Chichen Itza walking tour early access without lines small group

Overview

Available languages

English

Spanish

2 hours

Mobile ticket

Discover the mysteries and wonders of Chichen Itza, one of the most iconic archaeological sites in the world.

This early access guided tour (available daily) allows you to explore this majestic site with the knowledge of an expert native guide ensuring a rich and informative experience.

When you enter at 8:00 a.m. site opening time, you will avoid crowding and heat, making your visit more comfortable and enjoyable.

This SHARED guide service offers a personalized touch in small groups. If you are traveling alone or as a couple, you will have the opportunity to join other travelers. For families or those looking for a more PRIVATE experience, we offer a private guide option tailored to your needs. Remember that Chichen Itza is a large Mayan city divided into 2 large squares and the sacred cenote.

Avoid long lines at ticket offices by requesting your tickets at the time of booking, ensuring your smooth and hassle-free experience.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Chichen Itza

We meet our travelers at 7:50 a.m. at the main entrance of Chichen Itza. (we send all recommendations in advance). We guarantee smooth and smooth entry to Chichen Itza by requesting your early access tickets. In this shared guide service we will visit the majestic temple of Kukulkan, the Great Ball Game, the temple of warriors, the thousand columns complex among other buildings and platforms. The archaeological area is divided into 2 squares: north square, south square and the sacred cenote. After the guided tour travelers can continue exploring the archaeological area on their own. The tour lasts approximately 2 hours.

2 hours • Admission Not Included

What‘s Included

Shared guide service in the archaeological area of Chichen Itza (small groups)

Does not include access tickets Chichen Itza : (Foreign Rate)

Does not include tickets to Chichen Itza (MEXICANOS fare)

Options

Guide service in Spanish

Guide service in the English language

Guide service in English

Guide service in English language

Reviews

5.00

14 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Wonderful experience
vkg101,,Feb 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our guide Eyder was really knowledgeable, patient with all our questions and the kids. He provided us with plenty of background information and was very insightful
Go Viator!
Terry B,,Feb 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Excellent tour, very knowledgeable and interesting guide Enrique (Tun?). Two and a half hours was good, not rushed, plenty of time to wander and photograph. Highly recommended and well worth the trip.
Great walking tour!
Becca L,,Feb 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Amazing tour! Martin was a fantastic guide. He was very knowledgeable, a great story teller, and clearly passionate about showing visitors Chichen Itza. I thought this was definitely a good and fair price. It was also great that he had pre-purchased tickets upon request so we didn’t have to wait in line. I would definitely recommend this to anyone.
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maximiliansR4344LB,,Jan 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a very excellent guide on site and showed us everything. Even with a young daughter this was possible. Absolute recommendation and very good value for money.
Everything was perfect!
CjvacC,,Jan 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very informative tour with Enrique who knows the place very well took us away from the world , we learned a lot about the Mayan civilization , Enrique was really very interesting everything was very well organized we had received information the day before very appreciable when you see the world there was! I really recommend visiting the opening because a lot of people when we left ,2 hours later the place is different without counting the heat! We were just the 4 of us awesome!
Amazing Experience.
trailofthedead,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Perfect guide with amazing communication, explanation of the site and pre-arrival help. Chichen Itza gets chaotic very quickly between 8 and 9 am. Enrique helped us navigate through the crowd. If your looking for a guide, this was the best choice.
Excellent private guided tour of Chichén Itzá
sebastiansL9579QB,,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We did a private guided tour of Chichén Itzá as a family of five, and it was a fantastic experience from start to finish. Our guide, Martin, was very knowledgeable and did an excellent job of explaining the history of the entire site in an engaging and easy-to-understand way. He really brought the place to life. We arrived early, and Martin had already taken care of both the entrance tickets and the tourist tax for us. This meant we were able to skip the queues completely and go straight into the site, which was a huge advantage. It made the experience much more relaxed and allowed us to enjoy Chichén Itzá before the worst crowds arrived. The guided tour lasted about two hours, which was perfect, and afterwards we had plenty of time to explore the area on our own at our own pace. Martin also shared helpful and thoughtful advice, for example recommending that if we wanted to buy souvenirs, it was best to do so within the site as this supports local vendors. Overall, a very well-organized and informative tour. Highly recommended if you want a smooth, insightful and crowd-free visit to Chichén Itzá.
Unbeatable experience with the guide Martin
501mart nl,,Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We did the guided tour with Martin, and we loved it. It was by far the best guided tour we had in Mexico. Martin was very didactic, detailed and neat in the explanations. He made us understand and admire in all its dimension the wonder that is Chichen Itza. In addition, it was very respectful of the time each needed to admire the ruins or take photos. At all times he sought that we could enjoy such a special place. You could tell his passion and knowledge. That the group was small (4 people) was a plus. Without your guidance, it would certainly not have been the same. I recommend 100%.
An unforgettable experience.
carlospX3253SN,,Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Chichen Itza is an amazing place that we could enjoy to the full thanks to our local Guide Gabriel who was super attentive, friendly and conveyed passion by telling us the whole story of the place.
Excellent.
Connector13893686439,,Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Great experience. Maria our guide was great. Experienced and dedicated, answered all the questions and provided a tour full of important information.