10 Walking Tours in Yucatan That You Shouldn't Miss

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.

Inclusions: Local taxes, Beverages and snacks (one beer per cantina), Local guide

Exclusions: Items of personal nature, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Gratuities

See three of the Yucatan's most popular archaeological sites in one day during this private tour with a driver and guide. During the 12-hour adventure, visit the ancient Maya ruins of Chichen Itza, Coba, and Tulum. Cool off by swimming in a 'cenote'; a naturally formed underground pool, and refuel with a buffet lunch. Chauffeur-style transport for your private party is included.

Inclusions: Lunch, Professional certificated private guide services, Private tour only for your group, Hotel pick-up and drop-off, Rent of the pedicabs in Coba, Sweet snack, soft drinks, water & 2 cans of beer/per person, Transportation by comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Beverages during the lunch, Tips

Our LDS tours are designed to bring the Book of Mormon to life. Our tour guides will not only provide an in-depth and detailed discussion of the history and symbolism of the ruins but most importantly, explain how they correlate to passages and teachings from the scriptures. Learn about the latest theories and research that place Mesoamerica as the top candidate for the setting of the Book of Mormon.

Inclusions: Traditional Yucatecan cuisine buffet, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, Professional LDS guide, Admission fees, Rountrip Transportation (hotel lobby)

Exclusions: Gratuities, Lockers, towels, life vests

Guided tour that uses Maya mythology as a context, through the Legend of Xibalba that introduces you through the 9 levels to that Maya underworld, in level 5 you will discover the largest stalactite in Yucatan, in level 7 you will live a Mayan ceremony of purification, and finish swimming in the Cenote of shallow crystalline waters, after 1 hour 15 minutes you will ascend to the surface to go to a Maya dining room to try a typical and organic food.

Inclusions: Dinner

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This is the Express Tour to Chichen Itza, in which the epic and mysterious story will come alive while you listen to our bilingual guide knit a captivating story. Walk among the giant pyramids and ancient structures that predominate in the place and discover the secrets of the ancient Maya through a guided tour of these ruins.Enjoy this exclusive and short day tour with free transportation in the comfort of a modern van with air conditioning. Relax during the trip back to the hotel with lunch and an interesting conversation about the findings of the day. If you are looking for a full-day tour of Chichen Itza and leave you free time, this is the perfect option for you.

Inclusions: Professional bilingual guides, Bottled water, lunch, Light snack, Entrance to the archaeological site, Roundtrip transportation to most Cancun and Riviera Maya hotels

Exclusions: All Fees and Taxes

This experience is a walking tour, in the most emblematic buildings of the Merida´s Heart, during the tour you will feel that you return to the past by learning more about the history of the city and the buildings that are visited during the Tour. Besides talking about these important places, we will also talk about cenotes, the importance and creation, Mayan Aluxes, Equinoxes and much more! I will share personal stories and some urban stories. * If you can't see availability for a date or time, feel free to ask me. * Morning tour only for Spanish language. * Evening tour only for English language. * Morning tour (breakfast available). * Evening Tour (No Breakfast but includes surprise gift). * Both Tours (includes Typical Mexican Sweets).

Inclusions: Bottle Water during the Tour, Mexican Candies , Impermeable suit in case we need it

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We will visit the city of Izamal, the first magic town in México, considered a colonial jewel. We choose IZAMAL because is a truly Magic Town with a unique mix of Mayan archaeological remains hidden in its fantastic colonial architecture, its gastronomy that combines pre-Hispanic techniques with Colonial flavors, its legends, its traditions that take you back in time 5 centuries. We will guide you to climb the top of one of the largest pyramid in the world. We also will visit the San Antonio de Padua Convent built upon a Mayan shrine with one of the biggest closed atrium in the world. To make you experience authentic and memorable, we will take you to meet one of the master handcrafts men of México, you will discover his original jewel technique using organic plants and also you will learn in a workshop how to create a Mayan piece. Because you cannot leave Izamal without tasting the best of its gastronomy, we will take you to a magnificent culinary space of Yucatecan food.

