Main Square (Plaza Grande) Tours and Tickets

Eat and drink your way through Merida on a small-group walking tour exploring the city’s vibrant gastronomy. Pausing for treats from markets and local eateries, you’ll get an inside take on the flavors you encounter, including Maya specialties you won’t find beyond the Yucatan. With a local guide sharing info on Merida's history and culture, the tour is a great way to discover the city through its food.

During this tour you will experience Merida's Old Downtown. Merida is the state capital of Yucatan that was founded by the Spanish in 1542 on the remains of the ancient Mayan city of Tho. Merida is a beautiful and special city with museums, exquisite food, Trova music and above all friendly people who consent to their visitors.

Explore Lucas de Galvez market with a private guide on a half-day local market tour that’s tailored to you. Some culinary tours feature pre-selected tastings, but this culinary adventure lets you choose and purchase the foods and drinks that interest you most. It’s a personalized immersion in Merida's cuisine and culture, with a local guide to share tips, advice, and background on everything you encounter.

Why is the Day of the Dead celebrated in Mexico? What is magical about celebrating death? Why did the Mayans celebrate the Day of the Dead? Discover why this mystical celebration teaches us that dying is part of life and we should celebrate it. Delve into one of the most important traditions of Latin America and interact with the living soul of the Mayan culture treasure. Get to know the colorful altars and offerings, specially the exquisite cuisine with which Mexicans remember their faithful departed. The Day of the Dead is an event that only takes place once a year in Yucatan and you cannot miss!

This tour is a really good experience for the children because they can be in real touch with farm animals. They are also able to feed them and once the tour is over, they have the chance to ride a pony. In AvenTOURa Merida, we do know the importance of the children and that is why we have opened the Farm Experience. Kids are able to learn and play with animals

Explore Merida highlights on your own terms with a private walking tour featuring the city’s highlights, from Plaza Grande to museums and the soaring Catedral de Merida. Opting for a private guide means you can enjoy the tour at your own pace, pausing to take photos and explore the places that interest you. The local tour guide also offers valuable insight into each place you see, so you'll get a perspective on the city that many visitors miss out on.

How is Christmas celebrated in Mexico? Discover a wide variety of traditions and customs, which include a wide range of seasonal cuisine. Visit the city's Christmas tree and the essential birth of Jesus, with human-sized figures. Mexican culture prepares for the great Christmas before December 24. On December 12, Mexicans celebrate the Guadalupe Virgin Day. Participate in a religious procession and celebrate this holiday closely, enjoying a very special walking tour around Merida’s Old Town. The visit of sights and craft markets are essential in this tour; There you will find all kinds of Christmas decorations and souvenirs.

This is a fun tour of the historic center of Mérida. Designed for small groups. We will visit places full of color, history, smells and unique flavors in the world. There will be time to take photos, rest in the shade of a tree and taste some local fruits. You will learn about the history of the Mayan people, the Yucatecan gastronomy that is very famous in Mexico, and your guide will show you all the options that Mérida has for you. If you are a person who likes vegetarian restaurants or if you want to party at night, your guide will give you very good options depending on your tastes. If you want to discover the real Mexico, this tour is for you!