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Chichén Itzá Skip-the-Line Tickets
No lines, no delays—instant tickets & all taxes worth $39 included for your Chichén Itzá trip!
- Everything you get: Enjoy fast-track entry to a New Wonder of the World. See El Castillo, explore the Temple of the Warriors, and walk the Great Ball Court. Get lost in the marvellous Mayan History, all with a digital ticket for a hassle-free visit.
- Why choose this: Ideal for independent travellers wanting flexibility and efficiency.
- Upgrades: Skip the long lines and enjoy a smoother experience at one of Mexico's most popular archaeological sites with this ticket.
No lines, no delays—instant tickets & all taxes worth $39 included for your Chichén Itzá trip!
- Everything you get: Enjoy fast-track entry to a New Wonder of the World. See El Castillo, explore the Temple of the Warriors, and walk the Great Ball Court. Get lost in the marvellous Mayan History, all with a digital ticket for a hassle-free visit.
- Why choose this: Ideal for independent travellers wanting flexibility and efficiency.
- Upgrades: Skip the long lines and enjoy a smoother experience at one of Mexico's most popular archaeological sites with this ticket.
Inclusions
- Skip-the-line entry to Chichén Itzá
- All taxes & fees included
- Digital ticket delivered via WhatsApp/email 24 hours before your visit.
Exclusions
- Guided tour
- Transportation
- You can cancel your tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
- Make sure to check the operating days or schedule at Chichén Itzá before booking your tickets.
- Tickets are sent via WhatsApp/E-mail one day prior to your visit.
- As this is a skip-the-line ticket, you do not have to wait at the line of the ticket office, you can go directly to the entrance
- Bring a valid ID for entry verification.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Itinerary
TOTAL DURATION9 hours
MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Bus
Timeline
Map
START POINT
4 starting points available
1. Crown Paradise
2. InterContinental Presidente Cancun Resort
3. Shared Meeting Point: Smart Cancun
4. Hotel in Cancun or Playa del Carmen
This experience involves pick-up from various locations. You can choose your pick-up location in the next steps.
221 km
2 hours 52 minutes
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Chichén Itzá
150 min
3 attractions
Tickets included
Guided tour
Nearby things to do
Kukulcán Pyramid
El Castillo
El Juego de Pelota
3.4 km
4 minutes
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END POINT
4 ending points available
1. Crown Paradise
2. InterContinental Presidente Cancun Resort
3. Shared Meeting Point: Smart Cancun
4. Hotel in Cancun or Playa del Carmen
Explore Chichén Itzá early in the morning with a bilingual guide—beat the crowds and midday heat.
- Everything you get: Get early access to Chichén Itzá before the crowds build up, guided by a Mayan expert. Discover the site's pyramids, ball courts, and sacred cenotes in the golden morning glow. Includes convenient round-trip transfers.
- Why choose this: Enjoy the tranquility of early access and expert insights—perfect for history lovers and photographers.
- Upgrades: For added flexibility, opt for a hotel pick-up from Cancun Playa del Carmen or shared meeting points in Cancun.
Explore Chichén Itzá early in the morning with a bilingual guide—beat the crowds and midday heat.
- Everything you get: Get early access to Chichén Itzá before the crowds build up, guided by a Mayan expert. Discover the site's pyramids, ball courts, and sacred cenotes in the golden morning glow. Includes convenient round-trip transfers.
- Why choose this: Enjoy the tranquility of early access and expert insights—perfect for history lovers and photographers.
- Upgrades: For added flexibility, opt for a hotel pick-up from Cancun Playa del Carmen or shared meeting points in Cancun.
Inclusions
- Entry to Chichén Itzá
- Bilingual guide (English and Spanish)
- Round-trip transfers from shared meeting points in Cancun (based on option selected)
- Buffet lunch with Mexican food
- Hotel pick-up from Cancun or Playa del Carmen
Exclusions
- Food & drinks
- Chichén Itzá tax
- The tour will last approximately 9 to 10 hours.
- You will be picked up at 4:30am from the meeting point.
- There is a Chichén Itzá tax ($39 for adults & $6 for children) that must be paid on-site (only via credit card).
- Mexicans, children, students, and teachers (residents in Mexico) have a discount on the Chichén Itzá tax upon presentation of their ID on the day of the tour. The discount will not be applicable without the official identification.
- Travel insurance is also included in your trip.
- This tour is not suitable for pregnant women or people with limited mobility.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Antonio
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The tour guide and driver were amazing, Francisco and Santos, and the tour itself was fun! The only downside was the pickup time, calling it a sunrise tour, but arriving 2 hours after sunrise was underwhelming. Other than that everything was great
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Itinerary
TOTAL DURATION12 hours
MODE OF TRANSFERA/C Bus
Timeline
Map
START POINT
4 starting points available
1. Crown Paradise
2. InterContinental Presidente Cancun Resort
3. Smart Cancun
4. Hotels in Cancun or Riviera Maya
This experience involves pick-up from various locations. You can choose your pick-up location in the next steps.
