Top Merida Half-day Tours

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.

Get acquainted with Yucatecan specialties on this street food tour of Merida. Walk with a local guide to Merida’s main market plus a seafood restaurant and gelato shop. Sip fruit juices and sample plenty of local dishes, not limited to empanadas, tamales and seafood tacos along with ‘cochinita pibil’ (slow-roasted pork) and ‘panuchos’ (tortillas stuffed with refried black beans). Delicious!

The walking tour in Merida aims to make you'r experience the most likeable possible in your city, our job is to introduce you to the city with our history, traditions, and local folklore that you can only experience by walking. Our guides will always try the best to put a smile on your face and at the same time teach you about this wonderful city in Mexico! The best way to get to know the best of Merida with a local and in a budget friendly way and focusing only on you!

Make your visit to Merida your own on a private walking tour. Whatever your interests, your guide will create a custom itinerary. Possible themes include history, art, shopping, and cuisine. You also get personalized suggestions from your guide on things to see, eat, and do in Merida. This tour is perfect for families and friends groups, as you pay a single fee for up to 15 people.

Explore Merida's colorful cantinas with a local on a guided walking tour of the local-style bars. Learn about daily life in the city as you walk between a series of three cantinas, where you'll sip beer, groove to the latest Mexican tunes, and try some classic Yucatec botanas, or snacks. This cantina tour includes drinks and snacks, and it's a great way to experience Merida's local culture.

On the tour you visit the city of Uxmal with an approximate time of 2 hours to enjoy each part of the archaeological zone, in which you can enjoy the landscape and the magnificent pyramids. Visit the chocolate museum to learn about the history of cocoa. Tour of the beautiful archaeological area of Kabah where you can see various pyramids such as the palace group, the triumphal arch among others.

In this tour you will have the opportunity to visit the famous archeological site of Mayapan, well known as “Flag of the Mayan Civilization”. This city was built similar as Chichén Itzá and it has a unique architectural style. Continue your tour at the former Hacienda located in Mucuyché ("tree of the turtledove") and surprise yourself with the splendor of its partially restored buildings, but the most impressive are the cenotes that it houses: Cenote Carlota, with a canal surrounded by vegetation; and Cenote Azul, a cavern type with stalactites still forming, two wonders that you can visit in Yucatan. Do not miss the opportunity to visit these wonderful natural beauties that we have for you.

A tour to Uxmal and Kabah is more than an archaeological tour; It is an immersion in the grandeur of an ancient civilization, enriched by the beauty of the surrounding nature. It is an experience that connects the past with the present, offering visitors a unique and memorable perspective.

When in Merida, it’s a must to explore the haciendas. This hassle-free group tour takes you to Hacienda Sotuta de Peon, where you learn all about the history and culture of the henequen industry. In addition to the hacienda tour, you also visit the Dzul Ha cenote and have the opportunity for a swim, followed by some Yucatan snacks at Restaurante KIH.

Planing a trip around the Yucatan Peninsula? What to see in Izamal? Why all the Izamal buildings are painted in yellow? Are Mayans living in Izamal? Enjoy the cultural and iconic attractions of interest at one of the famous and colorful towns in Mexico. Izamal has so many great locations, each with its own fascinating tale. You will see the most important Izamal sights: From Parque Itzamna at the historic center to Kinich Kak Moo Pyramid. Discover the local and authentic side of one of the Mexican magical towns, located at the heart of the Yucatan Peninsula.

You will enjoy unique stories of the most emblematic buildings of the first square of the city of Mérida, from the hand of one of our expert guides, as well as 3 traditional canteens, we will talk about their evolution, both in drinks, mixology and gastronomy and the influence of the different cultures in this colonial city, Afro-descendants, Spanish, Lebanese, who give identity and unique flavors to our region, what better than enjoying this experience in the company of a local person, exploring places that are not normally visited on a conventional tour.

The Kayaks Adventure tour consists of the following: We will take a boat that will take us to a small island, where we will get off the boat and get on the kayaks to cross a mangrove channel and reach a freshwater spring where we can swim and interact with nature. This tour is available for people who arrive by cruise ship at the port of Progreso.

