Mérida Cantinas Tour: Bites, Booze and Vibes
Overview
Think a cold beer can't tell a story? Think again. On this walking tour, we dive into Mérida’s cantina culture—where drinks refresh, bites surprise, and strangers become friends. From iconic neighborhood bars to a modern twist on the classic cantina, you’ll visit five unique spots, each with its own flavor, energy, and charm. Between mezcals, botanas, and conversations with locals, you’ll uncover the soul of Yucatán’s most social (and delicious) tradition: the joy of drinking, sharing, and slowing down to savor life.
• Guided visit to 6 cantinas (5 traditional + 1 modern)
• 6 drinks (beer, mezcal, tequila or cocktails)
• Local botana tasting (weekly menu, Valladolid longaniza, Yucatecan classics)
• Food & drink expert as your host
• Interactions with cantina staff and regulars
• Vegetarian, vegan, and allergy-friendly options
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Alcoholic drinks
- All activities
- Food Tasting
- Local guide
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting Location
Calle 54 407
Zona Paseo Montejo, Centro, 97000 Mérida, Yuc., Mexico
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
C. 50 x 55
Parque de la Mejorada, Centro, 97000 Mérida, Yuc., Mexico
What To Expect
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Corredor Gastronómico de Mérida
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
La Mejorada Open Studio
45 minutes Admission Ticket Free
El Museo de la Cancion Yucateca (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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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).
- Professional guide.
- Alcoholic drinks.
- All activities.
- Food Tasting.
- Local guide.
- Gratuities.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
The minimum age to participate is 12. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Mérida Cantinas Tour: Bites, Booze and Vibes is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Mérida Cantinas Tour: Bites, Booze and Vibes will be included in your confirmation email from Key West Private Charters. 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
- Professional guide
- Alcoholic drinks
- All activities
- Food Tasting
- Local guide
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Minimum drinking age is 18 years
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
