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Mexico City Markets: Authentic Local Experience
4.8
294 Ratings
Ciudad de México
Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Mexico City on a markets tour. Explore local street markets, try traditional street foods, and learn to make salsa with a local family business.
Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Mexico City on a markets tour. Explore local street markets, try traditional street foods, and learn to make salsa with a local family business.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- MERCADO MELCHOR MUZQUIZ - Begin your journey at Abelardo Rodriguez Market, renowned for its murals and distinctive features such as a daycare and auditorium. Delight in your initial tastings of tamales and atole while admiring its impressive 1,450 square meters of artwork.
- Mercado de Jamaica - Hop on the Mexican subway to the flower market,…
- MERCADO MELCHOR MUZQUIZ - Begin your journey at Abelardo Rodriguez Market, renowned for its murals and distinctive features such as a daycare and auditorium. Delight in your initial tastings of tamales and atole while admiring its impressive 1,450 square meters of artwork.
- Mercado de Jamaica - Hop on the Mexican subway to the flower market, offering a 3-in-1 experience! Savor tacos, tepache, and local fruits amidst the vibrant flowers. Afterwards, visit a family-run business with almost a century of tradition and discover how to craft spicy Mexican salsa in the traditional manner.
What's Included
- Guided walking tour of Mexico City’s Centro Histórico
- Sip traditional drink: atole
- Taste iconic Mexican street foods: tacos, tamales
- Experience elements of UNESCO-recognized Mexican cuisine
- Ride the Mexico City Metro like a local
- Visit two authentic local markets: Mercado Melchor Muzquiz & Mercado Jamaica
- Learn to make traditional salsa with a local family
- Small group experience (max 12 guests)
- Guided walking tour of Mexico City’s Centro Histórico
- Sip traditional drink: atole
- Taste iconic Mexican street foods: tacos, tamales
- Experience elements of UNESCO-recognized Mexican cuisine
- Ride the Mexico City Metro like a local
- Visit two authentic local markets: Mercado Melchor Muzquiz & Mercado Jamaica
- Learn to make traditional salsa with a local family
- Small group experience (max 12 guests)
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Take a sneak peek into the everyday life of Mexico City’s locals as you stroll along its streets with your hospitable local escort. Purchase fresh produce from two unconventional street markets, enjoy a ride on local transportation, and indulge in authentic street food such as tacos and tamales. During the journey, increase your knowledge about the…
Take a sneak peek into the everyday life of Mexico City’s locals as you stroll along its streets with your hospitable local escort. Purchase fresh produce from two unconventional street markets, enjoy a ride on local transportation, and indulge in authentic street food such as tacos and tamales. During the journey, increase your knowledge about the city’s rich history, culture, and political background. Cap off your experience with a quick, engaging salsa preparation lesson at a family-run local business.
- Wondering what to wear? We recommend dressing conservatively, as we’ll be visiting non-touristy areas. Long trousers or jeans and a t-shirt are ideal.
- Bringing valuables? Best to leave passports, credit cards, and other valuables at your hotel. Just bring a small amount of spending cash.
- Planning to take photos? Only small cameras are allowed — large professional gear isn’t suitable for this experience.
- Visiting during rainy season (May to September)? A raincoat or umbrella is highly recommended to stay dry while exploring the markets.
- Want to support local communities? This tour directly benefits independent market vendors and family-run businesses.
- Expecting a light stroll? This tour covers around 6 km (3.7 miles) of walking through bustling markets and city streets. It can be quite strenuous for those not used to walking long distances.
- Need vegetarian, gluten-free, or lactose-free options? We’re happy to accommodate these dietary requirements — just let us know at least 24 hours before your tour so we can prepare accordingly.
Location
República de Guatemala 4
República de Guatemala
Hostel Mundo Joven Catedral facade / entrance.
República de Guatemala 4, Centro Histórico de la Cdad. de México, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06020 Ciudad de México, CDMX
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(294 Ratings)
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Natali_a
Jul 30, 2025
Superb food + market walking tour - Excellent food and market tour -family of 5 (ages 8 - 56) and another couple made the group. We had such a lovely time. Visited markets, tasted different foods and learned a lot. Walked a fair amount but it was not strenuous. Also rode the metro which is great for navigating the city once you have a little tutorial. We would definitely recommend it to anyone visiting CDMX!!
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Georgia_t
Jul 22, 2025
This was a wonderful... - This was a wonderful experience overall and I highly recommend! Especially for a solo traveler! My guide, Viri was really knowledgable, friendly, and was a great friend to so many vendors and tourists alike.
It was special to see Mercado Jamaica, one of the bigger markets in Mexico City, where there is a plethora or veggies, fruits, other goods, lunch spots, and most signficantly, a massive and beautiful flower selection! I learned a lot about the history of Mexico, the significance of sharing food, and learned how to make delicious salsa with an incredibly sweet and wise family + Viri. We had a great time and I would do it again!
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Therhibee
Jun 20, 2025
Tasty food, lovely guide - We had a lovely time with Adriana, it was a fantastic introduction to Mexico City! Lots of tasty food and interesting insights into the city and its people - would highly recommend.
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Kim_m
May 10, 2025
Great cultural experience - The tour guide was knowledgeable, helpful and kind. She was well educated on the history of Mexico and she had a great personality.
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109cyndym
Apr 26, 2025
Poncho was wonderful. We loved our tour. - We did a private tour with Alfonso (Poncho). He was so knowledgeable, enjoyable, and thoughtful. We love his attitude. Poncho is all about helping you to feel comfortable with the local culture as he guides you from one interesting place and experience to another. I highly recommend spending your first day in Mexico City with Poncho.
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Ariana_a
Apr 21, 2025
Your gateway to new CDMX experiences! - Was truly blown away by this experience — Alfonso (Victor) was such a knowledgeable, charming, and amazing guide/host. It was truly lovely to see Mexico through his eyes. He took us to not only new places, but new experiences and helped us learn new things about Mexico. This is my second time in CDMX and it truly felt like I was discovering it for the first time.
A few more logistical details is that it is walking heavy, so wear good shoes. You don’t need to dress up as you’re going to very local places. This tour includes breakfast (+drink), lunch, and then making your own salsa and a snack! The guide may also offer some bites at the market based on the vendors you pass by. Definitely bring a big bottle of water but always easy to buy one in whatever location you will be taken to.
100/100 recommend this. We loved every bit of the experience!
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Zhutingc
Apr 11, 2025
Excellent tour! - My daughter and I had a great time exploring the markets, cooking salsa and enjoying the local food. We had a wonderful guide full of passion for the local culture and her profession. Highly recommend!
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Ajayme9020ej
Mar 20, 2025
Intrepid tours never fail to impress - Great guide, great location. The salsa making lesson was incredible. It was a small family restaurant and it made the experience very personal. 10/10
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Sherpa22977629878
Feb 28, 2025
Fun local experience! - Poncho was a friendly and very knowledgeable tour leader! We had a great time exploring the markets and trying local delicacies.
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C9150orpaulw
Feb 27, 2025
Mexico City food and walking. - I had an amazing tour in Mexico City. My guide was exceptional and we walked the streets chatting and eating our way. Started at a very local breakfast joint and then headed out on metro for a few stops. Had brunch at the market which was epic.. then we went over and made some Salsa.. lots of fun.
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