Mérida Self-Guided Tour of the Historic Center at Your Own Pace

Merida, Mexico
Duration1h 45m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Explore the Historic Center of Mérida at your own pace, with a GPS audio guide that tells you what the books don't say: secrets, legends, surprising characters, and anecdotes you'll want to tell your friends. Each stop has something specific to do with it, and a touch of humor to make the walk a real pleasure.

You decide the pace. Start whenever you want, take breaks whenever you want: a coffee, a photo, a snow, and then resume the journey right where you left off. No group, no schedule, no rush.

Simple and practical.

- 8 stops on an easy walk of less than 2 kilometers
About 90 minutes of travel
- Map with your real-time location
- Works offline once downloaded
Audio in Spanish, French, and English
- Valid access for one year: come back whenever you want

What's included

  • Valid access for one year after purchase
  • GPS audio guide with 8 stops in the Historic Center
  • Audio in Spanish, French, and English
  • It works offline once downloaded
  • Interactive map with your real-time location
  • In-person guide
  • Smartphone and headphones (necessary)
  • Mobile data for the initial download
  • Food and drinks
  • Transport to the starting point

What to expect

  1. Plaza Grande
    5m
    Start in the heart of Mérida, the plaza where the city was born in fifteen fifty-two, on the ruins of the ancient Mayan city of T’Hó. Your audio guide tells you what these stones hid before the Spanish and why this square remains the meeting point of the meridians.
  2. Museo Casa Montejo
    5m · Admission ticket included
    In front of you, one of Mexico's most controversial facades. Look closely at the figures carved at the entrance: what are those soldiers standing on? The story behind this house will surprise you.
  3. Cathedral de Merida
    5m
    One of the oldest cathedrals in the American continent. What few people know: its walls hold a secret of Mayan origin. Discover where these stones really came from and the legend of a Christ who survived the fire. If it is open, it is worth going to see it.
  4. El Palacio de Gobierno
    5m · Admission ticket included
    In front of the square is the Government Palace. Enter free to admire its impressive murals, which tell the entire history of Yucatán in enormous paintings. Don't miss them: they are some of the most beautiful things in Mérida.
  5. Parque Hidalgo
    5m
    A small park full of cafes, perfect for a break. But the man in the statue has a story that few tourists know. Sit down, listen and discover who it was.
  6. Iglesia de Jesus
    5m
    Built by the Jesuits, this church has details that almost no one notices when passing by. Your audio guide tells you exactly where to look, and why its builders had to leave overnight.
  7. Teatro Peon Contreras
    5m · Admission ticket included
    A theater worthy of Europe in the middle of Yucatán. How did so much luxury get here in the early twentieth century? The answer is linked to a plant that made the landowners in the region rich.
  8. Parque de Santa Lucia
    5m
    Finish in one of the most charming parks in Mérida. Look at their benches: they have a very special shape, designed for lovers. Discover its history and the atmosphere this park has when night falls.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We recommend downloading the route with wifi before leaving; then it works offline.

End point

Additional information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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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