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Guided tour to Chichén Itzá from Mérida

Discover one of the 7 Wonders of the World with our exclusive tour, designed to make the most of the morning. It is perfect if you have plans in the afternoon, a flight in the evening or if you participate in an event. We pick you up at the meeting point of your choice and on the way, an expert guide will give you a fascinating introduction to Mayan culture. We will arrive in Chichen Itza early so you can enjoy it without the crowds and without the midday heat. You will have 1 hour and 20 minutes with the guide to learn the details of the place and 40 additional minutes to explore at your own pace. When you finish, we will take you back to Merida to continue your day. It is the most efficient way to live an unforgettable experience. Important information: Admission: The cost is paid at the destination and is $671 MXN for foreigners and $298 MXN for nationals with identification. Identification : You must present official identification to board the tour.

Guided tour to Chichén Itzá from Mérida

6 hoursFree Cancellation

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Walking Tour Across the Historic Center in Merida

The best way to get to know the Historical Center of Merida is by walking by its streets and getting lost between squares, churches, and colonial architecture. Discover the history and secrets, plus everything that this city has for you: art, traditions, and loads of cultural diversity. Come and have fun on this Walking Tour that we have made for you, a traveler who wants to know the city in a local way.

Walking Tour Across the Historic Center in Merida

2 hoursFree Cancellation

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Merida Walking Food Tour. Authentic & Local Cuisine

Eat and drink your way through Merida on a small-group walking tour exploring the city’s vibrant gastronomy. Pausing for treats from markets and local eateries, you’ll get an inside take on the flavors you encounter, including Maya specialties you won’t find beyond the Yucatan. With a local guide sharing info on Merida's history and culture, the tour is a great way to discover the city through its food.

Merida Walking Food Tour. Authentic & Local Cuisine

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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Walking Tour in the City of Mérida

This activity is unique, since topics are addressed from a local perspective, for example the time of construction of this city of Mérida, its origins as a Mayan city, which we will see reflected, through Mayan aesthetic stones in some buildings. Likewise, we will talk about the culture and traditions of this city, as well as a wide variety of places to have fun and eat delicious food; from restaurants to famous taquerias in the historic center of this city. On Sunday mornings, we will visit the most popular market in the city, the famous Lucas de Gálvez to see the colorful fresh fruits of the region.

Walking Tour in the City of Mérida

1 hour 45 minutesFree Cancellation

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Uxmal, two Amazing Cenotes & Local Food Tour from Mérida

We will start your tour early to avoid the crowds and the heat. In Uxmal, we will have a guided tour with one official guide, where you will learn more about the culture and architecture of this amazing city. Afterward, we will head to a nearby village for a typical lunch from the region. Following the meal, we will drive to a rural community where we will visit two of the most impressive cenotes in Yucatán. Here, you will have time to swim and marvel at these geological wonders.

Uxmal, two Amazing Cenotes & Local Food Tour from Mérida

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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Chichen Itza

Spend less time planning and more time soaking up the cultural and natural highlights of the Yucatan on a day trip to Chichen Itza from Merida. Rather than spending hours stuck on a coach, you’ll break up the journey to the UNESCO World Heritage Site with stops at a cenote and in the quaint town of Izamal. Plus, exploring the World Wonder with a guide means you’ll delve deeper into ancient Maya civilization than you would alone.

From Merida: Chichen Itza Tour, Izamal, Cenote Ik Kil and Food

12 hoursFree Cancellation

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Cenote Yuum Kimil

4 Cenotes Tour in Homún all inclusive from Merida

9 hoursFree Cancellation

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Market tasting

Get acquainted with Yucatecan specialties on this small-group street food tour of Merida. Walk with a local guide to Merida’s main market, a gelato shop, and more. Taste fresh fruit and sample plenty of local dishes, including empanadas, ‘cochinita pibil’ (slow-roasted pork) and ‘panuchos’ (tortillas stuffed with refried black beans). Lunch is seafood (Monday through Saturday) and tacos with marquesitas most Sundays and holidays.

Merida Street Food Walking Tour

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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Cenote Suytun

Experience the Yucatán’s cenotes and colonial heritage without the hassle of arranging transportation, entrance fees, or coordinating multiple stops on your own. This guided day trip takes you to the striking Cenotes Suytun and Oxman, where you can swim in clear waters surrounded by dramatic rock formations. Continue to Valladolid to explore its historic landmarks, with transport, entry tickets, and a buffet meal included for a seamless and easy day.

Tour Valladolid, Cenote Suytun and Cenote Oxman from Mérida

12 hoursFree Cancellation

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Tomorrow in Uxmal From Merida

An experience that will take you to the amazing archaeological area of Uxmal, a real gem of the Puuc Route. This tour is designed for those who seek a complete immersion in history without sacrificing half their day. With a guided tour of 1 hour and 20 minutes, we will explore the most important structures, including the impressive Pyramid of the Soothsayer, the elegant Quadrangle of the Nuns and the majestic Governor’s Palace, while learning about its meaning and construction. After the guided tour, you will have 40 minutes of free time to walk at your own pace, capture photographs and admire the grandeur of this place. One of the great advantages of this itinerary is that it allows us to return early to the city of Merida, giving you the freedom to enjoy other activities and plans for the rest of the afternoon. It is the perfect choice for history lovers looking for a complete and efficient cultural adventure.

