--- title: Eat and Explore Local Markets in Mexico City lang: en type: tour city: Mexico City country: Mexico price: 71 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.8 reviews: 91 duration_minutes: 240 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 45 of 54 (Food & Street Food Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-08 data_updated: 2026-10-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/mexico-city/tours/eat-and-explore-local-markets-in-mexico-city/ --- # Eat and Explore Local Markets in Mexico City **Guidekin's take:** Walk through three Mexico City markets, tasting Mexican dishes, produce and mezcal along the way. Quesadillas, tlacoyos, gorditas, mole, fruit, water and coffee or tea are included; tips are extra. 4.8 from 91 reviews at €71 per person for 4h. In our comparison: #45 of 54 in Food & Street Food Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Do you know that there are 329 public markets in Mexico City? Walk, Explore & Eat in the 3 most exotic markets in the city. We'll stop at more than 20 places to sample authentic Mexican food, native fruits and vegetables, as well as share information about Mexican traditions and history. Mezcal tasting included at the end :) Want to discover the real Mexico? Book today! Additionally to the tastings, you can buy fruits, vegetables, spices, Mexican toys and clothes, piñatas, moles, spells, amulets, candles, animals, exotic meats, insects, artisanal hot sauces and more. ## Before you book - Meeting point: We'll see you at the entry of Museo de… - Starts 09:00: one departure a day - Food included: Mezcal tasting, Mole and Mexican fruit… **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €71 per person - Duration: 4h - Rating: 4.8/5 from 91 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Trippers.MX - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Start times: 09:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-08 ## Reviews 4.8 from 91 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 95% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 86 of 91. - 5 stars: 85 (93%) - 4 stars: 1 (1%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 3 (3%) - 1 star: 2 (2%) ## What's included - Mezcal tasting - Mole and Mexican fruit tasting - Bottled water - Quesadillas, tlacoyos, gorditas, pot's coffee or tea. ## Not included - Tips ## Itinerary 1. **La Merced** (2h) - One of the oldest and most traditional markets in Mexico City. There we will eat quesadillas and tacos, we will also taste different moles and Mexican fruits; besides knowing and enjoying the daily life of this market. 2. **Mercado Sonora** (30m) - Known as the witchcraft market, it is one of the most interesting places in Mexico City. 3. **Mercado de San Juan** (1h) - It is the gourmet market of the city, a place where you can find exotic meats, special ingredients and all the edible insects of Mexican cuisine. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-08 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point We'll see you at the entry of Museo de la Ciudad de México (Museum of Mexico City), José María Pino Suárez 30, Centro Histórico de la Cdad. de México, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06060 Ciudad de México, CDMX. Ends: We will finish the tour with a mezcal tasting in Mercado San Juan. From there, you can walk to a craft market, the historical center of the city or just ask an Uber to pick you up. ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Compared with other Food & Street Food Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #45 of 54** | €71 | 4h | 4.8 (91) | shared | | [Local Foodie Adventure CDMX: Tacos & more with Sherpa Food Tours](/mexico/mexico-city/tours/local-foodie-adventure-cdmx-tacos-more-with-sherpa-food-tours/?format=md) | €72 | 3h 30m | 4.98 (1210) | shared | | [Frida Kahlo VIP [Museum Tickets Included] Walk, Markets & Churros](/mexico/mexico-city/tours/frida-kahlo-vip-museum-tickets-included-walk-markets-churros/?format=md) | €80 | 3h | 4.96 (1401) | shared | | [Mexico City Historical Centre Food Tour with 7 Tastings & Drinks](/mexico/mexico-city/tours/mexico-city-historical-centre-food-tour-with-7-tastings-drinks/?format=md) | €71 | 3h | 4.95 (1009) | shared | Ranked #45 of 54 in Food & Street Food Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €38 to €218, median €79; typical length 3h. 12 of 54 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/mexico/mexico-city/food-tours-mexico-city/?format=md ## More in Mexico City - All Mexico City tours: https://guidekin.com/mexico/mexico-city/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/mexico/mexico-city/tours/eat-and-explore-local-markets-in-mexico-city/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/mexico/mexico-city/?format=md