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Chichen Itza Tours from Playa del Carmen: The 15 Best

140 tours  ·  from $8 a head

It is a long drive inland, so the departure time decides the day. The 15 below range from cheap shared coaches to early-arrival small groups and private guides, with what each charges and how much time you actually get at the site.

Chichen Itza, Cenote and Valladolid Small Group Day Trip - Valladolid: A Walk, a Meal and a Change of Pace
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Chichen Itza, Cenote and Valladolid Small Group Day Trip

1.Chichen Itza, Cenote and Valladolid Small Group Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,104 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $214Our pick

Start from Tulum around 7 a.m. for a guided two-hour visit to Chichén Itzá, a walk and lunch in Valladolid, then a swim at Cenote Xux Ha. The tour includes hotel transfers, tickets, snacks and drinks. Groups are capped at 10, and guides such as Miguel, Paloma and Santi have brought Maya history to life for past groups.

“We had an excellent trip to Chichén Itzá with Marco and Arturo! Marco was incredibly knowledgeable and made the experience both engaging and fun. Arturo’s driving made the journey smooth, and the lunch was absolutely fantastic. Thanks for making our day so memorable! Highly recommend this tour!”

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VIP Chichen Itza Private Tour - Cooling off at Cenote San Lorenzo Oxman
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VIP Chichen Itza Private Tour

2.VIP Chichen Itza Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,782 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $285

Leave around 6:30 am in a private, air-conditioned vehicle for Chichen Itza, where a guide explains the Maya site before the crowds and heat build. Then cool off at Cenote San Lorenzo Oxman and enjoy included a la carte lunch in Valladolid. Guides such as Abraham, Carlos, and Heriberto have led this flexible day, with pickup across the Riviera Maya.

“Irving was a very knowledgeable guide and had historical facts and pictures to provide a more inclusive experience”

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Skip the Line Chichen Itza Private Tour, Sacred Cenote & Lunch - Valladolid, for lunch and a change of scene
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Skip the Line Chichen Itza Private Tour, Sacred Cenote & Lunch

3.Skip the Line Chichen Itza Private Tour, Sacred Cenote & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,089 reviews · 9 to 10 hours (approx.) · from $361

Spend 9 to 10 hours on a private trip from Cancun or the Riviera Maya to Chichén Itzá, Cenote Saamal, and Valladolid. A licensed archaeological guide leads the site visit, with private transport, drinks, snacks, and regional lunch included. Ask for an early pickup to reach the ruins before the day’s larger crowds.

“Yessica was our guide and she was fantastic! Not only was she really knowledgeable about the history, she was a great photographer! Her suggestions for pictures were great. I did not expect her to lay on the ground so we could get some once in a lifetime pictures but she did! So grateful.”

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Chichén Itzá, Cenote and Valladolid with Lunch and transportation - Cenote Saamal: a cool change of scene
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Chichén Itzá, Cenote and Valladolid with Lunch and transportation

4.Chichén Itzá, Cenote and Valladolid with Lunch and transportation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 999 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $33

Set out from Playa del Carmen around 6 a.m. for Chichén Itzá, Cenote Saamal and a brief Valladolid stop, with round-trip transport, a Mexican buffet lunch and certified archaeological guides. You’ll need to pay the Chichén Itzá entrance fee separately, plus a mandatory 820 pesos per person when boarding. Guide assignments vary.

“Excelent service! Thanks Lalo, Hugo and Santiago. The best guides!!”

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Chichén Itzá Ancestral Tour from Playa del Carmen with Cenote - A cool swim at Cenote Noolha
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Chichén Itzá Ancestral Tour from Playa del Carmen with Cenote

5.Chichén Itzá Ancestral Tour from Playa del Carmen with Cenote

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 995 reviews · 10 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $24Best value

Travel from Playa del Carmen to Chichén Itzá for a guided visit, swim in a sacred cenote, meet Maya hosts at Naayil Kú, and make a short stop in Valladolid. The day starts around 7 a.m. and can run longer than the advertised 10 to 12 hours. Hotel pickup is offered in many areas, but Tulum departures meet at Super Aki.

“Great way to see the archeological sites and gain some more cultural understanding. The tour guides were amazing! So knowledgeable and made the experience very enriching.”

