Private City tour Merida History plus Local Antojitos Tasting

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5 hours
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1 - 15 guests
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English, Spanish
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Explore Mérida with an authentic touch, savoring traditional Yucatecan cuisine and drinks on an exclusive tour. Discover the city's rich history while enjoying unique flavors.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Enjoy this pleasant private tour through the most emblematic places of Merida: its avenues, neighborhoods, markets, churches, and buildings that have had and continue having significant importance to the Yucatecan people. While learning about the city’s history, we will make gastronomic stops to taste local and traditional dishes and beverages that you can only enjoy in Yucatán.


- ⁠Discover Mérida like a local in a private tour full of history and flavor

⁠Stroll through alleys, markets, mansions, and churches with stories that come to life, accompanied by your expert local certified guide and perfect host

- Taste a variety of local snacks at traditional food stops full of local flavor.

- Taste regional distilled drink.

- An authentic experience in Mérida, where history, legends, flavors, and culture come alive with every step through the Yucatecan capital.


What You Get

Private transportation
Beverages: Fresh Chaya-Lime water, local beer and distilled drink tasting
Certified bilingual guide
Gratuities
(Guide and driver)
Lunch
Other food and beverages not specified in the itinerary

Good To Know

  • Children’s Policy: Children under 12 are welcome. Children aged 12 or older pay as adults. Children under 5 must use a stroller.
  • Food Allergies or Dietary Needs: If you have any allergies or food restrictions please let us know at the booking
  • If wheelchair service is required, it must be requested at the time of booking (extra cost applies)
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

What You’ll Experience

1

Mercado y Plaza Santiago

We will arrive to a traditional Mexican market where you will visit the most popular and famous spot in the market “Taqueria La Lupita” where Don Pedro and Doña Lupita, the owners, will serve you a Cochinita Pibil taco and other antojitos Yucatecos (snacks), like turkey salbut or panucho. If you are Vegan, let your guide know before arriving at the market, so he will take care of your dietary special requests.
45 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
2

Casa Frederick Catherwood

We will continue walking around Santiago's neighborhood and visiting to learn about the history of one of the first European explorers who arrived in Yucatán at the end of the 19th century and stayed there. We will also take the opportunity to visit the small cafe located in the house and enjoy a delicious Mexican artisanal chocolate.
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
3

Plaza Grande

We will drive to Plaza Grande, while enjoying a panoramic view of La Mejorada and La Ermita neighborhoods and learning about its history. At arrival we will do a walking guided tour visiting the San Ildefonso Cathedral, the Casa de Montejo and the murals at Government Palace.
1 hour 30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
4

Parque de Santa Lucia

Walking guided tour along ¨Calle 60¨ learning about the history of the most emblematic buildings located along this street to arrive to the Santa Lucia Park where your driver will be waiting for you.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
5

Dulcería y Sorbetería Colón

We will taste the traditional local sorbet at the most famous “sorbetería” in Mérida.
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
6

Monumento a la Patria

Panoramic guided visit along the Paseo de Montejo’s avenue. During this part of the tour, you will learn about the history of the French-style colonial mansions located along this avenue. We will make a stop at the “Monumento a la Patria” to take a closer look at the details printed by the artist Romulo Roso and capture one of the city's most iconic photos.
45 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
7

La Negrita Cantina

We will end this tour in a traditional cantina of Merida where you will taste a local beer and Mexican distillated drink.
1 hourAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

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We will meet travelers at the hotel lobby. If you are staying at AirBnb or private accommodation please let us know once booked.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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What People Are Saying
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Highly recommend. This was the best tour I’ve ever been on!
June 19, 2025
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Amazing experience! Everything was perfect from the beginning to the end. I’m really amazed of the wonderful job that travelezza made. I went with my girlfriend and we were treated incredibly by o...read more

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¡Imperdible! El mejor tour en Mérida
June 19, 2025
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Definitivamente el mejor tour de Mérida, lleno de historia, sabores y atención personalizada. Probamos chocolate artesanal, tacos de cochinita, sorbetes y cerveza local, todo estuvo delicioso! Tra...read more

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I would recommend it to anyone who wants to enjoy and learn!!
January 03, 2025
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Excellent guide and tour! he shared very interesting information. Well curated tour, with such wonderful places, info and food. Great company too!!!

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MUST DO TOUR!!!
December 04, 2024
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We visited Merida and hired this private tour that we loved, the mixture between getting to know the city , the sites and its history mixed with tastes of local food and drinks, was excellent, our ...read more

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Don't do this. Save your money and your time and do anything else, including sleeping during port time.
November 26, 2024
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Don't do this excursion. Seriously. It's a waste of time and money. Worst excursion ever. It was rushed, and you may want to eat a large breakfast before going in this because the snack is infant s...read more

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