Mexico City Markets Tour: Exploring Local Culture and Salsa Making
4.8
261 Ratings
Ciudad de México
Immerse yourself in the vibrant culture of Mexico City on a markets tour. Explore local street markets, try traditional street foods, and learn to make salsa with a local family business.
Duration:
5 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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MERCADO MELCHOR MUZQUIZ - Enjoy the local atmosphere on 2 hidden Mexican markets. The Mural market and the Flower market.
Visit the mural market in the very heart of Mexico City and learn about the social-political issues during the early 1940s. Try the best tamales in Mexico city and learn more about Mexican dishes. -
Mercado de Jamaica - Catch the Mexican subway to get to the flower market. A 3 in 1 market, where we will try some tacos, tepache, buying some local ingredients, and smelling the colorful flower area while we walk to a family local business.
Meet a local family that has been here almost 100 years keeping the family business and learn how to cook spicy Mexican sauce on a traditional way.
What's Included
- Join a bilingual local guide for an immersive experience.
- Engage with a local family and participate in their daily life.
- Navigate the city like a local with public transit included.
- Taste iconic street foods such as tacos, tamales, and huaraches.
- Receive personalized tips for sightseeing and dining.
- Learn to make salsa interactively and enjoy your creation.
- Explore off-the-beaten-path street markets.
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Take a sneak peek into the everyday life of Mexico City’s locals as you stroll along its streets with your hospitable local escort. Purchase fresh produce from two unconventional street markets, enjoy a ride on local transportation, and indulge in authentic street food such as tacos and tamales. During the journey, increase your knowledge about the city’s rich history, culture, and political background. Cap off your experience with a quick, engaging salsa preparation lesson at a family-run local business.
- Small group of a maximum of 12 people
- We recommend dressing conservatively as we will be visiting non-touristy areas. Long trousers or jeans and a t-shirt is recommended. Leave your valuables, such as passports and credit cards, in the hotel and bring a small amount of spending cash. Only small cameras are allowed and during the rainy season (May to September) we recommend bringing a raincoat or umbrella
- On this tour, you will learn about the socio-political history of Mexico, support independent market vendors, and experience real connections by meeting with a local family.
Location
República de Guatemala 4
República de Guatemala
Hostel Mundo Joven Catedral facade / entrance.
República de Guatemala 4, Centro Histórico de la Cdad. de México, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06020 Ciudad de México, CDMX
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(261 Ratings)
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Jose_f
Mar 11, 2024
The Hidden Treasures of the Mercado - If this was a movie production, the stories of the people are all contained and portrayed in the Mercado. I learned to say “bon provencho” as we shared tables with locals while taking my first bite of tamales. It’s like being inside the maze in there but my guide, Alfonso Gomez had more in store for me. I was innocently surprised and amazed as murals greeted the entrance to the stalls and the walls leading to the second floor. Shhhh… it a well kept secret. Finally, as they say the window to a man’s souls is through his stomach. Truly an experience to make your own salsa and “eat a piece of your cake too”
My guide ie very knowledgeable not only to the landscape of tourism but he made sure that your experience is a memorable one. Thank you also to the owner of “Ramoncita” whose genuine smile can totally disarm you.
Highly recommended if you are going to visit Mexico City
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Allison_l
Oct 24, 2023
Jose was an incredible... - Jose was an incredible guide and took us to parts of CDMX we probably wouldn't haven't seen on our own. Highly recommend!
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73jacekp
Oct 12, 2023
Great experience - Our guide - Alfonso had an incerdible knowledge, was very helpful and funny. He knew the vendors and many local people on the mercados. We got many information about CDMX, its history and culture. But the main theme was the food - we tried great tamales, atole, barbacoa tacos and huaraches. The salsa making was great fun! We recommend this tour with Alonso!
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Karlita_s
Sep 7, 2023
An Incredible Experience! - Jose was an amazing tour guide offering insight into local culture and history! His passion for history is infectious. The salsa making class was above and beyond, and the family was so welcoming and patient! You must do this tour!
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Jake_m
Aug 25, 2023
Highly recommend! - Jose was a fantastic guide; friendly, engaged and knowledgeable. We loved seeing the murals at the Abelardo L. Rodriguez Market, the food was exceptional- starting with the tamals right thru to the huaraches prepared by Fernando and his family!
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Christopher
Aug 8, 2023
Fabulous food and an insight into local culture - A great way to appreciate food and culture in Mexico City.
Adriana was a fabulous guide, with a passion for her work and a love of Mexico City and its history.
We went to 2 different markets tasting lots of traditional foods. At the first market we saw some fabulous murals and Adriana was able to take the time to explain the history of the murals and the meanings behind the paintings.
The salsa making was a highlight. Fernando and Estelle at the restaurant were legends, and it was great to see a family business operating and to experience the making of green and red sauce.
A great day out.
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Elizabeth_c
Aug 1, 2023
Esteban is the best! - Great day with Esteban, really enjoyed the markets, especially the flower market, the murals, salsa making and all the tasty food! Esteban was a great host.
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Elaine_c
Jul 22, 2023
Great tour! - Jose was great! He is personable and knowledgeable about the city. The highlight was meeting Fernando and Dona Esther of Huaraches Ramoncita and hearing their story. The food and salsa were delicious!
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Neverleavehere
Feb 23, 2024
No show - They didnt show up for the tour and didn't respond to our calls. If there was some sort of misunderstanding they could at least have reached out afterward to apologize or offer a refund but I had to request a refund from TA and never heard a word back from the tour company.
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Kenyah_m
Nov 25, 2023
Left out in the cold! - The tour operator did not inform us that the tour was canceled. We waited an hour out in the early morning cold, clueless. I wasted money on an Uber and am now waiting for a refund. If I did not show up, I would not receive a refund. The double standard doesn't work for me. Poor business practices. Will not use Viator in the future.
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