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Chichen Itza Tours: The 15 Best Ways to Do It

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The site closes in the afternoon and fills by ten, so the departure time decides the day. These 15 compare the runs from Cancún, Playa, Tulum and Valladolid on how early they leave, what cenote they add and whether lunch and entry fees are really included.

Chichen Itza, Cenote, and Valladolid Tour - Early pickup and a long ride from the coast
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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

Travel from Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, or Riviera Maya with a bilingual guide to Chichen Itza, Cenote Chichikan, and Valladolid. Guides such as Edwin, Cesar, Luis, and Hugo bring Mayan history to life. Expect a buffet lunch, optional hotel pickup, and a full 12 to 14 hours on the road.

“We booked this online in advance and were very happy with the tour. Our guide, Martin, was very knowledgeable about the culture and history of the area and did a great job presenting this to our group. He showed us some really interesting things and important details at the archeological site, and visiting the site was a once in a lifetime experience. It was about 12 hours total starting early in the morning, so be ready for a long day, but well worth it.”

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Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid Tour with Tequila and Lunch - Lunch and tequila are useful extras, with package fine print
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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

You’ll visit Chichen Itza with a bilingual guide, swim at Cenote Chichikan, eat a Mexican buffet, sample tequila, and stop in Valladolid. Guides such as Beto, Kevin, Ramiro, and Manuel have been praised for clear explanations and humor, but check your package carefully for taxes, lunch, and hotel pickup.

“It was def a once in a lifetime experience. Our guides Kevin and Juan were also super funny and informative. They definitely made the tour much more enjoyable and fun.”

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Cancun: Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid Tour with Lunch - What makes the cenote stop worthwhile
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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, and visiting Valladolid. Choose Standard, VIP, or All-Inclusive, but check the extra Chichén Itzá tax and lunch details before booking.

“My first time in mexico. I wanted to visited one of the main wonders of the world. So many tour groups and guides to choose from so hard to know which one to pick but glad i picked this one. John was the tour guide and hes one of the best guides ive ever had. He tokd us the history. Any questions he would answer. Hes very honest friendly and funny. Welcomes feedback. So if your with john your in good hands. Only thing id say to improve is yo give an extra 30 mins at each stop to be less rushed to eat and experience tge tequila talk and…”

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Early morning Chichen Itza Tour: Cenote and Tequila Tasting - Arriving at Chichen Itza and seeing El Castillo
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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 $26Best value

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 air-conditioned transport, buffet lunch, and tequila tasting included. Chichen Itza admission, drinks, lockers, and life jackets cost extra.

“Amazing tour!!! Guides awesome and they had a lot of knowledge. I recommend bringing an umbrella. The cenotes in Yucatan are amazing!”

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Chichen Itza Early Access All Inclusive: Hotel Pick up & All Fees - The 4:30 am pickup from Cancun
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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 around 4:30 am for early entry to Chichen Itza, where guides such as Beto, Kevin, Jorge, and Manuel explain Maya astronomy, worship, architecture, and ball games. Expect a roughly nine-hour day, air-conditioned transport, a maximum group of 35, and no meals or drinks included.

“Had an amazing time! My Amigo Tours team (Rey, Johnny, & Santiago) were amazing, fun, and so helpful when we were going around Chichen Itza, the Cenote, and Valladolid. My husband and I came to Mexico came for our honeymoon and we had a blast!”

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Chichen Itza Gastronomic, Valladolid and Cenote Extremo - The Mayan food stop in Kaua
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Chichen Itza Gastronomic, Valladolid and Cenote Extremo

6.Chichen Itza Gastronomic, Valladolid and Cenote Extremo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,558 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $29

Travel from Cancun to Chichen Itza with a certified guide such as Ricardo, Diego, or Abel, then enjoy a Mayan food demonstration, buffet lunch, Valladolid, and a cenote with swimming and zip line options. The day lasts about 11 hours and requires an extra admission fee.

“We had a great time from this excursion - the driver was on time to pick us up from our resort and drove us to a meeting point. After a wait for about 40-45 mins, the tour bus arrived and we were on our way. The visit to Chichen Itza was as described, not a lot of visitors so good opportunities for photos. The Mayan cultural visit was below expectation with the buffet lunch (included) being subpar. The Cenote visit was great but would be better if we have more time for that activity. The tour guide, Diego, was excellent and he is very knowledgeable and added a lot of…”

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Chichen Itza, Cenote and Valladolid Small Group Day Trip - Walking through Chichen Itza for about two hours
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Chichen Itza, Cenote and Valladolid Small Group Day Trip

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

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

Travel from Tulum to Chichen Itza with an English-speaking guide, then enjoy lunch and colonial Valladolid before swimming at Cenote Xux Ha. Small groups of up to 10, hotel pickup, snacks, drinks, entrance fees, and taxes are included. Guides such as Miguel, Paloma, Santi, and Alondra add history and personal care.

“We had an excellent trip to Chichén Itzá with Marco and Arturo! Marco was incredibly knowledgeable and made the experience both engaging and fun. Arturo’s driving made the journey smooth, and the lunch was absolutely fantastic. Thanks for making our day so memorable! Highly recommend this tour!”

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VIP Chichen Itza Private Tour - Chichen Itza with your own guide
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VIP Chichen Itza Private Tour

8.VIP Chichen Itza Private Tour

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

Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle from the Riviera Maya to Chichen Itza, Cenote San Lorenzo Oxman, and Valladolid. Guides such as Abraham, Carlos, Heriberto, and Arnulfo provide personal history tours, flexible timing, local lunch, bottled water, and included entrance fees.

