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Top Things to Do in Merida

We compared all 55 experiences in Merida so you can choose in minutes: real prices, verified reviews and our editorial picks.

★4.8 55 experiences from US$ 16.47 ✓Free cancellation on most experiences

Must-do experiences

Chichen Itza & Izamal Day Trip from Merida with Cenote Swim
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Chichen Itza & Izamal Day Trip from Merida with Cenote SwimVisit Chichen Itza, swim at Cenote Ik Kil, buffet lunch, explore Izamal with bilingual guide. Full-day tour from Merida with hotel pickup.
585 reviews
4.85★
Duration
12h
Every day
07:00
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 73per person
Los 7 Cenotes San Gerónimo tour: 2 cenotes with bike & guide
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★Top rated
Los 7 Cenotes San Gerónimo tour: 2 cenotes with bike & guideBike through Yucatan jungle to swim in a semi-open cenote and explore a cave cenote with a professional guide.
534 reviews
4.99★
Duration
4h
Every day
10:00
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 169per person
Merida Walking Food Tour: 8 tastings with local guide
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Best value
Merida Walking Food Tour: 8 tastings with local guideTaste eight Yucatecan dishes including gorditas, cochinita pibil, and tamales on a three-hour food tour through Merida's markets and side streets with a local guide.
537 reviews
4.88★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 71per person

Recommended (7)

Merida Street Food Tour: Tacos, Ceviche & Local Flavors
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Travelers' pick
Merida Street Food Tour: Tacos, Ceviche & Local Flavors
444 reviews
4.91★
Duration
3h 30m
fromUS$ 79per person
Chichen Itza, Izamal & Private Cenote: Early Entry, Home Cooked Lunch
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Chichen Itza, Izamal & Private Cenote: Early Entry, Home Cooked Lunch
419 reviews
4.87★
Duration
10h
fromUS$ 85per person
Cooking class Merida: Shop the market, cook at home
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Cooking class Merida: Shop the market, cook at home
334 reviews
4.91★
Duration
5h
fromUS$ 108per person
Chichén Itzá, Cenote & Izamal Day Tour: Early Entry & Swim
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Travelers' pick
Chichén Itzá, Cenote & Izamal Day Tour: Early Entry & Swim
323 reviews
4.62★
Duration
10h
fromUS$ 115per person
Chichen Itza Full Day Tour from Merida: Early Entry & Cenote Swim
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Chichen Itza Full Day Tour from Merida: Early Entry & Cenote Swim
250 reviews
4.86★
Duration
11h–12h
fromUS$ 55per person
Las Coloradas & Río Lagartos from Mérida: Pink Lakes & Flamingo Boat Tour
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Las Coloradas & Río Lagartos from Mérida: Pink Lakes & Flamingo Boat Tour
242 reviews
4.82★
Duration
13h
fromUS$ 110per person
Walking Tour Merida Historic Center: Local Guide & Colonial Sites
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Walking Tour Merida Historic Center: Local Guide & Colonial Sites
211 reviews
4.84★
Duration
2h
fromUS$ 16.47per person

Top rated (10)

