Chichen Itza Private Tour Plus Cenote And Valladolid Visit

The guide, Hugo, and driver, Carlos, were very professional. They arrived on time at the hotel and took good care of us throughout the trip. Chichen Itza was the first stop and Hugo took the time to point out different things about the temple and the history and significance. We would not have noticed these things without him. After that we went to the Selma Maya Cenote where we had a very nice buffet lunch before swimming in the cenote which was really amazing. After that we went to the city of Vallolidad where we were given free time to walk around. That was the least interesting part of the trip. There wasn’t much to do there except go into a church and walk. It was a full day by the time we got back at 6pm.

Our tour guide Alberto was very knowledgeable and friendly. He answered all of our questions about the pre-Hispanic people in Mexico, and shared the mythology and math and astronomy findings of the Mayans that were super interesting to our school aged kids! The tour of Chichen Itza itself was well paced - not too fast or not too slow, time for photos and questions and just to soak in the environment, time for purchasing souvenirs. Driver was professional too - driving felt safe, car clean and spacious, air conditioning and chilled drinks were fantastic! Itinerary was nice - cenote visit was well organized and not over crowded. Brief stop for walking a few blocks around in Valladolid was nice too.

The day trip to Chichen Itza and the Selvamaya Cenote was the highlight of our trip to Mexico. The hotel pickup was convenient and the bus was very comfortable. The guides were a lot fun and knowledgeable. The food at the buffet was delicious and I was able to buy some nice stuff at the store. The bathrooms were clean as well as the changing place before the cenote. Chich Itza was amazing and our guide was excellent. He was very knowledgeable and quite humorous. The people selling items throughout Chichen Itza weren't that aggressive and most understood some English (I only know a few words in Spanish). I was able to get some nice items while shopping. The cenote was beautiful and I wish we had another hour to spend at the site. If you book this day trip please were comfortable walking shoes because it is a very long day. If we go back to Cancun I would definitely use Go Visit again.

We had an absolutely wonderful experience on our private tour and a huge part of thag was because of our amazing guide and driver, both named Eduardo! Our guide was exceptional as ge was extremely knowledgeable, informative, patient and genuinely funny. He did an excellent job of making thr history and culture interesting and engaging for both the adults and kids. He never rished us, was happy to answer all our questions and made b sure everyone was comfortable throughout the day. From beginning to end, both Eduardos professionalism, attention to my group and friendliness made our experience pleasurable and truly memorable. For anyone who may be considering, I hope our experience gives you the reassurance to book with this provider, you won't regret it! And if you're lucky enough to have both Eduardos, you're in for a fantastic day!

The tour guide had a get selection of photos to explain what we were going to see The pass was set by us which is why we went for a private tour. He went at my peed around the site who’s is great as I am disabled

We had a really amazing day on our private tour of Chichen Itza, cenote and Valladolid. We are a family of four and were picked up on time directly from our hotel by Alfredo (driver) and Norma (guide). Norma was an excellent tour guide, very knowledgeable about the Mayan civilisation and very friendly. Throughout the day Alfredo offered us drinks and snacks and always made sure the minibus was air conditioned. We could go at our own pace and avoid the crowds which meant we arrived at Chichen Itza and the cenote before they became busy. We would highly recommend GVC to others.

Amazing experience! Beautiful sites, fun and the lunch was AWESOME! Tour guide Victor, 100% GREAT…..

Chichen Itza was closed so we went to Ek Balam. We were able to climb the structures and learned a lot about the culture on the drive out! The Cenote was very refreshing as a long hot walk. Lunch was avg at best. The driver was very cautious and our guide was very knowledgeable. The price is a bit spendy, but we were not jammed in a hot bus and could control our AC and move on our achedule.

Victor Manuel was our guide for a college-style seminar on Mayan culture and native migrations, and the experience began the moment we got into the car. From the very start, he brought the history to life—engaging, thoughtful, and incredibly knowledgeable. What truly set the day apart was how attuned he was to my two children. He struck that rare balance of making the material intellectually rich while keeping it accessible and interesting for them. It felt like a perfectly curated experience for both adults and kids. The entire day was seamless. Eduardo, our driver, was superb—professional, safe, and courteous throughout. All in all, it was a perfect day. I couldn’t have asked for more and would highly recommend this team to anyone looking for a meaningful and memorable experience.

