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- Spanish
Discover Mérida on a private tour unveiling the refined essence of the White City. From the Santiago neighborhood and its traditional market to the San Ildefonso Cathedral and Plaza Grande, each stop reveals living history and Yucatán’s elegant character. Continue through La Mejorada and La Ermita, and along Paseo de Montejo, where grand mansions recall the city’s golden age. Along the way, enjoy curated culinary stops that reflect local identity.
A private experience blending history, tradition, and gastronomy, designed to explore Mérida with depth and ease.
Highlights
• Authentic Yucatecan Flavors: Taste cochinita pibil tacos, panuchos, and salbutes in a traditional market, plus a sorbet at the city’s oldest ice cream shop on its most emblematic avenue.
• Experience Like a Local: Discover Mérida’s hidden gems with a knowledgeable guide and immerse yourself in local life and traditions.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We will meet travelers at the hotel lobby. If you are staying at AirBnb or private accommodation please let us know once booked.
Itinerary
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1
We will arrive to a traditional Mexican market where you will visit the most popular and famous spot in the market “Taqueria La Lupita” where Don Pedro and Doña Lupita, the owners, will serve you a Cochinita Pibil taco and other antojitos Yucatecos (snacks), like turkey salbut or panucho. If you are Vegan, let your guide know before arriving at the market, so he will take care of your dietary special requests.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
We will continue walking around Santiago's neighborhood and visiting to learn about the history of one of the first European explorers who arrived in Yucatán at the end of the 19th century and stayed there. We will also take the opportunity to visit the small cafe located in the house and enjoy a delicious Mexican artisanal chocolate.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Plaza Grande
A guided visit through Mérida’s historic center beginning at Plaza Grande, the city’s civic and cultural heart since colonial times, continues with the exterior and interior of the San Ildefonso Cathedral, the oldest cathedral on the American continent and a defining symbol of Yucatán’s colonial heritage. The experience also includes the façade of the 16th-century Casa de Montejo, an emblem of conquest-era power and architecture, and access to the interior of the Palacio de Gobierno, where murals illustrate key moments in the history of Yucatán.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Parque de Santa Lucia
Walking guided tour along ¨Calle 60¨ learning about the history of the most emblematic buildings located along this street to arrive to the Santa Lucia Park where your driver will be waiting for you.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
Panoramic guided visit along the Paseo de Montejo’s avenue. During this part of the tour, you will learn about the history of the French-style colonial mansions located along this avenue. We will make a stop at the “Monumento a la Patria” to take a closer look at the details printed by the artist Romulo Roso and capture one of the city's most iconic photos.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
Tasting a traditional sorbet at the most iconic sorbet shop in Mérida.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
Visit a traditional cantina to enjoy a local beer and a Mexican distilled drink in an authentic atmosphere.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- If wheelchair service is required, it must be requested at the time of booking (extra cost applies)
- Children’s Policy: Children under 12 are welcome. Children aged 12 or older pay as adults. Children under 5 must use a stroller.
- Flexible Itinerary
- No mandatory stops at souvenir shops
- Pet Friendly
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years old
- Food Allergies or Dietary Needs: If you have any allergies or food restrictions please let us know at the booking
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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