Chichen Itza: Self-Guided Tour with Audio Narration & Map
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- 2–3 heures
- Annulation gratuite jusqu’à 24 h avant
- 4 langues
- Confirmation immédiate
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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/text to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the designated starting point. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want. This is not a ticket for entry to Chichen Itza. Before your visit, be sure to check the opening hours.
Inclus
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- Support is available via chat, email, or phone if you need help.
- Planning tools, route maps, scenic stops, and area previews included.
- Just bring your phone and headphones; the app guides your walk.
- Lifetime access: use the tour anytime and keep it for future trips.
- Works offline with GPS route guidance and automatic audio stories.
- Flexible tour: start, stop, and pause anytime during your trip.
- Private walking tour experience for your family or group.
- Access your tour in our separate audio tour app after booking.
- Hidden gems and local stories included along the route.
Non inclus
- No live guide. Entrance fees, parking, food, and car rental are separate.
Itinéraire
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. New, Lifetime access, no expiry. Use it anytime, on any trip, as many times as you want. The tour is over 2 miles long, with more than 37 audio stories, and takes about 1-2 hours to complete.
The Maya civilization was one of the most dominant and advanced Mesoamerican societies of its time.
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.
This 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.
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.
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.
El 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.
This 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.
Much like an expensive wedding cake, the Temple of Warriors has three thick tiers at the bottom with a small temple on top. It also features about 200 columns, each of which sports carvings of Toltec warriors in varying scenes.
It is also known as the House of Little Holes as there is latticework on the top of the building that makes it look like little holes. The building’s Mayan name is Chichanchob, which could possibly mean ‘small holes”.
This pyramid gets its name from the numerous human remains uncovered here by archaeologists. Within a cavern beneath the pyramid, seven tombs were uncovered, believed to belong to members of Mayan high society.
El Caracol is one of the more interesting buildings of Chichen Itza. On top of this structure, you can see the remains of what was originally a cylindrically shaped observatory.
Annulation
Annulation gratuite jusqu’à 24 heures avant le début de l’expérience, avec remboursement intégral.
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À savoir avant de partir
- Point de rendez-vous
- Begin from 97751 Chichén-Itzá, Yucatan, Mexico. After booking the tour, search your emails and texts for "audio tour". Your tour is VALID FOREVER, so follow these instructions NOW to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do NOT wait until you are onsite.
- Prise en charge
- Tout le monde se retrouve au point de départ ; il n’y a pas de prise en charge.
- Type de billet
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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- Walk with Action
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Entrance Ticket: Chichen Itza entrance tickets are not included and must be purchased separately. Timings: The site is open from 8:30 AM–5:00 PM, with the last entry at 4:00 PM. Please plan your visit accordingly.
- Easy to use: GPS-triggered audio plays automatically along the route for a hands-free experience.
- Private tour: Follow the route on your phone without an in-person guide or crowded group.
- At your own pace: Start anytime and pause for hikes, picnics, photos, or scenic stops.
- Works offline: Once downloaded, the tour works using GPS without Wi-Fi or cellular service.
- Multi-device access: Use the same password on one device for each traveler included in your booking.
How it compares in Chichén Itzá
- Its from-price is 84% below the median of the 42 experiences we list in Chichén Itzá.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 5 of 42.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Chichén Itzá
Chichén Itzá is a great Maya city in the Yucatán, with the stepped pyramid of El Castillo, a vast ball court and a sacred sinkhole.
Chichén Itzá is an ancient Maya city in the middle of the Yucatán Peninsula, in the state of Yucatán, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It was a regional capital long before the arrival of the Spanish, and its buildings mix Maya traditions with styles that show links to central Mexico. El Castillo, a four-sided step pyramid dedicated to the feathered serpent god Kukulcán, dominates the main plaza.
Top-ranked sights in Chichén Itzá: El Castillo (Pyramid of Kukulkán), Sacred Cenote, Temple of the Warriors.
