Tikal Small Group Tour from Flores: All-Included Mayan Ruins

Climb the pyramids that stood in for Star Wars and James Bond films

A 7-hour small group tour of Tikal from Flores includes hotel pickup, a local guide in English, Spanish or Italian, park entry, and lunch at the park restaurant. The guide walks you through the Palaces of the Mayan Aristocracy and the Central Park to see the Great Jaguar pyramid, then climbs Temple IV (a 64-meter structure used in major films) before ending with typical Guatemalan food. Hotel drop-off is included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Tikal Mayan City and Lunch

• Depart from Flores, Guatemala
• Visit Mayan palaces and learn culture
• Explore Central Park and Great Jaguar Pyramid
• Climb Temple of the Masks (Temple 2)
• Discover El Mundo Perdido area
• Climb Temple IV pyramid
• Enjoy typical Guatemalan lunch

The experience

If you're staying in Flores and want to see Tikal without arranging a separate driver or guide, this tour handles the logistics: the guide meets you at your hotel, drives you to the park, and brings you back. You spend the morning and early afternoon walking the site itself (roughly 3 to 4 hours on foot), so the day is built around the pace of the ruins, not a rushed schedule. The guide explains what you're standing in front of as you move through the Palaces of the Mayan Aristocracy, the Central Park, and El Mundo Perdido, teaching you how the Mayans lived, what their values were, and how they calculated the structures with such precision.

The climb to Temple IV is the centerpiece: at 64 meters, it's one of the highest pyramids in the world and has been used as a filming location for Star Wars and James Bond movies. You also ascend the Temple of the Masks (Temple 2) in the Central Park to see the Great Jaguar, the pyramid symbol of Guatemala. Between the major climbs, you walk through sections of the park where only about 30 percent of the 3,000 structures have been excavated, so there's a sense of how vast and partially undiscovered the site still is.

After 3 to 4 hours of walking and climbing, you eat lunch at the park's restaurant: typical Guatemalan food, with six menu options available. The tour ends with hotel drop-off in Flores, so you're back by late afternoon without having to arrange your own way back.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Flores.
• local guide in English, Spanish or Italian.
• park entry.
• lunch at the park restaurant with six menu options.
• all transportation between your hotel and Tikal.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Italian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 11 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyInfant seats available

Operated by Tikal Go

Is this one for you?The 3 to 4 hours of walking and climbing means you're on your feet for a good portion of the day, so this works best if you're comfortable with moderate physical activity and uneven terrain. Everything else (the drive, the guide, the entry fee, the meal) is arranged, so you show up at your hotel ready to go.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Italian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (under 4): free.

What is the Great Jaguar and where do I see it?

The Great Jaguar is the spectacular pyramid symbol of Guatemala, located in the Central Park section of Tikal. You visit it as part of the main tour route and can climb the Temple of the Masks (Temple 2) nearby for views across the park.

How much walking and climbing is involved in this tour?

The tour includes 3 to 4 hours of walking and climbing on foot through the park. You ascend Temple IV (64 meters high) and the Temple of the Masks, so expect a moderate level of physical activity across uneven terrain.

Is lunch included, and what are the options?

Yes, lunch at the park restaurant is included. Six menu options are available, so you can choose based on your preferences.

What time does the tour start and when do I return to my hotel?

The guide picks you up at your hotel in the morning. The 7-hour tour includes the drive, the time in the park, and lunch, with hotel drop-off in the late afternoon.