Tajin Ruins Day Trip and Vanilla Factory Experience
Overview
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12 hours
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Come and visit the pre-Hispanic City of "El Tajín". During this full day tour, you will be able to see a vanilla factory where the first furnaces for the benefit of the vanilla were built. Then, admire the impressive architecture of the Totonac city at the north of Veracruz. See its interesting architecture, consisting of pyramids (The most famous "Pyramid Of The Niches"), palaces and several courts of ball game. Also, you will enjoy the fabulous pre-Hispanic ritual "Dance of the Flyers” in the traditional market next to Tajín. Your tour includes tickets, transportation and a guide.
Additional Info
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
El Tajin
The biggest archeological site in Veracruz, where you can learn about the pre-hispanic culture Totonaca.
What‘s Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Driver/guide
Transport by air-conditioned minivan
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Pickup points
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Options
Tour for 5 people
Tajin Ruins and Vanilla Factory tour. Tour for 5 people.
Pickup included
Tour for 2 people
Tajin Ruins and Vanilla Factory tour. 2 people per tour.
Pickup included
Tour for 6 people
Tajin Ruins and Vanilla Factory tour. Tour for 6 people.
Pickup included
Tour for 3 people
Tajin Ruins and Vanilla Factory tour. Tour for 3 people.
Pickup included
Tour for 4 people
Tajin Ruins and Vanilla Factory tour. Tour for 4 people.
Pickup included
Tour for 7 people and up
Tajin Ruins and Vanilla Factory tour. Tour for 7 people and up.
Pickup included
Reviews
10 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Very interesting excursion
Marzia C,,Jan 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00On this tour we could enjoy an excellent tour with guide of Tajín. Then we visit a center where vanilla is grown, also very interesting. Our driver Cipriano was always very friendly. Four stars and not five because the agency did not authorize the driver to return to Veracruz by the highway, delaying the return of an hour and was very tired.
Pyramids of Tajin
Cheryl S,,Dec 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an excellent day from beginning to end. Our tour guide, Nicholas, was very knowledgeable, but relaxed and fun. Visiting Tajin was historically fascinating. Hotel pickup and drop-off made the day seamless and stress-free. Highly recommend!
Educational
Cruiser398549,,Mar 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The vanilla tour was very educational. The ice cream was delicious! As well interesting facts about the different ball courts and the windows in the pyramid.
Wonderful
Gladys L,,Mar 7, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00Captivating and a must see tour for everyone! We enjoyed the scenery and rich history of Tajin. Definitely recommend.
Great tour
Jonathan E,,Mar 25, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00Enjoyed the vanilla tour. Very thorough and interesting. The walk amongst the ruins was amazing. I had no idea it was so big.
One of the best experiences on a tour, very complete
Rudy S,,Jan 3, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00First of all thanks to Claudio, he is one of the best guides I have ever seen. The experience was extraordinary, the vanilla factory has its own super interesting story. After this the site is super interesting, we were offered the best guide of the site, he explained the meaning of each of the elements. The only bad thing is the distance, it was 6 hours of pure travel on not very good roads, but in general an incredible activity that can be done if you are in Veracruz
Excellent Tajin
m nicabeatrizh2019,,Jun 24, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00The ruins of Tajín are a beautiful and impressive place, clean and with excellent attention from your guide. But we didn't know where the vanilla factory was and Papantla disappointed us.
Good tour. !!!!
marthamoreno o,,Apr 25, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent place, but if you want to enjoy the tour, book during the week. We traveled by transport from the same place, and they were very friendly and quick. they approached us to the crafts and explained a little.
Tajin Ruins Day Trip and Vanilla Factory Experience
Michiko E,,Jan 13, 2020
- Review from Viator
3.00Our Tour Guide has apologized that Vanilla Factory has been cancelled due to the maintenance of the facility when he came to pick us up to our hotel. It was replaced to Papantla and it was not bad. However, we were very sorry that our most interest was in Vanilla Factory Experience.
If you go on Sunday it is Free!
laurahbr86,,Feb 3, 2018
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Going on Sundays and non-peak dates will make your experience more pleasant, without a contingent of people and is not far from the center of papantla veracruz plus your crafts are cheaper than in the center so take advantage
From US$128.58
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