--- title: PRIVATE Market Tour & Cooking Class in Puerto Vallarta with Manu lang: en type: tour city: Puerto Vallarta country: Mexico price: 126 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.95 reviews: 247 duration_minutes: 210 languages: [en, es] free_cancellation: "true" guidekin_pick: Market and three dishes rank_in_category: 2 of 11 (Cooking Classes & Workshops) schedule_checked: 2026-10-09 data_updated: 2026-10-12 canonical: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/private-market-tour-cooking-class-in-puerto-vallarta-with-manu/ --- # PRIVATE Market Tour & Cooking Class in Puerto Vallarta with Manu **Guidekin's take:** Shop at Mercado Cinco de Diciembre on a private tour for your party, then cook three Mexican dishes in a home kitchen. Ingredients, your meal and local beer or wine are included; the experience ends at the home, and dietary requests should be made when booking. 4.95 from 247 reviews at €126 per person for 3h 30m. In our comparison: #2 of 11 in Cooking Classes & Workshops, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Learn to cook with a local chef in Puerto Vallarta during this private culinary experience! Your host for the day is Manu, a professionally trained chef who loves to create innovative, modern fusions of classic Mexican dishes. Manu will take you to the local market and show you his favorite vendors. After doing a bit of shopping you'll return to his home and cook a meal together. Manu will teach you to prepare traditional Mexican dishes with a modern twist, dishes you can replicate in your own kitchen at home. Enjoy the meal together in Manu's home, a small but typical home in central Puerto Vallarta. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meet your host Manuel at the Mercado… - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 09:00, 14:00: 2 departures a day - Food included: Local beer or wine - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €126 per person - Duration: 3h 30m - Rating: 4.95/5 from 247 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: 09:00, 14:00 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-10-09 ## Reviews 4.95 from 247 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 244 of 247. - 5 stars: 241 (98%) - 4 stars: 3 (1%) - 3 stars: 1 (0%) - 2 stars: 1 (0%) - 1 star: 1 (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 + cooking + dinner | €126 / person (for 2+ people) | English, Spanish | - | | Market + cooking + lunch | €126 / person (for 2+ people) | English, Spanish | - | ## What's included - Fresh ingredients purchased together at the local market - Private market tour with Chef Manu through Mercado Cinco de Diciembre - Learn to prepare three traditional Mexican dishes - Hands-on Mexican cooking class in Manu's home kitchen - Local beer or wine - Personalized menu options for vegetarian, meat, seafood, and most dietary preferences - Homemade lunch or dinner (depending on selected start time) - Insider tips on selecting authentic Mexican ingredients ## Itinerary 1. **Puerto Vallarta** (1h) - Join Chef Manu at Mercado Cinco de Diciembre, a vibrant local market beloved by Puerto Vallarta residents. As you explore the market together, you'll discover the sights, sounds, and flavors of everyday Mexican life while learning how locals shop for the freshest ingredients.... 2. **Puerto Vallarta** (2h 30m) - After the market visit, drive together to Manu's welcoming home and cooking studio for a hands-on culinary experience. An internationally trained chef who returned to Puerto Vallarta to celebrate the flavors of his hometown, Manu combines traditional Mexican recipes with... ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat - Departures: 09:00, 14:00 - 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 Meet your host Manuel at the Mercado Cinco de Diciembre (Address: San Salvador 604 in 5 de Diciembre neighborhood.). Exact address can be found in your ticket upon booking confirmation. Your experience ends at your host's home. Ends: Experience ends at your host's home. ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Please advise any dietary requirements at the time of booking; Manu is happy to accommodate most preferences, including vegetarian diets. - Hosted by an internationally trained chef passionate about sharing authentic Mexican cuisine. - This experience combines a local market visit, hands-on cooking class, and shared meal. - This experience takes place in a real Puerto Vallarta home, offering an authentic cultural and culinary experience. - Your experience ends at your host's home. - Manu has a friendly small dog who can be kept in a separate room upon request. - This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate. ## 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 & Workshops start at €57 per person. ## Compared with other Cooking Classes & Workshops | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #2 of 11** | €126 | 3h 30m | 4.95 (247) | private | | [Finca 18 Puerto Vallarta Tequila Tour + Chocolate Pairing](/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/finca-18-puerto-vallarta-tequila-tour-chocolate-pairing/?format=md) | €75 | 2h | 4.98 (452) | shared | | [PRIVATE Cooking Class in Puerto Vallarta in Chef Manu's Home](/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/private-cooking-class-in-puerto-vallarta-in-chef-manu-s-home/?format=md) | €108 | 2h | 4.97 (94) | private | | [Sierra Vallejo Birdwatching & Chocolate Experience](/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/sierra-vallejo-birdwatching-chocolate-experience/?format=md) | €114 | 6h | 5.0 (32) | shared | Ranked #2 of 11 in Cooking Classes & Workshops by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €35 to €126, median €82; typical length 3h. 3 of 11 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/puerto-vallarta/cooking-classes-puerto-vallarta/?format=md ## More in Puerto Vallarta - All Puerto Vallarta tours: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/tours/private-market-tour-cooking-class-in-puerto-vallarta-with-manu/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/mexico/puerto-vallarta/?format=md