Merida Private and Custom Tour - City Highlights and Hidden Gems

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2 to 6 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

Discover Mérida your way on this private experience that weaves together historic landmarks, leafy boulevards, and tucked-away neighborhoods. Your local host tailors the day entirely to your pace and interests—from the grand façades of Paseo de Montejo to the vibrant bustle of Lucas de Gálvez Market. This is more than a tour—it’s a window into local life, shaped moment by moment around you.

- Explore Mérida’s plazas, boulevards, and bustling markets with a private host
- Enjoy a fully customized, flexible experience tailored to your interests and pace
- Discover quiet corners and less-traveled neighborhoods for deeper local insight
- A pre-tour online questionnaire ensures your itinerary is entirely unique
- Connect with local culture through spontaneous and meaningful encounters

What's Included

Online questionnaire link sent after booking to tailor your experience and match you to a local host
Flexible durations and start times - Pick your preferred duration when you book
Get picked up (on foot) at your accommodation if it's central!
Private and personalized walking experience with insider tips from a passionate local
Direct communication with your host for itinerary planning and local recommendations
Food, drinks and tickets to any attractions
Transportation (primarily a walking experience, public transport may be used at an additional cost)
Gratuities (optional)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

This is a private walking experience. Your host will meet you at your selected hotel, and the tour will begin on foot. If you’d prefer to meet at a central location instead, please choose the meeting point option. If your hotel isn’t on the list, simply select the central landmark option. Once you’ve booked, our Experience Planners will get in touch to confirm the meeting point and help with any final details to ensure a smooth and enjoyable start to your personalized tour. NO private vehicle is included. For longer distances, your host may suggest using public transport. Any transport costs can be settled on the day.

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Meeting point
Plaza Grande

This is a great central point to meet your host if your hotel is not listed. Your host will meet you by the central fountain at Plaza Grande.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 to 6 hours (approximately)
  • Merida (Pass by)

    See Mérida through the eyes of someone who calls it home—uncovering its hidden gems, rich culture, and untold stories with a passionate local by your side. This isn’t just a tour—it’s a City Unscripted experience: real people, real connections, designed around you, full of authentic moments and unforgettable discoveries. Before your adventure begins, you’ll receive a short online questionnaire so we can craft an itinerary that reflects your interests—whether it’s exploring architectural landmarks, savoring local flavors, or discovering tucked-away treasures only locals know. Here are some highlights and hidden gems to spark your curiosity:

    Admission ticket free
  • Plaza Grande (Pass by)

    Start your day at the city’s central plaza. Learn the stories behind the cathedral, arcades, and nearby murals, and take in the rhythm of life unfolding in the shaded streets.

    Admission ticket free
  • Lucas de Galvez market (Pass by)

    Experience the sights, sounds, and flavors of Mérida’s busiest market. Navigate colorful aisles, meet friendly vendors, and sample tropical fruits and regional ingredients.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Stroll through a peaceful neighborhood filled with local eateries, corner stores, and traditional homes. See daily life unfold in one of Mérida’s most beloved districts.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Walk along this wide, tree-lined avenue lined with historic mansions. Explore its architecture and learn how the henequen boom shaped Mérida’s past and present character.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    End the day in a quiet Art Deco park surrounded by greenery. Reflect on the journey as your host shares one final story of Mérida’s history, creativity, and neighborhood pride.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This is a private City Unscripted experience: real people, real connections
Supplied by City Unscripted

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Tags

Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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