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Merida Cathedral (Catedral de San Ildefonso) Tours and Tickets
The second oldest cathedral in the Americas, the Mérida Cathedral (Catedral de San Ildefonso) was built atop a Mayan temple in the 16th century. Notable for its relatively austere façade and surprisingly stark Moorish interior, Mérida Cathedral also houses some of Mérida’s most significant religious artifacts, including the Christ of Blisters statue.
Tours and Tickets to Experience Merida Cathedral (Catedral de San Ildefonso)
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Walking Tour Discovering Mérida
This is a fun tour of the historic center of Mérida. Designed for small groups.
We will visit places full of color, history, smells and unique flavors in the world. There will be time to take photos, rest in the shade of a tree and taste some local fruits.
You will learn about the history of the Mayan people, the Yucatecan gastronomy that is very famous in Mexico, and your guide will show you all the options that Mérida has for you.
If you are a person who likes vegetarian restaurants or if you want to party at night, your guide will give you very good options depending on your tastes.
If you want to discover the real Mexico, this tour is for you!
... More- 2 hours
- Free Cancellation
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USD 32.31
Likely to Sell Out
Mike&Duck Walking Tour Merida
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.
... More- 1 hour 15 minutes
- Free Cancellation
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USD 35.00
Merida Street Food Walking Tour
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!
... More- 3 hours
- Free Cancellation
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USD 65.00
5 Days Mayan Heritage History Tour
Discover Mexico’s rich Maya past with this 5-day heritage tour. Visit Tulum, ruins overlooking the Caribbean Sea; see stucco masks at Kohunlich; and check out zoomorphic figures in the temples of Chicanna. Swim in the waterfalls of Misol-Ha, visit an ornate tomb in Palenque, and marvel at the rounded pyramid of Uxmal. Learn about the Maya peoples’ incredible understanding of astronomy in Chichen Itza before your tour concludes.
... More- 5 days
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USD 922.29
Private Yucatan Highlights Tour
Take the stress out of planning on this three-day tour of the Yucatan Peninsula and Quintana Roo. Visit Chichen Itza and enjoy a guided tour of this significant archaeological site and learn about the ancient civilization that used to inhabit the land. Also, travel to Merida, the capital city of the Yucatan state, and cool off in a cenote. The trip ends with a stop at Coba (a Mayan site) and Tulum.
... More- 3 days
- Free Cancellation
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USD 927.34
Price varies by group size
Likely to Sell Out
Merida Uxmal and Cacao Plantation Day Trip from Cancun and Riviera Maya
Discover ancient temples, colonial architecture and a cacao plantation on a full-day, private trip to Uxmal and Merida from Cancun. Get a personal introduction to these highlights of the Yucatan Peninsula, with the flexibility to customize the day to your interests. Learn about local history, climb to the top of Maya pyramids, stroll through colorful historic neighborhoods and find out how local cacao goes from bean to chocolate bar.
... More- 12 hours
- Free Cancellation
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USD 518.00
Price varies by group size
Private Yucatan Discovery Tour
Discover the highlights of the Yucatan Peninsula and the Mayan Riviera on this action-packed 4-day private tour from Cancun. Over the course of your trip, you’ll visit five Mayan archaeological sites, including Chichen Itza, Tulum, and Uxmal. You’ll also swing by the picture-perfect capital of the Yucatan, Merida, see pink lakes filled with flamingos, dive into the crystal clear waters of an underground cenote, and enjoy three nights in boutique hotels.
... More- 4 days
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USD 1,235.03
Price varies by group size
Mérida Like a Local: Customized Private Tour
Merida sightseeing goes from a museum of Maya treasures to the Cathedral de Merida, and exploring the city with a private guide offers a personalized insight that most group tours lack. Instead, join a local for a walk that’s tailored to you, whether you’re all about history or learning about local gastronomy. The walking tour format is perfect for soaking up the local atmosphere, without a fixed itinerary to rush your experience.
... More- Free Cancellation
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USD 35.00
Price varies by group size
Merida City Private Local Food and Drink Tasting Tour
Enjoy the unique tasting experience of traditional food & drinks of Yucatan in this private tour. From a Cochinita Pibil Taco to regional artisanal beer tasting, you will have the opportunity to get the first impression about the flavors of Yucatán's gastronomy.
In the meanwhile you learn tasting the flavors of yucatan, you will discover the history of some of the most emblematic places in Mérida, its avenues, neighborhoods, markets, churches and buildings that nowadays continue having an important meaning in the life of the Yucatecan people.
