Top Merida Archaeology Tours

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.

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.

Make the most of your time in the Yucatan on a full-day tour to Chichen Itza with round-trip transport from your Merida hotel. In addition to navigating, your guide provides little-known facts about the ancient Mayan ruins, which are often unmarked and need context. After the tour, cool down with a swim in a secluded jungle cenote and a complimentary buffet lunch of local Mexican fare.

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.

Explore las magníficas ruinas mayas de Chichén Itzá, nade en el Cenote Suytun y visite el Pueblo Mágico de Valladolid en esta excursión a Yucatán.

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.  

Take a full day trip to Chichen Itza, one of the most sacred and important cultural sites in Mexico. The UNESCO World Heritage site is divided into three areas of ruins, and you will see them all on this comprehensive tour with a private guide. See the Observatory, Great Ball Court and Great Plaza, and of course, the great pyramid of Kukulcan, named one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. After the tour, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before the drive back to Merida.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This tour is designed so that travelers make the most of the day without having to invest in two or three tours.

Visit Kabah and Uxmal with an expert guide, two fascinating archaeological sites on this day of Yucatan adventures in Mayan ruins.

Enjoy three mini-adventures on one convenient tour. First, travel to the archeological site of Dzibilchaltun to learn how the Mayans used the site and area in everyday life. Then visit Corchito, a nature reserve with cenotes, trails, and rest areas. Finally, head for Progreso Beach to enjoy a delicious seafood lunch (not included).

Experience Mayan palaces and pyramids on at affordable all-day tour of Uxmal and Kabah that includes a traditional Yucatecan lunch. After a convenient hotel pickup in Mérida, travel to one of the region’s most significant archaeological sites. Learn about the site’s fascinating history from an informative, bilingual guide and enjoy free time at the ruins.

Actors perform directly to travelers headset. Let the feather serpent of of the KuKulKan be the one to tell you the stories of the Mayas as you walk around Chichen Itzá at your own pace. The story of the Popol Vuh comes to live with stereo sounds making this magical soundwalk a unique experience.

Plan a stress-free visit to Valladolid with this full-day tour that includes round-trip transport from accommodations in Merida. In addition to navigating, your guide offers little-known facts and anecdotes about the ancient Mayan archaeological site of Ek Balam and the colonial town of Valladolid. The tour also features free time to relax and have lunch at Cenote Saamal, one of many natural sinkholes unique to the Yucatán’s landscape.

We named it "Undiscovered Mayapan & Telchaquillo" due to a previous family trip. In this half-day tour we offer you a combination between the gorgeous archeological zone as it is Mayapán and this cozy and private cenote, will totally disconnect you for a while with the noisy city and stressful routine.

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.

This tour is unique, since 3 destinations are visited, combining archeology, nature and culture in just one day.

This is a tour that combines a visit to the ancient city of Ek Balam and the charm to visit the beautiful colonial city of Valladolid in Yucatan. We will also visit a amazing cenote where you enjoy a delicious lunch with traditional Yucatan dishes. Enjoy at your own pace and without itineraries of the Mayan culture and Yucatan.

Travel by comfortable, climate-controlled minivan to the pre-Columbian Mayan site of Mayapan on an affordable all-day tour. Visit the former capital of the Yucatán’s Mayan culture in the Yucatán with a certified guide and learn about the rich history of the Maya. See restored structures, excavated pyramids, preserved artifacts, and the “Palace of the Stuccos,” which contains many elaborate friezes. Afterward, take a refreshing dip in a cenote.

Ek Balam, is a spectacular archaeological zone in the heart of Yucatan. It is not very famous as Chichén Itzá, therefore you can enter without making big lines, take pictures without crowds and walk calmly without bothering vendors. But the best part is that you can climb to the top of the pyramids and contemplate the spectacular jungle that surrounds it. Despite globalization and everything that involves it (technology, customs, etc.) the beauty of San Felipe is intact. The design of their homes are still picturesque and simply unique, you can go walking through the streets and have the feeling that you are visiting a rainbow. It is something that attracts the attention of own and strangers.

Combine transport from Merida to Cancun with a spectacular day of sightseeing that includes Chichen Itza, a buffet lunch, a cultural performance, and Cenote Ik Kil. Coordinated tours and transport ensure maximum sightseeing time before you catch the bus to Cancun, so you won’t spend your limited travel days purchasing tickets and making separate bookings.