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Historic Center Food Tour in Mexico City

Guided food tour in Mexico City's Historical Centre tasting traditional dishes in markets, cantinas, street stalls and restaurants

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Duration: 5 hours

In Mexico City’s Historical Centre, you will explore the origins of Mexican gastronomy while tasting authentic and traditional dishes. As you move through the area, you’ll sample a range of flavours that show how local food has evolved, from street snacks to classic recipes served in restaurants.

Along the way, the experience includes visits to an exotic Mexican market, a classic cantina, a street food stall and traditional restaurants. An experienced and passionate guide will help you see the city from a local’s perspective and explain the history and legends behind the foods you try. You’ll learn about cultural traditions as you eat, hear stories tied to particular dishes and neighbourhoods, and gain a new angle on Mexico City’s culinary roots.

Why visit

  • Local guide experienced and passionate in Mexico City’s Historical Centre
  • Authentic and traditional Mexican dishes served across the route
  • Exotic Mexican market, classic cantina and street-food stalls included
  • History and legends of Mexican culture included throughout the tour

What's included

  • Professional guide
  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Food tasting

What's not included

    What's not included
    • Gratuities
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off

    Accessibility

    • Public transport links nearby

    Tour available in your selected language

    English
    Spanish

    Additional information

    Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Children must be accompanied by an adult

    Minimum drinking age is 18 years

    Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking

    Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

    Location

    Departure point

    Testal - Centro, Dolores 16, Centro Histórico de la Cdad. de México, Cuauhtémoc, 06000
    Meet our host inside the restaurant. The tour starts right on time, please arrive 15 minutes early.

    End point

    Dulcería de Celaya S.A. de C.V., Av. 5 de Mayo 39, Centro Histórico de la Cdad. de México, México D.F., 06000
    Tour ends at the last tasting location which is close to metro stations.

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