You cannot leave Mérida without first living this experience!
... More- 5 hours
- Free Cancellation
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USD 252.63
Price varies by group size
Maya Classic 5 days TULUM BACALAR CHETUMAL CALACMUL PALENQUE GULF OF MEXICO CAMPECHE UXMAL MERIDA CHICHEN ITZA IK KIL from Tulum
Do not miss the opportunity to see the most emblematic archaeological sites: Tulum, Calacmul, Uxmal, Palenque. Visit the most important colonial cities of the Peninsula: Merida, Campeche and experience the magic of the most spectacular natural beauty places like Bacalar lagoon, Cenote Ik Kil.
... More- 5 days
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USD 2,238.98
Price varies by group size
Mini Yucatan 3days 2 nights Chichen Itza Cenote Merida Uxmal Celestun Coba caves from Cancun
Explore the awe-inspiring nature and rich culture of the Yucatan on a convenient multi-day guided excursion. Visit the ancient Mayan city of Chichen Itza, swim in a cenote, and tour the historic city of Merida. See pink flamingos at Celestun Biosphere, visit the underground caves of Xibalba, and marvel at one of the largest ancient Mayan cities. Enjoy breakfast, transportation, and accommodations in Merida included the tour package.
... More- 3 days
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USD 1,562.67
Price varies by group size
Walking Tour of Merida and Visit to Traditional Cantinas
You will enjoy unique stories of the most emblematic buildings of the first square of the city of Mérida, from the hand of one of our expert guides, as well as 3 traditional canteens, we will talk about their evolution, both in drinks, mixology and gastronomy and the influence of the different cultures in this colonial city, Afro-descendants, Spanish, Lebanese, who give identity and unique flavors to our region, what better than enjoying this experience in the company of a local person, exploring places that are not normally visited on a conventional tour.
... More- 4 hours 30 minutes
- Free Cancellation
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USD 149.82
10-Day Yucatan Heritage Ecofriendly Tour from Cancun
Enjoy a fantastic trip through the World Heritage Sites of the Yucatan Peninsula. This trip has a perfect combination of the core nature and cultural activities, that sum up what Yucatan Peninsula is all about! Explore the amazing Sian Ka’an, Calakmul and Rio Lagartos Biosphere Reserves as well as the second largest coral reef of the world, the amazing Mayan jungle, the unique wetlands and the wide biodiversity that these ecosystems have to offer. Truly understand the history of the Mayans by visiting impressive archaeological sites such as Coba and Chichen Itza and visit the colonial cities of Valladolid and Merida.
... More- 10 days
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USD 2,495.00
11 days by the Aztec and Mayan Route:Puebla, Oaxaca, Chiapas, Yucatan and Cancun
Take this Aztecs and Mayas Express Circuit - Package in 11 days and visit the most interesting and representatives places of Mexico: from Mexico City, Colonial Cities ato the Mexican Southest to finish this experience in the incredible Mexican Caribbean.
All tour arrangements are done by us, so you can ensure you enjoy an incredible circuit. You only need to book the hotels by your own.
We will pick you up every day to do the corresponding tour, then we will transfer you to your hotel.
If you have doubts we can assist you.
... More- 11 days
- Free Cancellation
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USD 915.17
Price varies by group size
Magic Mexican Christmas Tour in Merida
How is Christmas celebrated in Mexico? Discover a wide variety of traditions and customs, which include a wide range of seasonal cuisine.
Visit the city's Christmas tree and the essential birth of Jesus, with human-sized figures. Mexican culture prepares for the great Christmas before December 24. On December 12, Mexicans celebrate the Guadalupe Virgin Day. Participate in a religious procession and celebrate this holiday closely, enjoying a very special walking tour around Merida’s Old Town.
The visit of sights and craft markets are essential in this tour; There you will find all kinds of Christmas decorations and souvenirs.
... More- 2 hours
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USD 184.00
Price varies by group size
5-Day Private Tour in Riviera Maya with Pick Up
Discover the Riviera Maya beyond the beaches and bars of Cancun. This 5-day private tour takes you to archaeological sites including Tulum, Calacmul, Uxmal, and Palenque, as well as to the cities of Merida and Campeche and sites of spectacular natural beauty
including Bacalar Lagoon and Cenote Ik Kil. Includes accommodation with breakfast.
... More- 5 days
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USD 2,328.54
Price varies by group size
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