Tickets & tours
Choose from private guides, combo tours with Chichén Itzá, or a simple audio guide for your smartphone.
Top ratedAccompanied by your own certified guide walk through this archaeological area which is one of the most recent discoveries about Mayan culture. In this tour we will also...
Best valueEk Balam is the incredible site where ancient Mayans kept the tombs of their kings. Far less crowded than Chichen Itza but no less exciting, these ruins offer a...
Most bookedOur Chichen Itza, Cenote Noolha and Ek Balam tour brings you on a unique journey of history, culture and stunning natural beauty. An expert guide leads the way as you...
Small groupAs if getting early access to Chichen Itza—one of the New 7 Wonders of the World—wasn’t enough, this small-group tour from Playa del Carmen also includes Ek Balam,...
This English/Spanish spoken guided daytour to the nature reserve of Ria Lagartos and the amazing Maya site of Ek Balam make this combination of nature and archaeology a...
Top ratedEnjoy a spectacular and complete day trip in which you'll visit Chichen Itza and enjoy the site for more than 3 hours. Then, you'll go to swim in a breathtaking cenote...
Tour prices are starting rates per platform and change based on dates and group size.
Enter your group and compare totals on both platforms. From-prices; children are priced as adults unless the listing gives a child rate.
Compare guided trips to Ek Balam.
| Option | Duration | Viator from | GetYourGuide from | Rating | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| private ruins & valladolid tour | 8 h to 10 h | $326 | Compare | 5.0 (13) | personalized cultural exploration |
| self-guided audio tour | 1 h | $9 | Compare | 4.7 (3) | independent travelers on a budget |
| chichen itza & ek balam combo | 12 h to 13 h | $83 | Compare | 4.9 (96) | seeing multiple ruins in one day |
| early access small group | 12 h to 13 h | $109 | Compare | 5.0 (272) | beating the crowds and heat |
| rio lagartos & ek balam | 10 h | $198 | Compare | 4.9 (162) | combining archaeology with nature |
| premium chichen itza combo | 12 h | $185 | Compare | 4.8 (173) | a comprehensive guided experience |
It depends on the tour. Some combo tours include the entry fees, while others require you to pay the INAH and CULTUR taxes in cash upon arrival. Always check the exclusions list for your specific booking.
Booking in advance secures your transport and guide, especially for full-day combos from Cancun or Playa del Carmen. If you travel independently from Valladolid, you can hire a guide at the entrance.
Yes. Several combo tours cover both sites plus a cenote in a 12-hour day trip. It makes for a long day, but it is the most efficient way to see both if you are short on time.
From Viator
13 reviews of the private ruins & valladolid tour on Viator
We loved this tour! They picked us up right on time and we had the best time. Ek Balam was amazing. The cenote just an amazing experience. Lunch buffet was incredible as well and to cap off the trip some shopping time. We took the 7am tour and we were back to our resort before 4pm we had plenty of time and caught a nap during the drive to and from. Just an awesome day trip! Thank you so much Alberto!
As per all the other 5 star reviews, Alberto did not disappoint. Very smooth excursion from pick up to drop off. 100% recommend.
The tour was excellently made, easy to follow, captivating and informative. All that you can ask of an audio tour. Great value for the price.