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Chichen Itza: Guided Tour with Valladolid & Cenote Chichikan - Cool off at Cenote Chichikan
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Chichen Itza: Guided Tour with Valladolid & Cenote Chichikan

6.Chichen Itza: Guided Tour with Valladolid & Cenote Chichikan

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 911 reviews · 12 hours · from $58

Travel from Cancun or Riviera Maya to Chichen Itza with a certified English- or Spanish-speaking guide, then cool off with a swim at Cenote Chichikan and make a short stop in Valladolid. The day lasts about 12 hours. Buffet lunch is included only with the VIP option, and a separate Chichen Itza tax and cenote rentals add to the cost.

“Jose, Victor and Tomas make a great team, they were fun and very knowledgeable. They also helped give us great tips at each of the sites/activities 10/10 would book with them again”

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Chichen Itza, Cenote Ik Kil, Coba Ruins Small Group Early Arrival - The early pickup sets the tone
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Chichen Itza, Cenote Ik Kil, Coba Ruins Small Group Early Arrival

7.Chichen Itza, Cenote Ik Kil, Coba Ruins Small Group Early Arrival

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 886 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $165

Leave early from Playa del Carmen or much of the Riviera Maya for a guided day at Chichen Itza, Cenote Ik Kil, and Coba. Expect a group of no more than 15, a light breakfast, buffet lunch, and air-conditioned transport. Chichen Itza admission costs extra and must be paid in cash; climbing Coba’s main pyramid is not guaranteed.

“Very educational tour with many facets of Mayan culture. Tonancy was an excellent guide and kept on task and weather driver David was able to get us there to get in line in time to climb the ruins. She knows a lot about the Mayan symbols and her explanation was very informative. I recommend this tour if you are interested in the history of the Mayan culture.”

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Chichen Itza Gastronomic, Valladolid and Cenote Extremo - Valladolid: A quick glimpse, not a town visit
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Chichen Itza Gastronomic, Valladolid and Cenote Extremo

8.Chichen Itza Gastronomic, Valladolid and Cenote Extremo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 710 reviews · 11 hours 20 minutes (approx.) · from $29

Travel from the Riviera Maya with a certified guide to Chichen Itza, a Mayan food demonstration and buffet lunch, a cenote swim with a zip line, and a brief stop in Valladolid. Pickup, air-conditioned transport, bottled water, and lunch are included. Budget extra for archaeological-site and cenote admission, and expect a long day.

“Incredibly planned and very smooth! The guides were informative and were bilingual. Definitely recommend it to anyone who's trying to do a lot in a day.”

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Riviera Maya: Coba & Chichen Itza Ruins with Cenote Swim - The long road is part of the tour
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Riviera Maya: Coba & Chichen Itza Ruins with Cenote Swim

9.Coba & Chichen Itza Ruins with Cenote Swim

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 627 reviews · 12 hours · from $971

Travel from the Riviera Maya to Coba and Chichen Itza, with a guide to explain Maya architecture and history. Swim at Cenote Chichikan, eat a buffet lunch if your option includes it, then make a short stop in Valladolid. The day lasts about 12 hours, though hotel pickups and drop-offs can stretch it. Guide names vary; Juan, Rodrigo and Ramiro are among those who have led trips.

“Everything went smoothly. Marcela was a great guide, great mix of humor and historical facts about the Mayas. I would recommend NOT paying for the food etc in advance since they are cheaper on-site.”

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Chichen Itza by Van: Reduced Group, Tour Guide, Fast Trip & Lunch - Boxed lunch, snacks and a welcome drink
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Chichen Itza by Van: Reduced Group, Tour Guide, Fast Trip & Lunch

10.Chichen Itza by Van: Reduced Group, Tour Guide, Fast Trip & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 605 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $189

Travel by air-conditioned van from Playa del Carmen or other Riviera Maya hotels to Chichen Itza, where a bilingual guide introduces the Kukulcan pyramid, Great Ball Court and other ruins. Expect a long round trip, about 2.5 hours or more each way, and roughly 2.5 hours at the site. Snacks, a boxed lunch and drinks are provided; check carefully whether your chosen price includes admission.

“Short one half day tour to see major ruins. Every pathway around the ruins was filled with people selling all kinds of trinkets etc. I understand it’s their livelihood but it’s really distracting from walking and looking at the ruins with people always trying g to get your attention. Know this ahead of time so you can mentally prepare. Of note: the seatbelt for my seat directly behind the driver was broken.”

