Discover the culinary riches of Mexico City’s historic center on this half-day food walking tour. Taste authentic Mexican cuisine, designated a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, as an in-the-know guide takes a small group to a local market, a traditional cantina, a street food stall, and restaurants. Sample different types of foods and gain insight into Mexico’s history and culture as you admire its historical architecture along the way.

Half-day food walking tour in Mexico City’s historic center
Visit an Aztec market, a classic cantina, a street food stall, and restaurants
Awaken your palate with Mexican cheeses, seafood, edible flowers and other culinary delights
Enjoy tastings of different types of foods and drinks
Gain an insider’s perspective of local eatery favorites
Learn about the history of Mexico’s gastronomy

What's Included

Food tasting
Alcoholic drinks
All activities
Local guide
Professional guide

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting And Pickup

Meeting point

Oaxaca en Mexico
Luis Moya 59, Colonia Centro, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06300 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
Meet our host inside the restaurant. 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, Cuauhtémoc, 06000 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
Tour ends at the last tasting location which is close to metro stations.

What To Expect

Historic Center (Centro Historico)

5 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Mercado de San Juan

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Zocalo

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Minimum drinking age is 18 years
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately

Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

Traveler Photos

Traveler Tips

This is a great tour to get to experience the food of Mexico in little joints you may not go to as a tourist.

Reviews

5.0

481 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews

Reviews by Viator travelers.

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Tour guide was awesome ,...

MariaE_A, May 2023

Tour guide was awesome , great places visited and amazing food . Highly recommend , visited places off the beaten path

Fun, insightful, and delicious

Max_C, May 2023

We had a great experience with the historical district food tour! Our guides were very helpful and knowledgeable about the neighborhood. Would def recommend!

Great tour with a...

Devin_D, May 2023

Great tour with a knowledgeable guide. We ate a wide variety of foods that allow you to experience the history and culture with your taste buds.

Great tour

Becky_A, May 2023

Our tour guide Jimena was wonderful. She was very knowledgeable about the food and the history of the food. I recommend this tour to anyone that enjoys trying different foods.

The best tour of great food and city!

Nigar_L, May 2023

From the start to finish I had a great time! Both Paulina and Jimena were such sweet great guides, and they made everyone feel relaxed and at ease the whole time. Every spot they took us to was great, and they were very informative, and ready to answer any questions! This was the best tour I had in Mexico City thus far!🥰🤗💐

Yum

Amy_A, May 2023

Enjoyed touring CDMX with Kyomi and Grace, learning about the history and food culture. The food was great and varied from the market (and the more exotic) to a traditional cantina. Highly recommend! (Don’t eat a big breakfast beforehand!!)

Authentic food and local customs experience

Hasnain_M, May 2023

Kiomi was an excellent guide. She was well informed and explained food customs and history very well. Her choice of food for each persons needs was thoughtful. The refreshments at the cantina were welcomed by all!

A different perspective of the city

SIMON_P, May 2023

A great way to see an alternative side of the city. A great choice of different cuisine as well as locations meaning the experience embraces restaurant, cantina, street stall, market and higher end eatery. Kiomi was a great guide paying real attention to any dietary needs the group may have. Be prepared to be adventurous to get the most out of it.

Excellent food tour

Galen_H, Apr 2023

Great tour with interesting stops. Our guide Jimena was knowledgeable and enthusiastic, which made for a fun time as it was about more than just food. Would recommend to anyone!

Local delicious flavor adventures

Teri_K, Apr 2023

Excellent tour! Lovely flavors with locals in authentic Mexico City style. Fun and knowledgeable guide, Jimena! Loved it all.

Excellent tour for food lovers

Donna_G, Apr 2023

Jimana was an excellent guide! She was knowledgable and passionate about Mexico and it’s food culture and tastes while also sharing stories about the city and its buildings and history as we walked around. She made the tour fun and fascinating for us. My partner and I were visiting from London for just a few days and we found the tour a great way to get our bearings on day one and to get experience the sights and tastes of Mexico. We enjoyed a wide variety flavours, including some exotic options in there San Juan Market, with generous portions and a well-organised flow between venues. Thank you, Jimena!

Great tour and food

Nicholas_A, Apr 2023

Great tour of the Centro Histórico with plenty of delicious food. The guides Kiomi and Paulina were fantastic and we tried many new and delicious things.

Excellent

Michele_F, Apr 2023

Highly recommend. A wonderful experience. Don't miss it in Mexico City. You will not be disappointed

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Hi Michele_F, We love to hear that you had an amazing experience with the team, and thank you for letting us be a part of your trip!

Family Food Fun

Jennifer_B, Apr 2023

We had two great guides, Paulina x2! They were very friendly and knowledgeable. They made the tour for our family (w/ two boys, 10 & 16), fun and enjoyable. The food was wonderful and a great mix of locations.

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Hi Jennifer_B, We are very happy to read that you had an amazing time with both Paulina's, thank you for letting us be a part of your trip and for taking the time to leave a review.

Expert Guide, Delicious food

Paulo_C, Mar 2023

Wonderful food tour with a sprinkle of historic and architectural highlights. Every stop was unique and the bites were great throughout. Our guide was fantastic! Will definitely go back to some spots! Come with an empty stomach and comfortable shoes. A few adventurous tastings, so have an open mind.

Response from Host, Apr 2023

Hi Paulo_C, We are very happy to read that you had an amazing time with the team, thank you for letting us be a part of your trip and for taking the time to leave a review.

Great Local Food Tour

Richard_F, Mar 2023

We tried some amazing food on this tour. It was a lot of fun and very educational. You get to try a great variety of local food and learn along the way. I can’t say enough good things about our host Kiomi, she was fantastic.

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Hi there, We are very happy to read that you had an amazing time with Kiomi, and thank you for letting us be a part of your trip

Very enjoyable food tour

Michael_N, Mar 2023

Jimena was a great guide - about the food, and about anything and everything we all asked about! Lots of different experiences. We would do gladly do another food tour.

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Hi there, Thank you for taking the time to write a review, it 's very much apreciated. And hopefully we will you soon!

Wonderful Afternoon Walking Food Tour

ChristineEddings, Mar 2023

Exploring the city with our tour guide, Jimena, was an absolute joy and a wonderful way to spend an afternoon in Mexico City. The tour is very well laid out and planned in a very reasonable and efficient manner. We got to see some very interesting parts of the city, learned about the history and culture, and learned things in between food destinations. The tour gave us the opportunity to challenge our normal food choices, but was not pushy about it. The destinations also varied in style and cuisine, and Jimena provided wonderful information about the proprietors, locations and areas. The walking distance and pace was reasonable and manageable. The most we walked on any one part of the trip was approx. 25 minutes. Highly recommend this tour for anyone who enjoys integrating into the city for an afternoon, and enjoys great food with great people.

Response from Host, Mar 2023

Hi, We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review and we are happy that you enjoyed the tour with Jimena. See you soon!

Historic Food Tour: fantastico!

Karen_T, Feb 2023

Paulina was an amazing guide. We had fantastic meals at each stop and Paulina gave us so much information. A must when visiting Mexico City

MC Historic center food tour

Alison_M, Feb 2023

Prepare to eat a ton of great food! Wonderful tour, awesome guide (Jimena). Other members of the group were lovely people as well. Highly recommend!

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