Mérida Food Tour: Markets and Street Flavors

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Mérida Food Tour: Markets and Street Flavors

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 US$100.29  per guest
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10 meals
Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
Where to Meet
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Duration
4 hours 30 minutes
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Number of Guests
1 - 10 guests
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Accessibility
Stroller Accessible
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Language
English, Spanish
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Vegan, Vegetarian, Wheelchair Accessible, Family-friendly, Pet-friendly
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Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Step into the heart of Mérida through its scents, tastes, and traditions. We’ll walk through lively markets, colorful alleys, and places where history is still simmering. This experience is a love letter to traditional Yucatecan cuisine — vibrant, rich, and deeply rooted in our culture. You’ll eat, walk, sweat, laugh, and fall in love with the flavors that define the real Mérida.

• Visit to iconic markets: Santiago, Lucas de Gálvez, and Handicrafts Market.

• Taste classic dishes like panuchos, salbutes, tortas de lechón, escabeche and more.

• Discover unique local ingredients: axiote, habanero, sour orange, epazote.

• End the tour in a traditional cantina with modern flair.

• Participate in live prep like salsa-making or stove-to-plate tastings.

• Colorful streets, historic plazas, and colonial architecture.

• Expert storytelling from a local host about food, families, and forgotten customs.

What You Get

Alcoholic beverages
Alcoholic Beverages
Lunch
Professional Local Guide
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Good To Know

  • Vegetarian and vegan options are available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
  • Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

What You’ll Experience

1

Mercado y Plaza Santiago

Visit the lively Santiago Market, a favorite among locals for its authentic food stalls and fresh produce. Here you’ll enjoy tastings of traditional Yucatecan dishes and experience everyday life in Mérida.
45 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
2

Lucas de Galvez market

Step into Mérida’s largest and most traditional market, where vibrant colors, exotic aromas, and bustling vendors create an unforgettable atmosphere. Taste authentic Yucatecan specialties while learning about local traditions and ingredients.
45 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
3

La Mejorada Open Studio

Wander through one of Mérida’s most charming neighborhoods, filled with colonial architecture, historic churches, and quiet plazas. Your guide will share stories of the area’s past and how it has become a cultural hub today.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
4

Plaza Grande

Discover the heart of Mérida at Plaza Grande, surrounded by iconic landmarks such as the Cathedral of San Ildefonso and the Government Palace. Feel the pulse of the city while enjoying local life, music, and traditions.
45 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
5

Mercado Garcia Rejon

Explore the iconic craft market in Mérida and taste a gem only locals know.
35 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Cine Spot Rex, Yucatán, Mexico, MX, 97000

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End Point

Bar Latino, Calle 59, Yucatán, Mexico, MX, 97000

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Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.

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Reviews
4.9
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based on 61 reviews
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Dania was truly a treat....
July 15, 2026

Dania was truly a treat. She gave us an awesome tour, very knowledgable and and gave us interesting details about the area.

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Very good tour in Mérida, filled with top-notch food and drinks✨
June 22, 2026

Today we were on a food tour with Dania. I really enjoyed trying new flavors of Yucatecan dishes that I had never tasted before, even being Mexican. The walk was somewhat challenging due to the int...read more

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Great tour, great food, great guide
June 22, 2026

Great, great experience! Dania was amazing, engaging and so knowledgeable about every spot we visited. I thoroughly enjoyed learning more about one of my favorite cuisines ever and visiting some lo...read more

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Great experience!
June 22, 2026

All the places Dania took us to were very delicious. You have to walk a bit, but they are all worth it and it helps to learn more about the popular culture of Mérida. Thank you very much for every...read more

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Very delicious to try everything
June 22, 2026

Very good tour to get a taste of the flavors of Mérida. Dania's service was excellent.

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