Full-day private tour of Chichen Itza with expert guide
Excursions & day trips

Full-day private tour of Chichen Itza with expert guide

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£117.00
Free cancellation
Language: German, Spanish, English, French, Dutch
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: more than 8 hours

This experience meets the Global Sustainable Tourism Council criteria. By choosing this experience you can protect the places you love, care for the environment and support local communities.

Why you’ll love this…
  • You'll visit this UNESCO-listed site, home to the famous El Castillo pyramid and Maya temples
  • In Chichen Itza, you'll beat the crowds to see the sacred cenote and carvings of ancient rituals
  • You can cool off with a swim in a sacred cenote, once believed to be a portal to the underworld
  • There's a traditional lunch in a Maya village, where you'll taste local dishes like cochinita pibil
  • Your expert guide will bring history to life with stories of Maya traditions and lost civilizations
What to expect

The ruins of ancient Chichen Itza are a must-visit when in Cancun. This private tour lets you discover the site before the crowds arrive. Better still, you'll explore the complex with one of our local experts, who'll share in-depth knowledge with you. Argelia, one of our guides, says ‘You'll learn about the calendars in the Temple of Kukulkan and its sacred staircase, where each equinox the shadows represent the descent of the feathered snake.' Afterwards, you'll enjoy a cenote swim and visit a Maya village for lunch.

It's an early start so as to be the first to arrive at this UNESCO World Heritage Site – the perfect time to snap a few selfies. The stillness adds even more mystery to the magnificent Maya monuments. There's the mighty Kukulkan Pyramid, the Temple of the Jaguars and the macabre Tzompantli, among many landmark sites. ‘The bas-reliefs that tell us about the magical beliefs inspired by their interpretation of the stars,' says Argelia.

Next, head to an underground cenote for a swim in its clear waters. Then it's on to the village for lunch. All the food is locally grown and prepared to traditional recipes. Argelia says, ‘You'll taste typical Yucatecan food such as chaya empanadas, cochinita pibil, chicken in axiote rice and black beans and steamed vegetables.' You'll also see the locals show off their skills hand-weaving hammocks – an age-old craft – and find out how this cottage industry helps support the community.

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What's included
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  • check Guide
  • check Guided tour
  • check Lunch
  • check One soft drink
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  • check Exclusive TUI itinerary
  • check Skip-the-line ticket
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What to remember
  • This is a private tour option
  • When selecting this tour there will be different options depending on your group size
  • Please select the corresponding option in the dropdown menu with your group size, eg for 2 adults, select 2 adults and then the 'Tour for 1-2 guests' option
  • Additional drinks incur extra charges
  • Bring bathing gear and sunblock
  • Bring insect repellent
  • Bring a towel
  • Bring a hat
  • Bring suitable footwear
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Provider
TUI MEXICANA SA DE CV
Booking fee
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Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 1 day before the experience begins.

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