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Essential Free Tour Merida - Mexico Station

Duration: 2h
Languages: English, Spanish
Quality Verified Registered on July 31, 2018

Because we know that ist not necessary much money to know and learn about a city. Estación México Free Tour is designed to offer free walking tours to show the wonders that hide a place in each of its streets. Based in the concept of reciprocity, our guides give all their knowledge, happiness and personality to transmit the best stories, the best legends, and myths that keep so many years of legacy in each of the cities. Our guides are not only historians are storytellers, who besides knowing dates and names, also know recount and contextualize the highlights of Mexican culture. Estación México is a collective created in order to expand the knowledge and love for the history of Mexico through free walking tours *ABOUT COVID- 19: All activity in this experience will take place following official guidelines. Estación Mexico is adhering to all rules and regulations provided by the local and federal government of Mexico.

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Tour description

Join the best Free Tour of Mérida and discover the city in a small group from a local perspective.


Our Free Walking Tour has been specially designed for travelers looking to get to know the city like a local, exploring its secrets and rich cultural diversity in a small group and with an intimate and personalized approach.

Immerse yourself in the history, art and traditions of Mérida with passionate guides who know every corner and every story. On this tour, you are more than just a visitor; you are our guest to discover what makes Mérida truly special.


We will start at Casa Montejo , one of the oldest buildings in the city, a symbol of the conquest and founding of Mérida. From there, we will visit the majestic Cathedral of San Ildefonso , the first cathedral built on land in America. A few steps away is the imposing Government Palace , which houses murals that tell the story and struggle of the Mayans.

We will continue to the elegant Gran Hotel , a Porfirian-style building that retains the glamour of the early 20th century. We will enter the green and fresh Hidalgo Garden , an ideal place to relax before visiting the historic Church of Jesus of the Third Order , known for its beautiful baroque altarpieces.

Our tour will also take us to the magnificent Peón Contreras Theater , one of the most important cultural centers in Yucatán, and the Rector's Office of the Autonomous University of Yucatán , a building of great architectural value.

We will end at the picturesque Santa Lucía Park , famous for its traditional serenades and vibrant local life.

Important: We do not offer bilingual tours and the groups are small, ensuring a more personalized and personal experience.

Join us and experience Mérida like never before!

WE DO NOT DO BILINGUAL TOURS AND THE GROUPS ARE SMALL

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What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    Calle 63 506, Centro, 97000 Mérida, Y...
    Calle 63 506, Centro, 97000 Mérida, Yuc., Mexico
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    Your guide will be waiting in front of Casa Montejo (main entrance) wearing a pink t-shirt and umbrella. Calle 63 #506 between Calle 60 and 62

  • 1
    Outside visit
    Casa Montejo
  • 2
    Outside visit
    Catedral de Mérida - San Ildefonso
  • 3
    Outside visit
    Palacio de Gobierno
  • 4
    Outside visit
    Gran Hotel
  • 5
    Outside visit
    Rectoría El Jesús Tercera Orden
  • 6
    Outside visit
    Teatro José Peón Contreras
  • 7
    Outside visit
    Universidad Autónoma de Yucatán
  • 8
    Outside visit
    Parque Santa Lucia

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

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If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
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