Chichen Itza tour from Riviera Maya: Guided walk

The pyramid's scale hits different when you're standing at its base.

A guided tour of Chichen Itza from Riviera Maya hotels includes round-trip transport in an air-conditioned van, a 2.5-hour archaeological walk with a bilingual guide, lunch at a local restaurant, and entry to a cenote for swimming. The tour runs 11 hours total. State tax applies and is not included in the base price.

Step-by-step itinerary

Chichen Itza tour and cenote visit

• Travel by van with A/C
• Guided tour of Chichen Itza (2h30)
• Lunch buffet at restaurant
• Visit and swim in cenote

The experience

The van picks you up from your Riviera Maya hotel or a meeting point and drives to Chichen Itza, one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. A certified bilingual guide meets you at the site and walks you through the ruins for two and a half hours, pointing out the architectural details and the history embedded in the stone. The guide handles the pace and the stops. You move through the complex at a rhythm that lets the scale of the structures sink in.

After the guided tour, you head to a local restaurant for a lunch buffet. From there, the group moves to a cenote (a natural sinkhole filled with fresh water), where you can swim and cool off. The cenote is a geological feature unique to this region, and the visit gives you a break from the heat and a chance to see the landscape the Maya civilization depended on.

Transport is handled throughout: the van with air conditioning moves the group between the hotel, the archaeological site, the restaurant and the cenote, so you don't arrange pickups or navigate on your own. The tour is wheelchair accessible, and infants can travel in a pram or stroller. The whole day runs about 11 hours from pickup to return.

What’s included

• Round-trip transport in an air-conditioned van from your hotel or meeting point.
• entrance fee to Chichen Itza.
• the 2.5-hour guided tour with a bilingual guide.
• lunch buffet at a local restaurant.
• entrance to the cenote and the chance to swim.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (12 to 85 years) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 13

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 20 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 30

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by CANCUN PASSION

Is this one for you?Pick this tour if you're staying in the Riviera Maya without a rental car. The van handles the drive to Chichen Itza and back, and the guide and all site access are arranged, so the day unfolds without you building the logistics.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

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

What exactly is a cenote and why is it part of this tour?

A cenote is a natural sinkhole formed in limestone bedrock, filled with fresh water. The Maya civilization built settlements around cenotes because they were vital water sources in the Yucatan. This tour includes a cenote visit and the chance to swim in it after lunch, so you experience both the archaeological site and the natural geography that shaped the region.

How long is the guided walk at Chichen Itza itself?

The guided tour at the archaeological site lasts two and a half hours. A certified bilingual guide leads the walk and explains the structures and history as you move through the complex.

Does the tour include meals and drinks?

Lunch is included: a buffet at a local restaurant between the archaeological site and the cenote. Drinks are not included in the base price, so bring money or plan to purchase them separately.

How does pickup work if I'm staying in the Riviera Maya?

Round-trip transport from your hotel or a designated meeting point is included. The van picks you up in the morning and returns you at the end of the day, so you don't need a car or need to arrange separate transportation to the site.

Is there a time limit for swimming at the cenote?

The itinerary includes a visit and the possibility to swim at the cenote after lunch, but a specific time window for swimming is not stated. Plan to bring a swimsuit and a towel.