Merida Market Tour: Flavors, Colors & Traditions
Overview
Step into the heart of Mérida’s vibrant food scene with our authentic market tour! Explore the bustling Lucas de Gálvez and San Benito markets, where colorful stalls overflow with fresh produce, exotic spices, and local delicacies. Discover the secrets of Yucatecan cuisine, taste traditional favorites like cochinita pibil and handmade tortillas, and meet the passionate vendors who keep these culinary traditions alive. An unforgettable experience for food lovers eager to connect with the flavors and culture of Mérida.
What's Included
- Visit to 2 markets
- Insightful commentary on local food, history and culture
- All food and non-alcoholic beverages
- Guided walking tour with 4 tasting stops
- Transportation to and from the meeting point
- Gratuities for your guide
Meeting Location
C. 56 529A
Centro, 97000 Mérida, Yuc., Mexico
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Lucas de Galvez market
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Mercado San Benito
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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Activity code: C-199907P2
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
- Visit to 2 markets.
- Insightful commentary on local food, history and culture.
- All food and non-alcoholic beverages.
- Guided walking tour with 4 tasting stops.
- Transportation to and from the meeting point.
- Gratuities for your guide.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Merida Market Tour: Flavors, Colors & Traditions is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Merida Market Tour: Flavors, Colors & Traditions will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Visit to 2 markets
- Insightful commentary on local food, history and culture
- All food and non-alcoholic beverages
- Guided walking tour with 4 tasting stops
- Transportation to and from the meeting point
- Gratuities for your guide
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
