From Merida, Chichen Itza Citadel, Cenote Tsukan with Izamal
Merida, Mexico

From Merida, Chichen Itza Citadel, Cenote Tsukan with Izamal

Outty Ranking 68 4.8 · 14 traveler reviews9.5 hoursFrom $129
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68/100

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4.8/5

Based on 14 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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Is From Merida, Chichen Itza Citadel, Cenote Tsukan with Izamal worth booking?

From Merida, Chichen Itza Citadel, Cenote Tsukan with Izamal is a 9.5-hour experience in Merida, Mexico, from $129 per person. It scores 68 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.8/5 rating across 14 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
68 / 100
Rating
4.8/5 (14)
Duration
9.5 hours
From
$129 per person

You will enjoy our private transportation and the experience of our certified guides, who will accompany you step by step to discover the secrets of the main buildings of Chichen Itza. You will witness the coexistence of Toltec/Mayan cultures, and the characteristics present in the glyphs of their buildings, their religion and their trade. Our second attraction will be a cenote named after the snake "Tsukan", protector of water and cenotes. We will visit a traditional Mayan house, prepare your own tortilla in a comal, witness the elaboration of traditional Yucatecan seasonings. Of course, admission to the cenote is included. Our last stop "Izamal" the first Magic Town of Yucatan, known as the City of Three Cultures, The Convent, was built on the ruins of an ancient pyramid. Dare to explore this route through the Mayan world with us.

What you get

    About this experience

    You will enjoy our private transportation and the experience of our certified guides, who will accompany you step by step to discover the secrets of the main buildings of Chichen Itza. You will witness the coexistence of Toltec/Mayan cultures, and the characteristics present in the glyphs of their buildings, their religion and their trade. Our second attraction will be a cenote named after the snake "Tsukan", protector of water and cenotes. We will visit a traditional Mayan house, prepare your own tortilla in a comal, witness the elaboration of traditional Yucatecan seasonings. Of course, admission to the cenote is included. Our last stop "Izamal" the first Magic Town of Yucatan, known as the City of Three Cultures, The Convent, was built on the ruins of an ancient pyramid. Dare to explore this route through the Mayan world with us.

    What's included

    Included

    • Private transportation
    • 1 Spanish/English guide-driver
    • Bottled water
    • Cenote Tsukan Ticket
    • In-vehicle air conditioning
    • Use of umbrellas in the archaeological zone and Izamal

    Not included

    • Ticket Chichen Itza : $697 foreign pesos | Mexicans $310
    • Lunch
    • tips

    What you'll see and do

    1. Chichen Itza

      07:30 a.m. | Pick up from the hotel with direct transfer to the Chichen Itza area. 09:00 a.m. | Arrival at the area and time to go to the ticket office and buy the tickets (15 minutes) 9:15 a.m. | time for use of restrooms. 9:30 a.m. | Start tour for around 1.30 hrs 11:00 a.m. | Departure from the archaeological zone

      210 minutes here · Admission not included

    2. Tsukan Santuario de Vida

      11:00 a.m. | Departure from the hostel and direct transfer to the Tsukan or Yokdzonot cenote 11:30 a.m. | Arrival at the Tsukan cenote, our guide will help you with the purchase of tickets (not included), the visit in Tsukan is 1.30 hrs 1:00 p.m. | Departure from the Tsukan cenote with direct transfer to the Magic Town of Izamal.

      120 minutes here · Admission not included

    3. Izamal

      1:00 p.m. | Departure from the Tsukan cenote with direct transfer to the Magic Town of Izamal. 2:00 p.m. | Arrival at the magical town of Izamal, we will visit one of the local restaurants (food or drinks not included) 3:30 p.m. | Tour of the convent of Izamal, it has the second largest atrium in the world, only after the Cathedral of San Pedro in the Vatican 4:30 p.m. | Return to Merida 5:30 p.m. | Arrival at your hotel

      240 minutes here

    Where it starts and ends

    Hotel pickup

    Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 40 minutes before departure.

