Eat and Explore Local Markets in Mexico City

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What You’ll Experience
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4 hours
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1 - 10 guests
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English, Spanish
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Discover Mexico City's vibrant culture as you explore three exotic local markets. Taste over 20 authentic dishes and indulge in mezcal. Dive into traditions and take home unique finds.

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10 meals

Experience Details

Do you know that there are 329 public markets in Mexico City? Walk, Explore & Eat in the 3 most exotic markets in the city.


We'll stop at more than 20 places to sample authentic Mexican food, native fruits and vegetables, as well as share information about Mexican traditions and history. Mezcal tasting included at the end :)


Want to discover the real Mexico? Book today!


Additionally to the tastings, you can buy fruits, vegetables, spices, Mexican toys and clothes, piñatas, moles, spells, amulets, candles, animals, exotic meats, insects, artisanal hot sauces and more.

What You Get

Alcoholic beverages
Mezcal tasting
Snacks
Mole and Mexican fruit tasting
Bottled water
Tips

Good To Know

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

What You’ll Experience

1

La Merced

One of the oldest and most traditional markets in Mexico City. There we will eat quesadillas and tacos, we will also taste different moles and Mexican fruits; besides knowing and enjoying the daily life of this market.
2 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
2

Mercado Sonora

Known as the witchcraft market, it is one of the most interesting places in Mexico City.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
3

Mercado de San Juan

It is the gourmet market of the city, a place where you can find exotic meats, special ingredients and all the edible insects of Mexican cuisine.
1 hourAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Museo de la Ciudad, Mexico City, Mexico, MX, 06060

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We'll see you at the entry of Museo de la Ciudad de México (Museum of Mexico City), José María Pino Suárez 30, Centro Histórico de la Cdad. de México, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06060 Ciudad de México, CDMX.
End Point

Mercado de San Juan Pugibet, 2ᵃ Calle de Ernesto Pugibet, Ciudad de México, Mexico, MX, 06070

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We will finish the tour with a mezcal tasting in Mercado San Juan. From there, you can walk to a craft market, the historical center of the city or just ask an Uber to pick you up.

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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Don’t miss out!!!
July 08, 2025
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Do not miss out on this tour. I have done market tours in Thailand, Seattle, Portland, Singapore, etc… and this was by far the best one. Dara was extremely fun and gave an unforgettable tour!

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Ivan was great!
June 30, 2025
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We had an amazing time with Ivan, he took us through three separate markets and made sure that we got to try everything that we were interested in. Ivan really personalized the experience to the gr...read more

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Engaging and dynamic tour through the heart of Merced, Mexico City Food Market
June 28, 2025
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Our guide, Ivan, took us through the heart of multiple Mexico City markets. It was one of the best travel experiences I’ve ever had. Ivan, made us feel very comfortable during the entire tour. The ...read more

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Once in a Lifetime Opportunity!
June 17, 2025
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Dara was FANTASTIC! We entered into the belly of Merced market, a journey an outsider would normally not take; we felt totally at ease with our tour guide leading the way! Sonora market was an exci...read more

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We really enjoyed our...
June 11, 2025
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We really enjoyed our tour through the markets. All of the food we sampled was delicious and the markets were fascinating. Our tour guides were fun, full of interesting information, and made us...read more

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