--- title: Playa del Carmen Walking Food Tour lang: en type: tour city: Playa del Carmen country: Mexico price: 72 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.93 reviews: 1364 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: First taste rank_in_category: 5 of 6 (Food & Street Food Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-09 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/playa-del-carmen/tours/playa-del-carmen-walking-food-tour/ --- # Playa del Carmen Walking Food Tour **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 1364 reviews at €72 per person for 3h. **First taste:** 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. Trade-off: Transport to the meeting point is excluded. (last checked October 9, 2026) In our comparison: #5 of 6 in Food & Street Food Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview 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! ## Before you book - Meeting point: Corner of 5th Avenue and Juarez Avenue, - Starts 10:00, 17:00: 2 departures a day - Food included: Food Tasting - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €72 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.93/5 from 1364 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Eating With Carmen Food Tours - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: English, Spanish - Start times: 10:00, 17:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-09 ## Reviews 4.93 from 1364 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 98% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 1337 of 1364. - 5 stars: 1298 (95%) - 4 stars: 39 (3%) - 3 stars: 21 (2%) - 2 stars: 5 (0%) - 1 star: 1 (0%) ## What's 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 ## Not included - Gratuities - Transportation to/from meeting point ## Itinerary 1. **Eating With Carmen Food Tours** (15m) - Meeting point 2. **We continue on our way to have some locally handmade quesadillas with a speci...** (30m) - We continue on our way to have some locally handmade quesadillas with a special surprise ingredient! 3. **We’ll stop by a family-run market where they stock hard-to-find and seasonal ...** (20m) - 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 guide. 4. **We are on our way again to a locally-operated fruit and veggie market, which ...** (30m) - 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... 5. **We walk through this plaza to find some tacos al pastor at one of our favorit...** (20m) - We walk through this plaza to find some tacos al pastor at one of our favorite food stands. 6. **At this stop we'll try some mole** (25m) 7. **We'll finish the tour with some local popsicles and icecreams** (15m) ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:00, 17:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-09 - 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 Corner of 5th Avenue and Juarez Avenue, outside ADO Bus Station 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 - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - 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. - 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. ## Compared with other Food & Street Food Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #5 of 6** | €72 | 3h | 4.93 (1364) | shared | | [Playa del Carmen Food Tour with 8+ Authentic Yucatan Dishes](/mexico/playa-del-carmen/tours/playa-del-carmen-food-tour-with-8-authentic-yucatan-dishes/?format=md) | €74 | 3h | 5.0 (40) | shared | | [local walking food tour Inlakech Playa del Carmen](/mexico/playa-del-carmen/tours/local-walking-food-tour-inlakech-playa-del-carmen/?format=md) | €71 | 3h | 5.0 (35) | private | | [Social PubCrawl Playa del Carmen](/mexico/playa-del-carmen/tours/social-pubcrawl-playa-del-carmen/?format=md) | €35 | 5h | 4.96 (159) | shared | 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. Full list: https://guidekin.com/mexico/playa-del-carmen/food-tours-playa-del-carmen/?format=md ## More in Playa del Carmen - All Playa del Carmen tours: https://guidekin.com/mexico/playa-del-carmen/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/mexico/playa-del-carmen/tours/playa-del-carmen-walking-food-tour/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/mexico/playa-del-carmen/?format=md