Merida City & Shopping Tour
Explore the Yucatan's largest city and enjoy a fun look back at the area's long history on this comprehensive tour.
This comprehensive Yucatan tour will lead you to appreciate the area's storied past as you explore the many sights that Merida has to offer. Merida is the largest Yucatan city and was founded back in 1542. You're in for a fun history lesson, as you are sure to encounter many historic attractions that date back to that time! When you arrive in Merida, you'll head over to the Centro Historico district, where you'll find various colonial residences and structures that line the streets. These buildings stand in different states of disrepair, providing a glimpse at the history of the area, which has seen its share of revolts. Some of the major sites you'll visit include the Catedral de San Ildefonso, Montejo's House and the Government Palace. These structures date as far back as the late 1500s, helping to display the city's architectural progress over the centuries. Your guide will also share anecdotes about the city's culture and will lead you to the Main Square, where you will have time to do some shopping in the area. Book this tour and get acquainted with Merida, the largest Yucatan city.
- Duration
- 6 hours
- Operated by
- Shore Excursions Group
- An approximate 7 to 10-minute walk from the cruise ship pier is required to reach your departure location. Full details will be provided in your electronic ticket upon confirmation.
- We recommend wearing comfortable clothing and footwear (sneakers, walking shoes, etc).
- This tour is not wheelchair accessible. Children ages 5 and younger can attend the tour free of charge with advanced notice at the time of booking. All children must have their own seat, and infants under 1 year of age must be in a car seat. Car seats may be provided upon request, but are subject to availability.
Excursion purchases are fully refundable outside of 14 days prior to the tour date. Beginning on the 14th day prior to the tour date, excursion purchases are non-refundable.