10:00, 17:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
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Guidekin's take
Walk between street food stalls and restaurants in Playa del Carmen, with street art along the route.
Food tastings, beverages and restaurant waiter tips are included, with a vegetarian option; transport to the meeting point is extra. 4.93 from 1,364 reviews at €72 per person for 3h.
Best for: For a first taste, book Local Walking Food Tour: tastings and drinks for 3h at €72 per person; transport to the meeting point is excluded. Food & Street Food Tours comparison
Trade-off: Transport to the meeting point is excluded.
In our comparison: #5 of 6 in Food & Street Food Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
Editorial check: October 9, 2026How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.
Price and inclusions
One price for every traveller: €72 per adult.
Included and not included
History of Playa del Carmen and Surroundings
Vegetarian Option Available
Local Bilingual Guide
Beverages
Tips for Local Restaurant Waiters
Food Tasting
Street Art of Playa del Carmen
Gratuities
Transportation to/from meeting point
Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 9 October 2026.
Reviews
4.9
1,364 ratings Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor
98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 1,337 of 1,364
Star breakdown of all 1,364 ratings
5 stars
1,298 · 95%
4 stars
39 · 3%
3 stars
21 · 2%
2 stars
5 · 0%
1 star
1 · 0%
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Meeting point and route
Meeting point
Where
Corner of 5th Avenue and Juarez Avenue, outside ADO Bus Station
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Eating With Carmen Food Tours; booking and payment are completed on Viator
Itinerary
1
Eating With Carmen Food Tours
Meeting point
15 min
2
We continue on our way to have some locally handmade quesadillas with a special surprise ingredient30 min
3
We’ll stop by a family-run market where they stock hard-to-find and seasonal fruits, vegetables and fresh-squeezed juices, where you’ll be able to learn all about these exotic foods from your expert guide20 min
4
We are on our way again to a locally-operated fruit and veggie market, which houses many exotic fruits that are typical to Mexican farming and cuisine
It is at this market, located in downtown Playa del Carmen, where we are going to try local fruit juices, which is also a typical refreshment the locals enjoy daily. Afterward, your guide will lead you towards one of the best Taquerias in town, at which point tacos are served!
30 min
5
We walk through this plaza to find some tacos al pastor at one of our favorite food stands20 min
6
At this stop we'll try some mole25 min
7
We'll finish the tour with some local popsicles and icecreams15 min
About this tour, from the operator
This is an authentic local experience in local Mexican food. Perfect for couples, groups of friends, or families. We walk through the main artery of the city to fill us with typical flavors and smells of Mexico: street stations and restaurants that the locals frequent. A unique and incomparable experience with a knowledgable guide that accompanies you in this three-hour tour around the city, typically away from tourist places. If you have an adventurous spirit and want to taste the authentic flavors of Mexico and it's people, this is the tour for you. Join us!
Walking, children and accessibility
The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.
Walking and health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Wellness Checks - Employees receive daily wellness checks to ensure they are healthy and symptom-free. If you or anyone in your group is experiencing symptoms, we will work directly with you to cancel or reschedule your tour.
Children
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Accessibility
Strollers OK
Public transportation options are available nearby
Tours are held rain, shine, and in all temperatures year round. We reserve the right to cancel a tour due to weather if safety is threatened.
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
Stringent Cleaning - Hand sanitizer will be available to all of our guests at all times during the activities.
Social Distancing - Guests will stay at a safe 4-foot distance during all points of the tour. We also ensure that all staff members will be wearing the necessary PPE.
Good to know
Food included Food Tasting
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Ranked #5 of 6 in Food & Street Food Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €35 to €78, median €72; typical length 3h. 1 of 6 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 6 Food & Street Food Tours