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Merida Tours and Activities

In Merida, traditional colonial architecture stands alongside modern galleries that reflect the city's evolving art scene. Explore the lively Paseo de Montejo and its cafés while discovering local markets filled with artisan goods. Your adventure awaits in this captivating city.

The best Merida tour packages

Explore the Mayan ruins at Uxmal and Santa Lucia Park, while enjoying coffee at a charming local café. Experience culture through Merida's vibrant street life.

Tour image of Choose your experience to live in Los 7 Cenotes San Gerónimo
4 hours
4.99 (498)
Choose your experience to live in Los 7 Cenotes San Gerónimo
$169
Tour image of Merida Street Food Walking Tour
4 hours
4.91 (396)
Merida Street Food Walking Tour
$69
Tour image of Chichen Itza, Private Cenote/Food Experience & the magic Izamal
10 hours
4.87 (367)
Chichen Itza, Private Cenote/Food Experience & the magic Izamal
$88.02
Tour image of Merida Walking Food Tour. Authentic & Local Cuisine
3 hours
4.88 (361)
Merida Walking Food Tour. Authentic & Local Cuisine
$63.03
Tour image of Taste of the Yucatan: Merida Cooking Class and Market Visit
5 hours
4.92 (266)
Taste of the Yucatan: Merida Cooking Class and Market Visit
$95
Tour image of Chichen Itza, Cenote Swim & Izamal Magic Town with Buffet Lunch
11.5 hours
4.62 (313)
Chichen Itza, Cenote Swim & Izamal Magic Town with Buffet Lunch
$84
Tour image of Chichen Itza Full Day Tour
12 hours
4.91 (207)
Chichen Itza Full Day Tour
$79.82
Tour image of From Merida: Chichen Itza Tour, Izamal, Cenote Ik Kil and Food
12 hours
4.81 (196)
From Merida: Chichen Itza Tour, Izamal, Cenote Ik Kil and Food
$63.3
Tour image of Walking Tour Across the Historic Center in Merida
2 hours
4.86 (163)
Walking Tour Across the Historic Center in Merida
$22
Tour image of Private Yucatecan Cooking Class in Merida at Sofia’s Home Kitchen
4 hours
4.88 (114)
Private Yucatecan Cooking Class in Merida at Sofia’s Home Kitchen
$109
Tour image of Chichen Itza, Izamal and Cenote with lunch & pick up from Merida
10 hours
4.69 (116)
Chichen Itza, Izamal and Cenote with lunch & pick up from Merida
$79.93
Tour image of Mike&Duck Walking Tour Merida
1.5 hours
5 (79)
Mike&Duck Walking Tour Merida
$30
Tour image of 4 Cenotes Tour in Homún all inclusive from Merida
9 hours
4.93 (82)
4 Cenotes Tour in Homún all inclusive from Merida
$67.43
Tour image of Guided tour of Uxmal, Kabah and Cenote with Lunch from Merida
10 hours
4.41 (138)
Guided tour of Uxmal, Kabah and Cenote with Lunch from Merida
$83.12
Tour image of Las Coloradas, Río Lagartos and Playa Cancunito Tour from Mérida
13 hours
4.71 (100)
Las Coloradas, Río Lagartos and Playa Cancunito Tour from Mérida
$81.19
Tour image of Santa Barbara 4 Cenotes and Bicycles with Lunch from Mérida
9 hours
4.85 (87)
Santa Barbara 4 Cenotes and Bicycles with Lunch from Mérida
$99.91
Tour image of Private Merida Tour on a Budget - Best Rated
2 hours
4.71 (89)
Private Merida Tour on a Budget - Best Rated
$36.7
Tour image of Chichen Itza Cenote in a Mayan community, Izamal
9 hours
4.75 (77)
Chichen Itza Cenote in a Mayan community, Izamal
$77.01
Tour image of Boat tour through the mangroves of Celestún and Playa from Merida
9 hours
4.76 (71)
Boat tour through the mangroves of Celestún and Playa from Merida
$74.31
Tour image of Tour to Uxmal Kabah and Chocolate Museum from Mérida
10 hours
4.68 (73)
Tour to Uxmal Kabah and Chocolate Museum from Mérida
$64.68
Tour image of Mérida Airport Private Roundtrip Transportation
1 hour
4.79 (62)
Mérida Airport Private Roundtrip Transportation
$35
Tour image of Chichen Itza Elite Private Tour from Merida
10 hours
4.94 (54)
Chichen Itza Elite Private Tour from Merida
$260
Tour image of Private Tour Cenotes of Mucuyche & Santa Barbara in one day
8 hours
4.93 (54)
Private Tour Cenotes of Mucuyche & Santa Barbara in one day
$335
Tour image of Celestun Beach and Mangrove Boat Ride from Merida
10 hours
4.32 (85)
