Breakfast in Centro Like the Locals Do

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Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Duration
2 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 6 guests
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Language
English, Spanish
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Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Explore Queretaro's vibrant downtown with locals. Enjoy breakfast delicacies at Mercado La Cruz, historic plazas, and authentic Oaxaca flavors on a two-hour guided culinary walk.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Do breakfast like the locals do!


You're going to have a great time exploring Queretaro's downtown, a much-beloved neighborhood rich with history and culinary delights, on this two-hour walking and eating adventure!


Your knowledgeable guide will ensure your comfort as they lead you through the bustling Mercado La Cruz where you'll sample the most delicious breakfast eats the market has to offer including gorditas, tacos, and fresh, local fruit. Our tour will continue beyond La Cruz as we explore the history around Plaza de Armas and Plaza Zenea where we will finish the tour with a taste of Oaxaca!


You'll meet our beloved vendors and discover why we adore them, and their food! You'll watch your food being made up close and personal, have the opportunity to ask questions, learn about the ingredients and history of the cuisine they prepare, and you will eat, eat, eat!


We can't wait to show you around!

What You Get

Drink - A gourmet cocoa based beverage and fresh pressed juice if desired.
Food - Approximately 7 food items including, tacos, fresh fruit, gorditas, and sweets
We pay our partners a living wage & never barter for discounts. Thank you for supporting locals!
Guide Gratuities - Your guide works hard to make each experience unique. Tips greatly appreciated.

Good To Know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

1

Plaza de los Fundadores

Welcome! Your tour begins here. Your guide will meet you here near the fountain with a fresh cup of cafe de olla at Plaza de Los Fundadores across from el Templo La Cruz. Sip and enjoy as you learn about the historical significance of the plaza and the Templo La Cruz. Our walk into Centro begins at this point so please come wearing comfy shoes and with an empty stomach.
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
2

Mercado "La Cruz"

Wind and eat your way through the bustling stalls of Centro's most famous market, Mercado La Cruz. Enjoy the sights, sounds, and smells of the heart of downtown's culinary world. Many of the ingredients used in the food on this tour come from this market. Make sure to have your cameras ready as photo ops are plentiful!
1 hourAdmission Ticket Free
3

Plaza de Armas

We'll explore the beautiful architecture of the buildings in this plaza and learn about how the birth of Mexico's fight for independence began here. You'll also learn about the most famous love story that took place here and how it relates to the engineering feat of Queretaro's aqueduct.
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
4

Teatro de la Republica

We will have a brief stop here where you will get to know this beautiful theater and what makes it an important building in Mexico's history.
5 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
5

Jardin Zenea

Here we will learn about the unique esthetics of this plaza, and why gazebos are an important cultural element found in almost every Mexican town. Our time together will finish here. Enjoy the opportunity to rest under the shade of the trees before you continue your exploration of the city.
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Plaza de los Fundadores, Prolongacion Independencia Sur, Querétaro, Mexico, MX, 76020

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We will meet at Plaza de Fundadores in Centro Queretaro. There is a fountain in the plaza. We will wait for the group there.
End Point

Zenea Garden, Calle 16 de Septiembre, Querétaro, Mexico, MX, 76000

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After ending the tour on a sweet note, we will leave you at Jardin Zenea where you can take a rest under the shade of the trees or continue your adventure from there.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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What People Are Saying
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Fantastic Tour!
March 30, 2025
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I had a fantastic time on my solo tour in the Centro! The experience was both informative and enjoyable, offering a unique perspective from a local's point of view. While visiting the city alone, I...read more

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Wonderful local food tour
March 24, 2025
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Fantastic tour of the local food scene! Edgar was an excellent guide—friendly, knowledgeable, and with a great sense of humour. We loved the insider tour of the Mercado, and it was delightful to st...read more

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Very good excellent
November 23, 2023
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Very good service and kindness at breakfast. Rayanne. Celia. Edna. Attentive and always paying attention to my coffee and lactose-free milk.

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Great trip, worth the price
August 29, 2023
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Edgar was great and very passionate about the whole tour. He was a pleasure to be around and I would recommend this tour to anyone that enjoys stellar food!

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Tanta comida deliciosa
November 10, 2022
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El guía David) fue maravillosa. Su conocimiento de la historia local agregó mucho a la gira en general.

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