All Merida Tours &amp; Excursions in 2026 - page 3

Chichen Itza, Cenote Swim & Izamal Magic Town with Buffet Lunch

10 hoursFree Cancellation

Mérida: Las Coloradas and Río Lagartos with Boat Tour and Lunch

11 to 12 hoursFree Cancellation

Immerse yourself in the culinary culture of the Yucatán during a small-group cooking class in Mérida. Learn about the ingredients, techniques, and regional traditions that define Yucatecan cuisine from your local host. This experience goes beyond simply eating out. You’ll understand how these dishes are prepared, why certain ingredients like achiote and chaya are essential to the region, and how to recreate the recipes at home. • Learn more about Yucatán cuisine than you would by dining at restaurants • Small-group format ensures personalized guidance and interaction • Ideal for curious food lovers who enjoy hands-on experiences • Enjoy unlimited drinks while you cook and dine

4hr Cooking Class in Merida with Bottomless Drinks

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Our departure from the meeting point will be 6 50 am, and our arrival to the archaeological site will be just when is recently open. Discover the history of Uxmal, the most important mayan city located in the only hilly area of the Yucatan Peninsula known in the mayan language as Puuc region, and whose main god was Chaac the god of the rain. The Puuc style stands out among other styles due to the unique and complicated carvings located in the upper parts of the mayan buildings. Walk and explore the temples with a professional licensed tourguide who will unveil the secrets of their success. In the cenote you will enjoy the crystal clear freshwater located in a maya community. Cenotes are unique ecosystems of the Yucatan Peninsula Finally we will enjoy the home made flavors of a delicious meal visiting a family with mayan heritage, they will prepare the meals upon our arrival at their home with fresh ingredients back to Merida between 2 and 3 pm

The secrets of Uxmal, Cenote and home made food

8 hoursFree Cancellation

The Celestun reserve is filled with multiple wild life species like migratory birds, flamingos, crocodiles, racoons, fish and much more! Our guide will take us to a boat ride troughout the Celestun mangrove, he will point out all the highlights of the reserve. We'll pass the point where the sea and the river meets After the ride, now it's time to relax a the gorgeous Celestun beach. The white sand and the blue unspoiled sea will be the best view to relax and have a nice swim. At the beach we'll head to the restaurant for the meal Nature and beauty is waiting for you!

Celestun Beach and Mangrove Boat Ride from Merida

10 hoursFree Cancellation

Chichen Itza and Cenote Tour from Merida

9 hoursFree Cancellation

It's time to live an authentic Mayan adventure. The day begins at the magnificent Chichen Itza Ruins, where our certified guide will take us back in time with a guided tour of the history of the ruins. After the guided tour, we'll have free time to explore and take some photos of the spots you liked the most. Now it's time to cool off at the Cenote Ikkil. There is nothing like the fresh waters of a relaxing cenote, and the views from the top and bottom are just gorgeous! After the cenote, we will be having the regional lunch of Mexican food. And to finish the adventure, a visit to the magic town of Izamal We'll see some of the best spots in this place, like the convent, the local market, and the main park.

Chichen Itza Ruins Adventure! Cenote Ikkil and Izamal from Merida

12 hoursFree Cancellation

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

Discover Uxmal in a more authentic and personal way. Our tours take place in small groups, allowing you to enjoy a more comfortable and close experience. The grandeur of Uxmal stands out for its elegant architecture and impressive mosaics dedicated to the god of rain. Marvel at the Temple of the Soothsayer and visit the Governor’s Palace where you will get spectacular views. We will continue to a traditional cuisine where its charm lies: genuine flavors, local ingredients and a completely authentic experience that will connect you with the true gastronomy of the region. We will visit two rural cenotes administered by the inhabitants themselves. You can swim inside these natural pools formed thousands of years ago, surrounded by jungle and in a much more authentic environment. Your visit also has a positive impact, as it directly contributes to the livelihood of local families. A day combining history, taste and nature.

Uxmal Tour, Cenotes and Typical Food Leaving from Merida

9 hoursFree Cancellation

Explore the Yucatán’s cenotes and cultural highlights without the hassle of planning routes, coordinating transport, or navigating multiple remote sites on your own. This guided day tour takes you through a variety of cenotes, from enclosed grotto pools to open natural formations, with safe access and expert guidance throughout. You’ll also visit the colorful colonial town of Izamal, combining natural wonders and local history in one seamless, well-organized experience.