Celestun Beach and Mangrove Boat Ride from Merida
$111
Tour image of Private Tour Celestun Flamingo Watching and Beach
7 hours
5 (41)
Private Tour Celestun Flamingo Watching and Beach
$393
Tour image of Private Tour Izamal and its ruins plus Mayan Handcraft Workshop
7 hours
4.98 (41)
Private Tour Izamal and its ruins plus Mayan Handcraft Workshop
$261
Tour image of Private Tour Uxmal Ruins and Chocolate Museum plus Cenote
8 hours
4.91 (43)
Private Tour Uxmal Ruins and Chocolate Museum plus Cenote
$327
Tour image of Chichen Magic Towns and cenote with Zipline
10 hours
4.5 (56)
Chichen Magic Towns and cenote with Zipline
$29
Tour image of Private Tour of Uxmal and Cenote Hacienda Mucuyche 2 cenotes
9.5 hours
4.91 (35)
Private Tour of Uxmal and Cenote Hacienda Mucuyche 2 cenotes
$247.71
Tour image of Tour of 4 Cenotes + Izamal
9.5 hours
4.91 (35)
Tour of 4 Cenotes + Izamal
$111.74
Tour image of Tour Valladolid, Cenote Suytun and Cenote Oxman from Mérida
12 hours
4.91 (35)
Tour Valladolid, Cenote Suytun and Cenote Oxman from Mérida
$75.69
Tour image of 3 Hour Tour in The Sotuta de Peón Live Museum
3 hours
4.45 (51)
3 Hour Tour in The Sotuta de Peón Live Museum
$55.05
Tour image of The secrets of Uxmal, Cenote and home made food
8 hours
5 (31)
The secrets of Uxmal, Cenote and home made food
$93.52
Tour image of Uxmal and Kabah Ruins Tour with Chocolate History
10.5 hours
4.33 (52)
Uxmal and Kabah Ruins Tour with Chocolate History
$98
Tour image of Shared Transportation Airport Merida to Hotels in Merida
30 minutes
4.59 (41)
Shared Transportation Airport Merida to Hotels in Merida
$14.16
Tour image of Private Tour Chichen Itzá and Cenote plus Valladolid Magic town
10 hours
4.97 (29)
Private Tour Chichen Itzá and Cenote plus Valladolid Magic town
$379
Tour image of Uxmal, two Amazing Cenotes & Local Food Tour from Mérida
8 hours
5 (28)
Uxmal, two Amazing Cenotes & Local Food Tour from Mérida
$79.82
Tour image of Excursion to Celestun Biosphere and Beach Day from Merida
7.5 hours
4.77 (30)
Excursion to Celestun Biosphere and Beach Day from Merida
$66.06
Tour image of Las Coloradas & Río Lagartos with boat & Lunch from Mérida
12 hours
4.71 (31)
Las Coloradas & Río Lagartos with boat & Lunch from Mérida
$104.59
Tour image of Bar hopping tour in Merida
3 hours
4.96 (23)
Bar hopping tour in Merida
$69
Tour image of Yaxcopoil Hacienda, Uxmal & Cenote from Merida
8 hours
4.83 (24)
Yaxcopoil Hacienda, Uxmal & Cenote from Merida
$129
Tour image of Uxmal and Choco Story Private Tour
10 hours
5 (20)
Uxmal and Choco Story Private Tour
$258
Tour image of Puuc Route Mayan Archaeological Ruins: Uxmal, Kabah, Sayil and Labnah
9.3 hours
5 (20)
Puuc Route Mayan Archaeological Ruins: Uxmal, Kabah, Sayil and Labnah
$165.14
Tour image of 6-hour Guided Tour to Uxmal and Kabah Express
6 hours
4.8 (20)
6-hour Guided Tour to Uxmal and Kabah Express
$79
Tour image of Tour to Celestún with View of Flamencos and Beach Club
8.5 hours
4.89 (18)
Tour to Celestún with View of Flamencos and Beach Club
$131.7
Tour image of Private Transportation to/from Merida International Airport
40 minutes
4.79 (19)
Private Transportation to/from Merida International Airport
$19
Tour image of Cuzama Cenotes Adventure Day Trip
8 hours
4.25 (28)
Cuzama Cenotes Adventure Day Trip
$132
Tour image of Guided tour to Chichén Itzá from Mérida
6 hours
4.94 (17)
Guided tour to Chichén Itzá from Mérida
$77.07
Tour image of Merida Food Tour with local Yucatecan Chef
3 hours
5 (16)
Merida Food Tour with local Yucatecan Chef
$56
Tour image of Merida's Ultimate Experience Shopping TOUR
5 hours
5 (16)
Merida's Ultimate Experience Shopping TOUR
$115.6

Attractions in Merida

  • Paseo de Montejo: Enjoy a leisurely stroll past historic mansions.
  • Uxmal: Discover intricate Mayan ruins just a drive away.
  • Merida Markets: Sample local cuisine and authentic crafts.
  • Cenote Tours: Swim in beautiful natural sinkholes with guides.
  • Cooking Classes: Learn to make Yucatecan dishes from locals.

