MEXICO CITY
Mexico City’s best days out.
The 15 markets travellers book most in Mexico City, each one reviewed in full: what the day is really like, who runs it, how long it takes and what you pay.
Shop a Mexico City market, cook a full meal with chef José, taste mezcal, and learn to recreate Mexican flavors at home.
Most Popular“Wonderful experience with chef Jose. Trip to the market to purchase ingredients was great, and the cooking experience was hands on and an wonderful experience.”
Market tour at Mercado Medellín plus a hands-on CDMX cooking class for a 4-course meal with salsas, mole blanco, and drinks.
“The Essence of Mexico cooking experience was fantastic! From the morning market tour to the 4-course cooking experience, it was exactly what we hoped for. Lorena is a very passionate chef that expertly guided our group through an authentic cooking experience. I would highly recommend this tour if you enjoy food and cooking and would…”
Chinampa market shopping, boat cooking tlapique, and an axolotl sanctuary in peaceful Xochimilco. Pickup from Condesa included.
Timed entry to the Frida Kahlo Blue House plus a guided Coyoacán walk, market toast, fresh water, and chocolate tasting.
“Tickets were provided but 15 mins outside listed window. Would recommend a guide as this one is without a guide.”
Shop Roma Norte ingredients at Mercado de Medellín, then cook a four-course Mexican lunch with beer, mezcal, and wine in a small studio.
Walk Coyoacán with an English host, snack at the market, then use included tickets for La Casa Azul and a churros museum.
“Rosa was very knowledgeable and was such a wonderful tour guide. She is passionate about her city and Frida and Diego. Truly enjoyed every minute!”
Learn three kinds of Mexican street tacos with a Mercado de Medellín market tour and a mezcal, beer, or wine lunch pairing.
“This Mexican Street Tacos cooking class and market tour was an absolute gem of an experience! As a family with grown children, we were searching for an authentic culinary adventure, and this exceeded all expectations. The day began with an eye-opening market tour where we learned about essential street taco ingredients - from selecting the…”
Make 10 Mexican salsas with a chef, tour Mercado de Medellín, then eat your creations with tacos and mezcal in a small group.
“Myself and daughter decided to book the Salsa cooking class during our trip to Mexico. It was 10 different salsa’s and a visit to the market. First, Chef Pame is wonderful! She displayed professionalism, knowledge, energy, engagement and personality. We definitely will be adding another class on our next trip to Mexico. Highly recommend taking…”
Private Mexico City market tour and home cooking class with Margarita: shop in San Ángel, cook tortillas, soup and more.
“Margarita was a terrific hostess and very accommodating. She checked in with us on menu since we had young children with us to make sure everything would be good for the whole family. The market tour was good and she helped us with navigating purchase of some things for our place as well. She was…”
Small-group market tour in Roma, then cook tamales and mole in Condesa. Includes drinks and emailed recipes.
“Jim was so welcoming, it felt like we were meeting an old friend to catch up. He taught us more about the history of Mexico through food. We purchased all the ingredients we would need to make our meals, and went back to his place to prepare them. The instructions were clear and way to…”
Join Alex & Ale for a private San Juan Market tour and Mexico City cooking class, shopping for ingredients and learning 3–4 dishes.
“One of the best experiences you can book if you want to get to know Mexican cuisine and locals. Our guide was the most wonderful and we had a great time with nice drinks and food. We will definitively book again.”
Market tour plus private cooking class in Coyoacán with a chef, menu you choose, and options for vegan, kosher, halal, and more.
Market-to-home Mexican cooking class in Roma and Condesa: learn tamales, mole, tortillas, then enjoy a three-course feast with drinks.
Market tour plus hands-on taco cooking in Roma Norte, with nixtamalization, raw cacao, insects, and a full lunch with mezcal.
Vegan-friendly Mexico City food walk with Zócalo and Catedral stops, then Mercado de Jamaica for a salsa/huarache lesson plus mole tasting.
“This tour was absolutely amazing. I got to experience the “Zest!” Of Mexico City. Through the city streets and trains, I got a true feel of the flavors and smells of the local markets in center of town. I also became a salsa making genius, which has pleased my family and friends alike. The tour…”
Every corner of the city, and every road out into the valley.
