--- title: Historic Center Food Tour in Mexico City lang: en type: tour city: Mexico City country: Mexico price: 104 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.92 reviews: 1389 duration_minutes: 300 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: San Juan market and cantina rank_in_category: 13 of 54 (Food & Street Food Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-08 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/mexico-city/tours/historic-center-food-tour-in-mexico-city/ --- # Historic Center Food Tour in Mexico City **Guidekin's take:** Taste your way through a market, cantina, street food stall and traditional restaurants in Mexico City’s Historical Centre. Guided food tastings and alcoholic drinks are included; hotel pickup and drop-off are excluded. 4.92 from 1389 reviews at €104 per person for 5h. In our comparison: #13 of 54 in Food & Street Food Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Discover the origins of Mexican gastronomy in a unique and delicious experience in Mexico City’s Historical Centre, you will eat authentic Mexican food! • Taste authentic and traditional Mexican food. • Visit an exotic Mexican market, a classic cantina, a street food stall, traditional restaurants, and much more! • Feel like a local – discover Mexico City from a new angle with the help of an experienced and passionate guide. • Live the history and legends of Mexican culture. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meet our host inside the restaurant. - 5 start times: between 11:30 and 13:30 - Food included: Alcoholic drinks, Food tasting **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €104 per person - Duration: 5h - Rating: 4.92/5 from 1389 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Sabores Mexico Food Tours - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Start times: 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-08 ## Reviews 4.92 from 1389 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 1367 of 1389. - 5 stars: 1326 (95%) - 4 stars: 41 (3%) - 3 stars: 6 (0%) - 2 stars: 5 (0%) - 1 star: 11 (1%) ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Historic Center ENG | €104 / person | English | Historic Center in English: Historical Center Food Tour in Mexico City. Taste 8 traditional tastings of Mexico! Be amazed with the legends and history of Downtown Mexico City. | | Centro Histórico ESP | €104 / person | Spanish | Centro Historico en Español: Centro Histórico Food Tour. Lunes a viernes. Come 8 platillos tradicionales de México! Descubre las leyendas e historias de la Ciudad de México. | ## What's included - Local guide - Professional guide - Alcoholic drinks - All activities - Food tasting ## Not included - Gratuities - Hotel pickup and drop-off ## Itinerary 1. **Mercado de San Juan** (2h) - Our local foodie will take you around San Juan Market to discover why it's the most fascinating market in the city and the most beloved among chefs and foodies. You'll have tastings at 3 different food spots. 2. **Francisco I. Madero Avenue** (10m) - Walk through the busiest streets in Mexico City and discover the legends and secrets it holds for you. 3. **Biblioteca Miguel Lerdo de Tejada** (15m) - Once a church, now a library with impressive murals painted by one of the most talented artists in Mexico. 4. **Historic Center (Centro Historico)** (2h) - Enjoy the day walking around the city's oldest area while discovering delicious secret eateries. Eat your way through Mexico City and learn about its history and culture. 5. **Chinatown** (pass by, no stop) - A fascinating sneak peek to Mexico City's Chinatown. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 11:30, 12:00, 12:30, 13:00, 13:30 - 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 Meet our host inside the restaurant. The tour starts right on time, please arrive 15 minutes early. Ends: Tour ends at the last tasting location which is close to metro stations. ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Children must be accompanied by an adult - Minimum drinking age is 18 years - Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking - Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately - Vegetarian and vegan options are available, please advise at time of booking if required ## Compared with other Food & Street Food Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #13 of 54** | €104 | 5h | 4.92 (1389) | 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 #13 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/historic-center-food-tour-in-mexico-city/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/mexico/mexico-city/?format=md