Itza Quest offers private, English-guided tours to Chichen Itza, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, with free hotel pickup from Cancun, Tulum and Playa del Carmen.
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Chichen Itza is a Maya archaeological site in the Yucatan Peninsula, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, anchored by the El Castillo pyramid dedicated to Kukulkan.
A private tour means one vehicle and one certified guide reserved exclusively for your group, with no other travelers added at any point in the day.
Every tour includes free hotel pickup, your certified English- or Spanish-speaking guide, private air-conditioned transport, Chichen Itza entrance, a cenote swim and a regional Mayan meal.
We pick up from Cancun, Tulum and Playa del Carmen, the three main travel hubs along the Yucatan and Riviera Maya coast.
Itza Quest has operated private Chichen Itza tours for over a decade and holds an average rating of 4.9 from 4,163 verified reviews on Tripadvisor and Google.
Five private tour options, each one fully exclusive to your group and built around a different travel style.
Most popularA full-day private tour covering El Castillo, the Great Ball Court and the Temple of the Warriors with a certified English-speaking guide.
Duration: About 10 hours, full day, private to your group
Price: From $890 USD per group (1-2 travelers)
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Combines the archaeological site with a swim at a natural limestone cenote, the same day, in your private vehicle.
Duration: About 10 hours, full day, private to your group
Price: Cenote stop included at no extra cost
Get a quoteStarts with a 6:00 AM hotel pickup so you reach Chichen Itza when the gates open, before tour buses arrive.
Duration: Around 9-10 hours, finishes earlier in the afternoon
Price: Pricing varies by group size — request a quote
Request sunrise quoteAll-inclusiveAdds an upgraded vehicle, an early access ruins visit, a hidden cave cenote and an authentic lunch at El Patio de Mi Casa.
Duration: About 10 hours, full day, private to your group
Price: From $920 USD per group (1-2 travelers)
Book PremiumA private tour suited to families with children and small groups of up to 10 travelers in a Sprinter van.
Duration: About 10 hours, full day, private to your group
Price: Pricing scales by group size — request a quote
Quote for my groupFree hotel pickup is included from Cancun, Tulum and Playa del Carmen; pickup time depends on your hotel zone and is confirmed at booking.
Hotel Zone and downtown pickup, around 2.5 hour drive to the ruins via toll road.
See full details →Direct pickup from your Tulum hotel, slightly shorter drive, same private experience.
See full details →Central Riviera Maya pickup, 2.5 hour toll road drive direct to Chichen Itza.
See full details →A private Chichen Itza tour lasts about 10 hours door to door, with two to three hours spent at the archaeological site.
Wear light, breathable clothing and closed comfortable shoes; bring swimwear under your clothes for the cenote stop.
A private tour is worth it when you want a flexible pace and a guide focused only on your group; per-person cost gets close to a group tour once you are three or more people, and you avoid extra hotel pickups that add an hour or more to the day. Read the full comparison.
Itza Quest has an average rating of 4.9 from 4,163 verified reviews on Tripadvisor and Google.
“We almost did not do this. My husband kept saying the group tour was fine, it was cheaper, we would still see everything. What we would not have had was our guide stopping at the Sacred Cenote and spending fifteen minutes just talking to our kids about the Mayan calendar. Our daughter is eleven and she came home and did a school project on it.”
“Booked Standard for two people. Pickup was punctual, vehicle was clean and cold, exactly what you need for a long drive in the Yucatan. The guide spoke perfect English and was clearly passionate about Mayan history. Already recommended this to three other couples.”
“VIP Premium tour. The early departure is worth it. We were at the pyramid with almost no one else for the first hour. El Patio de Mi Casa for lunch was the other highlight. Real food, small place, completely authentic.”
“Four adults, two teenagers who were convinced this was going to be boring. By the time we got to El Castillo the teenagers were asking our guide questions we did not even think to ask. The stop at Cenote Nool Ha was the moment that won everyone over.”
“Organized everything over WhatsApp in about ten minutes. The tour delivered exactly what it promised: private vehicle, private guide, no strangers. The Valladolid stop on the way back was a bonus we had not planned for.”
“We were skeptical about the price compared to group tours. Then we actually did it and understood immediately. The entire pace of the day is yours. We stopped for photos whenever we wanted.”
Pricing is calculated per group, not per person, based on group size and pickup location. A 50% deposit confirms your booking and the balance is paid on the day of the tour.
Per group, all-inclusive
| Travelers | Total | Per Person | Deposit 50% | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $890 | $890 | $445 | $445 |
| 2 | $890 | $445 | $445 | $445 |
| 3 | $990 | $330 | $495 | $495 |
| 4 | $1,090 | $273 | $545 | $545 |
| 5 | $1,190 | $238 | $595 | $595 |
| 6 | $1,290 | $215 | $645 | $645 |
| 7 | $1,390 | $199 | $695 | $695 |
| 8 | $1,490 | $186 | $745 | $745 |
| 9 | $1,590 | $177 | $795 | $795 |
| 10 | $1,690 | $169 | $845 | $845 |
50% deposit confirms your booking. Balance is paid on the day of your tour.
Early access, hidden cenote
| Travelers | Total | Per Person | Deposit 50% | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | $920 | $920 | $460 | $460 |
| 2 | $920 | $460 | $460 | $460 |
| 3 | $1,273 | $424 | $637 | $636 |
| 4 | $1,273 | $318 | $637 | $636 |
| 5 | $1,474 | $295 | $737 | $737 |
| 6 | $1,474 | $246 | $737 | $737 |
| 7 | $1,698 | $243 | $849 | $849 |
| 8 | $1,698 | $212 | $849 | $849 |
| 9 | $1,922 | $214 | $961 | $961 |
| 10 | $1,922 | $192 | $961 | $961 |
50% deposit confirms your booking. Balance is paid on the day of your tour.
See the full cost breakdown for couples, families and larger groups in our Chichen Itza Private Tour Cost guide.
Not included: alcohol, souvenirs, tips and gratuities, personal expenses.
Yes, free hotel pickup is included from Cancun, Tulum and Playa del Carmen. Pickup time depends on your hotel zone and is confirmed by WhatsApp the day before your tour.
Private tours start at $890 USD per group for the Standard option and $920 USD per group for the VIP Premium option, priced per group of 1-2 travelers rather than per person. See our full cost breakdown for larger groups.
A standard private Chichen Itza tour lasts about 10 hours door to door, including hotel pickup, drive time, two to three hours at the archaeological site, a cenote swim and lunch.
The core stops (Chichen Itza, cenote and meal) are fixed, but your guide adjusts time at each stop to your group's interests and can add a short Valladolid visit on the Standard tour.
A private tour is worth it when you want a flexible pace, no strangers in your vehicle and a guide focused only on your group; per-person cost gets close to a group tour once you are three or more people.
The cenote stop is included by default in both tours: Standard visits the open Cenote Nool Ha and VIP Premium visits a hidden cave cenote. Life jackets and changing facilities are provided.
Yes, every tour is private to your group, including families with children and groups of up to 10 travelers in a Sprinter van. Pricing scales by group size and is quoted before you confirm.
Cancel 72 or more hours before departure for a full refund, between 24 and 72 hours for a 50% refund, and under 24 hours is non-refundable.
Itza Quest has a 4.9 rating from 4,163 verified reviews, over a decade of operation, and serves Cancun, Tulum and Playa del Carmen. Message us on WhatsApp with your date, group size and pickup city for an instant quote.
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