Between Markets and Flavors Merida Food Tour

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Experience a unique guided culinary experience by touring the center of Merida on foot. Discover the most authentic and traditional flavors of the city, tasting local food in markets and places frequented by the inhabitants themselves

What's Included

Local guide
History of Merida and its surroundings
All meals and drinks included
Tips on restaurants and local food markets
Non-alcoholic activity
Transportation to and from the meeting point

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

See you in the letters of Merida, located in front of the Cathedral in the Plaza Grande. At the time of the tour, our guide will be waiting for you with a sign indicating the start time.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    The meeting point will be in the letters of Merida, located in the Plaza Grande, where our team will wait 10 minutes to start the tour.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    From here we start our tour enjoying some traditional refreshing drinks and we will try our first dish of the day : delicious fatties, you can choose the flavor and filling that you like!

    20 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 3

    Our second stop will be the colorful San Benito Market, a true gem of Mexican gastronomy. Here we will try salbutes, delicious fried tortillas, soft inside and crispy outside, filled with meat, lettuce, tomato and onions, a classic Yucatan that you can not miss!

    40 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 4

    Then we will try a dish so traditional that it has a Mayan name: poc chuc. This is pork marinated in sour orange juice and spices, grilled.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 5

    Our next stop will be to taste some local fruit, visit some typical stands and explain more about the products and customs of the region

    20 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 6

    We will continue to Lucas de Galvez market, where we will have the opportunity to taste the authentic cochinita pibil, a classic of Yucatecan cuisine.

    30 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 7

    For our last stop, we will taste tacos al pastor, a representative dish of Mexican cuisine. While not native to the region, their taste and popularity have made them a must-see classic

    20 minutes Admission ticket included
  • 8

    We return to the starting point of the tour to say goodbye, so we can continue enjoying a beautiful day in Merida

    10 minutes Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Traveler Tiger

Tags

Half-day Tours
Walking Tours
Street Food Tours
Taco Tours
Small Group
Food & Drink
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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