Private walking tour of the city of Merida

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(76 reviews)
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Discover Mérida, the vibrant capital of Yucatán, on a private walking tour of the city. Meet your guide and visit top landmarks including the Cathedral, Hidalgo Park, and Santa Lucía Church. Learn about the city's rich Mayan and colonial history, as well as the importance of cenotes and Mayan mythology.

Overview

Discover Mérida, the vibrant capital of Yucatán, on a private walking tour of the city. Meet your guide and visit top landmarks including the Cathedral, Hidalgo Park, and Santa Lucía Church. Learn about the city's rich Mayan and colonial history, as well as the importance of cenotes and Mayan mythology.

Itinerary

  • Museo Casa Montejo

    We gonna take a quick look inside of the Montejos´ House.

    15 minutes
  • Cathedral de Merida

    Oldest wind organ, the bigger jesuschrist in America

    10 minutes
  • Parque Hidalgo

    We’re going to visit this park and also the great hotel. We talk about the sisal rope and modern slavery

    15 minutes
  • Teatro Peon Contreras

    Here we’re going to visit the second important church in Mérida, the church of the 3rd order and also the Jose Peón Contreras Theater

    20 minutes
  • Santa Lucia Church

    We are going to finish the tour there, and also we’re talking about the white chairs (confident chairs)

    15 minutes

Location

Meeting Point Map

Address

CALLE 54 #474 X 53 Y 55 col centro, Parque de la Mejorada, Centro, 97000 Mérida, Yuc., Mexico

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Experience

Highlights

  • Get tips on where to eat, drink, and explore
  • A central meeting point makes for a seamless experience
  • Choose from two tour times to suit your schedule
  • A private tour ensures a personalized experience
  • Inclusions

    • Breakfast
    • Bottle Water during the Tour
    • Typical Mexican Candies

    Exclusions

    • Tips/Propinas

    Additional Information

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Guide Languages

    • English

    • Spanish

    Cancellation Policy

    • A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.

    • No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.

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    MariskaWaas
    We arrived a bit early at the agreed hotel and guide Eduardo was already there. Had a light breakfast and then the tour started. Nice information about Mayan culture and the town. Very nice!
    marycI9559OP
    This walking tour was absolutely amazing! I highly recommend anyone who might want to learn more about Mèrida and the Yucatan Peninsula to take this tour!! I was surprised, yet very thankful that I en...

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