BEST OF · MARKET FOOD TOURS IN MEXICO
The 9 best market food tours in Mexico you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and how hungry to turn up. Number one is top for a reason, so start there.
Taste Cancun tacos, local beer, churros, and downtown nightlife on a four-hour food tour with transport and an English-speaking guide.
“Everything was AMAZING! I enjoyed learning the story behind the food. Everyone was very friendly while we travelled to different locations”
Taste Cancun beyond the resorts with carnitas, barbacoa, Yucatecan dishes, Mercado 23, murals, hotel pickup, and local guides.
“The tour guide, Sasha was incredibly knowledgeable. We got a true sense of Mexican cuisine and the local market was great!”
Cook authentic Mexican dishes, shop a Mexico City market, and enjoy a small-group class with an English-speaking chef.
“I was a solo traveler welcomed into a fun group. The chef was friendly, patient, and knowledgeable. The space was beautiful and filled with eclectic decor. Best of all, the food was delicious, and we actually helped shop for, prepare, and cook.”
Taste around 20 Oaxacan foods, explore a huge local market, and learn the story behind regional dishes on this small-group tour.
“Yael was great! Very immersive, great food. We walked around the huge market and tasted mnay things on the way.. Make sure to buy your souvenirs while there for best pricing.”
Explore Mexico City markets, taste street food, ride the Metro, and make salsa with a local family on this five-hour tour.
“We had a wonderful day with Axel and had a lot of experiences that we would never have been able to have without Axel’s guidance. I can’t speak highly enough of Axel and it really felt like a day with a great friend. It was the perfect way to acclimatise and immerse in life in Mexico City as we just arrived”
Explore La Merced and Sonora markets in a small group, tasting local Mexican food and learning about witchcraft traditions for $74.
“What an outstanding tour! Communication before the tour was great and we couldn’t have asked for a better tour of the market. Estefania was a wonderful guide and we got to try so many different things that I can’t even remember all of them to list them. Was a highlight of our trip. Wear comfy clothes and shoes because you’ll walk about 4 miles! Highly recommended!”
Taste tacos, tamales, cochinita pibil and more on a five-hour Cancún food tour with market time, local guides and urban art.
“Great experience with G and Angel. informative, fun, and well-rounded tour with varied and authentic food. However, I was somewhat disappointed that we didn't have more walking and experiencing the ambience of downtown Cancun. G mentioned a few times that it's a very walkable town, but...all the walking we did was 10min around the market. The urban art was to be seen from the van, so not great. I would rate the tour very well for its food variety, but very poorly on the walking/experiencing the vibe of the city part. Since this was a food focused tour, I guess it's our fault, but I definitely would have liked to…”
Taste Cancun beyond the resorts with markets, Yucatecan dishes, street art, and local guides on this small-group walking food tour.
“Dreyken was our tour guide and was GREAT! Lots of great information on the food, how it’s prepared and Mayan history. All the food was excellent and nice to find the downtown gems we would never know about”
Explore Oaxaca’s Central de Abasto with local food experts, tasting regional dishes, pre-Hispanic drinks, and market specialties for $64.
“Our guide, Brian, was wonderful! He was knowledgeable, kind, and ensured everyone was having a good time. We learned a lot and got more than enough to eat.”
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