Chichén Itzá is extremely popular, so book your skip-the-line tickets 3-4 days in advance, or ideally a week before your visit. This way, you can be sure to get your tickets and won’t have to wait in the queues for too long.
| Queue type | Location | Skip with STL? | Avg wait time | Who it’s for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Ticketing queue without pre-booked tickets | At the site’s main entrance | ✅ Yes | 30–90 mins (peak) | Visitors without pre-booked tickets or skip-the-line tickets |
Security check | All entrances | ❌ No | 10–30 mins | Mandatory for all visitors |
Group entrance | At the site’s main entrance | ✅ Yes | 30-120 mins | Groups without pre-booked tickets |
Your Chichén Itzá skip-the-line tickets cut your waiting time down from about 60 to 90 minutes to between 15 to 25 minutes. In other words, you can save at least about 45 minutes if you’re visiting during the shoulder and peak seasons. Keep in mind that these tickets sell out 2-3 days in advance, so you must aim to book your tickets at least 3-5 days before your visit.
Chichén Itzá is an incredibly popular attraction in Mexico’s state of Yucatán. Ticket lines can be long, but with skip-the-line tickets, you can enter the site in just 15-25 minutes. These tickets easily save you between 30-60 minutes, or sometimes even up to 90 minutes on Sundays when Mexican citizens and residents enjoy free entry.
Book Chichén Itzá TicketsOn average, Chichén Itzá welcomes 7,000 to 8,000 visitors each day.
Weekends are busier still, with Sundays drawing the largest crowds as Mexican citizens and residents enjoy free entry. Skip-the-line tickets or guided tours reduce the wait to just 15–25 minutes.
| Ticket type | Wait times | Queues skipped | Includes | Price From | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Skip-the-line ticket | 15–25 mins | ✅ Ticket queue | Fast-track entry to Chichén Itzá | $75 | Chichén Itzá Skip-the-Line |
Early access guided tour | 15-25 mins | ✅ Ticket queue | Bilingual guided tour of Chichén Itzá with skip-the-line access | $34.45 | Chichén Itzá Early Access Tour |
Guided tours | 15-25 mins | ✅ Ticket queue | Bilingual guided tour of Chichén Itzá with skip-the-line access | $38.43 | Chichén Itzá & Valladolid |
Booking skip-the-line tickets to Chichén Itzá saves you anywhere between 30 to 60 minutes, and sometimes even more on Sundays or during the peak season. This also ensures your slot is guaranteed and your plans aren’t affected by last-minute ticket unavailability.
With anywhere between 7,000 to 10,000 people visiting Chichén Itzá every day, not booking skip-the-line tickets means you’d have to wait in line under the blazing Yucatán sun for a minimum of 30 to 40 minutes. Wait times can get even longer on Sundays & in the peak season.
Yes, your skip-the-line tickets only cut down on your waiting time in the ticket queues. However, to ensure the site’s and visitors’ safety, you will need to pass through the security checks.
No, you can only buy skip-the-line tickets online before your visit. If you want to buy tickets to Chichén Itzá at the site on the day of your visit, you’ll have to wait in line.
Unfortunately, given the uneven terrain across the site, your skip-the-line tickets are not wheelchair accessible or suitable for those with limited mobility.
Yes, if you book the Chichén Itzá skip-the-line ticket, you can enter the site at any time within its opening hours. However, if you book a guided tour that gets you skip-the-line access, you’ll have to choose from the time slots available.
Yes, you can book skip-the-line tickets on Sundays when Mexican citizens and residents enjoy free entry to the site. In fact, this is the best way to visit the site on Sundays, as you avoid waiting in the long queues.
No, Chichén Itzá doesn’t have a separate entrance for guests with skip-the-line tickets. However, you will be able to bypass the queues and gain priority entry to the site at the main entrance.
If you buy skip-the-line tickets, you can enter the site at any point within its opening hours. However, you can choose between the available time slots when booking a guided tour.
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Save 30–45 mins at Chichén Itzá’s entrance with a ticket that also includes all local taxes.
Inclusions
Skip-the-line entry to Chichén Itzá
Local taxes worth US$42 per adult and US$7 per child
Exclusions
Round-trip transfers
Lunch
Go beyond the ordinary & experience the 3 must-do adventures in Cancún in just one day!
Inclusions
Entry to Chichén Itzá, Valladolid, and a sacred cenote
Bilingual expert guide (English and Spanish)
Round-trip transfers in an AC coach
Buffet-style lunch
Transfers from a shared meeting point in Cancún (as per option selected)
Transfers from your hotel in Cancún (as per option selected)
Tour with hotel transfers and all local taxes included (as per option selected)
Exclusions
Start your day with early access to this UNESCO-listed site on a crowd-free guided tour.
Inclusions
Guided tour of Chichén Itzá
Bilingual expert guide (English and Spanish)
Round-trip transfers in an air-conditioned coach
Pick-up from a shared meeting point in Cancún (as per option selected)
Pick-up from your hotel in Cancún (as per option selected)
Buffet lunch (as per option selected)
Exclusions
Discover two iconic Mayan sites & access a cenote for the best of history and adventure.
Inclusions
Entry to Chichén Itzá, Ekʼ Balam, and a sacred cenote
Expert bilingual guide (English and Spanish)
Free time to explore Ek Balam
Round-trip transfers from Cancún or Playa del Carmen in an AC coach (as per option selected)
Buffet-style lunch
Transfers from a common meeting point in Cancún (as per option selected)
Transfers from your hotel in Cancún (as per option selected)
Exclusions
A UNESCO-listed Mayan wonder, Valladolid, and a dip in a sacred cenote, all in one day.
Inclusions
Entry to Chichén Itzá, Valladolid, and a sacred cenote
Bilingual expert guide (English and Spanish)
Round-trip transfers in an AC coach from your hotel in Playa del Carmen
Buffet-style lunch
Exclusions
A UNESCO-listed Mayan site, a hidden cenote & Valladolid’s charm in an intimate setting.
Inclusions
Guided tour of Chichén Itzá
Round-trip transfers in an air-conditioned van
Pick-up and drop-off directly at your hotel
Free time in Valladolid
A dip in a sacred cenote
Authentic Mexican lunch and snacks
All entrance fees (including local taxes and entrance fees to the cenote)
Exclusions
Experience this Mayan wonder before the crowds with expert guidance and a buffet lunch.
Inclusions
Guided tour of Chichén Itzá
Bilingual expert guide (English and Spanish)
Buffet-style lunch
Round-trip transfers in an AC coach
Pick-up and drop-off from your hotel in Playa del Carmen
Exclusions
Drinks
Tips
A visit to two Mayan sites, a refreshing cenote swim & a sumptuous meal, all in one ticket.
Inclusions
Entry to Chichén Itzá, Ekʼ Balam, and a sacred cenote
Bilingual expert guide (English and Spanish)
Free time to explore Ek Balam
Round-trip transfers in an AC coach
Transfers from a common meeting point in Playa del Carmen (as per option selected)
Transfers from your hotel in Cancún (as per option selected)
Buffet-style lunch
Exclusions
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You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
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You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.
You can cancel these tickets up to 24 hours before the experience begins and get a full refund.
Book now without paying anything. Cancel for free if your plans change.