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    en, es
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 15 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Rutas Turisticas Yucatan

    Know before you go

    • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Photos

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 14 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    7 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    6 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    Organization

    2 mentions

    Pickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.

    Food and drink

    2 mentions

    The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.

    Good for families

    2 mentions

    Reviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.

    Small groups

    2 mentions

    The group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.

    Traveler reviews

    14 verified traveler reviews for From Merida, Chichen Itza Citadel, Cenote Tsukan with Izamal. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    danielapN5883FS · October 2026

    Verrrrrry good experience!

    It was an incredible experience!!! Lira our guide was veeeery lovely and attentive! I would go back a thousand times! Thanks for everything!!!

    Response from the operator: Reciva un cálido saludo desde Mérida. Muchas gracias por tomar un poco de su tiempo para compartir su experiencia durante nuestro tour y con nuestro guía Kumen Lira. Compartiré sus amables comentario con el, estoy seguro que igualmente estará complacido. Por favor no dude en contactarnos en una segunda visita a Yucatán, Será un placer ser sus guías nuevamente a traves del Mundo Maya. Sinceramente... Marvin Robles, fundador RTY roadtrips.rty@outlook.com

    via Tripadvisor (translated)

    TonyTony805 · September 2026

    Carlos The GOAT

    My wife and I had the most amazing experience touring Chichen Itza and Iztamal with Carlos! He had decades of experience and knowledge and was an absolute pleasure to be around. I could not imagine touring Chichen Itza or the entire Yucatán region differently

    Response from the operator: Warm greetings from Méridan and Rutas Turisticas Yucatan, thanks a lot for taking a time to share your feedback about your experience with Carlos our guide and your visit trough Chichen Itzá. Do not hesitate to contact us in case to visit Yucatán, will be a pleasure personalize another amazing adventure through The Mayan World. kind regards... Marvin Robles, founder RTY roadtrips.rty@outlook.com

    via Tripadvisor

    F699WGjessicai · August 2026

    Fantastic trip to Chichen Itza and cenotes with Kumen

    We had the absolute best trip with Kumen! Everything was perfect right from the start. Kumen was on time and very professional, and right from the start answered all our questions about Mérida, Chichen Itza, and Mexican culture. Kumen was so friendly and so much fun to spend the day with. The itinerary was perfect, and we got to see so much through our day long tour. His knowledge of Chichen Itza was vast, and we learned so much through our tour there. He went above and beyond as we traveled from Cenote to Cenote— I had asked earlier in the trip what were some local Mexican pastries we should try, and he stopped and grabbed some for us! From start to finish it was truly a perfect tour— the bus was clean and stocked with water and snacks and sodas, the itinerary was amazing, and truly cannot say enough good things about Kumen, he was a fantastic guide. Highly recommend!

    Response from the operator: Warm greetings from Mérida, thanks a lot for taking a time to share a feedback regarding Kumen our guide, and the experience with our service. We try to offer our best on each tour. I will share your kinds comments with Kumen, he will be pleased too. Do not hesitate to contact us, in a close future, will be a pleasure surprise you with another amazing tour through The Mayan World. Kind regards... Marvin Robles, founder Rutas Turisticas Yucatán

    via Tripadvisor

    Guide60514539367 · March 2026

    Connect with our history, an unmatched experience

    Visiting the Mayan ruins and connecting with nature is a fascinating experience , which I recommend too much, for people looking to know the Mayan past

    Response from the operator: Muchas gracias por tomarte un tiempo para compartir tus comentarios, son muy importantes para nosotros, nos complace saber que nuestro recorrido fue de su total agrado, lo invitamos a contactarnos en un futuro cercano para su siguiente visita a Mérida, nos encantará ser sus anfitriones nuevamente... Marvin Robles, founder RTY

    via Tripadvisor (translated)

    Angelika_K · January 2025

    Great experience

    It was great experience. My driver Abraham was amazing. The tour guide at the place was very knowledgeable.