Tomorrow in Uxmal From Merida

6 hoursFree Cancellation

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Kabah

Tour to Uxmal Kabah and Chocolate Museum from Mérida

10 hoursFree Cancellation

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Merida : Guided tour of Uxmal, Kabah and Cenote with Lunch

Merida : Guided tour of Uxmal, Kabah and Cenote with Lunch

9 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

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Twilight Tastes Food Tour with 15+ Tastings

This tour isn’t for fine-dining fans, and that’s exactly the point. Instead of polished restaurants, you’ll eat where Yucatecan flavour truly lives, in street vendors, hole-in-the-wall spots, markets, and family-run eateries that rarely make it into guidebooks. Over four hours in Mérida, you’ll enjoy 15+ tastings, sip cold beer alongside locals, and uncover why the city is home to some of Mexico’s boldest regional flavours, many rooted in ancient Mayan traditions. It’s a deeply local culinary food experience that shows you a side of Mérida most visitors never taste.

Twilight Tastes Food Tour with 15+ Tastings

4 hoursFree Cancellation

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Live Like Local in Real Merida

Live Like Local in Real Merida

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

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Discover the Historic Center of Merida

Discover the essence of Merida on a guided tour of its charming historic centre. Walk among colonial streets full of history, culture and unique architecture as an expert guide shares fascinating facts about the white city. Visit the Cathedral of San Ildefonso, the Casa de Montejo, the majestic Paseo de Montejo and other emblematic points. Ideal for those looking to learn about the Mayan and colonial past, this tour offers an authentic, safe and enriching experience. Includes photo stops, local recommendations and personalized attention. Perfect for families, couples or independent travelers who want to enjoy the Yucatecan capital as a local. Enjoy an unforgettable experience and book with us today!

Discover the Historic Center of Merida

2 hoursFree Cancellation

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The red ones

Las Coloradas, Río Lagartos and Playa Cancunito Tour from Mérida

13 hoursFree Cancellation

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Mérida Cantinas Tour: Bites, Booze and Vibes

Think a cold beer can't tell a story? Think again. On this walking tour, we dive into Mérida’s cantina culture—where drinks refresh, bites surprise, and strangers become friends. From iconic neighborhood bars to a modern twist on the classic cantina, you’ll visit five unique spots, each with its own flavor, energy, and charm. Between mezcals, botanas, and conversations with locals, you’ll uncover the soul of Yucatán’s most social (and delicious) tradition: the joy of drinking, sharing, and slowing down to savor life. • Guided visit to 6 cantinas (5 traditional + 1 modern) • 6 drinks (beer, mezcal, tequila or cocktails) • Local botana tasting (weekly menu, Valladolid longaniza, Yucatecan classics) • Food & drink expert as your host • Interactions with cantina staff and regulars • Vegetarian, vegan, and allergy-friendly options

Mérida Cantinas Tour: Bites, Booze and Vibes

4 hoursFree Cancellation

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Chichen Itza without crowds

Experience Chichén Itzá and the Yucatán’s cultural highlights without the crowds, logistical planning, or midday heat that can affect independent visits. An early start allows for a quieter exploration of the UNESCO-listed archaeological site and better opportunities for photos. Afterward, unwind at a private family-owned cenote, enjoy homemade Yucatecan cuisine, and stroll the historic streets of Izamal, with all transportation and planning handled for you.

Chichen Itza, Private Cenote/Food Experience & the magic Izamal

10 hoursFree Cancellation

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Mérida: Maya Train, Chichén Itzá, Izamal & Cenote Tour with Lunch

Mérida: Maya Train, Chichén Itzá, Izamal & Cenote Tour with Lunch

12 hoursFree Cancellation

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Mérida Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt

Colonial mansions in Maya-stone colours, a cathedral built from temple blocks and parks made for evening serenades — Mérida glows white and warm. This app-led scavenger hunt takes you through Mérida on foot, using phone-based riddles to guide you from one landmark to the next. No guide, no fixed start time. • Circle the Plaza Grande, the heart of the White City • Study the Catedral de Mérida, the oldest on the American mainland • Rest in Santa Lucía Park, home of serenades since 1565 Available in 24 languages including English, French, German, Spanish, Italian — see the full list when booking and choose yours when you start the game in the app. Around 2 hours - any group size. Yucatán's capital deals a colonial hand with Maya aces.

Mérida Self-Guided City Walking Tour & Scavenger Hunt

2 hoursFree Cancellation

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Chichen Itza Elite Private Tour from Merida

Chichen Itza Elite Private Tour from Merida

8 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

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Chichen Itza from Merida with cenote, Izamal and Mayan cuisine

Chichen Itza from Merida with cenote, Izamal and Mayan cuisine

10 to 11 hoursFree Cancellation

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Chichen Itza Full Day Tour

No visit to the Yucatan is complete without visiting Chichen Itza, but arranging logistics yourself can eat into your precious vacation time. This seamless day trip from Merida saves you hours of planning, by arranging transportation and lunch, and giving you deeper insight into Mayan history as you explore the UNESCO-listed archeological site with a guide. Note that admission tickets aren’t included.

Chichen Itza Full Day Tour

11 to 12 hoursFree Cancellation

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Puuc Route Mayan Archaeological Ruins: Uxmal, Kabah, Sayil and Labnah

You will travel the Puuc Route with certified guides and specialized in Mayan culture, they will be all the way with you and will talk about very interesting details of these little visited places; The Puuc style is considered one of the most beautiful and refined decotative arts, you will be able to observe deities, geometric figures, different animals, plants and greeks of the Mayan worldview, at the end of our tour we will go to eat authentic Yucatecan homemade food and if you are vegan we also have options for you.

Puuc Route Mayan Archaeological Ruins: Uxmal, Kabah, Sayil and Labnah

9 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation

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