Mexico Mezcal and Chocolate Tasting: 5 Pairings with Guide
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Mexico Mezcal and Chocolate Tasting: 5 Pairings with GuideTaste 5 artisanal mezcals paired with award-winning Mexican chocolates, guided by a certified taster who walks you through aromas, flavors and why these two work together.
137 reviews
4.99★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day except Tuesday
2
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 82per person
Valladolid, Cenote Suytun & Cenote Oxman tour from Mérida
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Travelers' pick
Valladolid, Cenote Suytun & Cenote Oxman tour from MéridaGuided day tour from Mérida to two cenotes and colonial Valladolid, featuring swimming and lunch while exploring Yucatán's natural and historical highlights.
132 reviews
4.97★
Duration
12h
Every day
07:00
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 90per person
Snorkeling in 4 cenotes from Merida: Life jacket included
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Snorkeling in 4 cenotes from Merida: Life jacket includedSwim in four cenotes near Homún with certified guide, round-trip transport from Merida, entrance fees and snorkel gear included.
200 reviews
4.91★
Duration
9h
Every day
08:00
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 79per person
Uxmal & Cenotes Day Trip from Mérida with Yucatecan Lunch
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Travelers' pick
Uxmal & Cenotes Day Trip from Mérida with Yucatecan LunchStep through Uxmal’s ancient ruins, swim in two Yucatán cenotes, and share a local lunch: private guide, air-conditioned ride, and entry fees included.
141 reviews
4.91★
Duration
8h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · FR · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 82per person
Merida: Private Yucatecan Cooking Class & Meal with Sofia
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Merida: Private Yucatecan Cooking Class & Meal with SofiaLearn to cook sikil pak, sopa de lima & cochinita pibil in Sofia's Merida home. Hands-on class, family recipes, traditional meal & local beer included. 20+ years hosting.
123 reviews
4.86★
Duration
4h
start times · Every day
2
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 109per person
Merida: Santa Barbara Cenotes Bike Tour & Yucatecan Lunch
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Travelers' pick
Merida: Santa Barbara Cenotes Bike Tour & Yucatecan LunchFeel the cool cenote waters near Merida, bike or ride between four unique pools, explore Acanceh ruins, and taste a homemade Yucatecan lunch. Includes hotel pickup.
101 reviews
4.81★
Duration
8h–9h
Every day
08:30
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 100per person
Celestún Biosphere & Beach Day from Merida: Flamingos & Mangroves
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Travelers' pick
Celestún Biosphere & Beach Day from Merida: Flamingos & MangrovesSpend 7.5 hours exploring the Celestún Biosphere Reserve from Merida with a bilingual guide, boat tour through mangroves and freshwater springs.
150 reviews
4.79★
Duration
7h 30m
Every day
09:00
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 66per person
Celestún Mangroves Boat Tour: Flamingos & Bird Watching
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Celestún Mangroves Boat Tour: Flamingos & Bird WatchingStart at 8 a.m. from Merida for a full day in Celestún: boat tour through mangrove reserve with binoculars, certified guide, beachfront lunch and 3 hours free time on the sand.
166 reviews
4.77★
Duration
9h
Every day
08:00
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 97per person
Uxmal and Kabah tour from Mérida: Puuc ruins and chocolate museum
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Uxmal and Kabah tour from Mérida: Puuc ruins and chocolate museumVisit Uxmal and Kabah Puuc ruins with a bilingual guide, explore Choco Story's gardens and animal shelter, and enjoy a three-course meal on this full-day tour from Mérida.
175 reviews
4.74★
Duration
10h
Every day
08:00
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 75per person
Merida: Chichen Itza, Izamal & Cenote Ik Kil Day Trip with Lunch
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Travelers' pick
Merida: Chichen Itza, Izamal & Cenote Ik Kil Day Trip with LunchStep into Merida’s yellow streets, swim in Cenote Ik Kil, and wander Chichen Itza’s ruins: includes hotel pickup, guided tour, and a regional lunch.
148 reviews
4.62★
Duration
10h–11h
Every day
08:10
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 80per person

Lowest price (10)

