Explore Chichen Itza with a self-guided audio tour. Discover El Castillo, the Great Ball Court, and more at your own pace.
Explore Chichen Itza with a self-guided audio tour. Discover El Castillo, the Great Ball Court, and more at your own pace.
- Temple of Kukulkan - El Castillo, the renowned pyramid of Chichén Itzá, stands as a tribute to Maya innovation and their devotion to the feathered serpent deity Kukulkán. Crafted to embody the Maya calendar, it boasts 365 steps, representing the days of the year, with each of the pyramid’s four sides containing 91 steps.
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- Temple of Kukulkan - El Castillo, the renowned pyramid of Chichén Itzá, stands as a tribute to Maya innovation and their devotion to the feathered serpent deity Kukulkán. Crafted to embody the Maya calendar, it boasts 365 steps, representing the days of the year, with each of the pyramid’s four sides containing 91 steps.
- The Ball Court in Uxmal - The Great Ball Court is the largest and most well-preserved in all of Mesoamerica, where the Maya engaged in Pok-a-Tok, a ceremonial ballgame symbolizing the battle between light and darkness.
- Sacred Cenote - The Sacred Cenote is one of Chichén Itzá’s most esteemed locations, a profound sinkhole believed by the Maya to link 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,” highlights its sacred importance.
- Warriors’ Temple - This is one of Chichén Itzá’s most remarkable power centers - an expansive temple complex adorned with warrior carvings, sacred serpents, and the renowned Chacmool statues.
- El Caracol - El Caracol is an intriguing Maya observatory, constructed with a circular tower for observing celestial phenomena. The structure’s orientation, particularly with Venus, was crucial in Maya rituals, warfare, and prophecy.

- Toll free phone, chat and email support
- Pre-download and tour offline
- In-app, web and PDF trip planners
- Location-based stories, tips & directions that autoplay
- Buy once, use forever with free updates
- GuideAlong (GyPSy Guide) Audio Tour with 40+ points
- Flexible routes with suggested itineraries or create your own
- Toll free phone, chat and email support
- Pre-download and tour offline
- In-app, web and PDF trip planners
- Location-based stories, tips & directions that autoplay
- Buy once, use forever with free updates
- GuideAlong (GyPSy Guide) Audio Tour with 40+ points
- Flexible routes with suggested itineraries or create your own
- Entry Fees, National Park Passes, Reservations
- Entry Fees, National Park Passes, Reservations
Download GuideAlong’s self-guided audio walking tour of Chichén Itzá and discover one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Stroll through the iconic El Castillo, the ancient Great Ball Court, and the Sacred Cenote, revealing the essential roles of astronomy, ceremony, and power in this legendary Maya city.
As you explore, enjoy captivating stories…
Download GuideAlong’s self-guided audio walking tour of Chichén Itzá and discover one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. Stroll through the iconic El Castillo, the ancient Great Ball Court, and the Sacred Cenote, revealing the essential roles of astronomy, ceremony, and power in this legendary Maya city.
As you explore, enjoy captivating stories about temples, legends, and the rich history that shaped this iconic archaeological site, which play automatically as you walk.
Experience the freedom to explore offline at your own pace, spending more time at places that captivate you and skipping those 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.
- 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.
- Driving Tours: Group Savings: One purchase covers everyone in the vehicle, making it a cost-effective way to explore.
- 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.
- Bring A Charger: Pack a USB/C car charger for charging and easy sound connectivity, and make sure your device is fully charged.
- Technical Support: The GuideAlong support team is available daily by toll-free phone, online chat, and email.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.