    Response from the operator: Warm greetings from Mérida dear Angelika Thanks a lot for let us be you host during your visit through Yucatán and The Mayan World. We'll going to share your kind comments with Abraham, i am sure, he will be pleased to know about your feedback and the amazing day with him. Do not hesitate to contact us in case to visit yucatan in the close future, will be a pleasure to welcome you with another and amazing experience. Wishing you a lovely trip back to home. Marvin Robles Founder Rutas Turisticas Yucatán roadtrips.rty@outlook.com

    via Viator

    Good to know

    Duration
    9.5 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Price range
    $129 to $2,350
    Hotel pickup
    Included for all travelers
    Booked in 30 days
    5
    Verdict
    Solid Choice

    Who runs this experience

    Operated by Rutas Turisticas Yucatan, who run 11 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 59.6.

    See everything Rutas Turisticas Yucatan runs

    Why this scores 68

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)83
    Review evidence (18% weight)45
    Booking momentum (14% weight)36
    Value for money (12% weight)81
    Listing quality (10% weight)85
    Local standing (8% weight)53
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    From Merida, Chichen Itza Citadel, Cenote Tsukan with Izamal: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Merida.

    How much does From Merida, Chichen Itza Citadel, Cenote Tsukan with Izamal cost?

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    Prices start at $129 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Merida usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does From Merida, Chichen Itza Citadel, Cenote Tsukan with Izamal take?

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    Plan for about 9.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Merida is not rushed.

    Is From Merida, Chichen Itza Citadel, Cenote Tsukan with Izamal worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 68 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.8/5 across 14 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Merida, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule From Merida, Chichen Itza Citadel, Cenote Tsukan with Izamal?

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    Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

    Is From Merida, Chichen Itza Citadel, Cenote Tsukan with Izamal suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 9.5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book From Merida, Chichen Itza Citadel, Cenote Tsukan with Izamal?

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    Around 5 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Merida can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Merida and add a light layer if any part of the 9.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does From Merida, Chichen Itza Citadel, Cenote Tsukan with Izamal start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Merida within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in Merida?

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    On Outty we rank every Merida experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Chichen Itza, Private Cenote/Food Experience & the magic Izamal, From Merida: Chichen Itza Tour, Izamal, Cenote Ik Kil and Food, Chichen Itza Full Day Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit Merida?

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    Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in Merida?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

    Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

    What is included in From Merida, Chichen Itza Citadel, Cenote Tsukan with Izamal?

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    Included: Private transportation; 1 Spanish/English guide-driver; Bottled water; Cenote Tsukan Ticket; and In-vehicle air conditioning. Not included: Ticket Chichen Itza : $697 foreign pesos | Mexicans $310; Lunch; and tips. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Does From Merida, Chichen Itza Citadel, Cenote Tsukan with Izamal include hotel pickup?

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    Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 152 listed pickup locations in and around Merida. Be ready about 40 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.

    What languages is From Merida, Chichen Itza Citadel, Cenote Tsukan with Izamal offered in?

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    It is offered in English and Spanish. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.

    Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for From Merida, Chichen Itza Citadel, Cenote Tsukan with Izamal?

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    Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.

    Is From Merida, Chichen Itza Citadel, Cenote Tsukan with Izamal wheelchair or stroller accessible?

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    The operator notes: Not recommended for pregnant travelers. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.

    What happens to From Merida, Chichen Itza Citadel, Cenote Tsukan with Izamal if the weather is bad?

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    It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Merida. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.

    What do travelers say about From Merida, Chichen Itza Citadel, Cenote Tsukan with Izamal?

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    Across 14 reviews averaging 4.8 out of 5, recurring themes include the guide, knowledge and storytelling, organization. Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

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