Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid Tour with Tequila and Lunch
Overview
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12 hours
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Unlock the mysteries of the Mayans with this tour to Chichén Itzá, a magical cenote & Valladolid.
Start this experience by visiting the charming Valladolid, a colonial town where we will make a panoramic visit. Afterward, you will be having a refreshing bath at a sacred cenote, an enchanting underground sinkhole. Take your time to enjoy its magical water. After this, you will be enjoying a Mexican buffet here, as well as enjoying a tequila tasting.
Finally, you will arrive at Chichen Itza, UNESCO World Heritage site, where you will be learning the secrets and history of the pre-Columbian city while marveling at the Pyramid of Kukulcan. Follow your guide around Chichén Itzá, one of the main archaeological sites of Yucatan’s peninsula. You'll also have free time to stroll this fantastic archeological site.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Visitors must pay the admission fees to the archaeological sites (listed in the exclusions). Mexicans, students and teachers have a discount (not applicable without the official identification)
No cash is accepted for Chichen Itza tax.
if Valladolid is closed due to special events, you will have extra time in the other activities
The tour at Chichén Itzá will be split by language. During transport it will be in both languages
The order of the activities might change due to operational reasons.
The Standard Tour does not include the buffet lunch in the price.
What To Expect
Chichen Itza
Start your tour in Chichen Itza of significant locations at the World Heritage site, including the ball court, el Castillo (the Castle), the Pyramid of Kukulkan and Temple of the Warriors. You will have a Guided tour and free time to walk around and explore by yourself.
The Kukulcán temple is a pre-Hispanic temple that was built in the 12th century AD. C. by the Mayan Itza in the city of Chichen Itza, their capital.
Options
Private Tour with Pickup
Private tour: Select this option to enjoy a private tour just for you! Pickup included
Full Chichen Itza VIP Tour
Ranked Top 50 Tours Worldwide.: Ranked among the Top 50 Tours Worldwide in 2024 by Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards – Best of the Best. Mexican buffet lunch: Indulge in the flavors of Mexican gastronomy with a delicious buffet lunch included in the price Hotel pick-up: Pick-up at your hotel in Cancun or Riviera Maya. Pickup included
Standard Tour
Lunch: this option does not include any food in the price Meeting point: be picked up at any of the meeting points available in Cancun
All-Inclusive Tour
Extra fees included: enjoy the most stress-free option that includes the mandatory Chichen Itza tax, life vest and locker rental at the cenote Mexican buffet lunch: indulge in the flavors of Mexican cuisine with an extensive buffet lunch of regional food included in the price Hotel pick-up: enjoy convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off from your hotel in Cancun or Riviera Maya Pickup included
What‘s Included
Certified guide
Buffet Lunch with vegetarian options (not included in the Standard Tour)
Admission to Chichen Itza
30 minute stop at Valladolid's Main Square
Air-conditioned vehicle and Toll Road
Hotel pick up or Meeting Point (depends on the option selected)
Tequila tasting
Cenote and access to facilities (restrooms, dressing rooms...)
Admission fees to the archaeological sites tour with meeting point & hotel pick-up
Life vest and locker rental at cenote (included in the All-Inclusive option)
Drinks (one included in the All-Inclusive option)
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
16,505 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Not what I expected
mannys662,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Our excursion started at 5:10am with a pick up at our resort. The driver didn’t speak any English despite us booking an English tour. After about 1.25 hours we were dropped off near Cancun at a gas station and had to wait for another bus to pick us up 15 minutes later. From there it was approximately 2.5 hours to Chichen Itza at 8am local time. I understood it to be an 2 hour drive but it was actually 4 hours. After 30 minutes we got started. We were told we would have a 60 minute guided tour and 30 minutes of free time. Again, I understood this to be 2-2.5 hours but didn’t realize that included the (extended) entry to the park. I don’t think I need to get into the trip back to our resort but there is one thing I do want to mention. After arriving back at the gas station and transferring buses again, additional people were added and our 1.25 hr trip (from Cancun to playa del Carmen) ended up being closer to 2 hours. Overall, a 14 hour day which was spent mostly in transit. At Chichen Itza, our tour guides Jaum and Juan were amazing, friendly, and knowledgeable. But I understood our excursion to be English. It turned out to be bi-lingual. I think it would have been much better as strictly English unless necessary. We were extremely excited to visit Chichen Itza and learn about the site and the culture but extremely disappointed to have it so short of a visit. Would not recommend this tour if you want to be immersed in Chichen Itza fully.
Recommend
R2505OUnicoleh,Jun 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was an amazing experience, I would totally recommend this,
Sucked, rained all day. We were out walking even when it was raining hard. The tour guide Manual was not compassionate.
