Self Guided Walking Audio Tour of Tulum and Chichen Itza

2–3 hours Free cancellation Private tour

Self Guided Walking Audio Tour of Tulum and Chichen Itza, photo 2 — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 2–3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Audio guide: English
Operated by: Gypsy Guide GPS LLC

Ages: Adults (5–95 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Support: Toll free phone, chat and email
Included: Easy To Use: Pre-download and tour offline
Included: Trip Planners: In-app, web and PDF
Included: Location Based: Stories, tips & directions that autoplay
Included: Includes an app-based self-guided experience, so you do not need any in-person guide.
Included: Buy once, use forever! No expiry, includes free updates
Included: GuideAlong (GyPSy Guide) Audio Tour: 70+ Points
Included: Flexible Routes: Suggested itineraries or create your own

Not included

Not included: Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations

Itinerary

El Castillo

15 min

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.
Stop 2

15 min

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.
Stop 3

10 min

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.
Stop 4

20 min

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.
Stop 5

Passing 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

20 min

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 point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

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.”
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.”
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.”

Using your ticket

Includes an app-based self-guided experience, so you do not need any in-person guide.

STEPS TO GET YOUR GUIDEALONG AUDIO TOUR:

1. SIGN IN + REDEEM your VOUCHER CODE: https://store.guidealong.com/voucher

2. DOWNLOAD the GuideAlong App

3. SIGN IN to the GuideAlong app with the same Apple or Google account as Step 1

4. DOWNLOAD the Audio Tour NOW

FIND YOUR VOUCHER CODE AND INSTRUCTIONS

Email: Search for “GuideAlong”. Check All Mail and junk/spam.
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Support: Call GuideAlong toll-free on 1866-477-1791.

DOWNLOAD THE GUIDEALONG APP & TOUR NOW

You must download the GuideAlong app and tour to your phone over WiFi or cellular data beforehand. If you can OPEN your tour and see START TOURING, it is downloaded. No service is required while touring.

FLEXIBLE TRAVEL DATE

There’s no expiry date or time limit for your tour. If your plans change, there’s no need to change your travel date.

CHARGING & SOUND

Bring your own headphones or portable speaker for the best experience. If you're walking with someone, you can share a set of headphones, connect multiple headphones to one device (if compatible), or listen from a portable speaker. Make sure your phone is fully charged before you head out, and consider bringing a power bank.

HELP & SUPPORT

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Contact GuideAlong Support: Call toll-free 1866-477-1791, chat online at guidealong.com, or email [email protected].