Chichen Itza Early Access & optional Hotel Pick up
Badge of Excellence
Cancun, Mexico
- 9 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
Why travelers loved this
·
Explore our promoted experiences
Overview
Discover the wonders of Chichen Itza like never before with exclusive early access that allows you to explore the iconic archaeological site in the cool morning hours, free from the bustling crowds. This unique tour offers a fascinating insight into Mexico's history and provides context and insight thanks to a guide.
- Avoid the crowds of Chichen Itza thanks to early access
- Learn the history, mythology, and architecture of this UNESCO Heritage Site
- Visit during the cooler morning hours for a more comfortable visit
- Travel in an air-conditioned vehicle for a relaxing journey
Why Travelers Choose This Tour
Enjoy early access to explore in cooler, quieter conditions before the crowds arrive.
What's Included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Air-conditioned vehicle and Toll Road
- Professional certified guide
- Early Access to Chichen Itza
- Admission to Chichen Itzá
- Meals and drinks
- Government Fees$44.00 per person
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Pickup details
The pick-ups will start approximately at 4:30 am. The exact pick-up place and time will be confirmed the day before the tour.
Itinerary
Travel to Chichen Itza for early direct access to the ruins. Follow your guide through the UNESCO World Heritage Site before most of the crowds arrive, allowing up-close access and a more tranquil experience.
Purchase your ticket and head inside through a direct entry to learn about the important role that this well-preserved site played in Mayan civilization between AD 600 and 1200 from your expert guide. Listen to your guide's explanation of how this pre-Colombian settlement was an important destination for pilgrimages and a center of worship for the Mayan people, which is still considered sacred today.
Visit the Temple of Kukulkan, the Temple of the Jaguars, the Temple of the Warriors and the Observatory. Hear about the meaning of the staircases, stone carvings, platforms, pyramids, and ball courts according to the mythology and cosmology of the ancient Mayan people.
Purchase your ticket and head inside through a direct entry to learn about the important role that this well-preserved site played in Mayan civilization between AD 600 and 1200 from your expert guide. Listen to your guide's explanation of how this pre-Colombian settlement was an important destination for pilgrimages and a center of worship for the Mayan people, which is still considered sacred today.
Visit the Temple of Kukulkan, the Temple of the Jaguars, the Temple of the Warriors and the Observatory. Hear about the meaning of the staircases, stone carvings, platforms, pyramids, and ball courts according to the mythology and cosmology of the ancient Mayan people.
1
Cancun
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
2
Chichen Itza
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included
El Castillo (Pass By)
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- It is recommended that you bring comfortable walking shoes and camera
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 35 travelers
Supplied by
Frequently Asked Questions (2)
Q:Do I need to bring my confirmation / ticket?
A:Please bring your ID and your voucher (printed or digital).
Dec 2020
The answers provided are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
Traveler Photos
Featured review
5 stars – Incredible guide, unforgettable experience!
We had an amazing time on our tour, and a huge part of that was thanks to our guide, Beto! He was incredibly knowledgeable, sharing history, culture, and fun facts that brought every stop to life. On top of that, he was hilarious—kept us laughing the whole way! You can tell he genuinely loves what he does, and it made the experience so much more memorable. Highly recommend booking with Beto if you get the chance!
Reviews
4.6
based on 4,192 reviews
Review summary
Last 12 months
80 reviews
Select a theme to learn more
Travelers consistently praise the professional and courteous drivers for their safe, attentive navigation, which ensures a comfortable journey. Guides receive positive feedback for their deep knowledge of Mayan culture, engaging storytelling, and personable approach that blend education with entertainment. The visit to Chichen Itza stands out for its impressive ancient structures and rich cultural history, with detailed explanations enhancing the peaceful and memorable experience.
Was this helpful?
Traveler reviews summarised by AI
Sort by: Most insightful
Excellent tour to chichen Itza. We had Manuel and Jesus as our guides. They did an excellent job in keeping us informed before the trip and during. Manuel does an excellent job or teaching and guiding on the bus and on the grounds of Itza. Its a long drive but worth it. There are stops on the way for bathrooms, and there is a chance to get food and drinks at Itza so no worries there. The early morning works well as it gets very hot after 10am and it is very crowded.
This was suppose to be the limited express trip to Chichen Itza. But it still took over 12 hours! We drove to other towns (not resorts) to pick up passengers. That took a lot of time. The driver was courteous and safe. The guide (Juam) just talked tooooo much. When we got there we were to have 1.5 hours to visit/shop on our own. But the guide talked so long that we only got 30 minutes to visit on our own. The guide knew his stuff and very informative but only 30 minutes of exploring time out of 12 damn hours??!?!?!? Not good.
But the place was amazing !!
We booked Amigo Tours for a family trip to Chichén Itzá and chose the option to visit Chichén Itzá only and return to our hotel afterward, since we weren’t interested in visiting the cenotes.