Elizabeth P,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00I don’t know how Manuel [Tequila] get high reviews. He was incredibly RUDE. The day of our tour it rained 85% of the time. When I was trying to get his attention to ask if i could go back to the entrance to get an umbrella, he did not want to stop and allow me to ask a question, when I voiced my concern, as he walked away he yelled “me estoy mojando”. REALLY! So was I, except for I was getting wet the whole day. He couldn’t even answer a quick question for me. The lady, he partner, I think her name was Louisa was great.
Fantastic Early Tour with Frank, Omar, and Manuel
jonatanv224,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Our family had an outstanding experience on the Chichen Itza, Chichikan Cenote, and Valladolid tour. We chose the early tour that departed at 5:00 a.m., and it was absolutely worth it. Arriving early allowed us to enjoy Chichen Itza before the largest crowds and the hottest part of the day. A special thank you to our driver, Manuel, who kept us safe and comfortable throughout the journey. He was professional, courteous, and made the transportation portion of the trip seamless. We would also like to recognize our tour guides, Frank and Omar, who were exceptional. Their knowledge of Mayan history, culture, and the significance of Chichen Itza brought the entire experience to life. They were engaging, informative, and entertaining, making the tour enjoyable for both adults and children. Chichen Itza was spectacular and exceeded our expectations. The Chichikan Cenote was another highlight—beautiful, refreshing, and a unique experience that we will never forget. We also enjoyed our stop in Valladolid, which offered a wonderful glimpse into the local culture and charm of the Yucatán. The only minor inconvenience was the pickup process at the Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya. The hotel does not allow tour operators to enter the property for lobby pickups, so guests must walk all the way to the security checkpoint outside the resort, which can be a considerable distance. This is not the fault of the tour company, but future guests staying at the resort should be aware and plan accordingly. Traveling with a group of 13 people can be challenging, but thanks to Manuel, Frank, and Omar, everything went smoothly. Their professionalism, friendliness, and passion for what they do made this one of the highlights of our vacation in Mexico. We highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the Yucatán Peninsula. It was the perfect combination of history, culture, adventure, and relaxation.
Great experience from the...
Damian P,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great experience from the moment the lads Juan and Juam collected us, both the temple and the Mayan experience were amazing. Would 100% recommend
This tour is a must!
Inspire48455948322,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent, everything exceed our expectations, punctual, the bus was very clean, the logistic and the places visited were perfect, the buffet was good and the team was incredible. Thanks Ricardo, Victor and Omar, for the love you put in this, the knowledge and the good energy! Bendiciones.
Great Tour
Jadon U,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sexy Marcela was very awesome!! She did a wonderful job with talking to everyone on the tour and making it super fun to be a part of!
Beware of the tequila scam!!
Camper36505988820,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
2.00Like others have mentioned, the tour is pretty informative about Chichén Itzá, and the cenote is really cool to see. But what really soured my experience was the tequila scam at the cenote. The tequila “company,” Tequilera Reyes, runs a bait-and-switch scam with their tequila, selling you low-quality tequila that they hide under the guise of wrapping it for you while you explore the cenote. If you google the company, you can see they’ve been running this scam for a long time under different brand names. The seller told us at the cenote that the liqueurs were 14% tequila. When I unwrapped the bottle I bought, I found that the liqueur I bought didn’t even contain any tequila - it contains an alcohol made from sugar cane, not agave. The fact that the guides seemingly set us up to be scammed and are defending the “authenticity” of the products in these reviews is disappointing. I’d take your money elsewhere.
Great experience at Chichen Itza
hanchingh2023,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beto is the best!!! He gave very detailed information about Chichén Itzá. Extremely friendly, professional and knowledgeable!!!
A Great visit to Chichén Itzá -recommend.
Wanderer29475054088,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ricardo and Alfredo what a team 😍Alfredo such a calm driver , friendy always ready to help me to get out of the coach ( my dodgy knees ) Ricardo , cheerful , extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic and a great sense of humour . Chichén Itzá was incredible, so much to see and Ricardo knew so much detailed information. I would have loved to spend more time listening to him but it was so hot and when the wind picked up - dusty . Definitely an awe inspiring place to visit and I am going to research more when I get home . There was also an opportunity to get an indiviualised Mayan long count . A great souvenir and supportive of the local community. The cenote Chichikan was interesting and very poular . I don’t swim so we enjoyed a walk around the grounds loooked down into the Cenote and looked at replicas of Mayan huts . etc . Valladolid was interesting , we had a short walk around and visited the church . We were all very tired by this stage and ready to get back . I would just like to mention how calmly and professionally Alfredo and Ricardo handled the unfortunate incident when a motorcycle ran into the drivers door - leaving handle bar indents . No one was hurt , and after an obvious delay for insurance reasons, we got back on our way . Ricardo thanked us for being patient and calm , but the way that these two handled the situation was key .
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