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Merida's Ultimate Experience Shopping TOUR
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At a glance
Duration
5 hours
Price from
$119 / person
Location
Merida, Mexico
Rating
5.0 / 5 · 16 reviews
Languages
EN, ES
Group
Small group, up to 11
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Confirmation
Within 24h
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Ultimate Experience Tour
Meeting point
Our meeting point is at the fountain (with the statue) in the middle of Santa Ana park. Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to complete your registration forms and receive your VIP wrist bands. We will depart promptly at 9am.Google Map Pinhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/2HX6n3pRXdbrrAj58
Description
Exclusive Guest Experience:
As part of these tours, our guests will enjoy door to door air conditioned transportation, discounts, in store education or demonstrations, sampling of honey, mezcal, chocolate etc, and authentic Mexican snacks and refreshments/alcohol.
Curated by an interior decorator and professional buyer, this tour is intended to be a fun, educational and a hassle free introduction to the some of the best but often missed shops in Merida. Rain or shine, we take care of all the details, allowing you to simply enjoy this unique and enhanced shopping experience.
Schedule & prices
Runs
Wed
Start times
9:00 AM
Next available
Wed, Oct 7
Adult (ages 12+)
$119
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 4.
Tour Options
Merida's Ultimate Experience Shopping TOUR
Itinerary
Merida
Pass by
Merida’s Best Kept Secret!
Amongst and beyond the lovely tourist shops in Centro, Merida has an extensive and eclectic mix of spectacular shops that most tourists (and often locals) will never see. Some of Merida’s best shops are on streets with less traffic, in overlooked neighborhoods, on the second floor of a building or behind unassuming doors.
The Ultimate “Shopping” Experience is curated tour that introduces you to 7-8 of Merida’s most unique shops ranging from very sophisticated boutiques to purposeful cooperatives to lovely family-owned cottage industry shops. With a theme of unique and quality merchandise, stores range to accommodate a variety of budgets for both men and women. Items may include textiles, various art, pottery, natural health and wellness products, shoes, curiosities, hammocks, leather, gifts, perfume, jewelry, décor, blown glass, local and national one-of-a-kind artisanal items, cloths, antique and vintage merchandise and other treasures.
*30 min per shop.
What's included
Included
Air-conditioned vehicle
Various Product Samplings+ Refreshments offered on the tour. We stop to enjoy fresh guacamole & chips, served with your choice of beer, mescal margarita & other refreshments.
Cold beverages are available in the van and throughout the tour.
Various store discounts are provided to those on this tour. *Some on cash purchases only
Private Guide & English/Spanish Translation
Not included
Lunch
Wheelchair Accessible
Large Purchases- If purchased items are large, pick up after the tour is required.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
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How it compares in Merida
Rated higher than 83% of 90 reviewed tours in Merida
Starting price $119 is close to the typical $110 for tours of similar length in Merida
Excurgo comparison of 380 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We are an equal rights tour. All are welcome!
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Merida's Ultimate Experience Shopping TOUR take?
Merida's Ultimate Experience Shopping TOUR lasts about 5 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does Merida's Ultimate Experience Shopping TOUR cost?
Prices start at $119 per person for this Merida experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Merida's Ultimate Experience Shopping TOUR run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs on Wednesdays, starting at 9:00 AM.
Can I cancel Merida's Ultimate Experience Shopping TOUR for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Our meeting point is at the fountain (with the statue) in the middle of Santa Ana park. Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to complete your registration forms and receive your VIP wrist bands. We will depart promptly at 9am. Google Map Pin: https://maps.app.goo.gl/2HX6n3pRXdbrrAj58. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Merida's Ultimate Experience Shopping TOUR offered in?
The experience is available in EN, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 11 participants.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Confirmation is sent by the operator within 24 hours of booking.
Is Merida's Ultimate Experience Shopping TOUR worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 16 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Ultimate Experience Tour.
