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Walking Tour Across the Historic Center in Merida
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The best way to get to know the Historical Center of Merida is by walking by its streets and getting lost between squares, churches, and colonial architecture.
Discover the history and secrets, plus everything that this city has for you: art, traditions, and loads of cultural diversity. Come and have fun on this Walking Tour that we have made for you, a traveler who wants to know the city in a local way.
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Cultural and historical insights from a local perspective
Guided walking tour led by a certified local guide
Local recommendations for food, cafés, and hidden spots
Meals
Entrance tickets to the sites visited
Private transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
Museo Casa Montejo
We will meet in the Main Square, just in front of the Museo Casa Montejo, look for us with our pink T-shirts and umbrellas.
Return
Parque Santa Lucia
We will finish the tour in the Santa Lucia Park, a perfect spot to enjoy the gastronomy of the city.
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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The best way to get to know the Historical Center of Merida is by walking by its streets and getting lost between squares, churches, and colonial architecture.
Discover the history and secrets, plus everything that this city has for you: art, traditions, and loads of cultural diversity. Come and have fun on this Walking Tour that we have made for you, a traveler who wants to know the city in a local way.
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Cultural and historical insights from a local perspective
Guided walking tour led by a certified local guide
Local recommendations for food, cafés, and hidden spots
Meals
Entrance tickets to the sites visited
Private transportation
Meeting Points
Departure
Museo Casa Montejo
We will meet in the Main Square, just in front of the Museo Casa Montejo, look for us with our pink T-shirts and umbrellas.
Return
Parque Santa Lucia
We will finish the tour in the Santa Lucia Park, a perfect spot to enjoy the gastronomy of the city.
Itinerary
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Museo Casa Montejo
An iconic 16th-century building, originally built and inhabited by the city’s first founders and the Montejo family. A historic gem that offers a glimpse into Mérida’s earliest years.
20 minutes
2
Cathedral de Merida
The first cathedral built on the American mainland, a majestic symbol of the city’s colonial past.
20 minutes
3
El Palacio de Gobierno
Home to the stunning murals by Fernando Castro Pacheco, which depict the struggle and resilience of the Maya people.
10 minutes
4
Hotel Mérida, Yucatán
An elegant Porfirian-era building that stands as a witness to Mérida’s splendor at the beginning of the 20th century.
10 minutes
5
Iglesia El Jesus,Tercera Orden
A colonial-era church known for its impressive Baroque altarpiece and its deep connection to the Franciscan order. Its construction even incorporated stones from ancient Maya temples that were destroyed.
10 minutes
6
Teatro Peon Contreras
Mérida’s most famous theater—a 19th-century architectural treasure and the venue of the First Feminist Congress in Latin America.
7
Universidad Autonoma de Yucatan
An emblematic building that blends local architectural elements with Moorish-inspired details found throughout the region, offering a unique look into Yucatán’s cultural and academic charm.
20 minutes
8
Parque de Santa Lucia
A lively, tradition-filled spot where you can enjoy serenades and the festive atmosphere of this charming public square.