Our private tour of Chichen Itza was one of the highlights of our trip to Mexico, and that was entirely thanks to Norma. She brought the history to life with her depth of knowledge and thoughtful explanations, all while being warm, kind, and engaging. We never felt rushed and had the opportunity to really take everything in and ask questions. It was such a meaningful and memorable day. We are so grateful we experienced it with her.

Alberto our guide was so knowledgeable and patient with our kids. Rudolfo our driver was the absolute best. Both were professional, courteous and a pleasure to be with all day. 5 stars for both! Would recommend this tour and company.

This tour has very nice pace and filled with activities. The guide Victor is amazing and very knowledgeable about the Maya history. The Chichén Itzá is very worth the visit. It’s very crowded when we visited there but Victor was able to take us through the crowds smoothly. He even led us to a less crowded restroom! The Cenote Saamal was very crowded too. The lunch buffet there has lots of selections but food was average. The Valladolid city center is nice to visit.

This tour was one of the best that I have had. Alberto was incredibly knowledgeable, and shared detailed information about the places we visited that really increased our knowledge. Alberto and the driver, Carlos, were prompt and kept us on schedule so that we were able to maximize our time in each location. They took care of small comforts such as walking in the shade when possible, having cold water, and keeping the vehicle cool. The vehicle was perfect and nearly new. Private tours cost a bit more, but it was definitely worth it for a once in a lifetime tour! Everything was as described!

This private tour to Chichen Itza was such an amazing experience!!!! From the moment we met Alan at our hotel entrance to the moment he dropped us off was nothing but an amazing time. Alan made our tour so special with his passion for Myna history and archeological background!!! He explained what we were about to see in with excitement!!! A very clean comfortable van with cold water, beers and snacks !!! Once at Chichen Itza we were guided to a parking place right up front and ushered to the front of a very long line. Alan knew everyone joking and laughing with venders, security, other tour guide, he is such a genuine person. He took us on an unbelievable tour of all of Chichen Itza. Every question answered and filled us in on so many details of Myan life. We had one member of our family on crutches and Alan was so attentive and patient. We went on to a wonderful Cenote, so beautiful so refreshing !!! We ate a truly delicious lunch in an old 1500’s church on a beautiful plantation which was an unforgettable experience!!! We did a driving tour of a beautiful colonial town. He had us back to our hotel with plenty of time to spare for our dinner reservations. I so highly recommend this tour and if you get Alan you’ve hit the jack pit

We had a great time learning about Mayan culture , language, civilization and language Our guide Victor Manuel was very knowledgeable and made the trip a great learning experience for all of us

An excellent tour from an excellent guide (Alberto) and driver (Jorge)! Very professional and knowledgeable!

Bring comfortable shoes, sunscreen, and a hat for sun protection! Leaving earlier in the morning to Chichen Itza, allowed us to get ahead of the bus tours and avoid the large crowds. The choice of xenote was beautiful, not too crowded, and the following meal was authentic & delicious! Our tour guide Norma was the absolute best! She is kind, caring, and extremely knowledgeable about Mayan History! The whole day she was filled with fun facts and her expertise truly heightened the overall experience! Highly recommend the private tour!

We booked the Chichen Itza Private Tour plus Cenote and Valladolid through Viator, and it was absolutely worth every dollar. The day was packed with culture, history, and adventure – yet everything was handled smoothly and professionally. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and engaging. He explained the deep history of the Mayan civilization in a way our kids could understand and enjoy. We even learned a few Spanish phrases along the way! Seeing the Chichen Itza pyramid in person was breathtaking, and our guide’s insight added real depth to the experience. Swimming in the cenote was a magical moment – crystal clear water and a refreshing break from the heat. It was a first for our family and something we’ll always remember. Valladolid gave us a glimpse into local life, and we loved the charming streets and quick stop for some local snacks. The transportation was comfortable, clean, and punctual. Our driver was courteous and helpful throughout the day. We especially appreciated the flexibility of the private tour — no rushing, and we could enjoy every moment at our own pace. Highly recommended for families who want a more intimate and educational experience of the Yucatán Peninsula. Our children said it was the “best day of the trip.”

Christian the driver and Alberto, the tour guide were perfectly on time. The van was impeccably clean with amazing A/C, and plenty of snacks for our day trip. Alberto gave us an abundance of historic information about the region to help us put in perspective what we were going to see throughout the day. Alberto expertly guided our group of 4 throughout the entire Chichén Itzá complex. Our trip to the Cenote was amazing and the buffet lunch was delicious. Christian was a great driver and kept us on schedule and back to our hotel safely. Highly recommend this full-day tour.

