Self Guided Walking Audio Tour of Chichen Itza

Overview

Download GuideAlong's Chichén Itzá walking tour to explore the ancient Maya world. Start at the new visitor center and explore the site in the recommended order. Plan for around 2 hours & 2 miles. Learn about Maya religion at the Sacred Cenote, stand before the stepped pyramid at El Castillo, hear all about the Great Ball Court, discover the planetary observatory at El Caracol, and understand the artwork at the Nunnery. As you explore the plazas, we'll share what the structures and carvings meant to the people who built them, and why they still stand today. Best experienced with headphones. Explore offline at your pace, enjoy favorite stops, or skip others: Stories and directions play automatically via GPS Explore at your own pace Works offline without WiFi or cell service Half-day, full-day, and multi-day itineraries Lifetime access and free updates Your personal audio guide along the way Purchase one tour per person, or listen together by sharing headphones or a speaker.

Itinerary

1. Templo de Kukulkán

   El Castillo, the iconic pyramid of Chichén Itzá, is a testament to Maya ingenuity and dedication to the feathered serpent god Kukulkán. Designed to represent the Maya calendar, it features 365 steps, symbolizing the days of the year, with each of the pyramid’s four sides holding 91 steps.

   · 15 min· Admission included

2. The Ball Court In Uxmal

   The Great Ball Court is the largest and best-preserved in all of Mesoamerica, where the Maya played Pok-a-Tok, a ritual ballgame symbolizing the struggle between light and darkness.

   · 20 min· Admission included

3. Sacred Cenote

   The Sacred Cenote is one of Chichén Itzá’s most revered spots, a deep sinkhole believed by the Maya to connect the living world with the underworld and the rain god Chaac. The name Chichén Itzá itself, meaning “at the mouth of the well of the Itzá,” reflects its sacred significance.

   · 20 min· Admission included

4. This is one of Chichén Itzá’s most impressive power centers - a massive temple complex filled with warrior carvings, sacred serpents, and the famous Chacmool statues.

   · 15 min· Admission included

5. El Caracol is a fascinating Maya observatory, designed with a circular tower for tracking celestial events. The structure’s alignment, especially with Venus, played a key role in Maya rituals, warfare, and prophecy.

   · 30 min· Admission included

How to use your ticket

Ticket handed over by the operator on site

Includes an app-based self-guided experience, so you do not need any in-person guide. STEPS TO GET YOUR GUIDEALONG AUDIO TOUR: 1. SIGN IN + REDEEM your VOUCHER CODE: https://store.guidealong.com/voucher 2. DOWNLOAD the GuideAlong App 3. SIGN IN to the GuideAlong app with the same Apple or Google account as Step 1 4. DOWNLOAD the Audio Tour NOW FIND YOUR VOUCHER CODE AND INSTRUCTIONS - Email: Search for “GuideAlong”. Check All Mail and junk/spam. - Text: Search for “GuideAlong”. - This Ticket: Find the VOUCHER CODE at the top under the QR code and redeem at Step - Viator App: Open your booking and Contact Support > Contact Tour Operator. - TripAdvisor App: Account > Messages. - Support: Call GuideAlong toll-free on 1866-477-1791. DOWNLOAD THE GUIDEALONG APP & TOUR NOW You must download the GuideAlong app and tour to your phone over WiFi or cellular data beforehand. If you can OPEN your tour and see START TOURING, it is downloaded. No service is required while touring. FLEXIBLE TRAVEL DATE There’s no expiry date or time limit for your tour. If your plans change, there’s no need to change your travel date. CHARGING & SOUND Bring your own headphones or portable speaker for the best experience. If you're walking with someone, you can share a set of headphones, connect multiple headphones to one device (if compatible), or listen from a portable speaker. Make sure your phone is fully charged before you head out, and consider bringing a power bank. HELP & SUPPORT - FAQs: See the GuideAlong app’s Help menu or online FAQs at guidealong.com/faq. - Contact GuideAlong Support: Call toll-free 1866-477-1791, chat online at guidealong.com, or email info@guidealong.com.

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What to know before you go

• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• How to Access: After booking you’ll receive an email and text with instructions (search “Download Audio Tour”). Click the link in the email/text to sign in with your preferred Apple or Google account and redeem your voucher code ahead of time.
• Download The GuideAlong App: Download the free app over WiFi or cellular data and sign in with the same Apple or Google account.
• Download The Tour: Download the tour in the GuideAlong app under 'My Tours' over WiFi or cellular data.
• Start The Tour: Open the tour in the GuideAlong app to preview the start locations, tour route and trip planner, or start the tour.
• Location-Based Stories: Audio commentary plays automatically as you drive using your phone’s GPS chip. Wherever you are and whichever direction you’re going, you’ll hear the best stories and tips.
• Flexible Travel Date: Tours are a one-time purchase with no expiry or date/time limit. If your plans change to a different day, there’s no need to change your travel date.
• Tour at Your Leisure: With GuideAlong, you control the pace. Start, stop, and resume the tour any day, anytime, adapting it to your schedule.
• Driving Tours: Group Savings: One purchase covers everyone in the vehicle, making it a cost-effective way to explore.
• Works Offline: No internet or cell service is required once the audio tour is downloaded to your phone, so you can relax and tour offline.
• Bring A Charger: Pack a USB/C car charger for charging and easy sound connectivity, and make sure your device is fully charged.
• Technical Support: The GuideAlong support team is available daily by toll-free phone, online chat, and email.
• Multi-Device Access: Everyone in your group can enjoy the tour on their own phone. Just share the same voucher code or setup link with each traveler in your booking. Each traveler can redeem it on one device.
• For the best experience, please bring earphones or headphones so you can hear the audio clearly while walking. We also recommend carrying a fully charged phone or a portable power bank, as GPS and continuous audio use can drain the battery faster.
• You will receive confirmation immediately when you book.

Travelers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

• From 1 days before : 100% refunded
• From 0 days before : 0% refunded

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