“We had a fantastic time with Eric. He was an amazing tour guide, super knowledgeable and friendly. Everything was very smooth from beginning till end. Eric was even flexible to do an extra stop for us at a church we wanted to see. An additional highlight was the lunch - not at all a touristic spot with crappy food, in fact we had reallyyy tasty options. There was almost no waiting time for the food since Eric even ordered our choices in advance. 10/10, very thoughtful organisation. Worth the money & can only recommend !”

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Chichen Itza Day Trip Exclusive Nool-Ha Cenote & Valladolid Visit - Cenote Nool-Ha: the refreshing middle of the day
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Chichen Itza Day Trip Exclusive Nool-Ha Cenote & Valladolid Visit

9.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, explore El Castillo and the ball court, swim in Cenote Nool-Ha, enjoy a Yucatan buffet, and make a brief Valladolid stop. Guides such as Ricardo, Francisco, Roberto, and Victor receive strong praise, but pickup delays and sales pitches can stretch the day.

“The Cenote was very nice and the best thing in my opinion. The thing that was most disappointing to me and my family was the tour guide explanation, that felt like a conversation preaching into his pagan beliefs. I recommend you find another tour wherein the guide will be more history base and more accurate.”

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Tour to Chichen Itza-Tickets, food and cenote - Walking through Chichen Itza
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Tour to Chichen Itza-Tickets, food and cenote

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

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

Travel from Cancun to Chichen Itza with certified guides Daniel and Roberto, then swim at Saamal Cenote, eat a regional buffet, and visit Valladolid. Shared air-conditioned transport, archaeological admission, bottled water, and free time are included. Expect a long day with 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 - Suytun Cenote and its famous beam of light
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Tour Chichen Itza 2 Cenotes Suytun and Ik-kil

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

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

Spend a long day visiting Chichen Itza, swimming in Suytun and Ik-Kil cenotes, and exploring Valladolid. A bilingual guide, air-conditioned transport, sandwich, drinks, park admission, and a life jacket are included. Pickup details are confirmed after booking.

“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 - Swimming at Cenote Saamal
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Skip the Line Chichen Itza Private Tour, Sacred Cenote & Lunch

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

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

Travel privately from Cancun, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, or nearby areas with an English-speaking archaeological guide such as Alberto, Claudia, David, or Beto. Visit Chichen Itza, swim in Cenote Saamal, enjoy regional lunch, and stroll colonial Valladolid at your own pace.

“My wife and I got Helios as our tour guide. The best tour guide! He had sandwiches with an apple and chips ready for us in case we didn't eat breakfast that morning. He also had drinks for us throughout the tour in a cold ice chest. He's very knowledgeable as he explained all of the history and intricate details of every site that we visited. Very professional, courteous, and funny at times. Helios made our day at Chichen Itza very enjoyable. We couldn't have gotten a better guide. We beat all of the crowds and were back at our hotel in Playa Del Carmen by 5:30 pm just in…”

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Chichen Itza: Guided Tour with Valladolid & Cenote Chichikan - Seeing Chichen Itza with a guide
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Chichen Itza: Guided Tour with Valladolid & Cenote Chichikan

13.Guided Tour with Valladolid & Cenote Chichikan

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

Travel from Cancun or the Riviera Maya to Chichen Itza with a certified English or Spanish-speaking guide, then swim at Cenote Chichikan and visit Valladolid. Guides such as Beto, Pastor, Manuel, and Juan are known for lively Mayan history talks. Choose the buffet option if you want lunch included.

“Our guides Pastor and Audi were amazing, very generous of their time and knowledge. We had an amazing tour and they purposely brought us later to Chichen Itza to skip the long line, which was a great idea. I would recommend booking with them any time. Thank you for the great memories Amigo!”

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Chichen Itza, Cenote Ik Kil, Coba Ruins Small Group Early Arrival - Leaving before sunrise from the Riviera Maya
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Chichen Itza, Cenote Ik Kil, Coba Ruins Small Group Early Arrival

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

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

Leave before sunrise for Chichen Itza, Cenote Ik Kil, and Coba with a maximum of 15 people. Guides such as Tonantzin, Antonio, Jesus, and Gabrielle bring the Maya sites to life. Breakfast, buffet lunch, transport, lockers, life jackets, and two entrance fees are included. Chichen Itza admission costs extra.

“Tonancy was the best guide. She made sure we had the best experience. She explained everything and gave great suggestions and advice. She made sure we were comfortable every step of the way. Would definitely do this again. Loved the on time pick up and drop off. The food was great. Time well spent at each location.”

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Chichen Itza Gastronomic, Valladolid and Cenote Extremo - The Mayan food stop in Kaua
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Chichen Itza Gastronomic, Valladolid and Cenote Extremo

15.Chichen Itza Gastronomic, Valladolid and Cenote Extremo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 710 reviews · 11 hours 20 minutes (approx.) · from $29

Spend a long day visiting Chichen Itza, swimming in the NoolHa cenote, tasting Mayan food, and making a quick stop in Valladolid. An English-speaking guide, air-conditioned transport, bottled water, and lunch are included, but entrance fees and drinks cost extra.

“I mostly enjoyed this experience and am glad that we decided last minute to take a tour just because the hassle of renting a car and driving didn't seem worth it. Pickup and dropoff were extremely easy, and the bus was nice with A/C, a bathroom, and USB ports. Our English speaking guide was really knowledgeable and informative, and I thought he did a good job showing us around Chichen Itza. I also liked that they gave a lot of history and background information during the bus ride which helped the driving time pass quicker. We saw a lot of the ruins and were allowed a good 15 minutes to…”

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