221 km
2 hours 52 minutes
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Chichén Itzá
150 min
3 attractions
Tickets included
Guided tour
Nearby things to do
Kukulcán Pyramid
El Castillo
El Juego de Pelota
3.4 km
4 minutes
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Sacred Cenote
150 min
Tickets included
This isn’t just any swimming hole—cenotes were sacred to the Mayans, believed to be gateways to the afterlife. With crystal-clear water and dramatic limestone formations, it’s an otherworldly experience. Take a swim and float beneath vines and sunlight streaming through ancient caves.
Highlights
Mexican buffet lunch
Lunch
A feast of authentic Mexican flavors, this buffet lets you sample regional specialties made with fresh, local ingredients. From slow-cooked cochinita pibil to handmade tortillas and zesty salsas, you get to build your own perfect plate.
42 km
40 minutes
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Valladolid
30 min
1 attractions
Free Admission
A charming colonial town with colorful streets, Valladolid is a perfect place to experience authentic Yucatán culture, from its bustling markets to its historical architecture.
Things to do
Shop in Local Markets
Local markets in Valladolid are perfect for picking up handmade hammocks, embroidered dresses, and Mayan chocolate. Yucatán embroidery is a centuries-old craft, each piece taking weeks to complete, its so iconic that it was also featured in Pixar's Coco.
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4 ending points available
1. Crown Paradise
2. InterContinental Presidente Cancun Resort
3. Smart Cancun
4. Hotels in Cancun or Riviera Maya
Go beyond the guidebook—see Yucatán’s top spots with stories only experts know!
- Everything you get: Walk through Chichén Itzá’s ancient ruins with an expert guide, cool off in a sacred cenote, indulge in a sumptuous buffet, and explore Valladolid’s beauty—all this with smooth transfers.
- Why choose this: This tour combines multiple UNESCO sites, a cenote, and cultural immersion—perfect for history buffs, families, and adventure seekers.
- Upgrades: Choose from multiple pickup options, including hotels in Cancun, Playa del Carmen, or Riviera Maya, for added convenience.
Go beyond the guidebook—see Yucatán’s top spots with stories only experts know!
- Everything you get: Walk through Chichén Itzá’s ancient ruins with an expert guide, cool off in a sacred cenote, indulge in a sumptuous buffet, and explore Valladolid’s beauty—all this with smooth transfers.
- Why choose this: This tour combines multiple UNESCO sites, a cenote, and cultural immersion—perfect for history buffs, families, and adventure seekers.
- Upgrades: Choose from multiple pickup options, including hotels in Cancun, Playa del Carmen, or Riviera Maya, for added convenience.
Inclusions
- Round trip-transfers from shared meeting points in Cancun (based on option selected)
- Hotel pick-up from Cancun, Playa del Carmen, or Riviera Maya.
- Bilingual expert guide (English/Spanish)
- Entry to Chichén Itzá, a sacred cenote, and Valladolid
- Buffet lunch with authentic Mexican dishes
Exclusions
- Drinks
- Mandatory life vest rental
- Chichén Itzá tax
- Chichén Itzá tax must be paid on-site via credit card. The tax is $39 for adults and $6 for children. Mexican citizens with valid IDs receive a discount.
- The pickup time will be confirmed 24 hours before the tour.
- The mandatory life vest for the cenote can be rented at $9 and is not included in the ticket price.
- Travel insurance is also included in your trip.
- This tour is not suitable for pregnant travelers or visitors with mobility issues.
- You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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Felipe
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It was a super complete experience, Rodolfo and Kevin were an extraordinary team and we were able to learn a lot about the Mayan culture. The whole tour is totally worth it because it presents a lot of variety and cultural learning.
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Thomas
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The driver, Jesus, was partcularly skilled. The ride was perfect for such a long journey. Both Frank and Mayo were nice and informative I had a great time!
Paulo
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Kevin's work and energy, the quality of the bus journey and the plan for the day. Could be better the star of the day in Playa del Carmen (point zero)
Thanhquyen
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Our group did not like the hidden costs and prefer transparency with the total cost including Chichen Itza fee, taxes, life jackets and locker. Your website said the life jackets was optional but it was mandatory when we got there. We didn't want to swim and only want to walk down to the cenote but was told we can't since we didn't pay for the jackets. We felt we didn't get our money's worth. The buffet was ok and thought it was mostly inexpensive ingredients was served. If they had sold the tequilas in smaller bottles (less than 3 oz) we would have bought them as samples.
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Great tour great operators. Highly recommend.
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Views were breathtaking and the tour guide Ramiro was awesome. A huge thank you to Ramiro and Kevin and Julio
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Chichén Itzá ToursSkip the Line Tours
Why should you skip the line at Chichén Itzá?
Taxes included
The Skip-the-Line ticket already includes the $39 Chichén Itzá tax, which means you won't have to wait in a separate queue to pay it.
How to skip the line at Chichén Itzá
Buy Skip-the-Line tickets
When you purchase the skip-the-line tickets, you get priority entry into Chichén Itzá. This saves you plenty of time and energy to explore the site’s many attractions.
