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Merida Walking Tour: Discover Emblematic Buildings and Learn About City's Heart with Mike&Duck
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80 Ratings
Mérida
Join Mike&Duck on a Merida walking tour to discover emblematic buildings, learn about the city’s heart, and delve into its rich history. Book now for a discount and surprise souvenir!
Join Mike&Duck on a Merida walking tour to discover emblematic buildings, learn about the city’s heart, and delve into its rich history. Book now for a discount and surprise souvenir!
Duration:
1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Museo Casa Montejo - A brief visit inside the historic Montejo House.
- Cathedral de Merida - Home to the oldest wind organ and the largest statue of Jesus Christ in America.
- Parque Hidalgo - Explore this park and the renowned hotel while discussing the history of sisal rope and modern slavery.
- Teatro Peon Contreras - Visit the…
- Museo Casa Montejo - A brief visit inside the historic Montejo House.
- Cathedral de Merida - Home to the oldest wind organ and the largest statue of Jesus Christ in America.
- Parque Hidalgo - Explore this park and the renowned hotel while discussing the history of sisal rope and modern slavery.
- Teatro Peon Contreras - Visit the second most important church in Mérida, the Church of the Third Order, and the Jose Peón Contreras Theater.
- Santa Lucia Church - Conclude the tour here, with a discussion about the iconic white chairs, known as confident chairs.
What's Included
- Digital Pictures of the historical Center
- 03 PDF documents with touristic information about the city and surrounding places
- Typical Mexican Candies
- Bottle Water or electrolytes during the Tour
- Digital Pictures of the historical Center
- 03 PDF documents with touristic information about the city and surrounding places
- Typical Mexican Candies
- Bottle Water or electrolytes during the Tour
What's Not Included
- Tips/Propinas
- Tips/Propinas
Additional Information
Book your reservation through our website and enjoy a discount for Mexican citizens and residents. Visit: https://mikeandduckexperiences.com
This experience is a walking tour through the most iconic buildings in the heart of Merida. During the tour, participants will feel as if they are traveling back in time, learning about the city’s history and the…
Book your reservation through our website and enjoy a discount for Mexican citizens and residents. Visit: https://mikeandduckexperiences.com
This experience is a walking tour through the most iconic buildings in the heart of Merida. During the tour, participants will feel as if they are traveling back in time, learning about the city’s history and the buildings visited. In addition to discussing these significant sites, the tour will cover topics such as cenotes, their importance and formation, Mayan Aluxes, the Equinox, and much more! Personal and urban stories will also be shared.
- If availability for a specific date or time is not visible, please feel free to contact the operator.
- Morning and evening tours are available only in English.
- For those interested in booking this experience in Spanish, please contact the operator to arrange a specific date or time. (Mexican citizens and residents receive a special discount with a valid and current ID).
- Morning and evening tours include: 1 bag of Mexican candies, 1 bottle of water, and a postcard of Merida.
Location
Parque de Santa Lucía
Calle 60
Santa Lucia´s Park, Centro, Street 60 x 55 corner. Center.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Maria_a
Nov 24, 2025
The best walking Merida walking tour! - I had such a great tour with Shirley and Mike - I learned so much about Merida and its deep history. They explained everything in great detail, especially from the perspective of the Mayans, away from the colonial lens. I greatly appreciate educating us visitors about the hardships Yucatecans went through in the past, especially as someone who is also affected by the long history of Spanish colonialism.
There are many tours to choose from but THIS is the one to book! You’ll even get notes so you can go back to all info from the tour. They are super thorough and will go the extra mile to make sure you’re comfortable and enjoy. You’re guaranteed to have a great and enriching time at Merida’s historic centre. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Linl406
Sep 15, 2025
Mérida walking tour. - Shirley was a great tour guide. As the only one on the group, we were able to have amazing conversations and I learned so much about the city and history. I highly recommend this tour.
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481marileee
Jun 29, 2025
A perfect way to spend a day in Merida - Mérida is such a beautiful historical city. My tour with Shirley was so much fun. Her knowledge and the was she shared made this a most memorable day. Thank you Shirley!
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Kevla_c
Jun 6, 2025
Thank you Shirley! - This experience was amazing! I learnt so much about Merida and it's history. Shirley was such a light! She even recommended that I visit Barranquilla since I love Colombia so much, she was super knowledgeable and super sweet. This was exactly what I wanted and it definitely enhanced my solo trip! Thank you for making my visit special!!
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Maryci9559op
Feb 27, 2025
Excellent walking tour!! Highly recommend!! - This walking tour was absolutely amazing!
I highly recommend anyone who might want to learn more about Mèrida and the Yucatan Peninsula to take this tour!!
I was surprised, yet very thankful that I ended up doing this tour alone with Shirley (Duck) . She was so knowledgeable, friendly, and spent time answering all of my questions.
I loved the locations we explored, as well as her segment about the traditional dishes in the Yucatan. That way I knew what to eat while I was in the area.
I suggest doing this tour when you first arrive to Mèrida so you have more of an insight during your trip.
My only regret is that I couldn’t stay in that area for a longer period of time to participate in more of the activities that Mike and Duck have to offer!!
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Deniserv4717dk
Feb 15, 2025
Fun, informative overview of Merida. - Great tour of key sites in the
historical center of Merida. Shirley shared information about history and culture and we learned fun facts about each place we saw. I would
highly recommend this tour if you want an overview of the city.
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Bobbiep680
Dec 20, 2024
Shirley and Mike were the most wonderful guides and hosts whilst we were in Merida. - Do not hesitate to book if you are looking to learn about Merida. Shirley and Mike made the tour so special and we had smiles on our faces the entire time. They really went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable and have fun whilst learning all about the wonderful city of Merida, we can only say good things and a huge thank you to them both. The best tour we’ve ever ever done. Highly recommend!
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Corym225
Dec 7, 2024
Mike and Shirley are Awesome! - Shirley and Mike were fantastic guides full of knowledge they were eager to share with our group. We walked around the historical center of town and visited a couple museums. We learned about local lore and history of the area and the people that make up this beautiful city.
I highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to gain more insight of the history of central Merida.
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Jason_v
Nov 15, 2024
Make this your FIRST Merida tour! - This tour should be a FIRST experience in Merida that can influence the rest of your trip!
What an AMAZING experience! Mike and Shirley were extremely knowledgeable of the history of Merida and the Yucatán peninsula, bringing the modern day tourist excursion to a whole new level of understanding and appreciation! They brought out the stories with humor and honesty, playing off each other and our questions. They are enjoyable, insightful, and their experience is full of fantastic surprises!
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Z2199ogericw
Nov 13, 2024
Your first must-do experience when in Merida! - This tour should be a FIRST experience in Merida that can influence the rest of your trip!
What an AMAZING experience! Mike and Shirley were extremely knowledgeable of the history of Merida and the Yucatán peninsula, bringing the modern day tourist excursion to a whole new level of understanding and appreciation! They brought out the stories with humor and honesty, playing off each other and our questions. They are enjoyable, insightful, and their experience is full of fantastic surprises!
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