Explore the ancient Mayan king tombs at Ek Balam with a fascinating audio guide. Discover the awe-inspiring pyramid, learn about Mayan civilization, and uncover the significance of the ancient artwork.
Explore the ancient Mayan king tombs at Ek Balam with a fascinating audio guide. Discover the awe-inspiring pyramid, learn about Mayan civilization, and uncover the significance of the ancient artwork.
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Valladolid - Begin your exploration of Ek’ Balam right next to the parking area of the ruins. Renowned for the remarkably preserved tomb of King Ukit Kan Le’k Tok’, this archaeological site is rich in history and intrigue. It is also one of the rare locations where visitors can still ascend to the top of a pyramid!
NOTE: The tour spans over 1 mile,…
- Valladolid - Begin your exploration of Ek’ Balam right next to the parking area of the ruins. Renowned for the remarkably preserved tomb of King Ukit Kan Le’k Tok’, this archaeological site is rich in history and intrigue. It is also one of the rare locations where visitors can still ascend to the top of a pyramid!
NOTE: The tour spans over 1 mile, includes more than 21 audio stories, and typically takes 1-2 hours to complete.
Purchase once and enjoy access for a full year! Perfect for multiple visits and return trips within the next 12 months.
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Ek Balam Village - Discover several additional attractions…
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Welcome
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Civilization
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Visitors Centre
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History
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Spanish Conquest
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Sacbe
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Defensive Wall
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Entrance Arch
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Mayan Ballgame
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Ballcourt
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Architecture
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Ceremonial Circular Steam Bath
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Religion
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The Acropolis
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Hieroglyphic Serpents
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The Tomb
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Top of the Pyramid
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South Plaza
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Today
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Farewell

- Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
- Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
- Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
- Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
- Comprehensive…
- Easy-to-use app: download Action’s Tour Guide App onto your phone
- Engaging storytelling: Uncover unique tales and thrilling history for a memorable journey!
- Perfect narrator: nothing can beat listening to a great voice. Proven with tons of rave reviews!
- Offline maps: no signal, no problem! Works perfectly without cellular or wifi.
- Comprehensive route and stops: See it all, miss nothing, leave no stone unturned!
- Go at your own pace: Start anytime, pause anywhere, enjoy breaks for snacks and photos freely!
- Learn more: dive deeper into any story you enjoyed with extra stories.
- Hands-free: audio stories play on their own based on your location. Easy to use!
- Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
- Attraction passes, entry tickets, or reservations
Ek Balam is a remarkable site where the ancient Mayans preserved the tombs of their kings. It is less crowded than Chichen Itza but equally thrilling, offering a captivating insight into the distant past. Explore the breathtaking Ek Balam pyramid, discover the rise and fall of the Mayan civilization, and understand the importance of the site’s ancient…
Ek Balam is a remarkable site where the ancient Mayans preserved the tombs of their kings. It is less crowded than Chichen Itza but equally thrilling, offering a captivating insight into the distant past. Explore the breathtaking Ek Balam pyramid, discover the rise and fall of the Mayan civilization, and understand the importance of the site’s ancient artwork. Best of all, you can experience all of this at your own pace, without the constraints of a tour group!
After booking, be sure to check your email or text messages to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action while connected to WiFi or mobile data. Enter the password, download the tour, and enjoy it offline. Follow the audio instructions and route from the specified starting point.
Purchase once and use it for an entire year! Perfect for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
Please note, this is not an entrance ticket. Verify the opening hours before your visit.
- How To Access: After booking, you’ll get an email and text with setup instructions and password (search “audio tour” in emails and texts). • Download the separate tour app by Action • Enter the password sent by email and text. • MUST download the tour while in strong wifi/cellular. • Works offline after download.
- How to start touring: Open Action’s separate audio tour guide app once onsite. • If there is just one tour, launch it. • If multiple tour versions exist, launch the one with your planned starting point and direction.
- Go to the starting point No one will meet you at the start. This tour is self-guided Enter the first story’s point and the audio will begin automatically Follow the audio cues to the next story, which will also play automatically. Enjoy hands-free exploring. If you face audio issues, contact support. Stick to the tour route & speed limit for the best experience.
- Travel worry-free: Use the tour app anytime, on any day, and over multiple days. Start and pause the tour whenever you like, taking breaks and exploring side excursions at your own pace. Skip anything you don’t care about or explore bonus content for everything that interests you
- Savings tips: Walking tours: couples can share one tour by splitting headphones
- Buy once, use for one year! Ideal for extended visits and return trips over the next 12 months.
- For the best experience, bring headphones/earbuds for your walking tour.
- For the best experience, please use an iPhone running iOS 15 or later, an Android device running version 9 or later, or an iPad/tablet with GPS and cellular connectivity, as these are recommended for navigation.
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.