Tour Chichen-Itzá All Inclusive consists of visiting one of the 7 wonders of the world and a World Heritage Site declared in 1988 by UNESCO. In This Package completely includes the Entrance to the Archaeological Zone, Guide in Chichen-Itzá, Visit of a Cenote where we will refresh ourselves in its cold and crystalline waters, finally we will visit a Restaurant where we will have regional Yucatecan food included.

Enjoy the unique tasting experience of traditional food & drinks of Yucatan in this private tour. From a Cochinita Pibil Taco to regional artisanal beer tasting, you will have the opportunity to get the first impression about the flavors of Yucatán's gastronomy. In the meanwhile you learn tasting the flavors of yucatan, you will discover the history of some of the most emblematic places in Mérida, its avenues, neighborhoods, markets, churches and buildings that nowadays continue having an important meaning in the life of the Yucatecan people. You cannot leave Mérida without first living this experience!

Embark on “Mérida’s Cantina Quest,” an exploration designed to showcase the vibrant heart of Mérida through its iconic cantinas. Each stop is a portal into the city’s lively culture, starting with a stroll down the majestic Paseo Montejo, setting the tone for an adventure into Mérida’s social fabric. The journey weaves through historic landmarks and into the welcoming embrace of local cantinas like El Lucero and Cantina El Estado Seco, where the spirit of Mérida comes alive. Conclude your quest at La Negrita Cantina, a pulsating center of music, conversation, and cultural fusion. This tour offers an immersive look into the places that are the heartbeat of Mérida’s community, inviting you to experience the city’s rich traditions and contemporary vibrancy uniquely and memorably. Please note: The availability and accessibility of attractions may vary based on time of day and crowd conditions, ensuring each visit is a unique experience.

Upon Arriving at the Magic Town of Sisal We tour the town of Sisal with some curious Mototaxis to get to know the Port of Sisal, at the end we will go to the mangrove channels that we can see and appreciate with Kayaks or barges, we can also take a walk to reach the Ojo de Agua dulce and enjoy From the fresh crystalline water, we end our day at Sisal Beach where we can enjoy its beaches and a delicious meal facing the sea.

Visit an Izamal sanctuary to experience a traditional Maya temazcal steam bath, a pre-Hispanic ceremony believed to have purifying power. The temazcal 'ero' will guide you through each step of the practice, a cultural immersion that includes a protective flower essence. Following the temazcal ceremony, you’ll also receive a protective amulet to bring home.

Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime avian adventure with our exclusive birdwatching tour in Merida, Yucatan, Mexico! Nestled in the heart of the Yucatan Peninsula, this enchanting journey promises an unparalleled blend of breathtaking landscapes and diverse bird species. Led by knowledgeable guides, our tour invites you to immerse yourself in the rich cultural tapestry of the region. Beyond the thrill of spotting rare and beautiful birds, our tour ensures a holistic experience, seamlessly weaving in opportunities to engage with local communities. Book now to join us on this immersive expedition, where nature, culture, and the world of birds converge for an unforgettable exploration in a top birding spot near Merida Yucatan!

The city of Merida is one of the most beautiful cities in Mexico. It is located in the Yucatan peninsula and it is famous for its colonial architecture, gastronomy, and its great touristic attractions. It has a rich history that dates back to pre-Columbian times. The city has a lot to offer in terms of touristic activities and it also offers some of the best restaurants in Mexico. In this tour, we will visit its main tourist attractions, traditional old neighborhoods, some of its most famous avenues, and more. All this in the company of a great tour guide that will be happy to share will you all the traditions and every detail in a very interesting way. Try antojitos Yucatecos (snacks), as well as Yucatecan distillate tasting, Craft Beer Tasting, Artisanal exotic ice cream, and Marquesita tasting. Don´t miss the chance to take beautiful pictures as you will go back to them to remember such an amazing experience. Have fun and enjoy!