Chichen Itza: Self-Guided Tour with Audio Narration & Map
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Uncover the mystery of Chichen Itza, one of the Seven Wonders of The World, with this self-guided walking tour. Learn about the complex Mayan civilization, explore the iconic El Castillo step pyramid and uncover these ruins’ deepest secrets! This self-guided audio tour allows you to explore this one-of-a-kind site with maximum flexibility & freedom. After booking, check your email to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. These steps require good internet/Wi-Fi access. From there, follow the audio instructions and the route. Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months. This is not a ticket for entry to Chichen Itza. Before your visit, be sure to check the opening hours.2 hours to 3 hours
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Availability and Prices
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
Learn more: dive deeper into any story you enjoyed with extra stories.
Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
Entrance Ticket to Chichen Itza.
Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
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Welcome to the land that the lost civilization of Mayans once inhabited. This place is filled with relics of the past and mysteries that have yet to be unravelled.
Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
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The Maya civilization was one of the most dominant and advanced Mesoamerican societies of its time.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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Easily the most famous landmark in Chichen Itza. El Castillo, also known as the Pyramid of Kukulkan, was built to honor the snake deity Kukulkan. Its impressive and imposing architecture also reveals a lot about Mayan civilization, which you'll learn as you admire the striking structure.
Note: This 1.5+ mile long tour covers all the essentials of Chichen Itza in 1-2 hours.10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location
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Gran Juego de Pelota
Carretera Costera del Golfo s/n, Chichen Itza, Mexico, 97751This field is not just a simple playing field, its ties with Mayan culture are more significant as shown by the six sculpted reliefs that run the length of the walls. If you were to look closely, ball players in multiple scenes become visible.5 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location5
Tzompantli literally means skull rack, and it was once exactly what it sounds like. This represents a place where the heads of sacrificial victims were placed following their sacrifice. The platform depicts warriors carrying human heads, skulls, snakes and eagles on all of the walls.5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location
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This square platform with stairways on each side was likely used for ceremonial purposes like dance, ritual or public speeches, it was never crowned with a temple.
It was designed as a flat stage for public viewing.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket FreeView Location
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El Caracol
Carretera Merida Puerto Juarez, Chichen Itza, Mexico, 97751El Caracol is one of the more interesting buildings of Chichen Itza. On top of this structure sit the remains of what was once an observatory. From here, the Mayans would watch the stars and try to infer things about the future based on the movement of the planets.5 minutes • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView Location8
Chichen Itza
San Felipe, Mexico, 97751This sacred site was one of the greatest Mayan centers of the Yucatán peninsula. Throughout its nearly 1,000-year history, different peoples have left their mark on the city. The Maya and Toltec vision of the world and the universe is revealed in their stone monuments and artistic works. The fusion of Mayan construction techniques with new elements from central Mexico makes Chichen-Itza one of the most important examples of the Mayan-Toltec civilization in Yucatán. Several buildings have survived, such as the Warriors’ Temple, El Castillo, and the circular observatory known as El Caracol.1 hour • Admission Ticket Not IncludedView LocationMeeting and Pickup
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After booking the tour, search your emails for "self-guided tour." Your tour is VALID FOR ONE YEAR so follow these instructions NOW to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do NOT wait until you are onsite.
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Pickup details
Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- How to access: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a confirmation email and text with instructions: • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password • Download the tour MUST DO while in strong wifi/cellular Works offline after download
- How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
- Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
- Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
- Savings tips: Walking tours: couples can share one tour by splitting headphones
- Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
- This is not a ticket for entry to Chichen Itza. Before your visit, be sure to check the opening hours.
Language And Guide
Audio Guide Available In
- German
- English
- French
- Spanish
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per traveler
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketSet your tour up NOW ahead of your trip, while in wifi/cell signal. Do not wait until your travel date, your tour is VALID FOR ONE YEAR. 1. Find The Setup Instructions NOW: - Email: Search for “Action Tour Guide” with a subject line "Your tour operator sent you a message.". Check All Mail and Spam. - Text: Search for “Action Tour Guide” sent from 14159804997. - Viator App Messages: Viator App > Bookings > View Voucher > Contact Tour Operator - TripAdvisor App Messages: TripAdvisor App > Account > Messages Can’t find it? Ask Action Tour Guide to resend: actiontourguide.com/redeem/ 2. Download The Tour NOW: You MUST follow the instructions and download your tour BEFORE traveling to the site over WiFi/cellular. Do NOT wait until your travel date to download the tour. Your tour is VALID FOR ONE YEAR. The tour is not tied to your travel date and is valid any day, any time for multiple visits for one year from your purchase date. If you've reserved the tour for multiple participants (e.g., four people), the same password can be redeemed multiple times (e.g., four times). 3. Audio Tour Tips Not familiar with Action Tour Guide’s audio tours? Watch a short video: actiontourguide.com/tutorial Important Note: Your purchase is for the audio tour ONLY. It does not include entrance tickets to parks or attractions. Support: Action Tour Guide is here to help! For quick answers read the Action Tour Guide website FAQs at actiontourguide.com/faq. For further help, call Action Tour Guide at 909-925-1877, chat online at actiontourguide.com, or email support@actiontourguide.com.Cancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in America/Merida time to receive 100% refund.
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