Merida Walking Food Tour. Authentic & Local Cuisine

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About this activity

A unique and completely incomparable experience with a knowledgeable guide that accompanies you in this three-hour tour around Merida, typically away from common tourist hot-spots. If you have an adventurous spirit and want to taste the authentic flavors of Mexico and meet its people, this is the tour for you.

With small group tours of no more than ten departing from Monday through Saturday, you’ll receive a highly immersive, generous and friendly experience. Perfect for couples, groups of friends, and families

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 20 people
People per booking: 1–20
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Eating With Carmen Food Tours - Mérida

Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–11 years) · Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Local guide
Included: History of Mérida and surroundings
Included: 8 different food tastings
Included: Tips at restaurants and local food markets
Included: All food and drinks

Not included

Not included: Tips for your guide
Not included: Non-alcoholic activity
Not included: Transportation to/from meeting point

Itinerary

Plaza Grande

15 min

We'll meet at this iconic main city square to start our culinary experience.
Stop 2

20 min

We'll try some very authentic gordita with the filling of your choice"!
Stop 3

20 min

We'll visit this very authentic and local food market and try some salbutes!
Stop 4

10 min

We'll continue at this market to try some very local fruits
Stop 5

15 min

Next stop will be to try some cochinita pibil at Lucas de Galvez market
Stop 6

20 min

Following that, we'll try some tacos al pastor.
Stop 7

15 min

At this stop, we'll try some traditional tamales.
Plaza Grande

15 min

We'll finish our tour having some traditional popsicles

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

We'll meet at the "Merida" letters at Plaza Grande

End point

We'll meet at the "Merida" letters at Plaza Grande

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Stringent Cleaning – Hand sanitizer will be available to all of our guests at all times during the activities.
Social Distancing – Guests will stay at a safe 4-foot distance during all points of the tour. We also ensure that all staff members will be wearing the necessary PPE.
Wellness Checks – Employees receive daily wellness checks to ensure they are healthy and symptom-free. If you or anyone in your group is experiencing symptoms, we will work directly with you to cancel or reschedule your tour.