Top Central Mexico Market Tours

Visit the home and neighborhood of beloved Mexican artist Frida Kahlo on this half-day excursion. Explore “The Blue House”—as the house where Kahlo was born and died is known—and learn about her difficult but fascinating life. See her paintings and precious personal objects before touring Coyoacan, the beautiful neighborhood where she was born. Stop by a 16th century church and a local market and for a delicious complimentary tostada.

Take a few hours to learn the ins and outs of traditional Mexican cuisine—an experience often missed by visitors to Mexico City. The tour begins at a local market, where your guide navigates the crowds and shouting vendors for you. After learning about seasonal ingredients, follow your guide back to their home for an intimate cooking lesson and round out the day with a freshly-prepared meal.

Knowing the best spots for an authentic market experience can be tricky in the urban capital. Visit a classic market on a small-group tour, and allow your senses to be stirred as you stroll by stalls of fresh flowers, ripe fruits, and sweet candies. Have a go at bartering, benefiting from your local guide’s tips and advice, and enjoy included samples of market goodies.

Come to the largest traditional food market in the entire city, called ‘’La Merced’’ located in one of the most colorful neighborhoods, one of our guess said, is like being Alice in (Food) Wonderland, of course you will try some of this super original food,  this will be a full experience!After this original visit a special surprise is prepare to eat in a hidden family business restaurant dated from the beginning of the last century, you will enjoy the menu created by the recipes of the great-grandmother supervised by her great-grandson Romulo, some of them created with chilies, but also other menus created by famous artist. A perfect mix that combine the great character in popular neighborhoods of Downtown Mexico City.Leave some energies to walk throw graffiti streets in a popular student street in the area of the Claustro of Sor Juan Ines, surrended by pulquerias & bar, coffee shops, restaurants and traditional stores of the city.

Immerse yourself in Mexico’s rich culinary tradition with a walking tour of the San Juan Market. Choose fresh local ingredients and discover new ones like fried grasshoppers, mosquito eggs, and iguana. Learn about the diverse cultural influences on Mexican cuisine, some of which may surprise you. End your excursion by learning to prepare classic Mexican dishes in a personalized cooking class.

This is a PRIVATE 3 hour tour of Mexico City's most famous market, San Juan - supplier for world acclaimed restaurants such as Dulce Patria, Quintonil & Pujol. It has delicacies such as crocodile meat, hibiscus cordial, ants eggs, mole ("mohlay") & mezcal. This tour gives you an insider's glimpse into Mexican cooking & culinary traditions in an incredibly vibrant and authentic setting, which is otherwise difficult to negotiate due to language & insider know-how.Your guide is Monica Brockmann. A devoted Mexican foodie, who is articulate & knowledgeable about traditional ingredients, cooking techniques & local culinary philosophy. She shares fabulous stories with you, as well as her grandmother's kitchen secrets! You'll sample 4 courses from our selection of tried n tested food stalls, & be greeted with a very warm welcome from our vendors, who prepare special dishes to show off the very best of their products.

Amaze yourself by touring the largest food wholesale center in the World "Mexico City Central de Abasto" and the largest open space gallery in Latin America "Central de Muros".