Private Tour Kabah & Uxmal Ruins with Mayan Hieroglyph Workshop
Description
Along the Puuc Route, Kabah and Uxmal reveal the height of Maya architectural sophistication. Their ceremonial centers, framed by intricate stonework and perfect proportions, preserve centuries of astronomy, ritual, and sacred knowledge. In Kabah, every carved mask speaks a symbolic language etched in stone, while Uxmal captivates with its serene grandeur and seamless harmony with the landscape. The journey concludes with a private Mayan hieroglyph painting workshop at Doña Patricia's house in a Mayan community. Through clay and symbols, you will uncover the stories and meanings once carried by these ancient visual narratives. Highlights: • Walk the ancient sacbé linking Kabah and Uxmal, a ceremonial road of the Maya world. • Create your own handcrafted piece using pre-Hispanic pottery and codex-painting techniques. • Enjoy authentic Pibil cuisine, traditionally cooked underground and served in a family-run local setting.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Explore this hidden gem along the Puuc Route, where the Codz Pop Temple stands out with its extraordinary stone masks dedicated to the god Chaac. The drive from Mérida to Kabah takes 1 hour 30 minutes. The tour lasts 1 hour.
Uxmal: Secrets of a Timeless Mayan City Explore the archaeological area accompanied by your exclusive guide, discovering its temples, palaces, and the architectural mastery of the Maya civilization. This tour lasts 2 hours
Enjoy a lunch break at a locally recommended restaurant, or at your preferred venue within Uxmal.
Immersive workshop hosted by Doña Patricia, a contemporary Maya artisan devoted to preserving and sharing the meaning of ancient codices through clay ceramics handcrafted by her and her family. The workshop lasts 1 hour 30 minutes. The drive back to Mérida lasts approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
We will meet travelers at the hotel lobby. If you are staying at AirBnb or private accommodation please let us know once booked.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- No mandatory stops at souvenir shops
Reviews(10)
We had a great day on the Puuc route with Gabriel and Jorge, our guides and driver. They took us to visit wonderful sites like Uxmal, Kabah and Sayil. Gabriel explained in detail the history, architecture and some legend. He has a deep knowledge of the area, of history, but above all, a great passion for Yucatán and its history. The vehicle they took us in was very comfortable, clean and the driving was safe throughout. I highly recommend it to those who want to explore and be served in the best way.
The private tour of Kabah, Uxmal and the Mayan workshop has received very good reviews. The organization is clear, the guides know how to explain without making it heavy and the tour usually has a comfortable pace. Both the archaeological areas and the workshop are well maintained and a professional service is appreciated. In general, it is a recommended option for those who want to know the area quietly and more personalized.
Estimado Francisco, Agradecemos mucho tus comentarios y el tiempo que tomaste para compartir tu experiencia con nosotros. Nuestro objetivo es brindar un servicio de excelencia a todos nuestros viajeros con especial atención a los detalles y la personalización para que vivan la mejor experiencia de viaje. Nos alegra saber que lo disfrutaron, estamos para servirles. Los esperamos pronto de regreso en Yucatán. Saludos cordiales, Equipo Travelezza
This private tour exceeded all expectations. Exploring Kabah and Uxmal offered a powerful connection to Mayan history, with breathtaking architecture and stories that truly come to life. The Mayan Workshop was an unforgettable highlight—authentic, and deeply meaningful. A beautifully curated experience that blends culture, history, and emotion. Highly recommended.
Dear Natalia, Thank you for sharing your comments with us, we are very grateful for your positive review. The main purpose at Travelezza, is make all the travelers live a great travel experience and enjoy pleasant vacations. We take care of every detail of your itinerary and select places very carefully to make you live a unique and memorable experience. You are welcome anytime, It will be a pleasure for us to receive you again in Mexico. Warm regards, Travelezza Team
Well worth it!. They picked us up from our AirB&B (we were outside of centro). The van was very comfortable. Our guide was Blanca. She was very knowledgeable and accomodating. Going to the ruins with a guide was a great experience, much better than going alone. And the pottery painting was really fun!
Dear Karla, Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the day with our team, exploring the ruins with a knowledgeable guide truly makes history come alive. We’re also happy you had fun with the pottery painting, such a special way to make a cultural immersion and to connect with the Mayan culture. It’s a wonderful mix of history, culture, and hands-on fun! Your kind words mean a lot to us, and we’d love to welcome you back for more unforgettable adventures in Mexico. Warm regards, Travelezza Team
This tour took me from Merida to the Mayan ruins at Uxmal and Kabah. Uxmal is the larger of the two Mayan cities and actually seemed larger than the more commonly visited Chichen Itza. Kabah is about 30 min from Uxmal and has its own unique architecture which makes it worth the visit. My guide here really made the whole experience make sense in the historical context. I really appreciate the knowledge of history and the insights which were provided in this tour. The tour included a stop at an amazing local restaurant and I even though I can’t recall whether the price was included, the stop was well worth the time and price as the food was amazing. I highly recommend this tour if you like history, ancient ruins, an informative guide and amazing food.
Dear Mr. Rick, Thank you so much for your generous words and for trusting us with not just one, but two personalized tours during your time in Yucatán. Knowing that a traveler as experienced as yourself —who has explored so many places around the world— chose us is truly an honor, and we deeply value the opportunity to guide you through the beauty and history of this region. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed discovering Uxmal and Kabah with the historical context provided by our guide, as well as the local flavors that make the journey even more memorable and this cultural immersion in a Mayan Community. Your kind words and recommendation inspire us to continue creating meaningful and personalized experiences for our travelers. Thank you again for giving us the opportunity to be part of your journey in Mexico. We would be thrilled to welcome you back anytime for more adventures. Warm regards, Travelezza Team.
Excellent treatment and service, punctuality, friendliness, the staff has extensive knowledge about the history and data of the places visited. The vehicle clean and comfortable. Very interesting ceramic painting workshop. Highly recommended.
The organization the driver and the luxury guide. Travelezza agency highly recommended, Luisa very helpful and friendly. We were happy
Excellent tour. The guide and driver of the most prepared kind. Tours of the best all well organized and on time. Fully recommended.
We wanted to get to know Uxmal and Kabah as part of the puuc route, so we chose this private tour without knowing what the craft workshop was about. The whole tour was just wonderful, we had a sunny day, the guide super good, friendly, attentive and fun, we learned a lot from the Mayan history. They took us to eat at a typical place in the area where we ate the best piggyback of the trip. The best thing was the Mayan codice painting workshop, Mrs. Maya very cute and patient taught us how and why the ancient Mayans drew their story and we learned about Mayan writing. We definitely recommend it, you will not regret it. Thank you to the agency for adapting to our changes and pleasing us in everything we ask.
This Trip was amazing since we Start. If you're a lover and a Explorer about the ancients civilizations. This part of México it's a Must to Do.
Dear Bruno, Thank your for leaving your positive comments and for the opportunity to guide your in your first visit to Mexico, the first of lots. We hope to see you again in the near future to create even more unforgettable memories together. Thank you for choosing us and for your kind recommendation. Warms regards!