Santa Barbara with Tour in Izamal

9 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Merida sightseeing goes from a museum of Maya treasures to the Cathedral de Merida, and exploring the city with a private guide offers a personalized insight that most group tours lack. Instead, join a local for a walk that’s tailored to you, whether you’re all about history or learning about local gastronomy. The walking tour format is perfect for soaking up the local atmosphere, without a fixed itinerary to rush your experience.

Mérida Private Walking Tour with a Local

2 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

Explore some of the history of the Yucatan area on this day trip from Merida to Hacienda Yaxcopoil and the Mayan city of Uxmal. You'll learn about the regional importance of the farm before continuing to a different period of Mexican history as you admire Uxmal's archaeological ruins. Plus, stop by Cenote Peba for a swim. This tour allows you to avoid the hassle of finding your own way to these locations so you can relax and enjoy a pre-planned day.

Yaxcopoil Hacienda, Uxmal & Cenote from Merida

Yaxcopoil Hacienda, Uxmal & Cenote from Merida

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Ek Balam, Valladolid and Cenote Private Tour from Merida

8 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

Find the best prices and earlier availability, search: divewithin . art All sessions are fully private. No shared groups or crowds. Each experience is thoughtfully curated with intention and care. Hands-on cooking class in Mérida to discover a variety of ancestral Mexican flavors by crafting salsas, handmade tortillas & picaditas with fresh local ingredients. + Enjoy a traditional agua fresca while learning about ingredients and traditional procedures in Mexican cuisine. + Use a molcajete to blend your ingredients. Learn all the secrets for crafting rich, smoky and raw tangy salsas as spicy as you decide. + Craft your own corn masa and create handmade tortillas from scratch. +Transform your tortillas into ancestral, delicious picaditas, and taste a variety of traditional Mexican flavors. + Enjoy your personalized dishes and lets talk about food, culture and more! You’ll take home recipes full of authentic Mexican taste! Lets have fun!

Silvestre Cooking Classes, Mérida, Yucatán, México

Handmade Tortillas, Salsas & Picaditas Cooking Class

Merida Van & Driver for a day

10 hoursFree Cancellation

3 Hour Tour in The Sotuta de Peón Live Museum

Discover a part of Mexico’s history and culture as you spend the day visiting two “magical towns” and Chichen Itza on this tour from Merida. First, head to Izamal to walk around its yellow-painted streets then head to one of the New 7 Wonders of the World—Chichen Itza—to learn about the ancient Mayans. Cool off at a sacred cenote and then end the day walking around the colonial streets of Valladolid.

Magical Towns & Chichen Itza Day Trip from Mérida

11 to 12 hoursFree Cancellation

Start by touring one of the biggest markets in the city, the Lucas de Galvez Market, where you will not only see fruits and vegetables of the region, if you will not also try an emblematic food of the region, which is the Cochinita pibil, then you will try natural juices made with fruits of the state. Then we will go to García Rejón Craft Bazaar, which is the first market in Merida, you know its history and taste typical foods of the region such as panuchos, salbutes, papadzules or polcans. All these places are where the locals go to eat.

Flavors of Yucatan

2 hoursFree Cancellation

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Rather than simply swimming in one limestone sinkhole, check off three of the Yucatan's most fascinating cenotes with ease on this full-day tour from Merida. Explore and swim in the Cascabel, Chaksikin, and Xoch cenotes, learning how they were formed and their significance in the community as you travel. Lunch at a local restaurant and round-trip transportation from Merida accommodations are included for a seamless day of sightseeing.

Cuzama Cenotes Adventure Day Trip

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Discover a UNESCO–listed biosphere reserve that shelters a thriving population of migratory birds on a full-day trip to Celestún from Mérida. By taking care of all the logistics, this excursion lets you be free to absorb the wondrous nature. Soak up the sun on the beach, take in views of the Gulf of Mexico, and watch for wildlife on a scenic boat ride; as you go, you'll learn all about the region from your guide's stories.

