Chichen Itza Early Access Private Tour with Buffet Lunch
Overview
Available languages
10 hours 30 minutes
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Gain essential insights into Mexico’s past on a visit to Chichen Itza with a private archaeologist. Miss the crowds by visiting in the early morning, and see parts of the site that traditional tours don’t visit. With pickup from Cancun, experience the majesty of the entire Chichen Itza site and receive personalized attention from your professionally certified guide.
After your in-depth exploration, enjoy a buffet lunch at a local restaurant, where you’ll savor a variety of traditional regional dishes made with fresh, local ingredients—a perfect way to reflect on the morning’s discoveries.
With this Viator Exclusive, your early morning visit to Chichen Itza allows you to explore the site before the crowds so you can enjoy the rest of your day as you prefer!
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Chichen Itza government tax is 42 USD per adult and 7 USD per child. It must be paid upon arrival by credit card (no cash is accepted).
Mexicans, children, students, and teachers (residents in Mexico) have a discount on the Chichen Itza tax upon presentation of their ID on the day of the tour. The discount will not be applicable without the official identification.
What To Expect
Cancun
Depart early in the morning from your hotel in Cancun or Riviera Maya to Chichen Itza while the sun begins to show up! Arrive at the archeological site when it is completely empty and avoid the crowds of tourists.
Zona Arqueologica de Chichen Itza
Enjoy the amazing view of the archeological site of Chichén Itza from the inside in the tranquility of your early-morning visit. Learn how this large pre-Colombian city played an important role in Mayan civilization from around A.D. 600 to 1200, and remained a center of worship and pilgrimage until the arrival of the Spanish. Even today, it is still considered a sacred site by the Yucatán peninsula’s Maya population. Furthermore, it became protected by UNESCO and is nowadays considered one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Follow your private guide and learn the history behind this ancient site, such as the meaning of the stone carvings, pyramids, platforms, ball courts and staircases. Visit the Temple of the Warriors, The Ball Game and, of course, the famous El Castillo, also known as the Temple of Kukulkan.
Options
Chichen Itza Early Access Private Tour with Buffet Lunch
Pickup included
What‘s Included
Access to Chichen Itza and cenote
Professional private guide
Live commentary in English or Spanish
Mexican buffet lunch and tequila tasting
Hotel pick-up and drop-off in a private transportation
Gratuities
Chichen Itza tax
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
50 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful Chichen itza Tour!
Jennyjenjenbug08,Sep 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beto was absolutely so knowledgeable and funny the whole time! He made this whole trip so much fun and interactive, it was an unforgettable experience! Chava was so professional when it came to his driving and getting us to our destination safely. Thank you both for a super smooth start to finish to our day, completely worth the money for the experience you get!
Amazing!
K5175LPanam,Aug 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thanks for the experience. Pastor, Audi and the driver, we thank you very much! We're so happy! See you next time!!!!
Chichen Itza with Beto!
joannepA4412OO,Jul 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My friends and I took the Chichen Itza early access tour during our trip to Cancún. Beto was our expert tour guide and our group was small, about 12 people. I highly recommended this tour to avoid the heat and crowds; it was packed when we left! Ask for Beto, his presentation was bilingual, humorous and very educational!
Relaxing visit to Chicen Itza
DairyQueen63,Oct 18, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The early start tour to Chichen Itza was great! Our tour guide Frank has lots of knowledge of the Mayan culture, history and practices which enhanced the experience. The visit to the cenote afterwards included a well stocked buffet and the swim was most welcome after a hot morning! Definitely recommend the early access tour as there were no crowds and no pesky souvenir sellers!
Buen tour
548franciscag,Oct 17, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00Good tour, Frank our Guide told us a lot about the history of chichen itza, the place is wonderful. The cenotes also very cute and the tasting of very very good tequila. Personally the only thing that would change is that I would leave a space of 10 or 15 minutes to be able to look at the souvenirs and crafts they sell in chichen, it really looked very cute and it was worth taking a few minutes to look calmly, it would not have made a difference in the times of the tour.
Amazing visit to a World Wonder
B4320VKdiegor,Oct 17, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour gide make a difference on the tour. He knows a lot of the history of Maya culture and get your atraction with funny jokes. It was a really nice tour. 100% recommended
Great tour!
Z2269ERdanielles,Apr 27, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Frank was great! Tour was very informative and we got in before the crowds! Cenote was beautiful! Was able to get back to the hotel and still enjoy a bit of the rest of the day! Highly recommend!
One-of-a-kind experience with the MOST knowledgeable guide
karlat587,Mar 29, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Marco is by far the most knowledgeable, friendly, and experienced guide. He’s very calm and clear. Explains the history of everything you do with a zest for Mexican culture. The cenote they take you to x-cajum is so beautiful and one-of-a-kind. Yes, it’s early but you’d rather suffer by waking up early and get to enjoy everything ahead of the crowds! Trust!
Excellent tour!
Kelsieps,Oct 24, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour! Our tour guide, Marco, was very knowledgeable, and the tour overall was very fascinating. Doing the early access was great! We didn't have to deal with any of the crowds and was worth the early start in the morning.
Chichen Itza
brendagV8990LU,Oct 16, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an assign experience our tour guide was super funny, trustworthy, knowledgeable, helpful, and made you feel really welcome. Vincent made this experience super enjoyable.
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