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Confused about local taxes? We have it all explained!

Some tours require you to pay the local taxes on site, on the day of your visit. However, you can also book tickets and tours inclusive of these taxes to avoid the hassle of doing so. Check out the section on these taxes for more clarity.








Chichén Itzá tours are a brilliant way to explore the ruins of this ancient site and understand the Maya’s architectural and astronomical genius. Departures from Cancún, Playa del Carmen, and Tulum ensure seamless access, with the option for pick-ups from a common meeting point or directly from your hotel.

Overview:

  • On-site visit duration: 2-3 hours to explore the ruins
  • Best time to visit: November to March for balmy weather & June to November for fewer crowds
  • Meeting/drop-off point: Central points or hotels in Cancún, Playa del Carmen, or Tulum
  • Key attractions: Temple of Kukulkan, Great Ball Court, and the Temple of the Warriors

Where should you start your Chichén Itzá day tour from?

What to expect on your Chichén Itzá tour

Tourists seated inside a bus
Aerial view of Chichen Itza with El Castillo pyramid surrounded by lush greenery.
Tourists swimming and relaxing at a cenote with lush greenery and rock formations.
Kid and parent smiling while exiting a bus.
Person stepping off a blue tour bus onto a sidewalk.
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Departure & transfers

Whether you’re in Cancún, Playa del Carmen, or Tulum, you’ll be picked up from a common meeting point or directly from your hotel based on which option you choose. An air-conditioned van will ensure you travel in absolute comfort.

Arrival at Chichén Itzá

Once you arrive at Chichén Itzá, you may or may not have to pay the local taxes based on which option you choose. Then, your bilingual guide will lead you on a tour of the site, telling you about its history, culture, and the Mayan civilization at large for over 2-3 hours.

Journey highlights

Depending on your tour, you’ll visit other key sites or landmarks. These could include Ekʼ Balam, another ancient Mayan site, Valladolid, and a cenote, along with a buffet-style lunch with Mexican delicacies.

Add-on benefits

While most tours offer pick-ups from a common meeting point, you can even choose to be picked up and dropped back at your hotel. You also get the option to book tours that include all local taxes in the ticket price, so you don’t have to pay any additional fees on-site.

Return journey

Once you’ve visited all the landmarks included on your tour and enjoy your meal (if included), you’ll be driven back to your starting point. This could be a common meeting point, or directly to your hotel in Cancún, Playa del Carmen, or Tulum.

Your Chichén Itzá tours and tickets explained

Experience Starting pointDuration Transfers includedAttractions covered Lunch Local taxes included?Pick-up options
Skip-the-Line Ticket

Chichén Itzá

Flexible duration

Chichén Itzá

Guided Walking Tour

Chichén Itzá

1 hr 30 min

Chichén Itzá

Cenote, Valladolid & Lunch

Cancún

12 hr

✅ AC van

Chichén Itzá, Valladolid, and Cenote

All-inclusive option available

Meeting point & hotel

Early Access Guided Tour

Cancún

9 hr - 10 hr 30 min

✅ AC van

Chichén Itzá

Optional

Meeting point & hotel

Ekʼ Balam, Cenote & Lunch

Cancún

12 hr

✅ AC van

Chichén Itzá, Ekʼ Balam, and Cenote

Meeting point & hotel

Cenote, Valladolid & Lunch

Playa del Carmen

12 hr

✅ AC van

Chichén Itzá, Valladolid, and Cenote

All-inclusive option available

Hotel

Ekʼ Balam, Cenote & Lunch

Playa del Carmen

12 hr

✅ AC van

Chichén Itzá, Ekʼ Balam, and Cenote

Meeting point

Don’t want to deal with public transportation?

Chichén Itzá tours get you seamless, round-trip transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle, a buffet-style lunch, and even the option to book an all-inclusive tour.

Highlights of Chichén Itzá

Tourists exploring the pyramid at Chichen Itza, Mexico.

El Castillo (Temple of Kukulcán)

Watch the pyramid come alive during the spring and autumn equinox, when the light from the setting sun creates a serpent’s shadow - a reminder of the Maya’s astronomical genius.

Mayan Ball Game Field at Chichen Itza with ancient stone walls and grassy court.
Row of stone columns at Chichen Itza ruins in Yucatan, Mexico.
Visitors exploring El Caracol observatory at Chichen Itza, Mexico.
People swimming in a cenote surrounded by lush vegetation in Chichen Itza, Mexico.

Plan your visit to Chichén Itzá

Helpful tips for your visit to Chichén Itzá 

  • Public transportation can be a challenge to navigate; choosing a tour with round-trip transfers included gives you the option of pick-ups from a common meeting point or directly from your hotel.
  • Carry adequate cash with you, especially smaller denominations of the Mexican Peso, as you’ll incur a 7% charge on credit card transactions. Further, several smaller vendors may not accept cards either. 
  • Want the best photo ops without large crowds bombing your images? Book an early access guided tour from Cancún or Playa del Carmen based on where you’re staying.

Frequently asked questions about Chichén Itzá tours

The first aspect to consider is where you’re staying in Yucatán - Cancún, Playa del Carmen, or Tulum. Then, think about which sites you want to visit - your options include Valladolid, a cenote, and Ekʼ Balam.