Very Overpriced, and our English tour guide spoke with heavy accent so we could not understand him. The only thing I did like was that we could end the tour at any time. Also didn’t know it was a 2hr ride to the site. If we had a good English speaking guide it may have made our experience better. Our driver should have been our tour guide, he spoke much better than the tour guide. I wish we would have just spent less money and we could have waited the time at each site with other tourists.

Our tour guide and driver is professional knowledgeable and very friendly. All of us had a good time! We are happy with the tour arrangements and service!

brought the history to life. He didn’t just repeat facts. He made you feel the meaning behind what you were seeing. Clear. Sharp. Focused. You walked away understanding the culture and its complexity. The cenote stop was calm and refreshing. Not crowded. No rush. You had time to enjoy it. You could swim or just take it in. Clean and well-managed. Valladolid was a smart addition. It wasn’t long, but long enough. You got a real taste of local life. Not touristy. Just real. Now to what made it unforgettable. Victor and Christian. Victor was hands down the best guide we’ve ever had. Patient. Sharp. Respectful. Knew exactly how to read the group. Answered every question. He didn’t push an agenda. He delivered value. Christian was more than a driver. He was part of the experience. Smooth ride. Safe. On time. Professional. But also warm and present. You could tell he cared. Ask for them. Seriously. If you want to do this right, ask for Victor and Christian. You’ll feel the difference. This wasn’t just a tour. This was the best travel experience we’ve ever had. —The Fakhoury Family

Our guide and driver made the experience very enjoyable. There was a mix up on our end with the hotel pickup, but they were very helpful in fixing it and made our trip amazing! The day started with a cooler full of drinks and a very friendly tour guide. He gave us a little presentation on the local wildlife and culture, complete with diagrams and pictures on his ipad. We got to Chichen Itza before the majority of the crowds, and our tour guide was very knowledgeable. He walked us around the different temples and ruins and told us about each piece of history in great detail. After a long morning in the hot sun, we made it back to the bus. This was welcomed with some nice cold a/c, along with a tray full of local snacks. After some nice Japanese peanuts and Modelo, we made our way to all of our favorite part, the Cenote Saamal. We chose to eat first and swim after. That was the move, because we were alone with fresh food after a long morning. The food was easily one of our highlights of the whole trip to Cancun. It was very basic, but local ingredients. And fresh. So good. Easily would go again just for that buffet. After a filling meal, we went over and took a quick shower to wash off the sweat and sunscreen (required by cenote) and got fitted for a life jacket (again, required). This was one of the coolest things any of us had ever seen. It was like a different planet. After walking around in 100* weather, it was so refreshing to just lay back in some nice cold cave water. After a nice, relaxing drive back, the tour guide offered to stop in a small town that had local shops. However, we were all beat and ready to just get back so they obliged and took us back. The ride was comfy and most of us slept. All in all, this was a highlight of our whole week. Definitely worth the time and money for this trip.

Carlos, our driver was so kind and we felt safe on the road with him! Alberto, our tour guide and translator was so knowledgeable so patient and accommodating during our trip. We learned so much and did not feel rushed. It was wonderful to have a private tour in the air conditioned vehicle. They has cools water and snacks for us. We felt safe the entire time with these two gentlemen who took such great care of us and couldn’t be more thankful!!!

Super wonderful experience - very memorable. Communication and planning was seamless. Guide and the driver arrived as planned. The Van was 2024 relatively new van, great AC, fully loaded with drinks and snacks. The pest part was our guide - she was super helpful and adapted to our needs (esp Vegeterian food). Drive to Chichen Itza was about 2.5 Hrs. Very wonderful guided experience and accomodated our needs to stay as much as possible in shade and avoid sun - super informative and scaled to our needs. Driver was also great and always dropped us at the entrances. The best part was Selva Maya / Cenote Saamal. Really great choice in Vegeterian food and we are picky. The Cenote was very well organized, entrance well decorated for pictures and an unparallel experience - great choice to take us to this Cenote. We passed though Valladolid as well. Overall started at 9 and back by 6 … really a perfect experience in every way. We were in two minds on whether to invest a whole day in this - but was totally worth it, esp the Cenote experience. Drive was super comfortable both ways and charging ports in van kept electronics going all 5-6 hours of travel time.

