Top 10 Half-day Tours in Merida

Destination: Merida.
Exclusive Guest Experience: As part of these tours, our guests will enjoy door to door air conditioned transportation, discounts, in store education or demonstrations, sampling of honey, mezcal, chocolate etc, and authentic Mexican snacks and refreshments/alcohol. Curated by an interior decorator and professional buyer, this tour is intended to be a fun, educational and a hassle free introduction to the some of the best but often missed shops in Merida. Rain or shine, we take care of all the details, allowing you to simply enjoy this unique and enhanced shopping experience.
Known For: Merida Shopping Tours, Merida Private and Luxury, Merida Half-day Tours, Merida New Product, Merida Bus Tours, Merida Small Group, Merida Historical Tours.
Duration: Around 5 hours.

Destination: Merida.
Think a cold beer can't tell a story? Think again. On this walking tour, we dive into Mérida’s cantina culture—where drinks refresh, bites surprise, and strangers become friends. From iconic neighborhood bars to a modern twist on the classic cantina, you’ll visit five unique spots, each with its own flavor, energy, and charm. Between mezcals, botanas, and conversations with locals, you’ll uncover the soul of Yucatán’s most social (and delicious) tradition: the joy of drinking, sharing, and slowing down to savor life. • Guided visit to 6 cantinas (5 traditional + 1 modern) • 6 drinks (beer, mezcal, tequila or cocktails) • Local botana tasting (weekly menu, Valladolid longaniza, Yucatecan classics) • Food & drink expert as your host • Interactions with cantina staff and regulars • Vegetarian, vegan, and allergy-friendly options
Known For: Merida Small Group, Merida Walking Tours, Merida Half-day Tours, Merida Beer & Brewery Tours, Merida Food & Drink.
Duration: Around 4 hours.
Normal Price: 95 USD.
Current Price: 47.5 USD.

Destination: Merida.
Join us for a unique and personalized adventure through the vibrant city of Mérida, where colonial history meets delicious street food and warm hospitality. Our private city and street food tour is tailored to your interests and preferences, ensuring a truly immersive experience. With your dedicated guide, explore the city's iconic landmarks. Uncover the stories and secrets behind these colonial-era treasures and enjoy the flexibility to customize your itinerary. Indulge in Mérida's culinary delights on a street food tour that will take you to the city's hidden gems. Savor local specialties like cochinita pibil, papadzules, and traditional Yucatecan desserts at carefully selected eateries and markets. Enjoy the exclusivity of a private tour, with your guide's undivided attention and expertise. Ask questions, take photos, and soak up the atmosphere without feeling rushed. Our customizable itinerary allows you to prioritize your interests and pace your tour to suit your preferences.
Known For: Merida Walking Tours, Merida Half-day Tours, Merida Private Sightseeing Tours, Merida Private and Luxury, Merida Cultural Tours, Merida Food & Drink, Merida Street Food Tours , Merida Historical Tours.
Duration: Around 3 hours.

Destination: Merida.
This tour isn’t for fine-dining fans, and that’s exactly the point. Instead of polished restaurants, you’ll eat where Yucatecan flavour truly lives, in street vendors, hole-in-the-wall spots, markets, and family-run eateries that rarely make it into guidebooks. Over four hours in Mérida, you’ll enjoy 15+ tastings, sip cold beer alongside locals, and uncover why the city is home to some of Mexico’s boldest regional flavours, many rooted in ancient Mayan traditions. It’s a deeply local culinary food experience that shows you a side of Mérida most visitors never taste.
Known For: Merida Half-day Tours, Merida Walking Tours, Merida Small Group, Merida Food & Drink, Merida Street Food Tours , Merida Private and Luxury.
Duration: Around 4 hours.
Normal Price: 59 USD.
Current Price: 47.2 USD.

