Ek Balam self-guided walking audio tour from Cancun
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Ek Balam self-guided walking audio tour from Cancun

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£6.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 1 hour
Do this because
  • Ek Balam is one of the few Mayan ruins where you can still climb to the top of an ancient pyramid
  • Discover the tomb of Ukit Kan Le'k Tok’, an ancient Mayan king
  • Unlock the secrets of the ancient hieroglyphics which are found throughout this unique site
  • Learn about the ancient Mayan culture, from their art and architecture to their complex religious convictions
What to expect

Your tour of Ek Balam begins near the visitors center. As you head deeper into the site, you will learn of the fascinating history of Mayan civilization before Europeans arrived. This history dates back thousands of years. You’ll also hear about the arrival of the Spanish, and how their conquest forever changed the continent and its people.

After crossing through the remnants of an ancient defensive wall, you’ll arrive at a ball court and learn about how the ancient Mayans played an intense, sometimes dangerous game that was something like a cross between soccer and basketball. The catch? They used a ball that weighed about 20 pounds!

As you make your way to the Circular Steam Bath, you’ll learn about Mayan architecture, and why they built things in the way that they did. The bath was used for religious ceremonies, but also to heal the sick and wounded. You’ll get more familiar with Mayan religion on your way to your next stop.

Next comes the Acropolis, the largest standing structure on the peninsula. This immense building is King Ukit Kan Le'k Tok’s most enduring legacy. What’s more, you can actually climb the stairs to the top!

Along the way, you’ll notice a pair of hieroglyphic serpents, which the tour will help to explain. The Mayans used a great deal of animal imagery in their art, and everything had a specific meaning.

After that comes the tomb of Ukit Kan Le'k Tok’. It is considered the best-preserved tomb of any Mayan king, and it fittingly impressive for such an effective ruler.

Finally, you will reach the top of the pyramid. From here, you can see for miles in every direction. You’ll even be able to see the outline of Chichen Itza on a clear day! The tour concludes there, after detailing the plaza visible below.

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

Ek' Balam, Ekbalam, Yuc., Mexico

Meeting point:
This self-guided tour begins at the Ek Balam, Ekbalam, Yuc entrance.
What to remember
  • 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
  • Please arrange for a vehicle before you take the tour. You only need to book one tour per vehicle, not per person
  • 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 days before the experience begins.

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