Chichen Itza: Explore the Seven Wonders with a Self-Guided Audio Tour
4.3
34 Ratings
Chichén-Itzá
Uncover the mystery of Chichen Itza, one of the Seven Wonders of The World, with this self-guided audio tour. Explore Mayan civilization and discover the secrets of the iconic El Castillo step pyramid. Book now!
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • El Castillo - 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.
What's Included
  • Stories play automatically by GPS
  • Full itinerary and travel tips included
  • Professionally narrated with videos and text
  • Discover hidden gems
  • No cell signal or wifi needed for offline use
  • Offline GPS Map & route with stop-to-stop directions
  • Downloadable Tour Guide App with password-protected tours
  • Flexible schedule, use any day or time
  • Valid for multiple days or future trips
  • Never expires
  • Access to help all day via call, chat, or email
What's Not Included
  • Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
Additional Information

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, you can check your email before downloading the Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. The preceding steps require good internet/wifi access. Simply follow the audio instructions and the route from there.

This is not an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.

No expiration — The tour comes with lifetime validity!

  • How to access: Once you book a tour, you’ll get a confirmation email and an instructions email. Follow the instructions right away: • Download the app • Enter the password • Download the tour • MUST DO while in strong wifi/cellular
  • How to start the tour: Once onsite, open the Action’s Tour Guide App: • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If there are multiple tour versions, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction. • Go to the starting point. (Note: no one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided). • The audio will begin automatically at the starting point. If you face audio issues, visit the FAQ. • Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
  • Amazing savings: Walking Tours: While each person typically needs their tour, couples or small groups can share one using split headphones.
  • Flexibility and Convenience: • Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. It’s perfect for tailoring your exploration and revisiting your favorite spots on future trips. • Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace, free from the constraints of a group.
  • Comprehensive Tour Experience: • The app provides a full itinerary, travel tips, narrated audio stories, scripts, images, videos, and recommendations for additional activities. • Enjoy a private experience without the crowds, ideal for personalized stops and photo opportunities.
  • Ease of Use and Accessibility: • The app is hands-free and activates stories via GPS, offering support through call, chat, or email. • There is no need for a continuous cell or Wi-Fi connection as the GPS map works offline.
  • Memorable Keepsakes: • Utilize the app’s images to create a photo book or share on social media, ensuring you have high-quality, crowd-free memories from your trip.
  • Preparation: • After booking, download the app and the tour using a strong Wi-Fi connection. • Review the tour at home before your trip for a better experience.
  • Starting the Tour: • Open the app upon arrival at your destination. • Select the appropriate tour based on your starting point. • Head to the starting location; the audio will begin automatically. • Follow the suggested route and adhere to the speed limit for an optimal experience. • By following these instructions and taking advantage of the app’s features, users can enjoy a personalized, flexible, and in-depth exploration of their destination at their own pace and convenience.
Location
Chichén-Itzá
After booking the tour, search your email for the phrase "Set up your self-guided tour now." Follow these instructions NOW to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Do NOT wait until you are onsite.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
4.3
(34 Ratings)
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Madisont733
Mar 18, 2024
Must have - The value of this product is unbelievable. It was our first time using a self guided tour and we will never look back. We loved that it followed our movements and began playing as we reached new areas.
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Davidpm3325xy
Mar 6, 2024
Great! - Loved it - really informative and thought the tour came more and more into its own, particularly towards the end. Informative without overloading you with information, sometimes skipped ahead to new dialogues if you moved too quickly but otherwise a perfect app. Recommended!
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Martijn_e
Jan 8, 2024
Accurate and interesting - Very nice way to get an accurate image of the site and its history. Software worked excellent and stories were compelling. Nice cheap method to learn a lot and ideal if you want to do things in your own pace (instead of following a group)
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Gabihm2016
Dec 15, 2023
Great self-guided option - Excellent self-guided option if you prefer the flexibility and independence of not hiring a guide. Felt a little guilty that we weren’t supporting the local economy by hiring a guide but there are many other ways to support.
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Jasmin_m
Apr 6, 2024
Good guidance for tour on own pace - Good guidance to experience the site on own pace. GPS worked well and you could stop or repeat explanation if necessary. Helpful to also have the possibility to read not only hear it.
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S
Mar 27, 2024
Affordable and informative option - An affordable way to get the most out of chichenitza without the heavy cost per person of a live tour guide. We learned a lot. A good amount of information without being too laborious.
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Connector64149984399
Feb 17, 2024
Ok app - needs more work. - Ok, so let’s cut to the chase. If you don’t like the tedium of a guide and a guide droning on and obsessing about obscure facts, then this self-guided tour is for you because you can turn your guide on and off and just keep to the bits you are interested in. Also Chichen Itzá is a sprawling site with a few detours and side alleys. This tour keeps you on track to see everything you need to see. It is of course also a lot cheaper than a regular guide. So yes it is worth it. The app needs, however, I think more work. We followed all the instructions. Downloaded the app before entering the site and loaded the requisite information for this tour. We turned off our mobile data as suggested but found that the gps navigation, tracking and prompting mostly did not track a path accurately around the site and sometimes we found ourselves wondering blindly between paths. When we turned data back on, it seemed to work a little better and we could pick out features but it was still inaccurate. You really need to use it in tandem with a map of the site. Nonetheless, we thought it was better having the app rather than not having it - just needs more work.
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Ambassador561033
Nov 28, 2023
Great guided tour of Chichen Itza! - Helpful and interesting audio tour of Chichen Itza. The auto-activiated GPS prompts didn't work seamlessly, but to be fair, it was in the middle of the jungle! We just advanced through the chapters on our own. Preferred it to having a live guide, because we could go at our own pace.
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Enrico_c
Nov 1, 2023
Not worth it - The app is not optimized for the itinerary very well, and the wikipedia Chichen Itza page got better content.
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Anne
Mar 7, 2024
This is not work at all - The app didn't work, it continually switched on and off. I tried disconnecting it from data, tried using without earphones, finally I gave up and hired a guide.
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