Market tours · MEXICO
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 9 farmers market tours in Mexico worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Taste Cancun beyond the resorts with carnitas, barbacoa, Yucatecan food, Mercado 23, local murals, drinks, and hotel pickup.
“Amazing! Adrian and Angel were super informative and kind. Every single food stop was delicious and transports you into the Mexican culture. Must have experience when you visit Cancun.”
Explore Oaxaca’s market, prepare traditional dishes, and share a generous meal in this hands-on four-and-a-half-hour cooking class.
“Market walk was nice, it was not what I was expecting for a cooking class. Felt rushed as lots of stuff was prepared by staff and cooked by staff. Maybe 45% of the cooking was done by us. The table we ate at was beautiful but I was hoping to really go from 0-100 cooking the authentic meal. In hindsight I would go for a more expensive, longer class for a more full experience. Oscar is very nice and the staff were friendly. Just not what I was hoping.”
Explore Cancun’s Mercado 23, shop for fresh ingredients, and cook guacamole, sopes, enchiladas, tortillas, and arroz con leche.
“Wonderful instructions and included in preparation! The did was terrific. Also with l walked away from this knowing that I can make everything we did.”
Learn tortillas, guacamole, enchiladas, sopes, and margaritas in Cancún with an optional local market visit and hotel transport.
“Thoroughly enjoyed this tour, our guide/chef Nassim was wonderful, very good at explaining everything and answering all my questions. The tour of the market was lovely to see more authentic Mexican souvenirs, and it was nice to see the produce we were going to be cooking with. The recipes were delicious and so much fun to make, and Nassim made sure we had a fabulous time. Would recommend and would do again if I come back!”
Taste tacos, tamales, cochinita pibil, and sweets on a five-hour Cancún food tour with market stops, local guides, and hotel transport.
“Food and tour were great! Roy, our guide, was phenomenal! Totally would recommend.”
Taste tacos, birria, mole, aguas frescas, and more on a three-hour walking food tour through San Jose del Cabo.
“Enrique was terrific. He shared historic info and was very knowledgeable about Cabo and Mexican food- The tour was lots of fun - we sampled delicious authentic dishes from local spots that I’d never have found on my own. Lots of food!!! Highly recommended.”
Cook Oaxaca dishes your way with a local market visit, hands-on instruction, drinks, and a shared meal in 4.5 hours.
Taste Cancun street food, visit Mercado 23, see urban murals, and enjoy local dishes with transport and an English-speaking guide.
“The tour was excellent! Roy and Alex were excellent providing history of cancun. We had one lady, in our group recovering from back surgery. Guide made sure to park to accommodate an extra step down (curb) to make it easier for her. Food stops were so good. I would highly recommend this tour.”
Taste tacos, tamales, chilaquiles and Yucatecan pork while exploring Cancun’s Mercado 23, local murals and downtown food culture.
“The tour was great and so the guide Nassim, very knowledgeable and friendly. He took us to eat delicious food in some of the most local and authentic places (I am a local so I know they were authentic) and check out some spectacular murals and markets. Definitely recommended! Make sure you go with an empty stomach, though. You will eat A LOT!”
Pick a canal, a covered hall, a souk or a stove.