Fabulous day! Driver and guide were waiting for us at our hotel on time. Our guide explained the day and we were off. The experience was great and the guide was very friendly and knowledgeable, she was enthusiastic about sharing a wealth of knowledge about our experience. She also guided us as to where we could find hand made goods vs mass produced products. Lunch was fantastic, not your usual buffet. Again our guide pointed out the food that was traditional and very good. (Skip the pasta and go for the pork!). I will never regret spending more on a private tour vs the big group, so much better and not rushed. Would highly recommend this tour.

Our tour guide Alan was excellent!!! He was extremely knowledgeable and attentive to everything we could’ve possibly needed on the tour. We would highly recommend this tour, especially with Alan.

Alvaro was a very gracious and knowledgeable guide. He taught us a lot of fun facts along with the history. Javier, the driver was also extremely extremely gracious and the ride was very smooth. We thank Alvaro and Javier very much for a wonderful day.

Private tour worthwhile for family of 5. Air conditioned van with seating for seven with a skilled driver, Omar, who safely navigated the 2 1/2 hour drive on twinned highway. Our guide, Alberto, is certified and extremely knowledgeable and shared some history on the drive and then, walking through the grounds, highlighted interesting facts and could answer any question covering centuries of history at the large well preserved site. We also did a cenote swim which was lots of fun and a real highlight jumping in to the cool waters and ate at an authentic local buffet at the Selva Maya. We got picked up just after 7 AM and returned at 5 PM. I recommend going early to beat the bus crowds. We were leaving the site at noon and there were hundreds of people waiting in line by then.

This was a wonderful tour. The guide was very informative about each place we visited. Everything went beyond our expectations. Highly recommend!

Our tour for Chichen itza was amazing and the highlight of our trip. Our tour guide Victor went above and beyond our expectations. our driver was excellent and I just cannot say enough good things. Victor is truly a gem. Book this excursion with confidence!

We had an excellent time on our tour! Victor Manuel our tour guide was very knowledgable and informative but made the trip fun as well, so it wasn't a boring school fieldtrip. They were ontime to pick us up and couldn't have been any more helpful along the way! I would hope that if anyone got another tour guide it would be him! Very Very happy with our tour!

Overall, the experience is a mixed bag and significantly overpriced. We were picked up at our hotel right around 7am and returned close to 5pm. Our driver was friendly and safe though the van was rickety and had seen better days. Thankfully the A/C worked well. Don't be oversold by the amenities - the cooler "full of drinks" had only a handful of waters and two beers, the snacks were a selection of 6 small packaged food items from a convenience store trip, and the lunch options at the "restaurant" (at Ik Kil) are extremely limited, cafeteria quality at best - you also only get one drink per person included at lunch. Chichen Itza itself is amazing. Fortunately, we had nice, sunny weather. Highly recommend getting there as early as possible because it gets hot and very busy after 11am (when we were wrapping up). There are a LOT of street vendors inside and outside the gates hawking kitschy wares and mass produced souvenirs which is annoying, but they thankfully aren't aggressive. Still, the place is amazing and there are a lot of ruins to explore and learn about. Our translator had a fairly thick accent and it was difficult to understand him at times with the accent and the road noise plus rattles of the vehicle, though he did his best and seemed knowledgeable. He did not bring anything inside for the tour, but afterwards gave us some laminated materials to leaf through which were interesting. The laminated papers and photos were quite worn out and need to be replaced. It would have been nice if the tour guide had some with him during the tour - many indigenous words & names were difficult to parse without a visual aid. That said, having a dedicated tour guide is still much more preferable to being in a large group using radios and we thought he was friendly and did well enough. The Ik Kil cenote was unique. The flora is gorgeous to look at from above and below while swimming. As mentioned earlier, the food options at the restaurant were edible but very low quality. There are facilities on-site for changing, lockers for storing your personal items, and showers for rinsing ahead of getting in the water; however, the place isn't well organized and is kind of a madhouse with how crowded it gets. Note, the water can be quite cool - about 70F degrees and being a sinkhole means little direct sun. After about 15-30 minutes, you'll be ready to get out and warm up. After we left Ik Kil, we went to Valladolid, but only spent about 20 minutes there without a guide. Barely enough time to walk the square quickly and use a bathroom. Can't speak much to this town as it was treated as an afterthought. In summary, Chichen Itza is absolutely worth a visit, but I think charging $900 USD for 2 persons comes with higher expectations and this experience was a notch or two below. I'd say closer to $4-500 would be far more reasonable for what you get.

