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Ultimate Market Experience in Mexico City: Explore 3 radically different markets with an expert guide

US$ 50 per person

5.00 (6)

Starting time

9AM

Duration

4 hours

Min. participants

1 Participants

Language

Spanish, English

About

We'll walk and explore three of México City's iconic food markets.

After taking the metro at meeting point, we'll walk through the aisles of La Merced Market. Mexican breakfast & Fruit tasting included —blue corn quesadillas with or without cheese, pambazos, tlacoyos, or other antojitos— You'll have the opportunity to buy fruits, vegetables, spices & more.

Then, at Sonora Market, we'll venture into the aisles dedicated to medicinal plants, magical items, and various other items that demonstrate the syncretism of beliefs and practices that exist in México. During the walk, I'm gonna tell you stories of the market, the city, and Mexican traditions.

For the end, we'll take the metrobus and visit San Juan Market, which specializes in gourmet and exotic foods where you can grab an exotic snack or sea food. We'll taste grasshopper, orange with worm salt and the special beverage.

Schedule

Meet at local point. (Max waiting time 20 min)

Travel by bus to La Merced Market.
Breakfast at la Merced
La Merced tour
Tacos
Sonora Market Tour
Trip by bus or Metro
San Juan Market Tour
Mezcal Tasting

Included Highlights

Explore Mexican flavors through 3 local markets

Learn about medicinal plants and local mysticism

Try (really) exotic foods in San Juan market

Additional Information

Confirmation

You will receive the confirmation of your booking's availability within 24 hours. Once confirmed, please present your booking reference number at the cooking school.

Cancellation

Full refunds will be issued for cancellations made at least 48 hours prior to the activity

Traveler Reviews

Verified 5.00 6 reviews

"Great way to see local markets, sample local food and more"

The tour was a really great experience. The local fresh food market at the start was amazing. Such a great variety of foods (and coffee) to sample. The guide was fantastic and very knowledgeable. The second market was very unique and fun to see. The final market offers items that you truly won't find anywhere else. The mezcal tasting at the end was the perfect way to cap off a fantastic tour. The guide (Ho) was very friendly and his knowledge was A+. I would recommend this tour to anyone wanting a less touristy tour that goes where the locals go.

"Authentic dive into Mexico City’s markets"

One of the best tours I’ve done in Mexico City! The host Ivan leads you through three wildly different markets to explore the authentic (and wonderfully chaotic) side of the city. It was great to sample local street foods as well as more adventurous items like insects. The Sonora Market was especially unique, with its stories of mysticism and superstition. All in all, a must-do in CDMX!

"Fantastic! Entertaining, informative, and delicious!"

This was one of, if not the best, tour we have ever done! It was fast paced with tons of tastings and fun facts about each. Orson was our guide and he was great! The communication before the tour was also excellent. We visited a couple of markets and went from stall to stall learning about different ingredients. We got to taste 6 different kinds of mole powder, a couple fruits, coffee, tamale, taco, quesadilla, fresh tortilla, and tamarind flavors. We got to smell/touch several other unique ingredients and at the witch market we all got a small amulet. We missed the last market because we had a flight to catch so we missed a couple of tastings. The tour included absolutely everything, including hand sanitizer, and the entrance fee for the nicest bathroom in the market. There was never any pressure to buy anything and we really didn't linger anywhere long enough even if we wanted to. There were a couple "sit down" snacks where we got a chance to get off our feet while we watch the food be preped.

"Wonderful & infromative"

Great overall, and I don't write that lightly. The guide knew so much and was very attentive in leading the group though the difficult logistics of the markets. So much food & drink included which means that the price is really a value to tours that might cost less up-front, but are probably not so 'all-inclusive'.

"Was amazing! Great guide. Very good!"

An amazing guide with great attitude and knowledge. Loved every moment of it.

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Location

2ᵃ Calle de Ernesto Pugibet 77, Colonia Centro, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06000 Ciudad de México, CDMX

Meeting Point

We're super excited to meet you soon at the Main door of Museo de la Ciudad de Mexico. José María Pino Suárez 30, Col Centro Histórico. It's really easy just follow the steps. Step 1: If you are going by Uber you can write: Museo de la ciudad de Mexico, Col. Centro Also you can write: José María Pino Suárez 30, Col Centro Histórico. If you are near downtown you can walk to the meeting point. Step 2: When you arrive to Museo de Ciudad de Mexico do not enter inside, just wait at the main door on Pino Suarez Street. Google Maps https://goo.gl/maps/HDrACZPZiJKSJCDd6 Please feel free to contact me if you have any doubt or question. +5216861184871 Note 1: Traffic in Mexico City is horrible, consider your transportation times. Note 2: Maximum waiting time is 15 minutes, then we will start the experience. We'll use the public transport to go to the Merced market. It is extremely difficult to catch up with us after we start the tour.