Celestun Biosphere Reserve Tour from Merida

7 hoursFree Cancellation

Immerse yourself in the world of vanilla with a unique cooking class that tantalizes your taste buds. Over the course of three hours, discover the art of incorporating rich vanilla flavors into your dishes, guided by experts who share recipes and techniques. Enjoy the fruits of your labor as you savor three delicious courses that showcase the profound depth of vanilla. Perfect for culinary enthusiasts and those looking to add a sweet or savory touch to their cooking repertoire.

Vanilla Cooking Class and Tasting Experience

3 hoursFree Cancellation

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Mérida Airport Private Roundtrip Transportation

15 minutes to 1 hourFree Cancellation

Explore Mérida’s UNESCO-listed Roman monuments without the hassle of navigating multiple archaeological sites or piecing together their history on your own. This guided tour connects the city’s most important landmarks, including the Roman Theatre, Amphitheatre, and temple ruins, through expert storytelling and historical context. Gain a deeper understanding of ancient Roman life while enjoying an efficient and enriching introduction to one of Spain’s most significant archaeological destinations.

Mérida: Boat Tour Through the Mangroves of Celestún

Mérida: Boat Tour Through the Mangroves of Celestún

8 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

In this excursion you will enjoy a journey through time discovering the wonders of a spectacular ancient Mayan city of Uxmal, discover this World Patrimony of Humanity in a private guided tour at your own pace. The ruins of Uxmal is a must do for Yucatan visitors. We will continue our tour having a visit to know one of the most exquisite, delicious and prestigious beverage: "the chocolate" considerate as a Mayan gift. Experience a legendary tradition in a place where you will be the protagonist of an amazing travel among botanic gardens and cocoa trees, you will travel back in time to an era of splendor in a Maya town learning how cacao is transformed into chocolate.

Uxmal and Choco Story Private Tour from Merida

8 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

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

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What are people saying about Merida

jeff_W, Oct 2026

This was a very full day,...

This was a very full day, well balanced with history, leisure and sightseeing. Mich was a terrific guide, although as the English speakers in a mixed group with mostly Spanish speakers I don’t think we got quite as much information during the day. The Ik Kil cenote is reached by climbing down and up a very long flight of uneven and sometimes slippery steps. Plan ahead for that.

Tomorrow in Uxmal From Merida

Michael_Q, Oct 2026

This was perfect for me -...

This was perfect for me - I really wanted to get to Mayan ruins while staying in Merida but I didn't necessarily want to hit tourist-trap bundles that turned the trip into a full day experience. This was all about the highlight: Uxmal. We got there early and had whole sections of the area to ourselves at times. I had a great tour guide (Alex) who was equally happy to proactively give information and answer any questions we had, but also was sure to set aside time for us to wander and take it in ourselves. The tour started early enough that it wasn't too terribly hot out in Uxmal, but then we still got back in time for a late lunch and had the afternoon and evening free in Merida. Even though it wasn't on the itinerary, Alex gave us the option to swing by the chocolate museum (included in many other bundles that you see for Uxmal) and we just saw the grounds and the gift shop quickly for a couple small tastes and souvenirs which was more than enough for the people in our group. It was convenient, comfortable, and informative. Highly recommend.

Uxmal, two Amazing Cenotes & Local Food Tour from Mérida

Daniela_D, Oct 2026

Day tour with Jorge ( George)

We had a very special day with Jeorge. He is so knowledgeable and passionate about the archeological site and the culture and a real people person. The lunch was the best we had in Yucatan and the cenotes were magical. Thank you for an unforgettable day

Tour to Uxmal Kabah and Chocolate Museum from Mérida

Kyle_S, Sept 2026

Uxmal, Kabah, Cacao and More!

This was an Amazing experience! Uxmal and Kabah were beautiful and being able to climb and interact with the ruins was amazing. Mauricio was a great guide and made sure both Spanish and English speakers got a full explanation. There were a few unexpected additions to the tour and at the cacao experience. It was a great day!

Las Coloradas, Río Lagartos and Playa Cancunito Tour from Mérida

Tim_H, Aug 2026

Long time in the bus is...

