Mexico City: Half-Day Market Secrets & Cooking Class Tour Shared Group Tour
ID: GYG39315-O-49348
Category:
Country: Mexico
Duration:
05:00 hours
Description
Uno dos tres cuatro cinco! Join this Mexico City tour to see 2 of Mexico's best street markets. Shop for groceries, ride public transit and savor street foods like tacos and tamales, before finishing with an cooking class with a local family.
It’s time for a food adventure. Mexico City’s markets are some of the most vibrant places in the city, and this tour opens them up to you, just as locals experience them. Your first stop on your Mexico City tour is a relatively unknown market that boasts a large art collection depicting the political movement from the first half of the 1900s. Your guide will explain the importance of the murals and bridge the gap between the political movement of that period with what is going on in today’s Mexico.
After this, travel the city just like the locals do, by riding the public metro. This market boasts an unmatched selection of flowers – you’ll be mesmerized by the variety and by the vendors, who will be all too happy to help you match the perfect bouquet to your eye color. You’ll also find fruits, herbs, meat, fish, pinatas and more, all for sale among the various stalls. You might even find a love potion available amid all the goods. Along the way, you’ll also get to sample some classic Mexican street foods, such as tacos and tamales, along with a coffee or atole – a traditional warm drink made from masa.
After buying some fresh vegetables (and learning about local farming practices), head over to a local family business, where you’ll learn how to prepare your own salsa. Together, you’ll wash, cut and grill the ingredients, then smash them in the traditional way, using a molcajete (mortar and pestle). Taste your homemade salsa with a classic huarache.
Highlights
- Visit with a local family
- Shop for everything from local produce to love potions at two different street markets off the tourist trail
- Savor several tasty Mexican culinary samplings
- Hop on the Mexico City Metro and travel just like locals do
- Choose between a shared group or private tour
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
You are advised to dress conservatively as you will be exploring a non-touristy areas. Long pants or jeans and a T-shirt are recommended.
Leave your valuables, such as passports and credit cards in your hotel, and bring a small amount of cash. Only small cameras are allowed.
During the rainy season (May to September), you are advised to bring a raincoat or umbrella
Please notify the local partner in advance of any dietary requirements. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and other dietary restrictions can be accommodated.
You must keep social distance while in vehicles
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
You are required to bring and wear a mask
All participants who are over 18 years old must present proof of full vaccination. Participants aged 6-17 must present either proof of full vaccination, proof of Covid-19 infection in the past 9 months, or a negative PCR or lateral flow Covid-19 test taken no more than 72 hours before the activity starts
Meet your guide at the entrance to the Hostel Mundo Joven Catedral.
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 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 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.
