GYG: Taco Tour Mexico City: Taste the Mexican Tradition (Private / 4h)

Overview

Join our walking food tour to get acquainted with the origins, ingredients, and tastes of the most well-known kinds of tacos that come from different parts of Mexico. Also, discover the rich cultural and historical heritage of Mexico City's UNESCO-listed center in between.

Highlights

• Enjoy a walking tour and visit some of the most important attractions in the historic center of Mexico City.
• Get delighted with authentic Mexican flavors and ingredients and eat the way the locals do. 
• Try different kinds of tacos and get some insights from your guide about their origins, ingredients, and cooking styles.
• Stop at some of the most traditional taco restaurants in the area and feel the local vibes.

Itinerary

Meet your guide at the starting point and discover together the historic center of Mexico City, the vibrant capital of Mexico, and a true paradise for foodies, where we’ll discover some of the most delicious and authentic flavors of Mexican cuisine.

We’ll start our tour by visiting some of the most important attractions in the UNESCO-listed historic center, such as the Zocalo, the Metropolitan Cathedral, and the Palace of Fine Arts. As we wander through the colorful and lively streets, we’ll learn about the rich history and culture of this fascinating city.

But the real highlight of our tour will be the food! We’ll visit several traditional restaurants that have been serving up mouth-watering tacos for generations. We’ll sample a variety of flavors: from the spicy and savory pastor to the earthy and flavorful huitlacoche. We’ll also try succulent carnitas, delicious tacos de canasta, cochinita pibil, mole, and tender suadero, all accompanied by refreshing aguas fresas.

Throughout the tour, we’ll be guided by a local expert who will share with us the secrets of Mexican cuisine and detailed stories behind each taco, ingredients, and cooking techniques.

Join us for an unforgettable culinary journey in the heart of Mexico City, where history, culture, and flavor come together in the most delightful way!

Why go with us

• We will spend the time of the tour purely on gastronomic activities and sightseeing: no visits to souvenir shops (unless you ask).
• An ideal choice for small groups: the price of the tour varies just slightly depending on the number of participants.
• We are flexible: we can adjust the program and route to your interests while the duration of the tour can be always extended for an extra fee.

Logistics

DEPARTURE TIME
The default departure times of this tour can be adjusted per your request. Our guide will meet you at the departure point at the requested time and might need to contact you by phone. Thus, please kindly provide a valid contact number during your booking.

DEPARTURE POINT: entrance of MUMEDI -  Av Francisco I. Madero 74, Colonia Centro, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06000 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico.

TOUR DURATION AND CUSTOMIZATION
The standard duration of the tour is 4 h from the moment of a meetup. At the same time, this tour is customizable which means you can adjust the route and time to spend in each location. E.g. if you want to visit a place that is not part of the itinerary (attraction/restaurant/market, etc.), we can do it on a complimentary basis if this visit (1) still fits the standard duration of the tour and (2) doesn't involve a significant change of the route.

WHAT TO TAKE WITH YOU
Comfortable clothes and shoes; hat or cap, sunglasses, and sunscreen; travel insurance; good mood, curiosity and to be hungry. 

Notes

• Children under 3 years old are complimentary.
• This is a private tour: only your group will participate.
• Travelers should have a basic physical fitness condition.