Self Guided Walking Audio Tour of Tulum and Chichen Itza

Duration2h - 3h

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Download GuideAlong’s self-guided audio walking tour of Tulum and Chichén Itzá and explore two of Mexico’s most iconic Maya sites.
Walk through Tulum, from El Castillo and the Temple of the Frescoes to the House of the Cenote, uncovering how water, trade, and astronomy shaped life here. Then, journey to Chichén Itzá, where you’ll visit El Castillo & Thousand Columns, and the Sacred Cenote, with stories of ancient rituals and power playing automatically as you walk.
Enjoy the freedom to explore offline at your own pace, spending more time at places that interest you and bypassing any that don’t.

Stories, tips, and directions play automatically based on your location
Travel at your own pace
Tour offline using GPS. No cell service or WiFi is needed
Suggested itineraries for half, full, or multi-day use
No time limits or expiry, and free updates
Like having a personal guide by your side on every step

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: 70+ Points
Flexible Routes: Suggested itineraries or create your own

Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations

What to expect

El Castillo
15m

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.
15m

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.
10m

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.
20m

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.
Pass by

The Temple of the Frescoes is one of Tulum’s most significant buildings. Perched above a fresh cenote, it was built in phases, with the original small structure now serving as the innermost room. Known for its detailed murals and carvings, the temple prominently features the Descending God, a symbol of Venus and war.
The Ball Court In Uxmal
20m

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.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Includes an app-based self-guided experience, so there is no need to meet an in-person guide. Start at the main entrance and parking area, following the natural loop past key temples, walls, and ocean viewpoints. Search your email for “Download Audio Tour.”

Meeting point

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.”

End point

Includes an app-based self-guided experience, so there is no need to meet an in-person guide. Start at the main entrance and parking area, following the natural loop past key temples, walls, and ocean viewpoints. Search your email for “Download Audio Tour.”

End point

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.”

Additional information

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.
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.
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.