Reviews(16)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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RicF964
June 22, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Fun Day Tour
We visited several stores with varied merchandise. Great hosts with Cindi and Adriana and a good way to meet new people. Discounts are only available that day which isn’t very beneficial for folks who live here since most of us were mostly getting a feel for the store and would most likely go back later. Still, it’s a lot of fun and most of have never visited the stores prior
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Operator response
Thank you so much!!
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noblejunkrva
June 20, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Wonderful day of treasure hunting
I spent the day under the guidance of Cindy and her professional crew of shoppers in tucked away locally owned shops. My credit card and I will long remember the amazing treasures I purchased. What a fun day!
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miekes829
June 20, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Finding real jems
I absolutely loved the trip which was more than I expected. Each place was an experience and exceeded my expectations. Cindi our guide made this truly a joyfull, pleasant and fun event.
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doylet980
June 18, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Fun Shopping Day
Fun day visiting stores with locally made clothes, fabrics, pottery, honey, perfume, in stores that are amazing and unique. These stores where on side streets and not on the typical touristy streets. There was a lot of locally made items or items made in Mexico.
The group was made up of 8 people and we were able to spend time in each store and transportation was provided between the different locations
The tour guide was knowledgeable, friendly and helpful.
I would recommend this to anyone visiting or recently moved to Mérida.
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7kalis
June 4, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
A shopping trip for all budgets.
What a fun shopping adventure.
The bus was comfortable and easy to access.
The tour started on time and ended on time, and I had plenty of time to shop in each store.
Cindi had beverages and even a special snack.😋
You will see items made by artisans locally and from around the region.
I had only been to one of the shops on the tour before and it had lots of new items.
I live here full time and was excited to visit some new places.
There were many items for my home, clothing, beautiful leather bags, jewelry and if you would like a special scent, there was a store for that too pluse so many other items.
There was a store that had samplings of locally made alcohol, another had some habanero sauces, and then we were offered different types of local honey.🍯
If you are visiting Merida, you can purchase much nicer souvenirs than are sold in every town you visit in Mexico on the sidewalks or cheap souvenir stores.
There were prices for all budgets, and the people working in the stores were very helpful & nice.
This would be a trip you could take multiple times because the items will always be changing.
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alejandrolD9885JM
June 4, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
AMAZING experience in secret shops of Merida!
I bumped into some secret stores and I'm glad I did. The staff did their best to make our tour very special, even bringing us complimentary meals and drinks. Highly recommended for families, visitors and locals who like to venture shopping in local shops. Prices accessible to all!
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612leannas
May 30, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
The only way to shop in Merida!
This is the shopping expereince you want when coming to Merida if you are looking to buy gorgeous handmade peices by local arteseans. Skip all the tourist shops selling the same cheap crap made in China. Cindi is a fantastic hostess. The trip is well organzied and includes thoughtful details. It's so great to be driven around Merida in a well air conditioned vehicle where you have cold drinks and snacks available to you, while you are introduced to Merida's best shops that you'd never find just walking around centro on your own. I think I bought something in almost every store and got some fantastic stuff! Highly recommend.
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Q3674IAmaryb
May 30, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
A fantastic exclusive shopping experience
What an excellent way to shop in Merida! Having an insider drive you around in an air conditioned van and serve you drinks and snacks while you explore some of the best shopping in town! Despite having lived in Merida for 6 years, I was not aware of these stores. I loved that they were all family owned, not corporate, and that everything in these stores were made by local artisans. And each store offered a discount to tour members. I think locals and tourists alike would really enjoy this experience. I plan to do it again the next time I have friends in town who want to go shopping.
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joseyv2020
May 29, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
Discover hidden Merida!
What a unique way to see the city, meet people and to discover and learn about so many unique finds you'd likely never encounter on your own. Easy transport to keep your stuff secure while you shop and to keep you cool between stops. Well-timed snacks to keep you fueled and what a fantastic variety of home decor, jewellery, art clothing and textiles. All-in-all, a wonderful tour!
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216flaviav
May 28, 2025 · via Tripadvisor
so many beautiful things
Wow! What a day , we visited a bunch of stores and got to see so many beautiful items done by artisans for all over Mexico. The trip was well organized and got to meet other visitors. Highly recommend this experience.