Top 5 Historical Tours in Cancún

1.Chichen Itza Guided Historical Tour with Lunch Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 112 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $149Our pick

Visit Chichen Itza, swim in a cenote, enjoy lunch, and explore Valladolid on a guided day trip from Cancun with hotel pickup.

“I wish I didn’t take this tour . First , The tour company told me the pickup time was 6:50am. But the driver arrived at 7:20 . Besides, tour description says “ tour language is English” but the guide speaks Spanish half of the time. I understand he was saying the same thing in both English and Spanish . But this is not a good use of our time. The tour company should update the description to be “ mixed group for both English and Spanish” At Chichen Itza, another guide walked us around and talked about some history. He made some comments about Mayan culture and their view of…”

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2.5 Days Mayan Heritage History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 31 reviews · 5 days (approx.) · from $1,195

See Tulum, Palenque, Uxmal, Chichen Itza, and lesser-known Maya sites on a five-day small-group tour from Cancun.

“We had an amazing trip! My mother and I spent 5 days exploring Mayan ruins with our fantastic guide Max and driver Moises. At most sites we were practically the only people there. Max was so knowledgeable about the history and culture as well as the important discoveries at the sites. Both also provided great recommendations for places to see like cathedrals and restaurants with local cuisine. The trip had a lot of driving to get between various sites and Max told us more about the history of the area and showed us colonial buildings and other sites. The first hotel we stayed at was a little loud because of…”

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3.Complete Chichen Itza Tour: Full-Day Historical Journey

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $38Best value

Visit Chichen Itza, swim at Cenote Saamal, enjoy a Mayan buffet, and see Valladolid on a full-day trip from Cancun.

“I went with my family and I was really satisfied. My children enjoyed the experience to the fullest. The place is incredible.”

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4.Cancun Private Tour @night-Food, Culture&History(VW Beetle/Audi)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $165Top rated

Taste Cancun beyond the resorts on a private VW Beetle tour with Paul, pairing seafood, tacos, local history, drinks, and night views.

“I'm so glad that I booked this tour. My fiance and I had a wonderful experience from start to finish! Minutes after i booked, I had received a nice confirmation message from the tour guide/business owner himself, Paul. He was on time, accommodating, and friendly. He is also a seasoned traveler so he is knowledgeable enough to give us a history of Cancun, show us the highlights of the city, and have us experience some of the best foods around. If you are a first timer in Cancun, I highly recommend this deal! Also, wandering in a VW beetle is a sweet bonus! Hey Paul, thanks for such an amazing…”

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5.Cultural Tour! Ek Balam, Hubiku Swim & Valladolid from Cancun

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 11 to 12 hours (approx.) · from $155

Explore Ek Balam, swim at Hubiku Cenote, stroll Valladolid, and enjoy a Yucatecan buffet with tequila tasting on a full-day tour from Cancun.

“A really enjoyable tour. The tour guide was super friendly, knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor. There was a lot of time to enjoy each of the sites on your own. Transportation is comfortable. The food served was good. Well worth it. Very much recommended!”

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