Cantinas: Journey Through Traditional Mexican Bars in Mexico City's Historic Center
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9 Ratings
Ciudad de México
Embark on a journey through traditional Mexican bars in Mexico City's Historic Center. Discover the local scene, history, and specialties of each cantina while enjoying delicious traditional Mexican food and drinks.
Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Venustiano Carranza - Cantina El Gallo de Oro, Traditional Mexican Bar: This is one of the most antique and legendary “cantinas” of the Historic Center. It is famous for its literary traditions, several well-known writers such as Justo Sierra, Guillermo Prieto, and others used to be regulars at this place.
What's Included
  • Round trip transportation from the meeting point
  • Live commentary during the bus ride
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic drinks (Available for purchase)
  • Food and beverages
  • Round trip transportation to and from your hotel.
Additional Information

Hop on one of our state-of-the-art buses and explore some of the most famous and traditional Mexican Bars in the Historic Center, popularly known as ‘Cantinas’. Discover the reasons why the Cantina’s local scene is a hit in Mexico City and viewed as an integral part of Mexico’s heritage. Each cantina boasts its unique history, traditions, and specialties, offering everything from beers and traditional Mexican beverages to some of the world’s finest Tequilas. Not to mention, you can savor the delightful traditional Mexican cuisine these Cantinas have to offer. Absorb knowledge about Mexico’s history and culinary delights as you tour these distinctive bars. Embark on a 3-hour journey with us as we explore 3 out of the following cantinas: Salón España, Gallo de Oro, Salón Mancera, or the globally renowned Tenampa, home of the traditional ‘Mariachi Band’. Spend approximately 45 minutes in each cantina sampling some of Mexico’s top tequila and traditional beverages. The selection of cantinas may change according to availability.

  • Minimum drinking age is 18 years old. You must be 18 or older to attend this tour.
Location
Reforma 222
Avenida Paseo de la Reforma
The bus will meet you at the plaza´s main entrance.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Barbara
Jan 15, 2020
Worst Hop On Hop Off Experience Ever - My husband and I have been on many Hop On Hop Off buses all over the world and this would have to be our worst experience. We started the morning with the Red Route which was fine. Lots of things to see and informative audio. Our trouble started when we switched to the Green Route. When we got on we were told it was a 2 1/2 hour round trip. It took us 4 hrs and 15 mins to go around the route. At times the bus would stop for 15 -20 mins for no reason. The only thing of any interest on the Green route would be the Frida Kohlo museum which you could go to yourself. The English audio kept switching to Spanish so we had no idea where we were at times. With one stop to go we were sitting there again for no reason. After 5 mins and no sign of us moving anywhere anytime soon we gave up and got off and walked the 30 mins back to our hotel. The map we were given was very ambiguous and didn’t really indicate how close some of the stops on the other routes were or we could have got off and changed routes. We also asked for an English map at the beginning of the trip and we were given a Spanish one which was no help. Do not travel with this company.
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Harry
Oct 18, 2019
Potato bus tour - Welcome aboard the potato bus tour, if you love traffic and listening to hardcore Mexican music, then this is the tour for you! The tour offers very little historical / cultural information and you must visit just about every shopping mall there is in Mexico City! I would rename it the Potato Bus Tour, as it’s the laziest attempt at a tour bus I’ve ever experienced. It’s worse than the tour bus on the UK Apprentice a few years ago, and even then they tried to give you some information about the sites! I’d give this one a miss if I were you #PotatoTour
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