Top Merida Historical Tours

Discover the mystical allure of two of the Yucatan’s most significant archeological sites on a full-day tour to Kabah and Uxmal from Merida. Learn about ancient architectural styles and Mayan mysteries as you explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed sites with a knowledgeable guide. Discover legendary buildings like the Pyramid of the Magician, the Governer;s Palace and the Arch of Kabah before enjoying a traditional Mexican lunch at the luxurious Hacienda Uxmal Hotel.

Immerse yourself the mysterious allure of ancient wonder Chichen Itza on a full-day excursion from Merida. Skip crowded lines as you enter the atmospheric ruins through a private entrance, completely avoiding hassle or stress. Listen to your guide’s captivating commentary as you journey through the significant archeological site, discovering sacrificial cenotes, sacred temples, and the ancient ball court. Delve into the darkened depths of the Kukulcan Pyramid to catch a rare glimpse of the Chac Mool sculpture before enjoying a fulfilling lunch and dance performance at the Mayaland Resort.

The UNESCO World Heritage site of Chichen Itza is one of Mexico’s most visited destinations. This early morning tour gets you to the ancient capital of the Maya empire before the crowds pour in. Experience in tranquility the Kukulkan Pyramid, the sacred cenote, the ball court, and learn about these archaeological wonders from a knowledgeable guide. This full-day tour includes lunch and hotel transport from Merida.

Explore some of the history of the Yucatan area on this day trip from Merida to Hacienda Yaxcopoil and the Mayan city of Uxmal. You'll learn about the regional importance of the farm before continuing to a different period of Mexican history as you admire Uxmal's archaeological ruins. Plus, stop by Cenote Peba for a swim. This tour allows you to avoid the hassle of finding your own way to these locations so you can relax and enjoy a pre-planned day.

Uncover the mysteries of the ancient Mayans during a full-day tour of Uxmal from Merida. Discover the significant archeological site in both illuminating daylight and atmospheric darkness as you witness a spectacular light and sound show. Gain insight into ancient Mayan civilizations as you follow your knowledgeable guide to the majestic Pyramid of the Magician and Governor’s Palace. Then, as darkness blankets the site, prepare yourself for one of the world’s most acclaimed and astounding light and sound shows. Enjoy personalized attention from your guide on this small-group tour.

Immerse yourself in the legendary beauty of Campeche on an enriching full-day excursion from Merida. Accompanied by a professional guide, travel by luxury vehicle to the quaint village of Becal to admire its charming 17th-century church and the enormous monument dedicated to sombreros. Continue to Campeche, an ancient walled city on the rugged coast of the Gulf of Mexico, and gaze at the colossal fortress of Fuerte San Miguel, now a Mayan Archeological Museum. Revitalize with a delicious lunch, explore the historical district of the city, and see the impressive Campeche Cathedral before returning to Merida.

Travel to the modest village of Becal to visit a 17th-century church and learn about the process of making Panama hats from jipijapa, a fiber made from palm fronds. Then visit the ancient walled city of Campeche, which once served as a fortress to ward off pirate attacks from the Gulf of Mexico. Enjoy free time for lunch and shopping before heading back to Merida.

Be your own guide while exploring Uxmal at your own pace. This Viator Exclusive includes transport by Mercedes Benz van, plus access to the visitor's welcome suite and facilities at The Lodge at Uxmal—just steps away from the archaeological ruins. (Entrance fee to the UNESCO World Heritage Site is not included.)

Enjoy two adventures in one on this combination tour to Izamel. A private guide whisks you to the "city of three cultures," aptly named for its Mayan, Colonial, and contemporary influences. Visit historical highlights and stroll through the town, whose buildings are painted a cheery shade of yellow. Afterward, visit the small archaeological site of Aké and pop into a hacienda where henequen (agave) is processed.

Visit an ancient Mayan capital, a sacred cenote, and a beautiful colonial city on all-day guided tour. After a time-saving hotel pickup, travel to Chichén Itzá and learn about the history of this UNESCO World Heritage site from an informative guide. Make the most of limited time and swim in a cenote, enjoy a lunch of traditional dishes, and stroll the atmospheric streets of Izamal on one convenient outing.  

Unravel the Mayan mysteries and architectural marvels of one of Mexico’s most significant and spectacular archeological sites, on a 2-day tour to Uxmal from Merida. Explore the sacred structures of the UNESCO World Heritage Site with a knowledgeable guide, visiting legendary landmarks like the Governor’s Palace and the Pyramid of the Magician. Awaken your senses to the explosive colors and vibrant sounds of the Uxmal light and sound show during a spectacular nighttime show.

