Private tour in Merida Ralf H

Free-Wheeling Tour for One or Two or Three, from Merida

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Ralf H.

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My tours are about bringing you into up-close and personal contact with all that makes the Yucatan so special. I try to avoid the cookie-cutter itineraries, usual-suspect attractions and anything - yawn - cliché. The unusual, the heart-wrenching, the melancholy and the joyful. Spontaneity and serendipity are our travel companions. I love to create memorable outings that are win-win-win. For you, for the people we meet, and yes, for me also! A Canadian Yucatecan (my Yucatecan wife and two daughters say I'm more Yucatecan than they are) who has lived in the Yucatan for almost 40 years. I am passionate about the area's colonial history, its' people, language and food. It is my special talent to act as the bridge between my guests from abroad and locals; from talented artisans to lovely ladies that will teach you how to properly make a corn tortilla by hand to enjoying a home-cooked meal in a small village. The experience will be one you won't soon forget. Thirty-plus-year Resident of the Yucatan Published Author - Yucatecan Spanish Dictionary BCIT Hotel Mgmt Program Serial Entrepreneur Tours at archaeological sites will be done by a professional guide hired on site for that purpose. A driver with a federal tourism drivers license will accompany us in a vehicle that has been properly plated for tourism as per local law.

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Overview of your Merida tour

Ideal for individual travelers or couples. This is an hourly-based tour, and the price is for an 7-8 hour day. While there is no set destination, our communication will determine the feasibility and also the type of experiences and places you have in mind, so as to avoid confusion. There is no set time when we stop somewhere that we have agreed on and the rate is for transportation and my service only. This is for destinations within the state of Yucatan, and within a 100 km radius of the city of Merida. Note that this tour is subject to verification by me and will not be confirmed until we have established an outline for the day. Note also inclusions and non-inclusions. Maximum tour size is THREE people.

Recent Reviews

Randy J.United States
March 2025

Ralf gave us an enjoyable day. He noticed that we are interested in local food, so we spent quite a bit of time at a local market. Many of the vendors know him, so they were happy to take the time to share their pride in their products with us. As a long-time resident of the area, Ralf shared lots of information about how it has changed over the years and why it continues to grow. That added an interesting extra dimension to the historical part of the journey to Uxmal. We enjoyed our day with Ralf and we definitely recommend him, especially if you want a trip tailored to your specific interests.

Stuart K.United States
March 2024

Ralf was awesome. He was friendly, flexible and knowledgeable. We did a "free wheeling" tour with him - in other words, a customized day. We worked out in advance what we wanted to see. As the day progressed, we decided to make some changes and Ralf gladly accommodated. We also made an added stop, at his suggestion, to tour a local bakery that would not have been on any other tour adventure. This helped make our day special. We truly appreciated Ralf's guidance.

Heather M.United States
December 2023

We had a wonderful day in Celestun on our free wheeling tour with Ralf. Ralf took care of everything, lining up boat tours (first a gondola tour through the mangroves, then a motor boat tour to see the flamingos) and then a shrimp cocktail and margarita on the beach. He was knowledgeable, responsive and thoughtful. He even brought homemade cookies for us to enjoy on our journey. We would recommend Ralf to anyone, book with him, you won't be sorry!

Paul B.United States
December 2023

Ralf provided outstanding guidance, communications and follow ups. He is the perfect guide to explore Merida and beyond. His knowledge, great vibe and professionalism weee matched only by his authenticity and humor.

Elizabeth M.United States
October 2023

Ralf picked us up at our Airbnb just off of Paseo de Montejo and our relaxed and customized tour of the area began! Our itinerary included a gorgeous above ground cemetery, relleno negro for breakfast at a local cafe (yum), driving by a hacienda or two, the ruins of Uxmal, a local artist's studio and then a really local cenote, which we had to ourselves for quite some time. Ralf also enoyed sharing with us the local treats and snacks, which added another element to the tour, as well!

Rex I.United States
July 2022

Fantastic day tour of Merida and surrounding sites, including great food, historical and cultural information, Uxmal Mayan site, and a cenote swim too! Super flexible and tailored to our interests.

Your Merida tour itinerary

IMPORTANT: This is an hour-based, open itinerary tour. The price is based on an 7-8 hour day of exploring wherever you want at your own pace. Ideal for photographers or people who don't want a structured tour. INCLUDED is: my fabulous company, fuel, parking, towels in case of a cenote, cooler with drinks on ice NOT INCLUDED are: Entry fees, meals, tolls, and other costs related to a particular destination are not included and will be mentioned in our communication.

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Crossover

All transportation is done via air conditioned, insured late model Kia Soul

What's included
Other: pick up at your Merida location private, insured and air conditioned vehicle all vehicle costs such as fuel, parking, tolls when applicable light snacks at stops if and when they appear en route on board cooler with refreshments of your choice on ice - let me know what you enjoy drop off at your Merida location
Private Guide
Private Transportation
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. Lunch is not included, so keep that in mind. Figure about 200-400 pesos per person, depending on your interest in sampling local alcoholic beverages :) Entry to sights are not included. Feel free to message me with your ideas and I will let you know what sites are on the route and their entry fees. Again, this is an open-itinerary tour and based on an hourly rate to wherever you decide you want to go.
Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Merida, Yucatan, Mexico

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Other details
Tour categories
Adventure
Off The Beaten Path
Photography
Nature Wildlife And Safaris
Tour reference number
289893
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity level
Light
Accessibility
Kid Friendly

Traveller reviews

5.0

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This private tour is ideal for individual travellers or couples who want a flexible, custom itinerary. It's perfect for photographers or those who prefer exploring at their own pace without a structured tour.

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Hours icon 8 hours
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Private tour for 1-3 people
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