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title: Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid Tour with Tequila and Lunch
lang: en
type: tour
city: Cancún
country: Mexico
price: 35
currency: EUR
price_unit: per_person
availability: bookable
rating: 4.67
reviews: 16929
duration_minutes: 720
languages: [en, es]
free_cancellation: true
guidekin_pick: Budget day with tequila
rank_in_category: 35 of 46 (Day Trips)
schedule_checked: 2026-09-20
data_updated: 2026-09-20
canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/cancun/tours/chichen-itza-cenote-valladolid-tour-with-tequila-and-lunch/
---

# Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid Tour with Tequila and Lunch

**Guidekin's take:** A budget day to Chichén Itzá that starts with a stop in Valladolid, a cenote swim and a tequila tasting; the buffet is in the price on every tier except Standard. The archaeological site fee is paid by card at the gate, cash is not accepted. 4.67 from 16929 reviews at €35 per person.

## Overview

Unlock the mysteries of the Mayans with this tour to Chichén Itzá, a magical cenote & Valladolid.

Start this experience by visiting the charming Valladolid, a colonial town where we will make a panoramic visit. Afterward, you will be having a refreshing bath at a sacred cenote, an enchanting underground sinkhole. Take your time to enjoy its magical water. After this, you will be enjoying a Mexican buffet here, as well as enjoying a tequila tasting.

Finally, you will arrive at Chichen Itza, UNESCO World Heritage site, where you will be learning the secrets and history of the pre-Columbian city while marveling at the Pyramid of Kukulcan. Follow your guide around Chichén Itzá, one of the main archaeological sites of Yucatan’s peninsula. You'll also have free time to stroll this fantastic archeological site.

## Key facts

- Price: from €35 per person
- Duration: 12h
- Rating: 4.67/5 from 16929 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor)
- Free cancellation (see policy below)
- Operator: Amigo Tours

## Tour options

Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page.

| Option | Price | Guide languages | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Tour | €35 / person | Spanish, English | Lunch: this option does not include any food in the price Meeting point: be picked up at any of the meeting points available in Cancun |
| Full Chichen Itza VIP Tour | €48 / person | Spanish, English | Ranked Top 50 Tours Worldwide.: Ranked among the Top 50 Tours Worldwide in 2024 by Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards – Best of the Best. Mexican buffet lunch: Indulge in the flavors of Mexican gastronomy with a... |
| All-Inclusive Tour | €170 / person | Spanish, English | Extra fees included: enjoy the most stress-free option that includes the mandatory Chichen Itza tax, life vest and locker rental at the cenote Mexican buffet lunch: indulge in the flavors of Mexican cuisine with an... |
| Private Tour with Pickup | €429 / person (for 2+ people) | Spanish, English | Private tour: Select this option to enjoy a private tour just for you! Pickup included |

## What's included

- Certified guide
- Buffet Lunch with vegetarian options (not included in the Standard Tour)
- Admission to Chichen Itza
- 30 minute stop at Valladolid's Main Square
- Air-conditioned vehicle and Toll Road
- Hotel pick up or Meeting Point (depends on the option selected)
- Tequila tasting
- Cenote and access to facilities (restrooms, dressing rooms...)

## Not included

- Admission fees to the archaeological sites tour with meeting point & hotel pick-up
- Life vest and locker rental at cenote (included in the All-Inclusive option)
- Drinks (one included in the All-Inclusive option)

## Itinerary

1. **Chichen Itza** (2h 30m; admission included) - Start your tour in Chichen Itza of significant locations at the World Heritage site, including the ball court, el Castillo (the Castle), the Pyramid of Kukulkan and Temple of the Warriors. You will have a Guided tour and free time to walk around and explore by yourself.
2. **The Kukulcán temple is a pre-Hispanic temple that was built in the 12th centu...** (pass by, no stop) - The Kukulcán temple is a pre-Hispanic temple that was built in the 12th century AD. C. by the Mayan Itza in the city of Chichen Itza, their capital.
3. **Enjoy the amazing experience of swimming in a magical cenote just for our gro...** (2h; admission included) - Enjoy the amazing experience of swimming in a magical cenote just for our group & be able to taste the amazing Mexican cuisine in the restaurant that this cenote has. The community that guards this cenote, will also offer a tequila tasting to make the experience even more amazing
4. **Valladolid** (30m) - , recently named Magic Town of Mexico, accompanied by an expert bilingual guide.
5. **Iglesia De San Servacio** (pass by, no stop) - Imposing Catholic church with two bell towers that was founded in 1545 and rebuilt in the 1700s.
6. **Plaza e Parque Francisco Canton** (pass by, no stop) - Walk around the wonderful main square of Valladolid.

## Schedule

- Runs: daily
- Departures: 05:00, 06:00, 08:00
- Schedule last checked: 2026-09-20
- These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout.

## Cancellation

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

## Meeting point

You will be picked up at Smart Oasis Cancun at 6:10 am if you have chosen the 5 am option of the tour, or at 9:10 am if you have chosen the 8 am option of the tour. 

## Good to know

- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Visitors must pay the admission fees to the archaeological sites (listed in the exclusions). Mexicans, students and teachers have a discount (not applicable without the official identification)
- No cash is accepted for Chichen Itza tax.
- if Valladolid is closed due to special events, you will have extra time in the other activities
- The tour at Chichén Itzá will be split by language. During transport it will be in both languages
- The order of the activities might change due to operational reasons.
- The Standard Tour does not include the buffet lunch in the price.
- For safety reasons, all infants are required to travel in an approved child restraint system while on the bus. Amigo Tours does not provide child safety seats, so customers must bring their own. As the child restraint system occupies a seat, a fee will be charged to reserve and guarantee a seat on the bus.

## How it compares in Day Trips

Ranked **#35 of 46** by Guidekin's weighted score (rating weighted by review volume).

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