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Ek Balam, Chichen Itza, Cenote & buffet lunch Tour - Why the early start is worth it
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Ek Balam, Chichen Itza, Cenote & buffet lunch Tour

11.Ek Balam, Chichen Itza, Cenote & buffet lunch Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 588 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $89

Leave Playa del Carmen early for guided visits to Ek Balam and Chichén Itzá, with time to explore on your own at Ek Balam. Then cool off with a cenote swim and eat a Mexican buffet. Expect a small group of up to 15, a bilingual guide, round-trip transport, and extra archaeological taxes.

“We had a wonderful tour to Chichen Itza and Ek Balam. Kevin and Santos were excellent guides. I highly recommend this tour!!”

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Private Chichen Itza - No additional stops at other hotels - Chichén Itzá is best with a guide
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Private Chichen Itza – No additional stops at other hotels

12.Private Chichen Itza – No additional stops at other hotels

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 446 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $210

Ride in a private, air-conditioned vehicle from your hotel to Chichén Itzá, with no pickup stops at other hotels. A certified guide leads the archaeological visit, followed by a swim at Cenote Saamal and a Yucatecan lunch in Valladolid. The day is planned for your group, with guides such as Miguel, Claudia, James, and Angela among those who have led tours.

“I highly recommend this tour group. They arrived early, not late like the larger bus tours that make you sit and wait for a bus that's always late! They are completely flexible, more time at Chitzen Itza, less at the Cenote, chose where to eat. We even stopped at a coffee shop on the way to Chitzen Itza. Cold sodas and beer were ready and waiting along with a lite snack at pick up. Charles the driver was excellent and Claudia was so knowledgeable about the the sites we toured. We had them join us at the table for lunch, they are that awesome. You are in control of time…”

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Chichen Private Experience - Valladolid: a pause for food and town life
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Chichen Private Experience

13.Chichen Private Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 437 reviews · 10 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $176

Set out early in a private, air-conditioned vehicle for Chichen Itza, Valladolid, and a swim at Cenote Xux-Ha. An English-speaking guide leads the day, with the flexibility to adjust time at each stop. Guides named by past participants include Alan, Julio, Jesús, and Eduardo, though a particular guide is not guaranteed.

“Review Amazing private tour with Mexico Highlights. Great communication from the start. Our tour guide, Eduardo, arrived 15 minutes early to picked us up at a private residence. He was super professional, friendly, and very knowledgeable. At the start of our drive, he gave us a run down of the activities awaiting for us. He stopped at clean facilities for us to use the restrooms. The stop had a convenience store, restaurant and coffee shop. First tour stop, Chichen Itzá … absolutely impressive!! Second stop, Valladolid, a beautiful picturesque town. Eduardo gave us a a tour around town and made us lunch reservations at Meson de Marquez. Per Eduardo’s recommendation,…”

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Chichen Itza Private Tour VIP - Swimming at Cenote San Lorenzo Oxman
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Chichen Itza Private Tour VIP

14.Chichen Itza Private Tour VIP

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 369 reviews · 10 hours (approx.) · from $285

Leave early in a private, air-conditioned vehicle for Chichen Itza, where your guide can explain the Maya site and leave time to explore on your own. Then swim at Cenote San Lorenzo Oxman, eat an included local lunch in Valladolid, and walk its colonial center. Guides named in past tours include Juan, Eric, Oscar, and Abraham.

“Irving was a great guide, very knowledgeable and kept the kids engaged with renderings and stories. Will recommend.”

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From Riviera Maya: Chichen Itza, Cenote, and Valladolid Tour - Cenote Xux-Ha is a refreshing final stop
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From Riviera Maya: Chichen Itza, Cenote, and Valladolid Tour

15.Chichen Itza, Cenote, and Valladolid Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 362 reviews · 11 hours · from $214

From Tulum, travel by air-conditioned van to Chichén Itzá for a guided visit, then enjoy lunch and free time in Valladolid before swimming at community-run Cenote Xux-Ha. Groups are capped at 10, with a guide in English, Spanish, French, or Italian. Entrance fees, lunch, snacks, and water are included.

“Highly recommended tour! Luigi, our tour guide, and Adan picked us up at our hotel and took us to Chichén Itzá. Compared to other tours, where you're given very little information, Luigi provided us with a wealth of interesting details about Mayan history, culture, and Mexico in general during our journey. We spent a couple of hours in Chichén Itzá, and it was simply breathtaking! Then we moved on to Valladolid, where we had a delicious lunch at a local restaurant. We also had some time to explore the town on our own and buy souvenirs. Finally, we stopped for a swim in a cenote on our way back to…”

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