Destination: Merida.
This small-group food tour is limited to just 8 guests, allowing for a more personal, immersive experience of Mérida’s food culture. Rather than simply tasting dishes, you’ll uncover the history behind Yucatán’s bold flavours, from age-old Mayan recipes to dishes shaped by Spanish influence. With around 15+ tastings across four hours, this is a generous, in-depth introduction to Mérida’s most authentic local food. While the city is full of restaurants, this moveable feast takes you beyond the obvious, offering the most direct and delicious way to understand what locals really eat and why.
Known For: Merida Small Group, Merida Walking Tours, Merida Half-day Tours, Merida Private and Luxury, Merida Food & Drink, Merida Street Food Tours .
Duration: Around 4 hours.
Normal Price: 59 USD.
Current Price: 47.2 USD.

Destination: Merida.
You will enjoy unique stories of the most emblematic buildings of the first square of the city of Mérida, from the hand of one of our expert guides, as well as 3 traditional canteens, we will talk about their evolution, both in drinks, mixology and gastronomy and the influence of the different cultures in this colonial city, Afro-descendants, Spanish, Lebanese, who give identity and unique flavors to our region, what better than enjoying this experience in the company of a local person, exploring places that are not normally visited on a conventional tour.
Known For: Merida Food & Drink, Merida Bus Tours, Merida Beer & Brewery Tours, Merida Likely to Sell Out, Merida Car Tours, Merida Likely To Sell Out, Merida Walking Tours, Merida Half-day Tours, Merida Small Group.
Duration: Around 4 hours and a half.

Destination: Merida.
In short: this tour is for those who seek not just to visit the Yucatán, but to feel it—through history, nature, and the living heartbeat of Mayan tradition.
Known For: Merida Nature and Wildlife Tours, Merida Day Trips, Merida Half-day Tours, Merida Bus Tours, Merida Historical Tours, Merida New Product.
Duration: Around 5 hours and a half.

Destination: Merida.
Step into the heart of Mérida through its scents, tastes, and traditions. We’ll walk through lively markets, colorful alleys, and places where history is still simmering. This experience is a love letter to traditional Yucatecan cuisine — vibrant, rich, and deeply rooted in our culture. You’ll eat, walk, sweat, laugh, and fall in love with the flavors that define the real Mérida. • Visit to iconic markets: Santiago, Lucas de Gálvez, and Handicrafts Market. • Taste classic dishes like panuchos, salbutes, tortas de lechón, escabeche and more. • Discover unique local ingredients: axiote, habanero, sour orange, epazote. • End the tour in a traditional cantina with modern flair. • Participate in live prep like salsa-making or stove-to-plate tastings. • Colorful streets, historic plazas, and colonial architecture. • Expert storytelling from a local host about food, families, and forgotten customs.
Known For: Merida Walking Tours, Merida Small Group, Merida Private and Luxury, Merida Half-day Tours, Merida Best Conversion, Merida Street Food Tours , Merida Food & Drink, Merida Excellent Quality.
Duration: Around 4 hours and a half.
Normal Price: 95 USD.
Current Price: 47.5 USD.

Destination: Merida.
This tour is a deep dive into one of Yucatán’s most authentic social traditions: the cantina. This is not a typical bar crawl, it’s a cultural experience where every stop tells a story rooted in history, humor, and everyday local life. The cantinas in Merida are very fun and traditional establishments where Meridans go to have some drinks while having some "botanas" (snacks) and listening to popular music in a very friendly environment. Get to experience this atmosphere on this walking tour where everybody is friends with everybody.
Known For: Merida Half-day Tours, Merida Spring Break, Merida Private and Luxury, Merida Walking Tours, Merida Food & Drink, Merida Excellent Quality, Merida Beer & Brewery Tours.
Duration: Around 3 hours.

Destination: Merida.
Discover the real flavors of Mérida on this guided street food adventure! This tour takes 3 hour (around) to visit the market and walk through hidden corners as you taste authentic Yucatecan specialties prepared by local vendors who have been perfecting their recipes for generations. From cochinita pibil tacos and salbutes to fresh seasonal fruits and regional sweets, every bite tells a story about the city’s culture and traditions. Along the way, your local guide will share insights about Mérida’s food heritage, daily life, and the history behind each dish. This small-group experience (10 people) lets you explore Mérida’s authentic food scene and discover the true spirit of Yucatán through its flavors.
Known For: Merida Private and Luxury, Merida Food & Drink, Merida Street Food Tours , Merida Walking Tours, Merida Excellent Quality, Merida Half-day Tours.