Mexico City: San Juan Market Tour with Food Tastings
ID: GYG1089541-1675513
Category:
Country: Mexico
Duration:
01:30 hours
Description
Explore San Juan Market in Mexico City on a guided tour. Taste gourmet bites, discover exotic ingredients, and learn culinary curiosities from a local guide.
Embark on a one-of-a-kind market tour in Mexico City through the legendary San Juan Market, the city’s most iconic destination for exotic ingredients, gourmet products, and bold local flavors. This curated Mexico City food tour is perfect for curious travelers who want to dive deeper into the authentic culinary culture of CDMX.
From freshly made tortillas with chicharrón to venison quesadillas, this San Juan Market tour showcases Mexico’s rich culinary diversity. Explore vibrant stalls offering exotic delicacies, taste surprising street snacks (yes, even bugs for the brave), and sip refreshing aguas frescas made fresh on-site. It’s a unique mix of gourmet, local, and unexpected flavors in one unforgettable morning.
More than just a tasting tour, this experience offers insight into the fascinating history and characters that define Mercado de San Juan. Your guide will take you behind the scenes, sharing stories about traditional ingredients, cultural curiosities, and the vendors who’ve turned this market into a favorite among chefs and foodies from around the world.
Whether you’re a food lover, a market explorer, or just looking for something different to do in Mexico City, this San Juan Market Tour is a can’t-miss cultural and culinary experience that delivers both flavor and fun.
Highlights
- Savor a mix of gourmet bites and traditional street food at San Juan Market
- Discover exotic ingredients, artisan products, and bold flavors
- Learn fun facts and culinary curiosities from a local guide
- Enjoy a guided walking tour through one of CDMX’s most legendary food hubs
- Refresh your palate with aguas frescas and paletas
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This is a walking tour; please be prepared for approximately 1.5 hours of leisurely walking.
Vegetarian choices are available upon request.
Tours operate rain or shine; in case of severe weather, the itinerary may be adjusted for your safety.
The food provided on the tour may vary, depending on ingredient availability.
We'll meet outside the church. You guide is going to be wearing a white t-shirt and a sign that says Eating With Carmen Food Tours.
INCLUDED
- All food tastings at 4 curated market stalls
- Aguas frescas and paletas
- Local foodie guide
- Guided walking tour
NOT INCLUDED
- Gratuities for your guide
- Transportation to and from the meeting point
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.