Chichen Itza Express Private Tour
How many Wonders of the World have you visited? Visiting Chichen Itza makes one more on your list! Chichen Itza is the most famous Mayan site in the world. You will not want to miss the opportunity to immerse yourself in authentic Mayan culture. This Chichen Itza express tour is perfect for those that want the informative feel for a guided tour, but the flexibility to move that their own pace.
Throughout this self-paced guided tour, you will have the opportunity to visit all parts of the site, with stops at the Kukulkan pyramid, the ball game, the temple of the warriors and several still-existing platforms from Mayan history. We will also walk till the Cenote Sagrado, the Observatory Area and oldest part of Chichen Itza ruins. At the end of the visit, some free time will be offered to you to shop for souvenirs.
Your Chichen Itza Express tour will start at your hotel where one of our guides will pick you up in private transportation. We recommend to start early in an effort to beat the crowds that generally surround these areas.
If you are looking to do more activities in one day, you can consult the following private tours:
Culture02776089592 –
“The Mayans Delivered”
We travel quite often including several trips to Cancun within past two years. This tour company ranks right at the top. The communication was seamless and we hit the jackpot with our Tour Guide and Driver. Arturo enlightened us with so many interesting facts of Mayan history; he is a wealth of information on these periods of civilization and has a wonderful demeanor of delivery. He and Enrique, our Driver, made certain we were comfortable throughout the day, including an authentic Mayan meal in Valladolid. We will certainly use them again.
slbax2020 –
Chichen Itza private tour
Joshua and Rodrigo were absolutely amazing. Joshua gave us a nuanced and insightful tour. He was able to retell the story of both the Mayan culture and how it resonates in today’s Yucatán. The tour was paced well and it was great to know we could alter (lengthen or shorten) it if needed. Highly (really!) recommend this tour!
Companion36480189793 –
Informative and relaxing!
Alex and Rodrigo were excellent with our family. Alex gave us so much great information and history about the ruins. He made it work for all of us – both young and old. Lots of breaks and bathroom stops on the drive. We loved this trip!
Patricia –
Most Memorable Adventure
Our tour guide, Joshua, was excellent! He was punctual, thoughtful and incredibly knowledgeable! We enjoyed our tour tremendously!
Eliane –
Don’t miss it!
Alex and Omar were fantastic! We just got back from our tour and had a wonderful experience. Going early is a must because it gets crowded when the bus tours arrive. It also gets hot so we beat the heat by going early. Alex was very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions. He made the day fun and explained everything as we went along. We learned so much and had a great time.
They picked us up at our hotel at 6am. We brought coffee and a snack for breakfast. They provided water and soda. Along the way they provided opportunities for bathroom breaks. On the way back we were able to grab lunch to go.
We visited all the ruins and Alex gave us background and history at each spot. This place is magical but Alex was instrumental in helping us connect to its rich history.
I recommend wearing comfortable supportive shoes. And don’t forget your sunblock!
Sarah –
Highly recommend Absolute Adventures
Alex was a great guide. We saw EVERYTHING and learned so much. We arrived early and beat the crowds while we progressed at a comfortable pace. Highly recommend Absolute Adventure. Claire is a pleasure to work with.
Molly –
Amazing experience at Chichen Itzá. Highly recommend Absolute Adventures
We had an amazing private tour with Alex as our guide and Omar as the driver. Alex provided so much historical information and details about everything in Chichen Itzá and the Mayan culture. He was knowledgeable and friendly and provided such as great experience. They recommended we get there early, and were so glad we did. Avoided the hordes of crowds that were there as we were leaving and it was peaceful and great experience. Highly recommend Absolute Adventure!!
Aaron –
Amazing experience and guide
Alex was an amazing guide. He is incredibly knowledgeable and a very nice person. The whole experience was spectacular and very memorable. Arriving early very helpful.
Jason –
Arturo is the Man
Great service and had an amazing time. The guide, Arturo, was very friendly and knowledgeable. Definitely would use this service again.
