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Merida Self Guided Walking Tour Colonial and Maya Audio and Quiz

2 hours – 2 h 30 min Free cancellation Private tour
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Merida Self Guided Walking Tour Colonial and Maya Audio and Quiz

About this activity

Discover Merida, Yucatan's colonial capital built over a Maya city, with a fully self-guided walking tour you follow right on your smartphone. No app and no physical guide needed: just open your Ciceru experience and let the audio guide lead you past Casa de Montejo, the Catedral de Merida, Plaza Grande and more, sharing stories along the way. Along the route, interactive quizzes turn each stop into a small challenge, and since the tour is self-guided you can pause, linger or speed up however you like, at your own pace.

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At a glance

Duration
2 hours – 2 h 30 min
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Audio guide
German, Portuguese, English, Chinese, Italian, French, Spanish
Written guide
German, Portuguese, English, Chinese, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by
Ciceru

Ages: Adults (1–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Self-guided tour on your smartphone, APP not needed!
  • Included: Available in: English, Deutsch, Italiano, Français, Español, Português, 中文
  • Included: Audioguide with quizzes about each point of interest along the tour

Not included

  • Not included: A physical guide (the tour is accessible on your smartphone)
  • Not included: Access offline. Internet needed on your phone

Itinerary

  1. Museo Casa Montejo

    Passing by

    See the ornate colonial facade of Casa de Montejo, the conqueror's own doorway, on Merida's main plaza.

  2. Plaza Grande

    Passing by

    Stand at Merida's zero point, the historic main square surrounded by colonial landmarks.

  3. Catedral de Merida

    Passing by

    Admire the Catedral de Merida, a fortress-like cathedral built to survive centuries.

  4. Teatro Peon Contreras

    Passing by

    Pass the Teatro Jose Peon Contreras, an opera house built on the wealth of the henequen planters.

  5. Parque de Santa Lucia

    Passing by

    Visit Parque de Santa Lucia, a lively square where music has long played over a hidden past.

  6. Paseo de Montejo

    Passing by

    Reach the Remate de Paseo de Montejo, a striking monument whose meaning is still disputed.

  7. Casa Gemela

    Passing by

    Spot the Casas Gemelas, two matching mansions built from a single family fortune.

  8. Palacio Canton

    Passing by

    See the Palacio Canton, a general's palace now turned into a museum.

  9. Monumento a la Patria

    Passing by

    Finish at the Monumento a la Patria, a monumental carving of Mexican history in stone.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Start your self-guided tour at the entrance of Casa de Montejo. Open your Ciceru experience nearby and follow the route on your smartphone.

End point

  • The tour ends near Monumento a la Patria. Take a moment to enjoy the area before finishing your walk.

Using your ticket

No app needed, start your Ciceru experience right from your smartphone! Your ticket is valid for 1 year, or 4 months once activated. For any issue, please contact [email protected] and we'll help you out!

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%

Good to know

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers

  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Merida Self Guided Walking Tour Colonial and Maya Audio and Quiz

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