Chichen Itza is the awe-inspiring city that was once the centre of the Mayan empire. It's one of Mexico's unmissable sights, and on this express morning trip you get to explore on a 90 minute guided tour of the archeological site. The stories and history of this UNESCO World Heritage site, which is also one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, come to life with the insights of an expert. You'll discover the observatory, a marvel of ancient astronomy, and the revered Cenote Sagrado, a sacred sinkhole at the heart of Mayan rituals. On your return journey, you'll tuck into a tasty lunch box before arriving back at your hotel.

Happy for the early start so we could get in and out of Chichén Itzá before it was too busy and hot. Our guide, Cory, was great, offering lots of information about the place and our driver, Jonathan, was excellent too, providing snacks and refreshments for the long journey. A little less free time, and more info from the guide, would be good at Chichen Itza, while the minibus was extremely warm on the way back as we all crammed in after being out in the heat. More space would be ideal.

The tour itself was great. 90-min was more than enough time to spend at Chichen Itza. The journey from Playa del Carmen to Chichen Itza is about 2.5 hours each way, which we were fully aware of before booking - however, the transport was horrendous. We were on a tiny minibus for 20 people and I was that squashed my legs went numb towards the end of the journey. The food offered was awful: a little sandwich, a packet of cheap crisps & a breakfast bar for an 8 hour trip that cost £300-very poor!

Advertised as a morning tour it is still an 8 hour day. Our tour guide Sayuri made this trip FANTASTIC. Her knowledge and enthusiasm for the mayan culture came across so much in her tour it was fascinating to listen to her and ask her questions. As someone who travelled all that way just to go here, she really made in special and an unforgettable experience!!

Absolutely mis-sold. Promised trip to Valladolid for restaurant meal and tequila tasting, instead got taken back to hotel with cheese sandwich to eat on the bus. Dreadful situation

Amazing trip!!

The tour was very interesting and informative. Our guide Hazel was fantastic and very passionate about his work and about life which made the tour even more enjoyable. He was also very quick and helpful when my daughter became faint due to the heat. Couldn't have asked for a better guide.

Why you’ll love this…

You'll see the best of Chichen Itza in one morning
There's a 90 minute guided tour of the archeological site
You can enjoy express air-conditioned transfers and lunch

Important to know

Minimum age: 6
French language tour is only available on Thursdays and Sundays from Riviera Maya hotels
Not suitable for expectant mothers or guests with back problems
Not suitable for expectant mothers
Not suitable for guests who suffer from claustrophobia
Not suitable for wheelchairs
Not suitable for those with reduced mobility
Not suitable for families with small children
Bring a hat
Bring biodegradable insect repellent
Bring suitable footwear
Bring money for extras or gratuities
Children must be supervised by an adult (over 18 years) at all time

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 2 days before the experience begins.

What’s included

Admission fees
Transport
Driver/ Guide
Guided tour
Lunch
Beer and soft drinks
A boxed lunch on the way back to your hotel
Round trip air-conditioned transfers
A snack of a banana and crackers

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Pickup points

To see which pickup points are available, check under availability & prices.

Provider

TUI MEXICANA SA DE CV

What people say about this experience

4.5/5

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Based on 45 reviews

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4.6/5

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4.2/5

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4.6/5

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5 stars (27)

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4 stars (15)

33%

3 stars (2)

2 stars (1)

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Amy
Traveled with a group of friends
January 24, 2026
4.6
United Kingdom
Happy for the early start so we could get in and out of Chichén Itzá before it was too busy and hot. Our guide, Cory, was great, offering lots of information about the place and our driver, Jonathan, was excellent too, providing snacks and refreshments for the long journey. A little less free time, and more info from the guide, would be good at Chichen Itza, while the minibus was extremely warm on the way back as we all crammed in after being out in the heat. More space would be ideal.
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Adam
Traveled as a couple
January 10, 2026
3.8
United Kingdom
The tour itself was great. 90-min was more than enough time to spend at Chichen Itza. The journey from Playa del Carmen to Chichen Itza is about 2.5 hours each way, which we were fully aware of before booking - however, the transport was horrendous. We were on a tiny minibus for 20 people and I was that squashed my legs went numb towards the end of the journey. The food offered was awful: a little sandwich, a packet of cheap crisps & a breakfast bar for an 8 hour trip that cost £300-very poor!
M
Miss truth
Traveled with family
November 24, 2025
4.6
United Kingdom
Advertised as a morning tour it is still an 8 hour day. Our tour guide Sayuri made this trip FANTASTIC. Her knowledge and enthusiasm for the mayan culture came across so much in her tour it was fascinating to listen to her and ask her questions. As someone who travelled all that way just to go here, she really made in special and an unforgettable experience!!
M
Martin
Traveled as a couple
September 2, 2025
2.2
United Kingdom
Absolutely mis-sold. Promised trip to Valladolid for restaurant meal and tequila tasting, instead got taken back to hotel with cheese sandwich to eat on the bus. Dreadful situation
M
Melanie
Traveled with family
August 28, 2025
5
United Kingdom
Amazing trip!!
E
Emma
Traveled with family
August 25, 2025
5
United Kingdom
The tour was very interesting and informative. Our guide Hazel was fantastic and very passionate about his work and about life which made the tour even more enjoyable. He was also very quick and helpful when my daughter became faint due to the heat. Couldn't have asked for a better guide.