Self Guided Walking Audio Tour of Chichen Itza

5.0(1)2 hFree cancellationBy Gypsy Guide GPS LLC

About this activity

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.

What's included

✓Support: Toll free phone, chat and email
✓Easy To Use: Pre-download and tour offline
✓Trip Planners: In-app, web and PDF
✓Location Based: Stories, tips & directions that autoplay
✓Includes an app-based self-guided experience, so you do not need any in-person guide.
✓Buy once, use forever! No expiry, includes free updates
✓GuideAlong (GyPSy Guide) Audio Tour: 40+ Points
✓Flexible Routes: Suggested itineraries or create your own

Not included

✕Entry Fees, National Park Passes, Reservations

Meeting and pickup

Includes an app-based self-guided experience, so there is no need to meet an in-person guide. Start in the official parking lot in front of the Chichén Itzá Visitor Center, then follow the walkway toward the main entrance. Search your email for “Download Audio Tour.”

Good to know

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.

Cancellation policy

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

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