Guided Tours

Chichén Itzá Small-Group Guided Walking Tour

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.

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

You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.

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Mar 2026
Overall a fantastic day out on the water. The catamaran is very comfortable with plenty of shade. The snorkeling was the best I've done in Cancun. The only thing is to be prepared for a full day of sun, though the crew makes sure you stay hydrated with the open bar. Isla Mujeres is beautiful!
Mar 2026
My boyfriend and I booked this for a special day and it exceeded all expectations. The private setting made it so much more relaxing. The lunch on the island was delicious—very fresh seafood. Snorkeling in those turquoise waters is something I'll never forget. Thanks to the amazing crew for all the great photos!
Mar 2026
A perfectly organized tour. From the moment we left the marina to the final sunset cruise back, everything was top-notch. The snorkeling was fantastic and the visit to Isla Mujeres felt like a real escape. The crew really went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable and had drinks in hand.
Mar 2026
If you are looking for a fun day out with friends, this is it. The open bar was great and the music kept the energy up all day. The boat was spacious and very clean. We loved the snorkeling stop—so many colorful fish! The sunset on the way back to the marina was just stunning.
Mar 2026
We spent a whole day on the private catamaran and it was the highlight of our Cancun trip. The crew, especially Isaias, were so attentive. The kids loved the snorkeling part where the water was so clear it looked like an aquarium. Having lunch on the beach at Isla Mujeres was much better than eating on the boat. Highly recommend!

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.

What to bring

Photo ID: Bring a valid photo ID that matches the name on your booking for ticket verification.

Sun and heat protection: Bring water, sun protection such as a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses, and wear comfortable walking shoes.

Snacks: Carry your own snacks, as food and drinks are not included.

Cash: Make sure to carry adequate cash in the local currency for souvenirs, food, or drinks.

Accessibility

Wheelchair access: This experience is not wheelchair accessible.

What’s not allowed

Large luggage: Large bags, suitcases, and oversized luggage are not allowed inside the archaeological site for security reasons.

Animals: Pets and service animals are not allowed on this experience.

Intoxication: Alcohol, drugs, and any form of intoxication are strictly prohibited on the premises.

Additional information

Local taxes: If local taxes are not included in your option, you must pay them on-site via cash or credit card; Mexican citizens with a valid ID receive a discount.

Local discounts: Mexican citizens, children, students, and teachers who are residents of Mexico receive a discount upon presenting their official ID.

Group size: Large groups will be split into smaller groups of up to 15 people for a better experience.

Guide language: Your guide is bilingual and will speak in both Spanish and English during the tour.