Overview
Get a glimpse of local daily life as you walk the streets of Mexico City with your friendly, local guide. Shop for groceries in two off-the-beaten-path street markets, ride public transit and savour traditional street foods like tacos and tamales.
Along the way, learn about the history, culture and politics of this great city before finishing with visit with a local family business for a quick and interactive salsa making lesson
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Visit a local family business and learn about their daily life in Mexico City
Experience Mexico City like a local by navigating public transit (public transportation included)
Join Bilingual local guide and experience real connections by meeting with a local family.
Savour iconic street foods like tacos, tamales and huaraches
Get tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay
Take an interactive salsa making lesson and taste your homemade salsa
Discover two different street markets that are far off the tourist trail
Food and drinks, unless specified
Gratuities
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Hostel Mundo Joven Catedral facade / entrance.
República de Guatemala 4, Centro Histórico de la Cdad. de México, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06020 Ciudad de México, CDMX
End point
Palacio de Bellas Artes facade /entrance.
Av. Juárez S/N, Centro Histórico de la Cdad. de México, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06050 Ciudad de México, CDMX
Good to know
Covid Safety Policy
While we strongly recommend that all travellers are vaccinated against COVID-19 to reduce the risk of transmission and avoid putting undue strain on healthcare services, vaccinations are not a requirement to join an Intrepid Urban Adventures tour. For further information, please review COVID-19 Health & Safety at https://www.urbanadventures.com/en/about-us/covid-19-customer-info
Dress standard
We recommend dressing conservatively as we will be visiting non-touristy areas. Long trousers or jeans and a t-shirt is recommended. Leave your valuables, such as passports and credit cards, in the hotel and bring a small amount of spending cash. Only small cameras are allowed and during the rainy season (May to September) we recommend bringing a raincoat or umbrella.
Additional Information
We reserve the right to change both the route and places visited within the tour. Food inclusions are subject to change, dependent on availability on the day.
Local Impact: How you will help the local community by joining this tour:
On this tour, you will learn about the socio-political history of Mexico, support independent market vendors, and experience real connections by meeting with a local family.
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What to expect
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1 hour
Enjoy the local atmosphere on 2 hidden Mexican markets. The Mural market and the Flower market.
Visit the mural market in the very heart of Mexico City and learn about the social-political issues during the early 1940s. Try the best tamales in Mexico city and learn more about Mexican dishes. -
Mercado de Jamaica
2 hours
Catch the Mexican subway to get to the flower market. A 3 in 1 market, where we will try some tacos, tepache, buying some local ingredients, and smelling the colorful flower area while we walk to a family local business.
Meet a local family that has been here almost 100 years keeping the family business and learn how to cook spicy Mexican sauce on a traditional way.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/Mexico City).
Additional Information
- On this tour, you will learn about the socio-political history of Mexico, support independent market vendors, and experience real connections by meeting with a local family.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 12 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about Mexico City Market and Salsa Making Secrets with Local Family
Can I cancel Mexico City Market and Salsa Making Secrets with Local Family for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 5 hours.
Where does it start?
Hostel Mundo Joven Catedral facade / entrance. República de Guatemala 4, Centro Histórico de la Cdad. de México, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06020 Ciudad de México, CDMX
What's included?
- Visit a local family business and learn about their daily life in Mexico City
- Experience Mexico City like a local by navigating public transit (public transportation included)
- Join Bilingual local guide and experience real connections by meeting with a local family.
- Savour iconic street foods like tacos, tamales and huaraches
- Get tips on what else to see, do and eat during your stay
- Take an interactive salsa making lesson and taste your homemade salsa
- Discover two different street markets that are far off the tourist trail
What's not included?
- Food and drinks, unless specified
- Gratuities
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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