was a great day.”

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Chichen Itza, Cenote Ik Kil, Coba Ruins Small Group Early Arrival - Breakfast on the road, lunch at the cenote
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Chichen Itza, Cenote Ik Kil, Coba Ruins Small Group Early Arrival

15.Chichen Itza, Cenote Ik Kil, Coba Ruins Small Group Early Arrival

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 886 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $165

Leave Playa del Carmen or the Riviera Maya before sunrise for Chichen Itza, Cenote Ik Kil, and Coba. A guide such as Tonantzin, Jesus, or Antonio leads the day, with breakfast, buffet lunch, transport, cenote entry, lockers, and life jackets included. Chichen Itza admission costs extra in cash. Expect an energetic 11-hour day.

“A small group tour is the best way to see these sights without being rushed from here to there and avoiding the lucky-lucky boys nat every stop. Our guides were punctual and professional and the content was just right. We enjoyed it.”

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