Chichen Itza self-guided tour with audio narration & map
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Chichen Itza self-guided tour with audio narration & map

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£8.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 3 hours
Do this because
  • Witness the towering Temple of Kukulcán, a Mesoamerican step-pyramid that dominates Chichen Itza
  • Uncover the hidden symbolism behind the artistic designs found throughout the ruins
  • Tap into your inner archaeologist and learn the long-forgotten secrets of this incredibly advanced civilization
  • Learn about ancient Mayan sports at the Great Ball Court, the largest and best preserved of its kind
What to expect

Your tour of Chichen Itza begins at the entrance to the archaeological site. As you enter and get your first look at this astounding place, the first thing you’ll see is an ancient wall which once surrounded this place. The next thing you’ll see is pretty hard to miss--it’s the iconic Temple of Kukulcán, Chichen Itza’s most famous structure. But you won’t just be admiring it, you’ll also learn about its remarkable construction and how it was built to honor the equinox.

Continuing along, you’ll come to another of the city’s most amazing sights: the Great Ball Court. Here, Mayans once played an intense, elaborate game somewhere between soccer and basketball--but with a 20 pound ball! Here, you’ll learn not just about the game, but also the peculiar way the court was built.

Next, you’ll pass the ominously-titled Wall of Skulls, where the heads of sacrificial victims ended up! Then you’ll arrive at the Platform of the Eagle and Jaguar Warriors. Here, you’ll find numerous intricate carvings and sculptures depicting the exploits of these highly trained, lethally effective warriors.

After this is the Platform of Venus, which once held offerings to the stars. You’ll learn about the Mayans’ complex belief system as well as how they used this platform.

Soon, you’ll arrive at The White Road, a white stone road which is one of the largest and most intact of its kind in existence anywhere. This takes you to the Sacred Cenote, where ancient Mayans sacrificed people to appease their rain god.

Up next is the awe-inspiring Temple of Warriors, a multi-tiered temple with a dark secret hidden inside.

Your route takes you next to the Hall of a Thousand Columns, where people once shared meals together, and the Ossuary, home to the grave of a High Priest.

Then it’s on to the Observatory. Here, you’ll learn about how the Mayans viewed the heavens, and what they believed the stars told them about their future.

Finally, you’ll arrive at the imposing but oddly named Nunnery, and the Church. These two ancient structures are some of the most frequently photographed spots in the entire city, so you’ll definitely want to have your camera ready! The tour concludes here.

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What's included
  • check Self-guided tour taken via the app
  • check Unique password (sent by email) for access to app
  • check Static map on your phone
  • check Audio narration
  • check Written text explanations
What's not included
  • x_not_included Food or drinks
  • x_not_included Entry to paid attractions
Where

Chichén Itzá, Yucatan, Mexico

Meeting point:
This self-guided tour begins at the Parador Turistico entrance.
What to remember

Know in advance:

  • This is a self-guided tour; no guide will accompany you. The Action Tour Guide app functions as a guide, an audio tour, and a map all in one
  • After booking the tour, search your email for the phrase "Set up your self-guided tour now." Follow these instructions immediately to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do not wait until you are onsite
  • Works perfectly without cellular or Wi-Fi with offline maps
  • This tour has been developed by local guides, curated by creative writers, and narrated by professional voice artists
  • The audio stories play on their own based on your location. You can start anytime and pause anywhere
  • Most stops along the tour have animated videos allowing you to visualize what you cannot see, such as snapshots from different centuries or interior rooms
  • This tour is valid for an entire year - from the moment of booking. You can use it multiple times over multiple trips
  • This tour is an audio tour guide and not an attraction entrance ticket
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Provider
ACTION TOUR GUIDE
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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