Long time in the bus is worth it, we saw Flamingos, Alligators and Pelicans. The colour of the Salt lake was amazing and a lot of photos were taken from local tourguide there from us in a professional way with our phones. The food in the restaurant, which was included was average but service there was good

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

Violeta_S, Jul 2026

Family of 6 Had a Blast!

This was such a great experience! They were so knowledgable and we learned alot. I traveled with a 2 year old and everything was accessible. Starting with transportation it was cool and comfortable. Going early was definitely a good idea. We beat the crowds and most of the heat for Chichen Itza. Eating with a local family who also owned the cenote was awesome. Food was good and the cenote was refreshing. But beware it is steep to go down. We made it in time to climb pyramid and tour Izamal. Highly recommend this tour!

Merida : Chichen Itza, Izamal and Cenote with lunch and pick up

Kelley_N, Jul 2026

Great tour! So impressed

Our guide David and our driver Javier were both fantastic. Our group was a mix of Spanish and English speakers and believe me when I tell you that David repeated every single phrase in English/Spanish back-to-back even jokes which takes a lot of skill. He’s been doing the tour since the 90s so he’s had a lot of practice. So interesting and informative. Really enjoyed this tour.

4 Cenotes Tour in Homún all inclusive from Merida

Samantha_G, Jul 2026

Fun, Relaxing, and Beautiful Cenote Experience

Mauricio and Jorge gave us such a stress-free and fun experience! Mauricio was so kind and made sure we enjoyed our time while also relaxing with no worries. He was so knowledgeable and we learned a lot about the history of cenotes. The transportation was clean and smooth. I highly recommend this tour for anyone! My friend and I are two female travelers and we felt very safe and taken care of the entire experience. The cenotes we went to were also very beautiful and the food was great, there were options to relax on a couple of the properties we visited when we weren’t swimming in the cenotes which was very nice. 10000/10 experience, thank you Jorge and Mauricio for treating us as family!

Boat tour through the mangroves of Celestún and Playa from Merida

Andrew_L, Apr 2026

So glad I booked this, it was a special day in my Mexico trip which I won't forget

We had an amazing day in the Celestún Biosphere reserve, in summary: - an incredibly knowledgeable and friendly guide (Mauricio/Maui/Meow) and driver, he memorised the 20 guests' names in seconds. Mauricio pointed out all of the interesting wildlife and clearly knew his stuff and cared about the important ecosystem we were visiting - Coatis and many beautiful tropical birds as you leave the bus and head to the boat - exhilarating boat ride that put a huge smile on my face. The boat had a shade screen and life jackets were provided for us all - We saw many birds including Ospreys, various herons, cormorants, vultures, pelicans and we were lucky enough to see about 30 flamingos (these are seasonal so be aware of that!) - short ride through a mangrove tunnel, we saw a juvenile tiger heron, many bright crabs and even a small freshwater crocodile up close! - stopped offshore for a Mayan bath. Don't hesitate, please just do it, the water is beautifully warm and very buoyant. The muddy sand is clean and incredibly fine, you will feel great afterwards, I didn't want to get out of the sea - a beautiful fresh lunch on a quiet beach with some down time to swim/drink cocktails, or just chat with other travellers (about an hour and a half). I had the coconut shrimp which was a very generous portion and extremely tasty with a lovely fresh mango dip. My wife had the shrimp quesadillas and enjoyed them too. - Overall we felt very safe walking along the beach in Celestún, the locals were friendly

Merida Walking Food Tour. Authentic & Local Cuisine

Diana_F, Apr 2026

This was one of the...

This was one of the highlights of our trip!!! We are so many delicious foods and had such an amazing time. I would definitely recommend doing this to learn your way around Merida and to find out where there are authentic, delicious places to eat! We brought our 2 kids (6&8) with us and they loved it as well!

Tour Valladolid, Cenote Suytun and Cenote Oxman from Mérida

myhelene, Dec 2025

It was great! The guide...

It was great! The guide was super friendly and helpful. He shared a lot of historic information about the areas we visited. It was nice to have some free time in the town so that everyone could do what they wanted. The cenotes were lots of fun and we were given the perfect amount of time to visit each. There was also barely any waiting time between activities. Overall everything was very well organized. Would definitely recommend!