Jennifer –
Great Chichen Itza Express Tour
We had a great tour with Josh as our tour guide and Enrique as our driver. They picked us up promptly at our hotel and we made the 2 1/2 hour drive to Chichen Itza. Josh had our tickets ready for us and we quickly entered the park. The great thing about this tour is that it is early before all of the big tour buses get there. Josh gave us just enough information but did not overload us with details. It was a great tour and I would highly recommend this
Robert –
Alex and Enrique were great. The tour was very knowledgeable. Would recommend Absolute Adventure to anyone wanting to avoid crowds and enjoy a great guided tour.
Ian –
Great trip and experience
After using Absolute Adventures for an earlier trip we hired them again due to having such a great experience !
Chichen Itza this time and again picked up very early from our hotel and reached Chichen Itza for opening time to beat the queue and heat.
Again Joshua was our guide and done another first class job taking us around the remarkable and beautiful guy that Chichen Itza is !
No rush, great knowledge and plenty facts about the place.
We were taken round both the new and old parts and given full history of both sections, it is a much bigger site than we expected, but no rush to stroll around and take plenty photos.
On getting collected right outside exit by our driver Omar we saw that the queue of coaches was about a mile long to get in !!!!
Right move to get in early, beat the crowds.
We then went to a beautiful Mexican restaurant in Valladolid on way back, where Joshua accompanied us for lunch and then gave us free time to wander about in town centre.
Thereafter straight back to hotel.
Again another first class experience from Absolute Adventures and guide Joshua.
Would not hesitate to recommend this trip and company
Christopher –
We recently had an unforgettable experience with Absolute Adventures, and we couldn’t be happier with their exceptional service. Our guide, Arturo, and driver, Omar, made our private tour to Chichén Itzá truly remarkable.
Arturo was everything you could hope for in a guide—informative, patient, knowledgeable, and passionate. His enthusiasm for Mayan culture and history was contagious, and it was clear he genuinely enjoyed sharing his insights with us. He answered all our questions thoughtfully, bringing the ruins to life with stories about the Mayan people, their culture, and their incredible accomplishments.
The logistics were seamless. Arturo and Omar picked us up directly from our hotel in Cancun in a clean, comfortable vehicle. The drive to Chichén Itzá (about three hours each way) was smooth and relaxing, thanks to Omar’s excellent driving skills. Along the way, Arturo kept us engaged with fascinating information about the Yucatán region, making the time fly by.
What we loved most about this tour was that it was completely at our own pace. Arturo ensured we never felt rushed, giving us plenty of time to explore the incredible ruins, take photos, and soak in the history. His flexibility made the experience feel truly tailored to us, adding an extra level of comfort and enjoyment.
At Chichén Itzá, Arturo’s deep knowledge and passion really shone. He guided us through the site at a perfect pace, ensuring we had time to take in the grandeur of the ruins while learning about their significance. His storytelling made the ancient city come alive in a way that left us awestruck.
This tour was worth every penny, and we highly recommend Absolute Adventures to anyone looking for a truly personalized and enriching experience. Arturo and Omar went above and beyond to make our day unforgettable. If you’re planning to explore the wonders of the Yucatán, this is the team you want by your side!
Thank you
Christopher
Patrick –
Arthuro was a great guide. Very knowledgeable and very interesting information! The tour was very pleasant and well organized.
Nathan –
Joshua and Omar were fantastic. Josh is incredibly knowledgeable and quite a bit of fun.
Highly recommend this place.
Steven –
An Incredible Day in Chichen Itzá.
Just outstanding. An early departure meant getting to the temple with no crowds. Arturo was an exceptional tour guide with flawless English. We saw so much more than the “big bus” tours as well. Highly recommended. Book with utmost confidence.
Ben –
The trip was amazing, Alex was extremely knowledgeable and quick to answer all of our questions. Our driver rodrigo made the ride comfortable and dropped us off/picked up right
up front of all our stops.