Buy Skip-the-Line Tickets
Choose a guided tour
Another way to skip the lines at Chichén Itzá is to book yourself a guided tour. These tours offer you the benefit of being able to skip the lines at the ticket counter while giving you exciting insights into the site’s history and architecture by an experienced guide.
Buy your tickets online
If you buy your tickets online, you avoid having to wait in queues at the ticket counter. With more time in hand, you’ll have the luxury of exploring the entire site at your own pace.
Visit early in the morning
Visiting Chichén Itzá early in the morning ensures you face fewer crowds, especially on a weekend. Weekdays are generally less busy, but visiting early ensures you spend as little time at the ticket counter as possible.
Best Time to VisitOther Chichén Itzá tickets you can choose
Guided tours
You can choose from several guided tours to Chichén Itzá. With the option of an English or Spanish-speaking guide, you get an in-depth tour of this stunning Mayan site. You also get the benefit of round-trip transfers from shared meeting points or directly from your hotel.
Recommended tours:
- From Cancun: Chichén Itzá, Cenote & Valladolid Tour with Lunch
- From Riviera Maya: Chichén Itzá, Cenote & Valladolid Tour with Lunch
Early access tours
To visit Chichén Itzá early in the morning is an experience in itself. The Early Access Guided Tour kicks off with pick-ups from 4:30am, so you arrive at the site well in time to enjoy its attractions before the heat and crowds set in for the day.
Recommended tours:
- Chichén Itzá Early Access Guided Tour
Tours to other archaeological sites
Some Chichén Itzá guided tours also combine a visit to this site with others such as Ek Balam, Coba, or Tulum. This archaeological sites’ tour is the perfect way to explore key places beyond Chichén Itzá, with the benefit of round-trip transfers and a sumptuous buffet lunch.
Recommended tours:
- Chichén Itzá, Cenote and Archaeological Sites Tour with Lunch
Plan your visit to Chichén Itzá
Getting There
Timings
Address: Chichén Itzá is located in the Eastern part of Yucatán state in Mexico.
- If you buy a skip-the-line ticket, you'll have to find a way to get to Chichén Itzá yourself. There are primarily two options—bus or car.
- You can take a bus or a car from any major city like Cancun, Playa del Carmen, or Riviera Maya.
- Keep in mind that you'll have to pay a toll of $385 MXN one-way if you're traveling from Cancun via the toll highway 180D.
Timings
- Chichén Itzá is open every day of the year between 8am and 5pm. The last admission to the site is 4pm.
- To avoid the heat and crowds, it's best to arrive as soon as the site opens. This way you'll be able to spend ample time at the site before the crowds rush in.
- Weekdays are the best time to visit, as these tend to be less crowded than the weekends. This is also because Sunday is the busiest day to visit the site as Mexican citizens and residents enjoy free entry.
Frequently asked questions about Chichén Itzá skip-the-line tickets
Which is the best way to skip the lines at Chichén Itzá?
The best way to skip the long queues when buying Chichén Itzá tickets is to buy skip-the-line tickets or book yourself a guided tour.
What are the benefits of a guided tour?
While a skip-the-line ticket guarantees quick entry to the site, a guided tour gives you the benefit of round-trip transfers, a Mexican-style buffet lunch, and access to a sacred cenote and another key site. The specific inclusion will depend on the tour you choose.
When is the best time to visit Chichén Itzá to skip the lines?
If you haven’t booked yourself a skip-the-line ticket in advance, the best way to avoid longer queues is to visit the site early in the morning on a weekday. Chichén Itzá opens at 8am, so if you reach the site then, you’ll benefit from the shortest possible queues and comfortable temperatures.
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Estelle
Apr, 2021
I went with my kids on this tour. Really appreciate the reduced ticket price for kids. The guide was excellent, he also knew how to make the tour interesting for children which was a huge bonus.
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Lisa
May, 2021
Had a great time on this tour. Wanted to visit the Chichen Itza since a long time and I finally got a chance to go. We decided to take the guided tour as we wanted to know everything there was to know on our visit. The guide did not dissapoint. He was thourough and well versed and knew all the history of the place.
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Shannon
Apr, 2021
The guide was great and the app is amazing. The tickets were emailed instantly and all the details are specified so there is no confusion. Plus there customer service is amazing.
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Jean
Apr, 2021
A friend recommended me this app and honestly it has been very nice . Helped a lot on our trip to nex Mexico. Took a number of tours from here it was excellent.
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Thomas
United StatesMay, 2025
The driver, Jesus, was partcularly skilled. The ride was perfect for such a long journey. Both Frank and Mayo were nice and informative I had a great time!
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Paulo
PortugalMay, 2025
Kevin's work and energy, the quality of the bus journey and the plan for the day. Could be better the star of the day in Playa del Carmen (point zero)
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Nora
May, 2021
We were planning to go to just Chichen Itza but this tour sounded really fun so we voted for this. Did not dissapoint. Had a ball swimking at the cenote.
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Amy
Apr, 2021
Loved the tour. Had some issues figuring out the meeting points but customer service was very helpful and kind . The guide was fluent in spanish and my soanish friend could enjoy the trip to the fullest.
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