Visit the colonial city of Valladolid, with its 16-century buildings and religious architecture including the Convent of San Bernardino of Siena and the Baroque-style San Gervasio Cathedral. The tour leaves time to explore the city—a blend of Mayan history and contemporary society— on your own. After lunch (included), visit a cenote, and tour Izamal, the ruins of a Mayan pilgrimage site.

See the wonders of the Riviera Maya during this full-day, guided, multi-stop tour. Learn the history of an ancient society at Chichen Itza (entry fee additional cost) and snap a selfie in front of the iconic pyramids. Cool off with a swim in an underground cenote and recharge with a buffet lunch before heading to Tulum or Playa del Carmen.

Explore one of the most significant Mayan archeological sites and see a stunning audio-visual display on this convenient all-day guided tour. Save time with hotel pickup and travel to the ruins of Uxmal. Learn about the history of this ancient city from an informative guide. Enjoy a dinner of traditional Yucatecan dishes—included in the tour price—and finish the night with a memorable sound and light show.

The walking tour in Guadalajara aims to make you'r experience the most likeable possible in your city, our job is to introduce you to the city with our history, traditions, and local folklore that you can only experience by walking. Our guides will always try the best to put a smile on your face and at the same time teach you about this wonderful city in Mexico! The best way to get to know the best of Guadalajara with a local and in a budget friendly way and focusing only on you!

Take a day trip to Uxmal to learn about Mayan history and culture. Visit Choco Story, a sensory museum dedicated to cocoa, which the ancient Mayans called "drink of the gods." You will also spend time at an archaeological site to learn more about Uxmal's history as a center of power in ancient times. Enjoy a buffet lunch at a hacienda before heading back to Merida.

Explore the hill country of southern Yucatan and northern Campeche on this all-day group tour. After convenient hotel pick-up, set off on a journey through the Puuc (Mayan for ‘hill’) route. Experience the lush jungle vegetation and learn about the region’s Mayan archaeological sites from a bilingual guide. Visit the Loltun caves and the ruins of Sayil, Labna, and Xlapak on this enriching excursion.

Combine two outings in one convenient day trip. On this exclusive tour just for your party, visit Cenotes Santa Barbara, where you will see the difference between three kinds of cenotes: open, semi-open, and closed. Take a dip in these refreshing waters, which is a uniquely Yucatan experience. Afterward, your guide will take you through the village and explain the cultural and historical highlights. Enjoy lunch on your own before heading back to Merida.

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).

Visit Campeche City without the stress of planning on this private full-day tour with round-trip transport from your Merida accommodations. In addition to navigating, your bilingual guide facilitates an artisan workshop visit in Becal and offers important historical background about Campeche City and its walled fortress. The tour includes free time to grab lunch (own expense) and explore Campeche's colorful streets at your own pace.

Spend the day relaxing at a beautifully-restored Mexican hacienda. Travel back in time to the 19th century, learning about the production of the henequen agave from plant to fiber. The hacienda doubles as a hotel with lush gardens, a restaurant, and every amenity you can think of. Swim in the hacienda's private cenote and enjoy a traditional Yucatan lunch before returning to Merida.

We will start this beautiful day picking you up at the meeting point, the objective is to get to the archaeological zone of Chichen itza early, since it is the most visited, at that time we will find fewer people and we will take advantage of the morning that is cool and not so hot, inside of the area we will explain the importance of this great Mayan city. Afterwards we will continue to refresh ourselves in the fresh and crystalline waters of a cenote that belongs to a Mayan community and that is surrounded by abundant vegetation, flowers and birds, the Mayan community also has a restaurant where they offer a great variety of typical regional food, thus as well as vegetarian options. After eating we will continue to the magical city of Izamal known as the city of the three cultures due to its pre-Hispanic, conquest and modern past. We will visit the Mayan temple of Kinich kak mo which we can climb to the top, the convent and its beautiful streets. At the end we will return to the city of Merida

Experience the Yucatan’s nature and culture on this all-day guided adventure. Avoid the crowds of Chichen Itza and pedal to Mayapán, once the Mayan capital of the Yucatan. Take a walking tour through Mayapán’s temples, altars, and shrines, then head to the jungle and cool off in Nomozon Cenote and enjoy a delicious complimentary lunch.

Travel back in time on a day trip that takes you to two off-the-beaten path archeological sites. Designed with history buffs in mind, this excursion puts the hieroglyphics of Loltún Cave and the ancient landmarks of Uxmal into context, and ensures that you receive personalized attention by limiting group numbers to only 15 people.