Most popular destinations close to Merida

Day trips in Merida

Uxmal

  • Duration: 1 hour
  • Highlights: Impressive architecture, guided tours, rich history.
  • Best for: History enthusiasts and families.

Celestún

  • Duration: 1.5 hours
  • Highlights: Birdwatching, stunning coastal views, fresh seafood.
  • Best for: Nature lovers and photographers.

Cenote X'batun

  • Duration: Full-day loop
  • Highlights: Crystal-clear waters, swimming, serene surroundings.
  • Best for: Adventure seekers and relaxation.
Tour image of majestic trip to Chichen Itzá, PRIVATE TOUR
11 hours
5 (5)
majestic trip to Chichen Itzá, PRIVATE TOUR
$577.99
Tour image of Private Tour: Chichen Itza, Cenote & Izamal Magic Town by Yucatan Concierge
9 hours
5 (3)
Private Tour: Chichen Itza, Cenote & Izamal Magic Town by Yucatan Concierge
$515
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9 hours
5 (3)
Private Tour to Uxmal & Hacienda Yunku with cenote by Yucatan Concierge
$513
Tour image of Private Tour: Celestun Biosphere Reserve by Yucatan Concierge
8 hours
4.25 (4)
Private Tour: Celestun Biosphere Reserve by Yucatan Concierge
$635
Tour image of Private Tour: Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid Magic Town by Yucatan Concierge
9 hours
5 (2)
Private Tour: Chichen Itza, Cenote & Valladolid Magic Town by Yucatan Concierge
$535
Tour image of Private Tour: Uxmal & Hacienda Sotuta de Peon by Yucatan Concierge
8 hours
5 (2)
Private Tour: Uxmal & Hacienda Sotuta de Peon by Yucatan Concierge
$571
Tour image of Private Tour Uxmal Land Rover Vintage Adventure with Mayan Brunch
8 hours
5 (1)
Private Tour Uxmal Land Rover Vintage Adventure with Mayan Brunch
$521
Tour image of Private Tour:Uxmal, Choco-Story Museum & Hacienda Yaxcopoil by Yucatan Concierge
10 hours
5 (1)
Private Tour:Uxmal, Choco-Story Museum & Hacienda Yaxcopoil by Yucatan Concierge
$520

Hidden gems

  • Visit the colorful Casa de la Cultura for local art.
  • Explore ADO regional bus station for affordable trips.
  • Check out the quirky Museo del Chocolate for a sweet experience.

Merida Expert Travel Tips

  1. Use pesos (₱) for local purchases to save money.
  2. Learn some basic Spanish phrases to enhance your experience.
  3. Carry bottled water during excursions to stay hydrated.
  4. Visit markets early for the freshest produce and goods.
  5. Respect local customs, especially during traditional celebrations.

Travel Merida your way

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Outdoor Activities

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Seasonal & Special Occasions

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Best time to visit Merida

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Spring 2025

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Spring offers warm temperatures and the Feria de X'matkuil festival, celebrating local culture and gastronomy.
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Summer 2025

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Summer brings humid weather, perfect for exploring Merida's many shaded parks and vibrant fiestas.
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Autumn 2025

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Autumn features mild weather ideal for the Day of the Dead festivities, showcasing traditional altars and offerings.
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Winter 2025

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Winter provides a cooler climate, making it suitable for outdoor markets and the Festival Internacional de Cine.
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FAQs

Depending on your nationality, you may need a visa to enter Mexico. It's advisable to check your country's regulations before travel. Most tourists can enter without a visa for up to 180 days.
Yes, Merida is pedestrian-friendly with buses and taxis readily available. Many attractions are within walking distance in the city center, making exploration convenient.
Join a guided food tour to taste authentic Yucatecan dishes. Expect to pay around $50 for a comprehensive experience including multiple tastings across various locations.
Entrance to Uxmal costs approximately 250 pesos (₱) per person. Guided tours may be an additional expense but enhance the experience with expert insights.
Yes, many tours offer English-speaking guides. It's recommended to book in advance, particularly during peak tourist seasons.

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