Mérida Food Tour: Markets and Street Flavors

4 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English and 3 more

Step into the heart of Mérida through its scents, tastes, and traditions. We’ll walk through lively markets, colorful alleys, and places where history is still simmering. This experience is a love letter to traditional Yucatecan cuisine — vibrant, rich, and deeply rooted in our culture. You’ll eat, walk, sweat, laugh, and fall in love with the flavors that define the real Mérida.
• Visit to iconic markets: Santiago, Lucas de Gálvez, and Handicrafts Market.
• Taste classic dishes like panuchos, salbutes, tortas de lechón, escabeche and more.
• Discover unique local ingredients: axiote, habanero, sour orange, epazote.
• End the tour in a traditional cantina with modern flair.
• Participate in live prep like salsa-making or stove-to-plate tastings.
• Colorful streets, historic plazas, and colonial architecture.
• Expert storytelling from a local host about food, families, and forgotten customs.

What's Included

Alcoholic Beverages
Lunch
Professional Local Guide
All Activities
Food Tasting
Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
End point

Itinerary

Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    Visit the lively Santiago Market, a favorite among locals for its authentic food stalls and fresh produce. Here you’ll enjoy tastings of traditional Yucatecan dishes and experience everyday life in Mérida.

    45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Lucas de Galvez market

    Step into Mérida’s largest and most traditional market, where vibrant colors, exotic aromas, and bustling vendors create an unforgettable atmosphere. Taste authentic Yucatecan specialties while learning about local traditions and ingredients.

    45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Wander through one of Mérida’s most charming neighborhoods, filled with colonial architecture, historic churches, and quiet plazas. Your guide will share stories of the area’s past and how it has become a cultural hub today.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 4
    Plaza Grande

    Discover the heart of Mérida at Plaza Grande, surrounded by iconic landmarks such as the Cathedral of San Ildefonso and the Government Palace. Feel the pulse of the city while enjoying local life, music, and traditions.

    45 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Explore the iconic craft market in Mérida and taste a gem only locals know.

    35 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Sabores Mexico Food Tours

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Tags

Half-day Tours
Walking Tours
Street Food 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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