Merida: Walking Tour with History, Sweets & Local Stories
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Merida: Walking Tour with History, Sweets & Local StoriesStep inside Merida’s oldest mansions, hear Mayan legends, taste Mexican candies, and wander with a local guide. Includes digital photos and water.
80 reviews
5.00★
Duration
1h–1h 30m
Tue–Sun
17:00
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 30per person
Mérida Airport Private Roundtrip Transfer: Comfortable Van
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Mérida Airport Private Roundtrip Transfer: Comfortable VanPrivate roundtrip transfer from Mérida airport to your hotel with professional driver, air-conditioned van for up to 12 passengers, and complimentary water and sodas on board.
69 reviews
4.81★
Duration
15m–1h
Every dayHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 35per person
Merida Walking Tour: Cathedral & Plaza Grande with Local Guide
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Merida Walking Tour: Cathedral & Plaza Grande with Local GuideWalking tour of Merida's colonial center with local guide. Covers Cathedral, Teatro Peón Contreras, Plaza Grande, university. Small groups, WhatsApp support, customizable.
89 reviews
4.71★
Duration
2h
start times · Every day
19
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 40per person
Merida Market Tour: Lucas de Gálvez & San Benito, 90 Minutes
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Merida Market Tour: Lucas de Gálvez & San Benito, 90 MinutesSpend 90 minutes walking two Mérida markets with a guide, tasting cochinita pibil and handmade tortillas at four stops while learning Yucatecan food.
10 reviews
4.90★
Duration
1h 30m
start times · Every day
4
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 45per person
Merida Food Tour: Local Markets & Yucatecan Cuisine
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Travelers' pick
Merida Food Tour: Local Markets & Yucatecan CuisineThree hours exploring Merida's markets and hidden food stalls with a local chef guide. Taste from seven stops including slow-cooked Mayan specialties.
66 reviews
4.91★
Duration
3h
start times · Every day
4
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 63per person
Mexican Chocolate Tasting in Oaxaca: Award-Winning Single-Origin
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Mexican Chocolate Tasting in Oaxaca: Award-Winning Single-OriginTaste ten award-winning small-batch chocolates from Mexico's top makers, guided by a certified chocolate taster through single-origin cacao, terroir.
58 reviews
5.00★
Duration
1h 40m
Every day except Tuesday
16:00
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 71per person
Uxmal tour from Merida: Mayan ruins, cenote swim, meal
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Uxmal tour from Merida: Mayan ruins, cenote swim, mealEarly-morning Uxmal tour from Merida with professional guide, cenote swim in a Maya community, and lunch cooked fresh by a local family. Pickup included from your hotel.
41 reviews
5.00★
Duration
8h
Mon–Sat
07:00
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 77per person
Uxmal tour from Merida: Guided 1h20m with free time
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Travelers' pick
Uxmal tour from Merida: Guided 1h20m with free timeGuided tour of Uxmal from Merida with certified guide and air-conditioned transport: explore the Pyramid of the Soothsayer.
64 reviews
4.81★
Duration
6h
Every day
07:00
Live guide EN · ESFree cancellationfromUS$ 77per person
Kayaking in Sisal from Merida: Mangroves and beach
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Likely to sell out
Kayaking in Sisal from Merida: Mangroves and beachKayak through mangroves near Sisal to spot pink flamingos and endemic birds, swim in a coastal spring, then relax on the beach. Includes guide.
11 reviews
4.82★
Duration
9h
Fri–Sun
08:00
Live guide EN · ESPickup optionalFree cancellationfromUS$ 82per person
Uxmal & Kabah ruins tour from Merida: Cenote swim included
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Uxmal & Kabah ruins tour from Merida: Cenote swim includedFrom Merida, a guided tour of two major Mayan sites (Uxmal and Kabah on the Puuc Route) with a swim in Cenote Peba and lunch included.
182 reviews
4.47★
Duration
9h–10h
Every day
08:10
Live guide EN · ESHotel pickupFree cancellationfromUS$ 82per person
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Merida at a glance ✓ 2026-11-04

  • Most booked: Chichen Itza & Izamal Day Trip from Merida with Cenote Swim, US$ 73 (12h, 4.85★ · 585).
  • Top rated: Los 7 Cenotes San Gerónimo tour: 2 cenotes with bike & guide, US$ 169 (4h, 4.99★ · 534).
  • Best value: Merida Walking Food Tour: 8 tastings with local guide, US$ 71 (3h, 4.88★ · 537).

Of the 55 experiences: 54 with free cancellation, 48 with instant confirmation, 32 with hotel pickup and 30 bookable last-minute.

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