Merida Private City tour with Local Food and Drink Tasting

Paseo de Montejo

We will start this tour with a panoramic view of Paseo de Montejo, the most emblematic avenue of the city while you discover its history.

Monumento a la Patria

30 min

During this guided tour, we will make a stop at Monumento a la Patria to discover the meaning of each symbol printed in this monument and will capture the most emblematic picture of Merida.
Then, you will taste the traditional Bolita de Queso from Merida, a sweet bread filled with cheese.

Mercado y Plaza Santiago

45 min

We will arrive at a traditional Mexican market where you will taste the fruit of the season and hot just made Mexican tortilla. Also we will visit the most popular and famous spot in the market where Don Pedro, the owner, will serve you a Cochinita Pibil taco and other antojitos Yucatecos (snacks), like turkey salute or panucho.
In addition, in this visit you will learn about the recado rojo(one of the main condiments of Yucatecan cuisine).

30 min

We continue visiting the most emblematic places of the City, its alleys, corners and Barrios, the original neighborhoods since the colonial period, to discover its importance to Yucatecan local people. Barrios Santa Ana, La Mejorada, The Ermita and Santiago will be visited with panoramic views learning about the history.
You will learn from the original Mérida, before the Spanish conquest, the ancient Mayan city named T'HO' to the traditions of Yucatecan society nowadays.

Cathedral de Merida

15 min

Visiting the first cathedral in mainland America is a must in this tour.

Plaza Grande

30 min

We will walk around the square talking about the important dates in the history of Montejo´s house, the Government Palace and the Cathedral. Then, we will continue walking through the 60´s street while your guide will tell you curious facts and the history of various places located along this street and enjoy the traditional Chaya and pineapple fresh water and taste one exotic artisanal gelato.

30 min

The first colonial house in Merida will be visited, owned by Francisco de Montejo, the Spanish conqueror of Yucatan Peninsula.

30 min

Let's visit the Government Palace, in addition to being an emblematic symbol of this city and housing the current government offices, in its corridors and various rooms, tells part of the history of Mérida through murals and paintings by Fernando Castro Pacheco, a renowned artist for his great paintings in the modern and contemporary field.

30 min

One of the most iconic buildings in the historic center of Merida is the Mansion Hotel Boutique, the perfect representation of colonial opulence.

Parque de Santa Lucia

15 min

Take a look at one of the most visited barrios in Merida: Barrio de Santa Lucia and its importance in the colonial period and why nowadays it is one of the most popular places in town.

45 min

Before finish this unique experience, we will visit a local beer factory where you will delight a artisan Beer tasting accompanied by the famous Kibis, an influence from the Lebanese immigration in Yucatan, at the end you can't leave without try an exotic Yucatecan liquor made from the honey of Melipona Bees, called Xtabentún.