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Izamal Private Tour plus jewerly Mayan Handcraft Workshop

23 Reviews 4.96 out of 5 stars Based on 23 reviews collected by City Boat Tours and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | Merida, Mexico

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Overview

Let yourself be enchanted by the charms of this magical yellow-painted town, discover its pyramids immersed in the colonial city as you wander through its cobbled alleys. During your tour, you will uncover the ancestral secrets of one of the Great Mayan Master Artisans and taste the region's traditional cuisine.

• ⁠Discover Mayan, colonial, and contemporary history in a “Pueblo Mágico”
• ⁠Climb the largest pyramid in Yucatán and capture the best views
• Walk along cobblestone streets, colonial houses, and learn about living legends
• Visit a museum filled with traditional art
• Taste authentic Yucatecan cuisine in a fusion of ancestral and contemporary flavors
• Meet Grand Master Artisan Don Esteban and his one-of-a-kind Mayan jewelry

What's Included

  • Snacks Minibar: Refreshing beverages and snacks
  • Private transportation
  • Snack: Fresh regional water
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Other insurance
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We will meet travelers at the hotel lobby. If you are staying at AirBnb or private accommodation please let us know once booked.

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Start Time • Daily 8:00 AM

What To Expect

Izamal

Izamal: "The City of Three Cultures" Get ready for an exclusive journey from Mérida to the heart of Yucatán, where Izamal, the "Yellow City," awaits you—a colonial treasure built upon ancient Mayan foundations. As we traverse the landscape, you will witness vast fields of henequen, Mexico's "green gold." If inspiration strikes, capture the perfect postcard moment by stepping into the fields with your guide! Upon arrival in Izamal, you will be enveloped by its unique atmosphere, a fusion of pre-Hispanic, colonial, and contemporary elements that define the Yellow City, also known as "The City of Three Cultures."The journey from Mérida to Izamal will take 1 hour
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1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Piramide de Kinich Kak Moo

Kinich Kakmó Pyramid: The Largest in Yucatán We will begin our guided tour by visiting the Itzamatul pyramid to learn about the origin of the city's name. We then continue to the Kinich Kakmó pyramid, the largest in surface area in the Yucatán Peninsula and the third-largest in Mexico. If you feel adventurous, climb to the top for the best view of the city. We will stroll through its charming cobbled streets, where every corner invites you to take memorable photographs. Next, we will pause to refresh ourselves and let Izamal's magic inspire our dreams. Our tour will take us to the Cultural Center Museum, a 16th-century gem that preserves the region's artisan treasures. Here, you can admire unique pieces made of clay, wood, metal, plant fibers, and textiles, among other marvels.The museum visit will last 30 minutes The pyramids tour will last 1 hour 30 minutes
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Convento de San Antonio de Padua

The Secrets of the Convent with the Second Largest Atrium in the World The next stop is the imposing Convent of San Antonio de Padua, a colonial masterpiece built atop an ancient Mayan temple. Its enclosed atrium, the second-largest in the world after the Vatican, will capture your full attention. You cannot leave Izamal without tasting its best gastronomy. Therefore, we will take you to a magnificent culinary space specializing in Yucatecan cuisine, where you can savor the authentic flavors of Yucatán in an exquisite restaurant where Mayan cuisine blends with colonial and contemporary touches.This visit will last 30 minutes Free time for lunch: 1 hour 30 minutes
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Taller Maya Izamal

Ancestral Mayan Jewelry: Great Master Artisan To conclude our tour, we will visit the home and workshop of Don Esteban, named Great Master of Mexican Folk Art by the Banamex Cultural Fund. He welcomes us into his home to show how his hands transform cocoyol and dzibul seeds, along with henequen thorns, into true works of art and fine jewelry. His creativity, the use of ancestral Mayan techniques combined with contemporary tools and fine materials such as silver thread, result in pieces found only in this part of the world. With your heart full of memories, we will begin our return to Mérida, carrying with you the magical essence of Izamal.This visit will last 1 hour The return journey will take 1 hour
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Service animals allowed
  • 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
  • No mandatory stops at souvenir shops

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Izamal Private Tour plus jewerly Mayan Handcraft Workshop?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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What's Included

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  • SnacksMinibar: Refreshing beverages and snacks
  • Private transportation
  • Snack: Fresh regional water
  • Travel insurance during transportation
  • Certified bilingual Guide
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Other insurance

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Service animals allowed
  • 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
  • No mandatory stops at souvenir shops

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Cancellation Policy

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Free cancellation
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • 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).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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