Mexico City Market Secrets & Cooking Class

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4.7 Based on 11 Reviews
  • duration 5 hours
  • tour type Small group
  • age requirement 6-95 yrs
  • max group size 12
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-2270
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
  • Starts/Ends Mexico City, Mexico
HIGHLIGHTS
  • Shop for everything from local produce to love potions at two different street markets that are far off the tourist trail
  • Learn about the country’s political history and how it has shaped modern-day Mexico
  • Savour iconic Mexican street foods like tacos, tamales and huaraches, and make your own salsa from scratch
  • Visit with a local family and learn about their daily life in Mexico City
  • Experience Mexico City like a local by navigating public transit with the help of your guide
  • Local Impact: How you will help the local community by joining this tour: 
  • 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.
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The Mexico City Market Secrets & Cooking Class tour starts and ends in Mexico City. The Mexico City Market Secrets & Cooking Class is a food tour that takes 5 hours.

Get a glimpse of local daily life as you walk the streets of Mexico City with your friendly, local guide. Shop for groceries in two off-the-beaten-path street markets, ride public transit and savour traditional street foods like tacos and tamales. Along the way, learn about the history, culture and politics of this great city before finishing with an interactive cooking class with a local family. 
ITINERARY

For Mexico City residents, markets offer a one-stop shop for groceries, flowers, household items, prepared foods and even clothing. Being such an important part of daily life, some markets have also become a showcase of politics and culture.

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.

To reach our second market you’ll travel the city just like the locals do, by riding the public metro. This market boasts an unmatched selection of flowers – you’ll be mesmerised by the variety and by the vendors, who will be all too happy to help you match the perfect bouquet to your eye colour. You’ll also find fruits, herbs, meat, fish, pinatas and more, all for sale among the various stalls – no matter what you’re shopping for, you’re in the right place. And that could even include romance! If you’re looking for love, 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.

 

WHAT'S INCLUDED
Transport
  • Public transportation
Guide
  • Bilingual local guide
Others
  • Samples of local food.
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Items of a personal nature
  • souvenirs
  • additional food beyond included samples
  • tips / gratuities for the guide.
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
4.7 - Excellent
Based on 11 reviews
  • Ms. Anna V.
  • On Aug 01 2016
5 - Excellent
Excellent
Evelyn was fantastic - very knowledgable about the markets, but also very friendly to chat with while we were walking between places. She was also helpful in finding food samples that I could eat due to dietary preferences. It... Read more
  • Ms. Christie K.
  • On Jun 07 2016
4.4 - Very Good
Very Good
Eva was a lovely guide, who really seemed to love showing off her wonderful home town, Mexico City. If only I could have managed to eat MORE!
  • Ms. Nadine F.
  • On May 03 2016
5 - Excellent
Excellent
Our guide Eva's love for Mexico City was obvious and infectuous, I really enjoyed the Market tour.
  • Mrs. Eunice C.
  • On Mar 26 2016
5 - Excellent
Excellent
Itzal was wonderful, spoke good English, and really gave a flavor of Mexico City with her knowledge.
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CANCELLATION

Cancellation for this product is free up to 48 hours before the chosen start date - full refund will be given. If cancelling less than 48 hours before the chosen start date no refund applies.

Meeting start point :

Hostel Mundo Joven Catedral facade / entrance. República de Guatemala 4, Centro Histórico de la Cdad. de México, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06020 Ciudad de México, CDMX

Meeting end point :

Palacio de Bellas Artes facade /entrance. Av. Juárez S/N, Centro Histórico de la Cdad. de México, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06050 Ciudad de México, CDMX

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

  • This tour follows established guidelines that are in line with the World Travel and Tourism Council’s ‘Safe Travels’ framework against COVID-19.
  • Hygiene and safety guidelines will be followed to ensure your well being is looked after during travels.
  • All travellers 18 years and older will be required to be fully vaccinated.
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