Rashel –
Arturo made or visit to Chichen Itza truly memorable! He has a deep knowledge of ancient Mayan history and not to mention the best photo spots and avoiding the big crowds!
vtvoyager –
Fun and Educational
The main reason we travel is to learn and appreciate cultures that are different from ours. Our guide, Juan, provided us with wonderful insights during our visit to Chichén Itzá. He was very passionate about teaching us about the Maya civilization as he competently answered all of our questions. We were never bored, which is quite a feat for a whole day tour. This is one of the best private tours we’ve ever had so many thanks to Juan for making this a very worthwhile use of our vacation time. Thanks to our driver, Enrique, as well for delivering us safely on all our stops.
Laura –
Chichen Itza Private Tour
We booked a private tour of Chichen Itza because I was looking for a personal experience to learn more about this amazing place and I had tons of questions. From pick up to drop off, our driver ensured a safe and comfortable ride and we arrived before it opened and left when it was starting to get very crowded. Our guide Arturo was phenomenal. He was knowledgeable, personable, and it was very appreciated that he tailored the tour for us. It was an incredible experience we highly recommended.
Thomas –
10/10
Our guide and driver, Alex and Omar were great!! My family was safe and gained soo much from Alex’s knowledge of Chichen Itza inside and out! I would recommend and would do it again in the future! Thank you both for my families best day on this trip!
Barbara –
Joshua was an incredible guide. He was so knowledgeable and we learned so much about the Mayans and the history of Chichenitza. Highly recommend!
Nomad666097 –
The best tour!
A great experience from start to finish, pick up was prompt and transportation comfortable, stopping for comfort breaks and refreshments. The guide from Chris was very comprehensive, informative and interesting. I would recommend this to anyone. Thanks for a great trip.
Susanna –
A Wonderful Private Tour!
We had a marvelous private tour of Chichen Itza with Chris as our guide and Omar as our driver. It was wonderful! They picked us up at 6 AM at our hotel in Playa del Carmen for the 2+ hour drive to Chichen Itza, which was perfect, because we arrived before the site opened and were the first people to enter the site. We were able to take photos before others arrived, so our pics are pristine! There were no crowds at all while we were there touring, although when we left, the big tour buses were arriving, so the timing was perfect! Chris was a wonderful guide, Omar a great driver, and the communication as we were booking the tour was fast and efficient! We love that they were able to do a customized private tour — that’s the way to go! We would absolutely tour with them again!
996JS –
Had a great time. Had a great time with our guide, Chris. He was knowledgeable, accommodating and fun to talk to.
Omar was a great driver. Very respectful and nice. Thank you, guys!
Jessica B. –
Easy to book- great staff!
Omar was a great driver. We would have liked to take our tour guide Chris home with us. So knowledgeable and fun.
Pam C –
We had a wonderful time on the Express Chichén Itzá tour. We had a private van for our group of 4. We got up super early, but it was totally worth it to beat the crowds and the heat.
Our tour guide Joshua was fantastic. So knowledgeable, and enthusiastic. We loved learning all this history.
Our driver Enrique did a great job. And he found us some amazing pork sandwiches for a snack on our ride home.
I would 100% recommend this tour company!
Emily –
Amazing to see in person!
My husband and I took the express Chichen Itza private tour. Joshua was our tour guide and it was so worth the time and money. We got there before it opened, and we got wonderful pictures before the crowds arrived. It’s a long drive, but once in a lifetime experience.
Brad –
Claire was an amazing guide, her knowledge and passion for history made our trip unforgettable. Highly recommended.
Julie –
Chris made our experience in Chichen Itza exceptional. His insights and organization were top-notch. Thank you!
