--- title: PRIVATE Mexico City Cooking Class with Culinary Historian Lucia lang: en type: tour city: Mexico City country: Mexico price: 117 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 126 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Private for two rank_in_category: 1 of 18 (Cooking Classes) schedule_checked: 2026-10-08 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/mexico-city/tours/private-mexico-city-cooking-class-with-culinary-historian-lucia/ --- # PRIVATE Mexico City Cooking Class with Culinary Historian Lucia **Guidekin's take:** Cook seasonal family recipes in a culinary historian's home in San Ángel. This private class for your party includes hands-on instruction, a homemade Mexican meal and Mexican beer or tequila; share allergies and dietary restrictions when booking. 5 from 126 reviews at €117 per person for 3h. **Private for two:** For two, book Morning Cooking Class: a private home lesson and seasonal meal at €117 per person for 3h; minimum two guests. Trade-off: Minimum two guests, charged per person. (last checked October 8, 2026) In our comparison: #1 of 18 in Cooking Classes, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Cook alongside a culinary historian and university professor, in her beautiful home in San Ángel - one of Mexico City's most charming historic neighborhoods. More than a cooking class, this private experience explores the history, traditions, and regional flavors behind Mexico's most iconic dishes as you prepare seasonal recipes together using fresh local ingredients. You'll enjoy a hands-on experience, family recipes, and an authentic home-cooked meal - an interactive, intimate dining experience that's very different from eating at a restaurant. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Lucia's home is in the San Angel… - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 10:00, 14:30: 2 departures a day - Food included: Mexican beer or tequila - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €117 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 5.0/5 from 126 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Likely to sell out - Operator: Traveling Spoon - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Start times: 10:00, 14:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-08 ## Reviews 5.0 from 126 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 126 of 126. - 5 stars: 126 (100%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Morning Cooking Class | €117 / person (for 2+ people) | English, Spanish | - | | Afternoon Cooking Class | €117 / person (for 2+ people) | English, Spanish | - | ## What's included - Private hands-on Mexican cooking class in Lucía's home - Mexican beer or tequila - Authentic homemade Mexican meal featuring seasonal family recipes - Learn traditional Mexican cooking techniques and culinary history ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat - Departures: 10:00, 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 Lucia's home is in the San Angel neighborhood of Mexico City. She lives on Santo Desierto which is off Calz. Desierto de los Leones. Please check the 'Before you go' section on your confirmation voucher for the exact address, the above only offers a generic location in her neighborhood. 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 - If anyone in your party has allergies, dietary restrictions, or cooking preferences, please let us know at the time of booking. - Families are welcome! Children love helping Lucía prepare handmade sopes, tortillas, and fresh salsas from scratch using child-friendly cooking tools designed for young chefs. ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €234 | €117 | | 4 | €468 | €117 | | 6 | €648 | €108 | 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 · #1 of 18** | €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 | | [Market Tour and Home Cooking Class in Mexico City with Margarita](/mexico/mexico-city/tours/market-tour-and-home-cooking-class-in-mexico-city-with-margarita/?format=md) | €126 | 4h | 5.0 (42) | private | Ranked #1 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. 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/cooking-classes-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/private-mexico-city-cooking-class-with-culinary-historian-lucia/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/mexico/mexico-city/?format=md