Mexico City market secrets guided tour and cooking class
Get a glimpse of local daily life as you walk the streets of Mexico City with your local guide.
For Mexico City residents, markets offer a one-stop shop for groceries, flowers, household items, prepared foods, and even clothing. Markets are an important part of their daily life. You will visit a relatively unknown market that boasts a large art collection depicting the political movement from the first half of the 1900s.
To reach the second market you’ll travel the city just like the locals do, by riding the public metro. This market boasts an unmatched selection of flowers. You’ll also find fruits, herbs, meat, fish, pinatas, and much more.
Along the way, you'll also get to sample some classic Mexican street foods, such as tacos and tamales, along with a coffee or atole (a traditional warm drink). After buying some fresh vegetables (and learning about local farming practices), head over to a local family business. There you’ll learn how to prepare your own salsa.
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Why you’ll love this…
- Visit two different street markets in Mexico City
- Taste iconic Mexican street foods like tacos, tamales, and huaraches
- Visit a local family business and learn how to prepare your own salsa
- Experience the city like a local by navigating public transit with your guide
Important to know
- For shared tours, the maximum group number will be 12 passengers. For private tours, there must be a minimum of 2 adults per booking
- The tour ends at the Palace of Fine Arts
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.
What’s included
- Local English-speaking guide
- Public transportation
- Samples of local food (tamale, taco, huarache to share, and coffee or atole)
What’s not included
- Additional food beyond included samples
- Tips/gratuities for the guide
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
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Urban Adventures
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