Our tour guide, Marcella, was extremely knowledgeable and informative. She shared so much interesting history and really made our visit to Chichén Itzá memorable. Richard, our driver, was also wonderful. He was attentive and focused on the road, and we felt safe and comfortable throughout the trip.
Overall, we had a great experience and would highly recommend this tour. A special thank you to Marcella and Richard for making our family’s visit to Chichén Itzá such an enjoyable one!
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Dear Bibi,
Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re delighted to know that you and your family enjoyed your visit to Chichén Itzá and that the historical explanations, comfortable transportation, and attention throughout the journey made it such a memorable experience. Thank you for recommending Amigo Tours, and we hope to welcome you on another adventure in the future!
Kind regards,
Amigo Tours Quality Team
Booking was easy and the trip was amazing. Loved our tour guide Kevin with Amigo Tours. He was very knowledgeable and made the trip fun.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Dear Daniele,
Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re delighted to know that everything went smoothly from the booking process to the excursion itself, and that the explanations and atmosphere made the visit both interesting and fun. Thank you for choosing Amigo Tours for such a memorable experience!
Kind regards,
Amigo Tours Quality Team
We had a great time visiting Chichen Itza today with our family. Beto a wonderful guide, very knowledgeable and friendly and he taught us a lot. The site was amazing and I would highly recommend this tour if you come to Cancun Mexico.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Dear Taryn_M, thank you for sharing your experience. We’re delighted to know that you and your family had such a great time discovering Chichén Itzá and that the explanations throughout the visit helped you learn more about this incredible site. Thank you for your recommendation and for choosing Amigo Tours!
Kind regards,
Amigo Tours Quality Team
Early acces less people, not so hot. Good driver (David), attend an experta guide (pastor). Really funnievthevway he explian the Bole Game.
Pastor was a great guide and had some interesting and great stories to share. He was very accommodating and welcoming.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Dear Stanford,
Thank you for your kind review. We're delighted to know you enjoyed the early access experience at Chichén Itzá and that the stories and insights shared throughout the tour made your visit even more memorable. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again on another adventure.
Kind regards,
Amigo Tours Quality Team
The tour here was the whole reason we took a trip to Mexico. I loved almost everything about the tour, from the zest of the guide for local history, to our bus tour guide who was very funny, to the smooth navigation of the bus driver. Getting to the Yucatan early was essential in not completely frying, as the temps peaked around 108 degrees that day. We went to a Cenote after and the cool water was absolutely welcome and needed.
I think the only negatives were that there were a lot of moments that made us feel very pressured to spend or buy. I think that the tour company had some partnerships throughout, so many moments on the bus felt like a little sales pitch for a local. I get it, but it became overwhelming at times, between the star charts that were being sold to the pictures with a parrot that were thrust upon guests, to even just tipping after the tour was over (we would've tipped, surely, but the pressure was piled throughout for not only tips, but BIG tips).
I had an amazing trip to Chichén Itzá thanks to Juam and Jesus! Juam was such a fantastic tour guide. Friendly, knowledgeable, passionate, and he made the whole experience so interesting and fun. You can really tell he loves what he does.
Jesus was also an excellent driver. Professional, kind, and made us feel safe and comfortable throughout the entire trip.
Thank you both for making this experience so memorable. I would highly recommend this tour (especially with Juam and Jesus) to anyone visiting the area!
If you just want to see Chichen Itza and back to your hotel. This is the tour for you. Our guide Frank and our driver Jose was amazing. Picked is up 5am early in the morning and got us back in our hotel room by 230pm. Frank was very informative and Jose was a safe driver. Would recommend.
Great tour guide Victor. We love not only his dip knowledge but also how he takes care entire group during this experience.
Great excursion, learning about the Mayan history. Our tour guide, Pastor, was very knowledgable and kept us laughing throughout.
I like the experience. Our tour guide who name is Kevin was perfect guy. He gave the information perfectly and guided the tour
The tour guide was very knowledgeable and taught us a lot about the culture and architecture at the pyramids. Very great from start to finish
Great tour! We had such a fantastic experience and felt like we were transported in time to Mayan Culture. Our guide Rodrigo and driver Alberto were just the best, Rodrigo being half Mayan himself was able to give us the best understanding of the culture and site. If you have a tour I cannot recommend asking for him enough. Emotional and historical trip for sure!
The timing was an early morning start ~5am (small minibus ~18 people transfer on time arrival to our hotel) and we arrive before the crowds so was great to see the wonder of the world without too many people
+ early tour drop off works well for us as we had the afternoon and evening free to relax and catch up on beach time
Tips - take a packed lunch for early start, water bottles, and some cash for tips for the incredible tour
Thanks again for the tour and we will be sure to recommend
The tour guide was very informative and very knowledgeable I learned a lot about the Mayan culture during this excursion. You arrive early morning before most tours get there so you get the enjoy the rest of the evening. Early morning tour means cooler temperature. Our tour guide Frank and driver Jose were awesome and made this trip memorable .
