Merida Tours

We will start this beautiful day picking you up at the meeting point, the goal is arrive to Chichen Itza early, since is the most visited archaeological site. As soon as it´s open (8:00 am) we will have the chance to enjoy the place with less people, have better pictures and take advantage of the refreshing morning. We will stop in a convenience store to grab something to eat. Inside the archaeological site i will explain you the customs, history, and life of the mayan civilization and the city. Afterwards we will drive to a cenote (natural sinkholes) where we´ll have enough time to swimm and cool off in the crystal clear waters of this amazing natural ecosystem. Afterwards we will drive to a little town and eat in a local restaurant where we can find a great variaty of local food and vegetarian options as well. Then we will hit the road again towards north, this time we will visit the salt mines where we can observe the wonderful pink lagoon and the pink flamingos that inhabit in the biosphere reserve.

Small groups of 8 travelers maximum in a small comfortable van. We will pick you up at the meeting point, We want to get early to Chichen Itza to enjoy it without crowds and take advantage while the morning is cool. Our professional licensed tourguide will explain the history and the importance of the mayan city. Afterwards we will take a 30 minutes drive to Izamal to climb the mayan temple of Kinich Kak Moo and, blend among the local streets, enjoy the architecture of the houses, visit the impressive franciscan convent builded in the XVI century and delight in colors of the local market. Finally we will hit back the road again to visit a family in a small mayan community, they gonna let us swimm and enjoy their own underground cenote which they found not so many years ago. This cenote is off the beaten path and not offten visited. The family is happy to have travelers with them and they will cook some local regional food for us. At the en of the day we will return to Merida..

The Chichén Itzá Archaeological Zone is part of the 7 modern wonders because it was and still is an important Mayan city. We will visit Xcajum, one of the most beautiful cenotes in the state of Yucatan, where you can have a fun time, it is already one of the most beautiful in the open air and you can see through its four viewpoints so that you can contemplate its natural beauty.

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!

Combine visits to three cenotes 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.

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.

What makes us different is that you do not have a strict agenda to follow, we suggest you decide how long in each place.

Explore the distinctive flavors of Yucatec cuisine at a cooking class in a Merida home, preparing a traditional three-course meal alongside a local chef. You'll start in the vibrant Merida market, shopping for fresh fruits, vegetables, and recados, or Yucatec spice blends, then roll up your sleeves to cook an appetizer, main course, and dessert. From the marketplace to the home kitchen, this cooking class is a great way to experience Yucatec cuisine and get a glimpse of daily life in the bustling city.

The private van service is the most popular ground transportation service in the whole city. Almost 80% of the people that stay in Merida or request this service. Why? Because of the privacy, commodity and excellent service.

Get to know Mérida, founded by the Spanish Francisco de Montejo on January 6, 1542, when in reality the Mayan Indians had a great city known as T’ho long before the Spanish arrived. The stones of this city were used to build the cathedral church located in the zócalo where it is also, the Montejo house, the government palace and the municipal palace. Merida the white city with its main avenue Paseo de Montejo, which has its colonial buildings such as the Cantón Palace and the beautiful monument to the homeland, among other equally magnificent places.

Visit the best of Merida in one day, its pre-Hispanic history, its nature, enjoy delicious Yucatecan food, and get to know one of the most beautiful magical towns in Mexico.

Book your Private Arrival Transfer from Mérida International Airport (MID) to Mérida hotels. Don't go through all the hassle of waiting in a long taxi or shared shuttles queues and use our private, door to door airport transfer. Your driver will be waiting for you at a scheduled time and you will travel comfortably to your destination. • Meeting with a Nameplate • We track your Flight • Door-to-door Service • No Hidden Charges • Clean cars & Professional drivers

Take the worry out of your arrival at Merida airport and pre-book a private transfer to suit your group size (up to 8 people). Avoid the long lines for taxis on arrival, and travel in the comfort of a Premium car or minivan.

The UNESCO World Heritage site of Chichen Itza is one of Mexico’s most visited destinations. This early morning tour gets you to the ancient capital of the Maya empire before the crowds pour in. Experience in tranquility the Kukulkan Pyramid, the sacred cenote, the ball court, and learn about these archaeological wonders from a knowledgeable guide. This full-day tour includes lunch and hotel transport from Merida.

We suggest you during the tour the nearby places you can visit and you decide what you visit and the time in each of them, explaining what each place consists of and what you can find. We accompany you during the tour to make it easier for you to access the places you decide to visit

A unique and completely incomparable experience with a knowledgeable guide that accompanies you in this three-hour tour around Merida, typically away from common tourist hot-spots. If you have an adventurous spirit and want to taste the authentic flavors of Mexico and meet its people, this is the tour for you. With small group tours of no more than ten departing from Monday through Saturday, you’ll receive a highly immersive, generous and friendly experience. Perfect for couples, groups of friends, and families

Make your Reservation through our Website and get 20% DISCOUNT + Surprise Souvenir. Visit: https://mikeandducktours.com This experience is a walking tour, in the most emblematic buildings of the Merida´s Heart, during the tour you will feel that you return to the past by learning more about the history of the city and the buildings that are visited during the Tour. Besides talking about these important places, we will also talk about cenotes, the importance and creation, Mayan Aluxes, Equinoxes and much more! I will share personal stories and some urban stories. * If you can't see availability for a date or time, feel free to ask me. * Morning tour only for English language. * Evening tour only for Spanish language. * Morning tour (breakfast available). * Evening Tour (No Breakfast but includes surprise gift). * Both Tours (includes Typical Mexican Sweets).

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.

Discover Mexico and fall in love with its Magical Towns (Pueblos Magicos). Our destinations will enchant you, the beauty of its natural landscapes, the perfect combination between the pre-Hispanic and Colonial past. Learn about ancient civilizations, whose essence remains to this day. Get to know the work of artisans, whose mastery passes from generation to generation. During the tour, visit the iconic and exclusive Cenote Chichikan, full of unique experiences that transport you to the past and dazzle your senses.

It is an experience in which we suggest but you decide, it is totally personalized, the times in the places and which to visit, are you desicion. Our drivers are trained to support you on the journey and make the experience your way.

Visit an ancient Mayan capital, a sacred cenote, and a beautiful colonial city on all-day guided tour. After a time-saving hotel pickup, travel to Chichén Itzá and learn about the history of this UNESCO World Heritage site from an informative guide. Make the most of limited time and swim in a cenote, enjoy a lunch of traditional dishes, and stroll the atmospheric streets of Izamal on one convenient outing.  

This is a tour that combines a visit to the ancient city of Ek Balam and the charm to visit the beautiful colonial city of Valladolid in Yucatan. We will also visit a amazing cenote where you enjoy a delicious lunch with traditional Yucatan dishes. Enjoy at your own pace and without itineraries of the Mayan culture and Yucatan.

Our service has qualified drivers, you decide on the highway if we stop or not, at the points you have to go to the bathroom or buy coffee or a snack, the transfer can include your pet, our vehicles are recent.

Immerse yourself the mysterious allure of ancient wonder Chichen Itza on a full-day excursion from Merida. Skip crowded lines as you enter the atmospheric ruins through a private entrance, completely avoiding hassle or stress. Listen to your guide’s captivating commentary as you journey through the significant archeological site, discovering sacrificial cenotes, sacred temples, and the ancient ball court. Delve into the darkened depths of the Kukulcan Pyramid to catch a rare glimpse of the Chac Mool sculpture before enjoying a fulfilling lunch and dance performance at the Mayaland Resort.