9
HOURS
FULL-DAY-TOUR
Two Magical Towns
Highlights
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Private transportation: enjoy the comfort of our door-to-door service, to and from your accommodation.
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Exclusive guide: private tour accompanied by our certified bilingual guides, local hosts, and experts in the region’s history and culture
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Two magical towns of Yucatán in a single day: wander along cobblestone streets, admire colorful colonial façades, and explore charming plazas as you discover two of Yucatán’s most picturesque Magical Towns, both of which have preserved their authentic character and local traditions.
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Ancient Mayan Pyramids: Discover Kinich Kakmó Pyramid, one of the largest pyramid bases in Mexico. Climb to its ancient shrine and enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the yellow city of Izamal.
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Uayma Church, a Viceroyalty-Era Gem: between Izamal and Valladolid, we will make a brief stop at the Temple of Santo Domingo de Guzmán to admire its colonial architecture, which blends Maya and Moorish decorative elements, highlighted by its rose windows, stars, and vibrant colors on its façade.
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Tour at your own pace: flexible itinerary with total freedom, enjoying every space without rushing.
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Carefully designed itinerary to avoid crowds and commercial stops.
Difficulty level: Easy
Tuesday to Sunday
Overview
Discover the historic heart of Yucatán on a private tour of Valladolid and Izamal, two Magical Towns where time seems to move at a different pace. Among centuries-old convents, ancient Mayan pyramids, and colorful cobblestone streets, you'll experience a leisurely immersion in the region's cultural essence.
Walk through landscapes that blend Mayan heritage and colonial legacy, visit iconic sites, savor local flavors, and immerse yourself in the serene atmosphere of these towns that invite you to observe, feel, and contemplate. A day designed to connect you with the history, beauty, and deep soul of Yucatán, through a private, authentic, and carefully curated experience.
Itinerary
Mérida
Departure
Departure time 8:00 am
The journey from Mérida to Valladolid will take approximately 2 hours.
Valladolid
Convent of San Bernardino de Siena
Visit the majestic 16th-century Franciscan convent, a symbol of the colonial period in Valladolid.
Entrance to the Convent of San Bernardino de Siena
Church of Saint Servatius
See the main church of Valladolid, located in front of the central park, the religious and social heart of the city.
Guided tour
Calzada de los Frailes
A tour of Valladolid's most emblematic avenue, surrounded by colonial facades, galleries, boutiques and cafes.
Guided tour
Complementary snack
Deer House Museum
Visit this renowned house-museum that houses one of the most important collections of Mexican folk art in the country.
Entrance to the Casa de los Venados Museum
Sisal neighborhood
A tour of one of Valladolid's most representative neighborhoods, with colorful streets, local life and a traditional atmosphere.
Stop for appreciation and photographs
Uayma
Convent of Santo Domingo
We'll make a brief stop to admire a historic 17th-century church, notable for its spacious atrium, its historical significance during the Caste War, and its colorful decorations featuring stars and rosettes with profound religious symbolism. If we're lucky, we'll be able to go inside.
Stop for appreciation and photographs
Izamal
Kinich Restaurant
Free time for lunch at our local recommendation or at the restaurant of your choice within Izamal.
Lunch not included
Pyramids of Itzamatul and Kinich Kakmó
Tour of the most representative Mayan pyramids in the city, including Kinich Kakmó, the largest in surface area in Yucatán.
Guided tour
Convent of Saint Anthony of Padua
Visit the imposing colonial convent built on an ancient Mayan temple, with the second largest atrium in the world.
Guided tour
Izamal Cultural Center Museum
Visit this historic 16th-century site that houses traditional crafts made of clay, wood, metal, plant fibers, and textiles.
Entrance to the Izamal Cultural Center Museum
Hun Pic Tok Pyramid and Main Square of Izamal
Stroll through the central plaza and make a brief stop in a small space surrounded by the three cultures. While you rest, enjoy the remains of a pre-Hispanic pyramid nestled within a contemporary hotel surrounded by colonial architecture.
Stop for appreciation and photographs
Complementary beverage
Mérida
Arrival
Arrival time 5:00 pm
Return to Mérida to enjoy the city and its cuisine. Choose your drop-off point: your hotel or the restaurant of your choice.
Inclusions
Private transportation
Certified bilingual guide
Entrance to the Chichén Itzá archaeological zone
Entrance to the Cultural Center Museum
Minibar: Refreshing beverages
Travel insurance during the transportation
Optional departure from Valladolid (9:00 am - 4:00 pm) with extra cost
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