GREAT experience, right from the 4:30am pickup. Beto was welcoming and had a warm sense of humor. He was incredibly knowledgeable and clearly passionate about Mayan history. He made sure that we were all oriented to the space; double checking that we had visual tags and knew our bus number.
5/5 easily.
It’s also worth mentioning that as a female solo traveler, there was never a time I felt vulnerable or isolated.
It was a great experience. Will definitely recommend this tour 🌎🇲🇽 Chichen Itza is amazing and our tour guide Jonathan did an amazing job explaining the history of this wonder of the world.
Excellent. Jonathan and Gustavo made our day wonderful. A very interesting and informative tour with the right amount of time at Chichen Itza. Well organized, and professional.
A must see! Ramiro was a fantastic tour guide! Lunch was fantastic and would definitely recommend!!!
Good value for money
Very knowledgeable and attentive guide. Excellent driver. All went to time. Highly recommend.
Long way to go from Cancun but well worth it. Our guide Beto was very good and experienced, l would give him at least 5 stars out of 5. You can get snacks when you get there.
My husband and I had a great tour which was made better with our tour guide Marsela. She was very knowledgeable, personable and kept us very engaged with her fun personality.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Dear traveler,
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour and that Marcela contributed to making it memorable. We greatly appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you again in the future.
Best Regards from the Quality Department of Amigo tours- Claudia
It’s a long day but totally worth it. It’s usually very hot so bring plenty of water and snacks. We also brought an umbrella to have some refuge from the sun. Our guide was very kind, funny and informational. Our favorite stop was lunch to help support the locals business. The food was amazing.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Dear Melody,
Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour and that our team contributed to making it memorable. We greatly appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you again in the future.
Best Regards from the Quality Department of
Brilliant experience. Very informative, great guide and driver. The service Itzae Tours provided was next to none
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Dear jason, thank you for sharing your feedback. We are delighted to hear that the guide and driver made your experience informative and enjoyable, and that the service met your expectations. We hope you keep wonderful memories from the tour.
Best Regards from the Quality Department of amigo tours- claudia
Timing was impeccable, communication was clear, guide was friendly and informative, driver friendly and got us there and back safely, very happy no impromptu stops only for rest breaks if needed. Would recommend 👌
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Dear Cheryl, thank you for sharing your feedback. We are glad to hear that the guide and driver provided a smooth, safe, and enjoyable experience. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope you take great memories from the tour.
Best Regards from the Quality Department of amigo tours- claudia
Would definately do this trip again. The early morning hurt but was worth it do see the area without crowds. Dennis was a great guide and Jose a wonderful driver. The one suggestion I could make is to have bottled water on the bus and remind passengers to grab something for breakfast for the trip day as nothing was open at 445 am
Juam was a great guide and Jose a great driver. You definitely don't want to miss this experience!!!
It’s a long day on the bus, but worth it if you are in Cancun or Playa del Carmen area and want to see Chichen Itza. Manuel was a great guide and Rene was a safe driver.
Kevin was a great guide. Miguel was a great driver. We had a flat tire on the way back and both were outside changing it. That’s dedication. It was a great trip.
Member Pricing
From
$32.58
per personWas $34.30(-5%)
up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
Compare Similar Experiences
Current
Member Pricing
Chichen Itza Early Access & optional Hotel Pick up
4,192
9 hours
Free Cancellation
From
$34.30
$32.58
5% savings
Customers Who Bought This Tour Also Bought
Explore Similar Things to Do
- Water Tours
- Catamaran Cruises
- Full-day Tours
- Bus Tours
- Cruises & Sailing
- Day Trips
- Tours, Sightseeing & Cruises
- Private and Luxury
- Cancun
- Water Tours - Punta Sam
- Catamaran Cruises - Punta Sam
- Full-day Tours - Punta Sam
- Bus Tours - Punta Sam
- Water Tours - Isla Mujeres
- Catamaran Cruises - Isla Mujeres
- Full-day Tours - Isla Mujeres
- Bus Tours - Isla Mujeres
- Water Tours - Playa del Carmen
- Catamaran Cruises - Playa del Carmen
- Full-day Tours - Playa del Carmen
- Bus Tours - Playa del Carmen
Attractions in Cancun, Mexico
- Xel-Há Tours & Tickets
- Cenotes Sac Actun Tours & Tickets
- CoCo Bongo Cancun Tours & Tickets
- Puerto Morelos Reef National Park (Parque Nacional Arrecife de Puerto Morelos) Tours & Tickets
- Xoximilco Cancun Tours & Tickets
- Quintana Roo Tours & Tickets
- Xcaret Tours & Tickets
- Playa Delfines Tours & Tickets
- Chichen Itza Tours & Tickets
- Tulum Archeological Site Tours & Tickets
- Palapas Park (Parque de las Palapas) Tours & Tickets
- Cancun Christ the King Church (Iglesia de Cristo Rey) Tours & Tickets
More attractions near Cancun, Mexico