--- title: "Food and Historic Walking Tour: Private Tortilla Crawl in Mexico City Downtown" lang: en type: tour city: Mexico City country: Mexico price: 86 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.95 reviews: 37 duration_minutes: 300 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 27 of 54 (Food & Street Food Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-08 data_updated: 2026-10-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/mexico-city/tours/food-and-historic-walking-tour-private-tortilla-crawl-in-mexico-city-downtown/ --- # Food and Historic Walking Tour: Private Tortilla Crawl in Mexico City Downtown **Guidekin's take:** Combine Historic Downtown sights with four street-food stops and a sweet stop on a private tour for your party. A certified guide and food are included with the Tortilla Crawl option; vegan and gluten-free diets cannot be accommodated. 4.95 from 37 reviews at €86 per person for 5h. In our comparison: #27 of 54 in Food & Street Food Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview This is the best way to fall in love with Mexico. In a 5-hours walking tour around Historic Downtown, learn about history, culture & daily life with the most complete tour available. Tortilla Crawl Private Tour is a combination of a perfect Food Tour and a Historic & Cultural Tour (vegetarian options may be available) Visit the most important sights such as the impressive Metropolitan Cathedral, the ruins of the ancient Aztec Templo Mayor, the magnificent Post Office, and the marvelous Palacio de Bellas Artes. It is a traditional walking tour with history, architecture, traditions, and hidden gems in Mexico City Downtown. And go beyond that: Mexican cuisine is considered an Intangible Cultural Heritage for UNESCO. We will make several stops to eat tacos and quesadillas, a stop in a local coffee shop or in an incredible bakery along the way. Walk along a certified & local guide in Mexico City Historic Downtown, and fall in love with Mexico. ## Before you book - Meeting point: We will meet you next to the… - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 08:30, 14:30: 2 departures a day - Food included: see what is included - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €86 per person - Duration: 5h - Rating: 4.95/5 from 37 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Mexico a Pie Walking Tours - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Start times: 08:30, 14:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-08 ## Reviews 4.95 from 37 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 37 of 37. - 5 stars: 35 (95%) - 4 stars: 2 (5%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## What's included - Let's stop at a local coffee shop - Historic & Food Tour: a 5+ hours Private Walking Tour in Downtown - Tortilla Crawl option selected: food is on us: 4 stops for street food, and 1 sweet stop. - Professional Certified Guide ## Not included - Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase) - Tips / Gratuities to the guide (optional, but always appreciated). - Hotel pickup and drop-off (optional, please quote). ## Itinerary 1. **Zocalo** (20m) - Learn about the famous zocalo square, this is right in the Heart of Mexico 2. **Palacio Nacional de Mexico** (45m) - Go inside the National Palace and view the murals of Diego Rivera 3. **Catedral Metropolitana de la Ciudad de Mexico** (30m) - Visit the biggest Cathedral of the Americas during the Spanish colonial time. 4. **Museo del Templo Mayor** (30m) - View the archeological site of the Aztec Templo Mayor 5. **Palacio de Bellas Artes** (30m) - View one of the most emblematic building of the early 20th century in Mexico ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun - Departures: 08:30, 14:30 - 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 will meet you next to the Metropolitan Cathedral (to the left side). Look for our "Mexico a Pie" White umbrellas. Ends: We may finish in front of the National Museum of Art, but as the tour is customizable, end point can be anywhere! ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - Children must be accompanied by an adult - May be operated by a multi-lingual guide - Not available for Gluten free diet, nor Vegan. Vegetarian diet may be possible. - Important to let us know if you have any allergies. ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €172 | €86 | | 4 | €308 | €77 | | 6 | €354 | €59 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Food & Street Food Tours start at €38 per person. ## Compared with other Food & Street Food Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #27 of 54** | €86 | 5h | 4.95 (37) | private | | [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 #27 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/food-and-historic-walking-tour-private-tortilla-crawl-in-mexico-city-downtown/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/mexico/mexico-city/?format=md