Merida Walking Food Tour. Authentic & Local Cuisine

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Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Duration
3 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 10 guests
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Language
English, Spanish
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Embark on a Merida Walking Food Tour, savor authentic local flavors guided by locals, and uncover hidden gems away from the tourist tracks. Ideal for small groups seeking real experiences.

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

Experience Details

A unique and completely incomparable experience with a knowledgeable guide that accompanies you in this three-hour tour around Merida, typically away from common tourist hot-spots. If you have an adventurous spirit and want to taste the authentic flavors of Mexico and meet its people, this is the tour for you.


With small group tours of no more than ten departing from Monday through Saturday, you’ll receive a highly immersive, generous and friendly experience. Perfect for couples, groups of friends, and families

What You Get

Local guide
History of Mérida and surroundings
8 different food tastings
Tips for your guide
Non-alcoholic activity
Transportation to/from meeting point

Good To Know

  • Wellness Checks – Employees receive daily wellness checks to ensure they are healthy and symptom-free. If you or anyone in your group is experiencing symptoms, we will work directly with you to cancel or reschedule your tour.
  • Social Distancing – Guests will stay at a safe 4-foot distance during all points of the tour. We also ensure that all staff members will be wearing the necessary PPE.
  • Stringent Cleaning – Hand sanitizer will be available to all of our guests at all times during the activities.
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

What You’ll Experience

1

Plaza Grande

We'll meet at this iconic main city square to start our culinary experience.
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
2

Gorditas Doña Gorda

We'll try some very authentic gordita with the filling of your choice"!
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
3

Mercado San Benito

We'll visit this very authentic and local food market and try some salbutes!
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
4

Mercado San Benito

We'll continue at this market to try some very local fruits
10 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
5

Mercado Lucas De Galvéz

Next stop will be to try some cochinita pibil at Lucas de Galvez market
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
6

Mercado Lucas De Galvéz

Following that, we'll try some tacos al pastor.
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
7

Mercado San Benito

At this stop, we'll try some traditional tamales.
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
8

Plaza Grande

We'll finish our tour having some traditional popsicles
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Plaza Grande, Calle 60, Yucatán, Mexico, MX, 97000

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We'll meet at the "Merida" letters at Plaza Grande
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

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