Joanna –
We absolutely loved our Chichen Itza Express Private Tour! Juan was VERY knowledgeable and made the tour engaging, even for those of us who had been there in the past. We were picked up at 6 am from our hotel in Playa del Carmen, and it was well worth it because we had the place to ourselves when we arrived. Our group of 10 got some very cool shots at multiple locations as a result!! Furthermore, I HIGHLY recommend this tour and this company. Claire answered all of our questions before we even booked the trip, and keep constant communication leading up to the tour date. The entire experience from customer service to day of tour was top notch. I’ll come back to them any time I’m in the area.
SLMKS –
Great private tour of Chichen Itzá
My husband, 16 year old daughter, and I went on a private tour of Chichen Itzá this week. It was one of the highlights of our trip to Mexico. Our guide, Joshua, was able to answer all our questions and made Mexican/Mayan history so interesting. You could tell he loved history and enjoyed sharing it with his clients. Even our teenager was 100% engaged in the experience. Our driver, Enrique, did an excellent job of making us feel safe on the road and kept our belongings safe while we walked around the sites. We didn’t think a big bus tour would have delivered nearly the same experience. Additionally, my husband walks with a walker, but Absolute Adventure was so accommodating and helpful that it was pretty easy for him to fully participate. I highly recommend!
Gayla –
this was one of the most interesting tour that I have been on. Juan was informative and made the tour fun! I would highly recommend this tour and especially this tour guide!
Sofie –
Chitzen Itza was beautiful in the morning sun.
Chitzen Itza was definitely worth seeing. Our guide could speak perfect English and French and was a very good guide. We got answers to all our questions. He could tell very engaging stories and also told us a lot about current customs and habits in Mexico. This tour operator is definitely recommended.
Alison –
Brought to life the history of the Mayan civilisation.
We wanted a chance to enjoy the magic of Chichen Itza without the crowds and be able to learn about its history and the Mayan culture in a more personal way and be able to ask questions as we explored. Chris ensured this happened. He was very knowledgable and friendly and brought the history to life in his explanations. It was wonderful to be looked after so well. Carlos our driver gave us a comfortable ride and made us feel safe and secure. Many thanks.
Christian –
Private Express Tour Chichen Itza from Playa Del Carmen.
Easy early pick up at 5:30am at the hotel entrance. Alex and the driver were already waiting for us. We stopped for two bathroom breaks and some snacks on the way there. Alex told us all about the background and history of Chichen Itza during the drive. We arrived at the Chichen Itza entrance 15mins before opening. Alex had already entrance tickets so we were on of the very first visitors who could enter the sight. The atmosphere that Chichen Itza provides when no one else is there is incredible. Worth the early get up and a memory for life. It is not the same anymore when the huge crowds arrive at little after. Alex showed us the whole area and stop at every interesting point including the cenote. We took beautiful pictures and also enjoyed the time to look at the souvenirs that the local folks had to offer.
Martha –
We went on the Chichen Itzá express tour. Everything went smooth from booking and confirmations to communication needed for pickup. The day of the tour we had our driver Omar and our tour guide Juan. Both were amazing and learned so much during our tour. Juan also takes some amazing pictures! I would highly recommend this tour and would book them again for other tours next time I come. They were so friendly and welcoming during the tour.
Corinne –
We did the Chichen Itza Private tour and thoroughly enjoyed the tour. Early pick up suited us well and we arrived as it was opening so missed the crowds and the heat which was great. Our tour guide Arturo was incredible and was very lovely and knowledgeable. The van was comfortable and with aircon and we enjoyed the snacks and beverages provided. Would definitely recommend to others.
Ashley –
We had a wonderful time with Claire on our tour. Very informative. 100% recommend
Kelly –
This was the perfect way to visit Chichen Itza. With a private van from our hotel and private guide. Juan was really friendly and knowledgeable. We were picked up on time early morning, we visited the full site before the crowds and had a little time to shop around. Thank you Juan!
Ana –
Amazing tour with Juan! We just wanted to visit chichen itza without cenote or valladolid. Don’t be wrong, tour name is express but Juan guided us through the whole site and answered all our questions! We received the pictures of the ruins just after the tour, thank you for the great day and memories!