Cantina Tour Mexico City Savor Spirited Stories and Sips

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Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Duration
5 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 15 guests
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Language
English, French, Spanish, Italian, German
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Private Experience
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Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Discover Mexico City's bars with revolutionary tales and authentic flavors. Savor drinks in a bullfighting cantina, enjoy appetizers, and end with mariachi music at a vibrant plaza.

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

Experience Details

On this tour you will visit an elegant bar with revolutionary stories, stroll through an old cantina full of bullfighting charm, relax in a lively place with delicious appetizers and finish in a lively plaza with festive mariachi music. Experience the city’s cultural richness in every sip and every step.

What You Get

Local expert guides
Drinks in old cantinas
Food, drinks and snacks
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Tips

Good To Know

  • TERMS & CONDITIONS: By booking this activity ("Tour") with the tour organizer ("Company"), you ("Customer") accept to: ● comply with all laws and regulations of the country (countries) where the Tour takes place; ● follow the instructions of the Company and its representatives; ● take all measures to procure your own safety on the Tour including, but not limited to, use of safety devices (including face masks, seat-belts, harnesses, and helmets), obeying posted signs, and oral or written warnings from the Company's representatives regarding health and safety; ● provide information about pre-existing medical conditions that may affect your ability to participate in the Tour or have a negative impact on the experience of others on the Tour; ● have personal travel insurance covering injury, emergency medical expenses, and damage or loss of your personal property, valid for the whole duration of the Tour; ● waive responsibility of the Company and its representatives for any personal health and property damage that may occur during the Tour; ● allow the Company to use any media content created by its representatives during the Tour for marketing-related purposes.
  • DEPARTURE LOCATION & TIME: ◘ Small-group tour: Fixed (see tour options for more info). ◘ Private tour: Flexible (see tour options for more info). Private pick-up and drop-off are included: please indicate the exact pick-up time and location during your booking (e.g. in the "Special Requirements" field). We can pick you up from hotels and apartments situated in the following parts of Mexico City: Centro Historico, Reforma Avenue, Polanco, Condesa, and Roma; other more remote locations might involve an extra fee paid in advance via a payment link (~20-50 USD based on the distance). Default departure times (which can be seen when choosing a tour date) can be adjusted upon your request. We can start the tour almost any time (when the main attractions of the tour are open) but due to traffic conditions in Mexico City, earlier departures are always preferred.
  • LANGUAGE(S): ◘ Small-group tour: English & Spanish (our guides are bilingual). ◘ Private tour: All our tours are led by local bilingual (at least Spanish & English) guides. Some of them speak other languages (e.g. French, German, Italian, Portuguese) but those depend on availability and cannot be fully guaranteed. Thus, if you want to have your tour in a language other than Spanish or English, please kindly inquire in advance before booking.
  • MINIMUM NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS: ◘ Small-group tour: We need 2+ participants to confirm the group tour (otherwise, it might be canceled with a full refund 2 days before the tour). ◘ Private tour: Automatic confirmation (your departure is automatically confirmed and 100% guaranteed).
  • CONTACT: Please provide a valid contact phone number with the international prefix (e.g., +11111111111) as our guide may need it for pickup. Please ensure it's available on the day of the tour. Alternatively, if we cannot find and reach you, the tour will be considered a no-show.
  • We only serve alcoholic drinks for travelers 18 years old and above. Minor travelers below 18 years old will be served non-alcoholic drinks.

What You’ll Experience

1

La Opera

We begin our tour at a charming historic bar with elegant décor and revolutionary tales, including a bullet hole from Pancho Villa. Sip a beer, soda, or coffee while soaking in the ambiance.
1 hourAdmission Ticket Included
2

La Faena

Next, stroll to a cantina filled with vibrant bullfighting memorabilia from the early 20th century. Enjoy a tequila with Mexican snacks and dive into the lively atmosphere.
1 hourAdmission Ticket Free
3

Cantina Salón España

Continue to another cozy cantina, a local favorite for decades, known for its welcoming vibe. Savor a beer or a refreshing soda with delicious Mexican food.
1 hourAdmission Ticket Included
4

Salón Tenampa

Finally, finish in Plaza Garibaldi, a bustling square renowned for its numerous live music bands playing for passers-by. It has been the heart of Mariachi culture for over a century. Raise a shot of tequila, and let the mariachi bands serenade you as you celebrate the vibrant spirit of Mexico City.
2 hoursAdmission Ticket Included

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Palacio de Bellas Artes, Avenida Juarez, Ciudad de México, Mexico, MX, 06050

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Your tour guide will be waiting for you outside the entrance of Palacio de Bellas Artes with the logo of the company.
End Point

Salón Tenampa, Plaza Garibaldi, Ciudad de México, Mexico, MX, 06010

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Finish the tour at el Salon Tenampa.

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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from  $145.37 
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Please note: The price varies based on group size. The time is in Central Standard Time.
Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals
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