Not worth the money. Our guide, Victor Manuel, was punctual, knowledgeable and enthusiastic but we left with very little tangible information. He was difficult to understand and he went on tangents which seemed unrelated. The van was dated and the guide and driver spoke amongst themselves the whole 2 hr plus drive. The cenote was nice but very touristy.

We’ve visited Chichen Itza many times in the past, but not in the last 20 years. Things have changed a lot since the days when we could ascend the steep and narrow steps. Alberto was a fantastic guide and very knowledgeable about history and culture. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience.

Long day, but well worth it for the Mayan ruins tour and knowledge alone! Punctual, professional, and attentive. We honestly could have skipped Ik Kil (super crowded), but Chichen-Itza was AMAZING!

Our tour guide Jerry was the best. Every other guide at Chichen Itza knew Jerry and shared his vast knowledge with everyone. We learned so much about the Mayans, Chichen Itza and the Yucatán Peninsula during our tour. Our driver Rudolpho was also fabulous and a great safe driver. The Cenote Ik Kil was a wonder and so fun to go jump and swim in. The lunch was better than expected as well. We were too tired to walk around Valladolid but it is a very cool Spanish influenced town. The van was comfortable and clean and we were provided plenty of drinks and snacks. Definitely a great day.

Chichen Itza and the Ik Kil cenote were amazing. Alberto was a terrific tour guide, knowledgeable and friendly. Alfredo was a great driver.

Fantastic day trip with guide Alberto and driver Rudolpho. We arrived at Chitzen Itza in the morning when crowds were light. Alberto was a fantastic guide and provided great information and insight. Second stop was at Ik Kil cenote for a swim, again beating the crowds! Finally a stop in Valladolid ended our day. Wonderful tour all around. Highly recommend and worth the cost!

I chose to go with a private tour because I felt nervous about renting a car. The best things about this tour was the individual service. We got to Chichen Itza before the crowd. We had almost 2 hours to enjoy the side before the place got packed. I would’ve liked your additional hour to tour the ruins by myself, but for my teenage daughter, it was hot and she was glad to get an ice cream and go to the van. We got the same for our cenote experience. We got there about 60 minutes before the crowds, and got to experience lunch and the changing rooms before the big tours showed up. It was pleasant to have our guide, grab our tickets for us -no waiting in lines no looking for the right amount of cash. Our guide Victor was very enthusiastic and kind. I had a hard time relating to his Socratic teaching methods, but he consistently taught me for three hours using many digital and paper illustrations. Charlie was a top notch driver. I was glad not to have to worry about the roads. There are toll roads police stops, even a couple of accidents, which I was glad not to have to deal with as a foreigner.

Alberto was great. We asked for lots of history for our teens and he kept them interested! Very kind!!! They loooved Selva Maya - gorgeous!!!

Great private tour with Victor and Rodolfo. They are very experienced and knowledgeable and they do make the tour feel private. Strongly recommend.

Our guides were excellent and we had an extremely enjoyable day. As it was a very early pick up they gave us the time to snooze for the first hour or so, which was very much appreciated.

Alberto and Rudolpho were an excellent pair as driver and tour guide. Alberto is so knowledgeable about all the places we went, we learned so much. We had a wonderful day. Always request these two for a wonderful private tour.

Alberto was very knowledgeable and made the experience very enjoyable. Rudolfo's driving was great, and I get car sick very easily.

Fantastic day. I had visited Chichen Itza before, but it was so much better with Jesus as our guide. He introduced us to Mayan history and culture and walked us through the entire site. Alan was an excellent driver. Would definitely do this again!

Amazing trip to chichen itza and cenote ik kil. Loved the history and got some great pictures. Both were super unique and beautiful places. Julio was a great wheelman and victor knew everything about anything we asked about. Highly recommend.

Miguel was an extremely enthusiastic and educated guide! He brought 9 of us through Chichen Itza and was very fun to talk with. Omar was a great driver and got us from our hotel in Cancun to Chichen Itza quick and safely.

The whole tour was fantastic, interesting, timed very well, educational and totally accommodating our needs. Our guide Ruth and driver Julio were both excellent. Also, all communication with the company was very good.