Journey Through La Merced
Journey Through La Merced
Explore La Merced Market's vibrant culture and flavors. Taste local delicacies, meet vendors, and uncover the market's history, just a subway ride from the Historic Center of Mexico City.
10 meals
Experience Details
The colorful, chaotic Merced Market serves thousands of shoppers daily. On this tour, you’ll visit our favorite food stalls, meet some talented market vendors, and learn the market’s history. You’ll finish knowing why La Merced is unlike anywhere else in Mexico.
We’ll wind through the market’s lively banquetón, or prepared food area, tasting tacos, aguas frescas and tamales. After that, we’ll stroll through the gigantic fruits and vegetables building, and learn about—and taste!—prehispanic ingredients, such as grasshoppers and agave worms. After a quick stop to rest, we’ll leave the market and walk back to La Merced neighborhood where we’ll finish up the tour with a refreshing drink and a snack in a beautiful restaurant, a hidden gem you won’t want to miss!
This tour is good for seasoned travelers.
What You Get
Good To Know
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What You’ll Experience
La Merced
Meeting & Pickup
Meeting PointEl Nuevo Café Bagdad, Plaza Juan José Baz, Ciudad de México, Mexico, MX, 06090
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End PointRoldán 37, Calle de Roldán, Ciudad de México, Mexico, MX, 06060
Open in Google MapsCancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.
This was a fantastic tour to go somewhere in Mexico City that I never would’ve gone on my own, and to get some delicious local eats. Our guide Yimmeh was really knowledgeable and fun, bringing de...read more
We did the tour through La Merced with Nico and it was wonderful. Nico turned a bustling, noisy, chaotic environment into a welcoming and friendly space. Along the way we sampled incredible tacos, ...read more
Would recommend this tour to anyone, especially with our guide Toti. She was so fun and personable and knowledgeable about Mexican history and cuisine. We learned so much, had a great time, and the...read more
It was amazing, the food was great! Adrian was so kind! I recommend it for people who like the history of foods. -MB, age 11
What a wonderful experience made even more special by Toti. I wish I could give her and the tour more stars. Toti is incredibly knowledgeable about the market, the food, and the history behind how ...read more
