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Mexico City Markets: Local Life and Street Food
4.8
282 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 - The journey begins at the Abelardo Rodriguez Market, which boasts unique features like a daycare and an auditorium. Here, visitors can enjoy their first tastings of tamales and atole. The market is renowned for its approximately 1,450 square meters of wall and ceiling space adorned with murals painted by muralists, some…
- Mercado Melchor Muzquiz - The journey begins at the Abelardo Rodriguez Market, which boasts unique features like a daycare and an auditorium. Here, visitors can enjoy their first tastings of tamales and atole. The market is renowned for its approximately 1,450 square meters of wall and ceiling space adorned with murals painted by muralists, some of whom were former assistants to Diego Rivera.
- Mercado de Jamaica - Take the Mexican subway to reach the flower market. This is a 3-in-1 market where visitors can sample tacos, tepache, and local fruits, purchase local ingredients, and enjoy the vibrant flower area while walking to a local family business. Meet a family that has been here for nearly 100 years, maintaining their family business, and learn how to cook spicy Mexican sauce in a traditional way.
What's Included
- Join Friendly Bilingual local guide
- Sip local Coffee or Atole - traditional warm drink
- Savour iconic street foods like tacos, tamales and huaraches
- Get tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay
- Experience Mexico City like a local by navigating public transit (Metro Ticket included)
- Discover two different street markets that are…
- Join Friendly Bilingual local guide
- Sip local Coffee or Atole - traditional warm drink
- Savour iconic street foods like tacos, tamales and huaraches
- Get tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay
- Experience Mexico City like a local by navigating public transit (Metro Ticket included)
- Discover two different street markets that are far off the tourist trail
- Take an interactive salsa making lesson and taste your homemade salsa
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.
- We recommend dressing conservatively as we will be visiting non-touristy areas. Long trousers or jeans and a t-shirt is recommended. Leave your valuables, such as passports and credit cards, in the hotel and bring a small amount of spending cash. Only small cameras are allowed and during the rainy season (May to September) we recommend bringing a raincoat or umbrella
- On this tour, you will learn about the socio-political history of Mexico, support independent market vendors, and experience real connections by meeting with a local family.
- Please note that this tour covers about 6 km of walking and can be quite strenuous for travellers who are not used to walk. We recommend this tour for guests who have at least a medium level of fitness ability.
- For this tour, we can cater for the following dietary requirements: vegetarians, gluten-free intolerance, lactose intolerance. Please provide this information at least 24-hours prior to your travel date. Unfortunately, we are not able to cater for any other dietary requirements that are not listed above.
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
(282 Ratings)
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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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Terry_j
Feb 13, 2025
Alfonso was a fantastic... - Alfonso was a fantastic guide, providing a perfect mix of history, culture, and delicious food. His knowledge and enthusiasm made the tour an unforgettable experience!
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Nishant_g
Feb 10, 2025
The overall experience... - The overall experience was good. Especially we enjoyed the salsa making activity as they were very patient in teaching us
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C3585nymelm
Feb 7, 2025
Amazing food and kind people - Alfonso is very knowledgeable and nice. The food is amazing and the market is big and beautiful. The tour is well done and worth every penny. :)
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Kathleen_m
Feb 6, 2025
If we could give more than 5 stars we would! - Poncho is a fantastic guide into local Mexico! From his knowledge, demonstrations, food experiences, humor and patience we could not have been more satisfied
The local markets exploded with color and hidden gems (evocative murals) and the people we met along the way were warm and kind
We took the food purchased in the second market and then went to a super inviting restaurant where we made with guidance a yummy salsa verde!
The last of the trip was another metro ride back and with Poncho’s guidance we enjoyed a way quicker and cheaper ride back to our Condesa apartment
We are so grateful for this tour and feel we will take a small slice of Mexico home with us❤️
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Catherine_b
Jan 27, 2025
Food, Art and History! What More Could You Want! - Alfonso was a very knowledgeable host. We were able to ask questions and have them answered. This tour was a bit of everything. History, art and food. Don't eat before the tour! We ate tamales, tacos, and hauraches with salsa that we made. It was fun! Plan on a nice leisurely tour and take advantage of the guide from Mexico to answer your questions you may have.
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Allison_b
Jan 18, 2025
We had an incredible... - We had an incredible experience touring Mexico City with Alfonso as our guide. His deep knowledge of the city’s history brought every stop to life, and his passion for sharing Mexico’s culture made the tour unforgettable. Alfonso took us to some of the best food vendors, ensuring we experienced authentic local flavors, and introduced us to friendly vendors at the Mercardo Presidente Abelardo L. Rodriguez market and the vibrant Jamaica Market, adding a personal touch to the experience.
One of the most memorable moments was visiting murals and sculptures by students of Diego Rivera, hidden in plain sight—it felt like discovering secret treasures of the city. On top of that, Alfonso went out of his way to teach us how to navigate the metro system, which made getting around so much easier for the rest of our trip. He also provided excellent recommendations for things to do after the tour.
If you’re visiting Mexico City, I can’t recommend Alfonso enough. He goes above and beyond to make your experience special and truly memorable!
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Julianayoon
Jan 16, 2025
Go where locals eat & shop! Home cooked food delight! - Roy took excellent care of us. He was mindful that I'm vegetarian and we had an amazing culinary experience.
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Goplaces10820252109
Jan 7, 2025
Adriana gave a memorable tour! - Adriana was the perfect host for our food tour of Mexico City. We arrived for the tour a bit early to get some uncrowded photos of our family in the Zocalo, and met up with Adriana at tour time. After introducing the group of 10 participants, we took a short walk to a local market where we were treated to a delicious breakfast of tamales and a traditional Mexican chocolate drink. There were three in our family, so we ordered one of each variety and got to sample all of them. (Our favorites were the mole and the verde!) We then walked back to the Zocalo, learning some history about the City and its inhabitants along the way. Adriana gave us all a quick lesson on how to use the Mexico City subway, and we were off on a quick ride out to a huge local market. (Pro tip – the subway doors only stay open for 5 seconds at each stop!) The market was amazing, with anything and everything you would ever need for a life in the city. We were able to taste several fantastic foods, including concentrated mole, fresh jimaca with chili powder, and some wonderful Oxacan cheese, to name a few. Adriana also helped us shop for the ingredients to make our own salsa, which was a highlight of the day as we had an entire restaurant to ourselves just outside the main market. Throughout the day, Adriana was full of energy and ready to answer all of our questions. Even our 10 year old was engaged the whole time! Thank you Adriana for a wonderful day and for sharing your passion with us.
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