Self-Guided Audio Tour of Chichén Itzá, Tulum, Coba, and Ek  Balam
Attractions & guided tours

Self-Guided Audio Tour of Chichén Itzá, Tulum, Coba, and Ek Balam

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£19.00
Free cancellation
Language: English
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: from 8 hours to 10 hours
Why you’ll love this…
  • Visit four Mayan ruins full of history and mystery
  • Experience the city of Chichen Itza
  • Enjoy a warm sea breeze and views in Tulum
  • Climb an ancient Mayan pyramid at Coba
  • Discover the tomb of an ancient Mayan king at Ek Balam
What to expect

Cancun has a lot to offer from Caribbean beach days to feasting on tacos, exploring the ancient Mayan ruins, and partying in the city. This self-guided audio tour allows you to explore Cancun's wonders with maximum flexibility and value.

Visit Chichén Itzá with its ancient ruins dating back to the 7th century, considered one of the New 7 Wonders of the World according to UNESCO. Next, explore the Tulum Ruins, majestically perched on a cliff edge overlooking the azure Caribbean Sea. After wandering around the site, descend the steps for a refreshing swim in the sea.

Venture 30 km away from Valladolid in Yucatan, where you'll find an ancient city even older than Chichén Itzá itself, rich in cultural heritage. Uncover the Coba Ruins, some of the most well-preserved ancient Mayan sites, and delve into Ek Balam, the remarkable site where the ancient Mayans housed the tombs of their kings.

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What's included
  • check Audio-guided tour
  • check Downloadable APP
  • check Digital guidebook
What's not included
  • x_not_included Food and drinks
  • x_not_included Entrance fees
  • x_not_included Transportation
Where
Meeting point:
Starting Points: Chichen Itza: Parador Turistico de Chichen Itza, Tinúm Municipality, Yucatan, Mexico; Tulum: Ruinas de Tulum; Ek Balam: Ek Balam, Yuc., Mexico; Coba Ruins: Restaurant “El Faisán”, Quintana Roo Nuevo Durango – Coba 175, Quintana Roo, Mexico.
What to remember

Know in advance:

  • This is a self-guided tour; no guide will accompany you. The tour operator's app functions as a guide, an audio tour, and a map all in one
  • Please arrange for a vehicle before you take the tour. You only need to book one tour per vehicle, not per person
  • After booking the tour, search your email for the phrase "Set up your self-guided tour now." Follow these instructions immediately to finish setting up the tour while you have Wi-Fi/data. Please don't wait until you are on-site
  • Works perfectly without cellular or Wi-Fi with offline maps
  • The audio stories play on their own based on your location. You can start anytime and pause anywhere
  • Most stops along the tour have animated videos allowing you to visualize what you cannot see, such as snapshots from different centuries or interior rooms
  • Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months
  • This tour is an audio tour guide and not an attraction entrance ticket
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Provider
ACTION TOUR GUIDE
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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