Playa del Carmen · MéRIDA TOURS
60 tours reviewed
This is the shortlist for anyone with one free day: the 15 Mérida tours from Playa del Carmen that are worth the drive, each with its price, its verdict from the people who went, and the one thing to know before you book.
A 3-hour Mérida walking food tour with 8 local tastings in markets near Plaza Grande, led by local guides in English.
“It’s interesting, fun, and the food was fabulous. I would recommend it to anyone. Our guide, Annette, was great. Especially the way she managed an unpleasant tour participant, she was kind and diplomatic in dealing with his unwarranted comments.”
Sample Yucatán street food in Mérida with a small-group walk, market tastings, included lunch, and artisanal gelato at Pola.
“A great introduction to local foods and spices with a trip through the marketplace and restaurants in the Plaza Grande area.”
Market shopping at Mercado Lucas de Gálvez, then a hands-on 3-course Yucatecan cooking class in a family home, with Uber back to downtown.
“It was educational and fun! A chance to shop in a market with Zulma to explain the produce, to taste great food and see corn tortillas being made!”
3 hours of Yucatecan street food in downtown Mérida, with a small-group guide, market stops, and generous tastings for $69.
“I really enjoyed everything that we got to try. When asked which was my favorite, I really had a difficult time choosing! We were only 4 people on the tour and our guide did a fantastic job explaining what we were eating, as well as what we were seeing in the market. I absolutely will go back and try to find some of those places, again!! Thank you, thank you!”
From Merida: Chichen Itza, Ik Kil cenote, and Izamal in one day, with pickup, Ik Kil entry, and buffet lunch.
“OMYGOSH! We had a fantastic all day excursion. Our guide Anel was extremely knowledgeable about the ruins & history of the Mayans, Toltec & Aztec people. We loved her! Our driver Johnny was so pleasant. His first month with the company. They both took care of us all day long. I can’t say enough about what a wonderful experience we had. Thank you so much Anel and Johnnie! You are the best!”
See Mérida from a red double-decker bus with two circuits, top-deck panoramic views, and Spanish audio for about 1.5 hours each.
“Really nice tour through Merida! Unfortunately only one of the routes were offered (Circuite Norte), we would have loved to see more of the city.”
A 2-hour English walking tour across Merida’s historic center, from Casa Montejo to Santa Lucia Park, for $22 with free stops.
“Tanya was a very good tour guide..she explained this historical city very well and gave Great recommendations for food in the area.”
Early Uxmal ruins, lonchería lunch, then two cenotes for cave and open-water swims, from Mérida.
“Dear Jorge, we had a wonderful day with you in Uxmal and the Cenotes. You did a great job! Thank you for sharing your knowledge (history and biology) and your enthusiasm. One of our very best tours in Mexico. Mucha suerte, Johanna y Fabián”
Guided day trip from Merida to Uxmal, Kabah, and a Peba cenote swim with lunch, pickup, and bilingual commentary.
“Excellent tour, our guide, Sergio, was fantastic, very knowledgeable, besides being so nice. Uxmal is unbelievable.”
Merida day tour to Uxmal and Kabah, swim at Cenote Sámbula, plus lunch, with an English-Spanish guide and AC van.
“My trip to Uxmal and Kabah were amazing! Glendi was very knowledgeable and can only be described as a guide that loves her job. She made the trip amazing. Also a big thanks to Jose for getting us to our destinations safe! Highly recommended trip if you love Mayan history.”
Day trip from Mérida to Izamal, Ik Kil cenote, and Chichén Itzá, with bilingual guide, lunch, and hotel pickup.
“Highly recommend! An incredible experience with amazing guides. The cenote was absolutely magical. This is a must see.”
Early-access Chichén Itzá, a swim at Xcajum cenote, Yucatecan buffet lunch, and Izamal’s yellow streets in one long day.
“Very enjoyable, great guide, nice driver, and made new friends ! Chichen Itza was out of this world and swimming in the Chichikan cenote was a great experience! The buffet was very nice too ! Recommended 5 *”
13-hour day trip from Mérida to pink Las Coloradas, Playa Cancunito, and Río Lagartos: boat wildlife, mud bath, and lunch.
“The tour was well organized, and properly scheduled. The road was quite long but it was worth it. Our guide Tony did a very good job. The tour on the boat was quite an experience, we liked it a lot! The restaurant was also very good. This was defenately a very nice trip”
Private Yucatecan cooking class in Mérida at Sofia’s home, hands-on dishes, habanero salsa, local beer, and dinner.
“This was such an amazing opportunity. So thankful Sophia shared her culture and recipes. The food was authentic and delicious. Learned lots of tips and tricks too.”
A full-day boat trip from Mérida to Celestún, through mangroves and flamingo country, plus a beach lunch at Playa.
“Excellent guide and driver, both totally tuned in to participants needs. Boat journey was thrilling and new and very enjoyable. Lunch was good and convivial. Beach time was relaxing, just as it should be!”
