Top Merida Half-day Tours

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!

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.

On the tour, you will visit the city of Uxmal with an approximate time of 2 hours to enjoy each part of the archaeological zone, where you can enjoy the landscape and the magnificent pyramids. Visit the chocolate museum to learn about the history of cocoa. Tour of the beautiful Yaxcopoil hacienda where the house is known, which to date preserves the architecture of its creation, a tour of the area of ​​maquilas is made which were imported in its time and which was of great relevance to the processing of henequen,

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.

Price per group, no hidden fees! Do you feel like doing something in particular during your stay in Guadalajara? or simply if you would like to have a guide only for you, this is your best option. We offer a professional service with the amenities you may require. The best option for family trips and travelers with special needs or desires. The service ranges from city tours, eating and drinking experiences, shopping and even adventure experiences, ou choose! *food, drinks, entrances and transportations are charged separately.

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.

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.

Visit the colonial city of Valladolid, with its 16-century buildings and religious architecture including the Convent of San Bernardino of Siena and the Baroque-style San Gervasio Cathedral. The tour leaves time to explore the city—a blend of Mayan history and contemporary society— on your own. After lunch (included), visit a cenote, and tour Izamal, the ruins of a Mayan pilgrimage site.

Enjoy the Yucatan's top sights in one day on this small-group tour from Merida. Wake up early to visit one of the New 7 Wonders of the World, Chichen Itza, before the crowds arrive. Learn about the history, customs, and culture of the ancient Maya, then head to a local cenote for a swim. End your day at Las Coloradas pink lagoon, home to flamingos.

Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the Yucatan on this tour to Reserva Ecologica El Corchito in Progreso. At this ecological reserve just north of Merida, you'll visit up to three cenotes and discover the lush environment that surrounds them. Choose the cenote that suits you: Cenote Helechos, ideal for children or those who only want to wade in shallow water, or Cenote Venado (Deer Cenote) or Cenote Pajaros (Bird Cenote), which are deeper so you can go swimming.

Explore Lucas de Galvez market with a private guide on a half-day local market tour that’s tailored to you. Some culinary tours feature pre-selected tastings, but this culinary adventure lets you choose and purchase the foods and drinks that interest you most. It’s a personalized immersion in Merida's cuisine and culture, with a local guide to share tips, advice, and background on everything you encounter.

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.

The Temazcal is a powerful ancestral therapy of bonding with the earth that feeds the awakening of our consciousness and discharges negative and emotional charges. In addition to working for our spirit, this circle of medicine gives us many physical benefits that help increase the health of our bodies. The temazcal ero guides the whole process and seeks a physical, emotional and spiritual purification. It is in this space, where we feel protected, where we can start a ceremony that cleanses and transforms us. We want to be reborn in a certain way: Being a new person when we leave. Returning to the mother's womb, purifying all toxins and negative energies from the body through the steam of the herbs, helping the respiratory, circulatory, nervous, digestive and muscular systems. Feeling a physical and spiritual rebirth. At the ceremony you will receive an amulet and your Protective Flower Essence.

We named it "Undiscovered Mayapan & Telchaquillo" due to a previous family trip. In this half-day tour we offer you a combination between the gorgeous archeological zone as it is Mayapán and this cozy and private cenote, will totally disconnect you for a while with the noisy city and stressful routine.

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.

This tour is a really good experience for the children because they can be in real touch with farm animals. They are also able to feed them and once the tour is over, they have the chance to ride a pony. In AvenTOURa Merida, we do know the importance of the children and that is why we have opened the Farm Experience. Kids are able to learn and play with animals

The food will guide us to know a little about Merida, we will try typical Yucatecan dishes but in places that mix culture and life, an experience like no other.

The Chichen-Itzá Basic Tour consists of visiting one of the 7 wonders of the world, it is one of the main Mayan Archaeological sites. After having visited one of the 7 wonders of the world, we have the option of visiting a cenote to swim, we also have the option of stopping at a typical restaurant to try Yucatecan cuisine. Minimum of people to be able to carry out this tour is 4 people and Maximum 20 People.

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.

Why is the Day of the Dead celebrated in Mexico? What is magical about celebrating death? Why did the Mayans celebrate the Day of the Dead? Discover why this mystical celebration teaches us that dying is part of life and we should celebrate it. Delve into one of the most important traditions of Latin America and interact with the living soul of the Mayan culture treasure. Get to know the colorful altars and offerings, specially the exquisite cuisine with which Mexicans remember their faithful departed. The Day of the Dead is an event that only takes place once a year in Yucatan and you cannot miss!

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.

Explore Merida highlights on your own terms with a private walking tour featuring the city’s highlights, from Plaza Grande to museums and the soaring Catedral de Merida. Opting for a private guide means you can enjoy the tour at your own pace, pausing to take photos and explore the places that interest you. The local tour guide also offers valuable insight into each place you see, so you'll get a perspective on the city that many visitors miss out on.

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!