Inclusions: Certified tour guide, Bottled water, Private transportation, Calesa ride around town (Aboard a colonial carriage pulled by a horse), Yucatan regional food. Three course menú.

Exclusions: Gratuities, Non alcoholic beverages, Alcoholic Beverages, Entrance fees to other attractions.

On this tour you will go deep into the mountains of the ¨Ruta Puuc¨ and discover UXMAL. This ancient Mayan city is decorated with highly detailed sculptures, buildings made with thousands of small stones perfectly polished and adjusted to geometric mosaics of a perfection not found in the entire Mayan area. You can go up to the top of one of the buildings to enjoy the impressive view it offers! We will continue our tour visiting the Cacao Museum, where you will travel back in time to an era of splendor of the Mayan people. You will be able to witness the original preparation of the hot chocolate and discover the taste of this ancient drink, an extraordinary experience for your senses! Then, we will visit a private haciendas where you will discover the amazing history of the Henequen´s Haciendas and will enjoy its private cenote just for yourself. To finish our last stop will be to delight your palate with Yucatecan food before returning to Mérida.

Inclusions: Certified tour guide, Bottled water, Yucatecan lunch at a private hacienda (Local flavor water included), Private transportation, Archeological zone, Museum, private hacienda and cenote entrance fees

Exclusions: Gratuities, Alcoholic Beverages and other drinks

Discover Chichén Itzá in a unique way, in a luxurious experience, where you will visit only the places mentioned, forget about going to handicraft stores or people trying to sell you something on the bus. On this tour you will have the opportunity of have a guided visit through this place full of tradition and history and you will be able to see the architecture, the Kukulkan pyramid The Temple of the Warriors, The Observatory, The Sacred Cenote and The Ball Game. After Chichén Itzá we will make a stop at two authentic Mayan sacred cenotes were you’ll enjoy a swim in crystal clear and fresh waters of an incredible place formed by nature, on this tour you will enjoy our delicious buffet of traditional food. To the end you will have free time to walk in Valladolid a town that has the category of magical town for the beauty of it's streets, traditions, history and gastronomy, on this incredible place you can take photo of you on their monuments, buy souvenirs or taste local food.

Inclusions: Hotel pick up and drop off, Light breakfast (sandwich, juice, fruit and cracker), One beverage on board the bus (beer, water bottle or soft drink), Access to the archaeological site and two cenote, Regional Buffet lunch, Umbrellas per person to enter the archaeological zone (on loan), Bottle of water when entering and leaving the archaeological zone.

Exclusions: Beverages in the restaurant during the meal , Tips, photos and souvenirs

Recently selected as one of the New World Wonders, Chichen Itza is without a doubt one of the most spectacular and important archeological sites of the Yucatan peninsula and Mesoamerica. The Maya-Toltec style; which can be appreciated in Chichen Itza is the result of the cultural exchange between the different cultures of Mesoamerica. The excellent restoration of this ancient city makes it an absolute “must-see” destination for any visitor to the Yucatan peninsula interested in history and culture. After visiting Chichen Itza we cool off in an impressive cenote (flooded cave) where nature and mysticism will bring you to a whole new dimension. Valladolid is a city where past and present come together to delight us with astounding sights of beautifully colored colonial architecture and tastes of an incredibly rich gastronomy. A visit to the main square of the town will absorb you in the peace and tranquility of its people while you learn about the local customs.

Inclusions: Hotel pickup and drop-off (revise confirmation email for pick up time), Professional guide, Snacks and drinks, Lunch

Exclusions: Extra Transportation Fees (North of Tulum). +$10USD per person extra for pick-ups between Bahía Puerto Principe and Puerto Aventuras. +$20USD per person extra for pick-ups between Puerto Aventuras and Playa del Carmen Colosio Street. +$30USD per person extra for pick-ups between Colosio Street (North of Playa) del Carmen to Iberostar Grand Paraiso.