--- title: Mexico City Market Tour & Authentic Cooking Class in Lucia's Home lang: en type: tour city: Mexico City country: Mexico price: 126 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.97 reviews: 59 duration_minutes: 240 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Private market visit and meal rank_in_category: 11 of 18 (Cooking Classes) schedule_checked: 2026-10-08 data_updated: 2026-10-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/mexico-city/tours/mexico-city-market-tour-authentic-cooking-class-in-lucia-s-home/ --- # Mexico City Market Tour & Authentic Cooking Class in Lucia's Home **Guidekin's take:** Explore Mercado San Ángel, then cook family recipes in a home on a private tour for your party. The market visit, cooking class, home-cooked meal and local beer or tequila are included; the menu varies with the season, so share dietary needs when booking. 4.97 from 59 reviews at €126 per person for 4h. In our comparison: #11 of 18 in Cooking Classes, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Explore Mercado San Ángel with a culinary historian and university professor, as you discover the fresh ingredients, traditional products, and culinary traditions that shape Mexican cuisine. Then continue to her beautiful home for a private cooking class, where you'll prepare authentic family recipes using seasonal, local ingredients. Your local host shares the history and cultural significance behind each dish, creating an experience that goes far beyond a typical cooking class. Enjoy your homemade meal with a local beer or tequila in the welcoming atmosphere of a real Mexican home. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Please meet your host Lucía at the… - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 10:00, 14:00: 2 departures a day - Food included: Local beer or tequila - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €126 per person - Duration: 4h - Rating: 4.97/5 from 59 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Traveling Spoon - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Start times: 10:00, 14:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-08 ## Reviews 4.97 from 59 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 59 of 59. - 5 stars: 57 (97%) - 4 stars: 2 (3%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ## 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Market Tour, Cooking & Dinner | €126 / person (for 2+ people) | English, Spanish | - | | Market Tour, Cooking & Lunch | €126 / person (for 2+ people) | English, Spanish | - | ## What's included - Local beer or tequila - Private cooking class & home-cooked Mexican meal - Guided tour of Mercado San Ángel with a local ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat - Departures: 10:00, 14:00 - 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 Please meet your host Lucía at the principal entrance to the Mercado San Angel [Mercado Melchor Muzquiz]. Address: 01000 Avenida Revolución, entre Dr. Elguero y Melchor, Muzquiz, San Ángel, 01000 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Menu may vary depending on the season - If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €252 | €126 | | 4 | €504 | €126 | | 6 | €702 | €117 | 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 Cooking Classes start at €67 per person. ## Compared with other Cooking Classes | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #11 of 18** | €126 | 4h | 4.97 (59) | private | | [PRIVATE Mexico City Cooking Class with Culinary Historian Lucia](/mexico/mexico-city/tours/private-mexico-city-cooking-class-with-culinary-historian-lucia/?format=md) | €117 | 3h | 5.0 (126) | private | | [Mexico City : Street Food to Home Cooking Food Tour](/mexico/mexico-city/tours/mexico-city-street-food-to-home-cooking-food-tour/?format=md) | €94 | 3h | 5.0 (53) | shared | | [Market Tour, Hand Tortillas & Sauces in Mexico City](/mexico/mexico-city/tours/market-tour-hand-tortillas-sauces-in-mexico-city/?format=md) | €89 | 2h 30m | 5.0 (51) | shared | Ranked #11 of 18 in Cooking Classes by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €67 to €142, median €113; typical length 3h 45m. 6 of 18 are private. 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