Journey Through La Merced

4.9 (388 reviews) 3–4 hours Free cancellation

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Taste traditional mole — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Taste suadero tacos — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

The colorful, chaotic Merced Market serves thousands of shoppers daily. On this tour, you’ll visit our favorite food stalls, meet some talented market vendors, and learn the market’s history. You’ll finish knowing why La Merced is unlike anywhere else in Mexico.

We’ll wind through the market’s lively banquetón, or prepared food area, tasting tacos, aguas frescas and tamales. After that, we’ll stroll through the gigantic fruits and vegetables building, and learn about—and taste!—prehispanic ingredients, such as grasshoppers and agave worms. After a quick stop to rest, we’ll leave the market and walk back to La Merced neighborhood where we’ll finish up the tour with a refreshing drink and a snack in a beautiful restaurant, a hidden gem you won’t want to miss!

This tour is good for seasoned travelers.

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At a glance

Duration: 3–4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 4 people
People per booking: 1–4
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Eat Mexico Culinary Tours

Ages: Adults (14–100 years)

What is included

Included

Included: One coffee, beer or another non-alcoholic beverage
Included: Traditional Mexican candy
Included: One agua fresca
Included: As much food as you can eat (enough for a large breakfast and lunch combined)

Not included

Not included: Transport to/from the meeting and end points of the tour
Not included: Souvenirs
Not included: Tip for your guide
Not included: Additional personal beverages, outside what’s included on the tour itinerary

Itinerary

La Merced

3 hours Admission included

The colorful, chaotic Merced Market serves thousands of shoppers daily. On this tour, you’ll visit our favorite food stalls, meet some talented market vendors, and learn the market’s history. You’ll finish knowing why La Merced is unlike anywhere else in Mexico.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

In front of El Nuevo Café Bagdad in the Historic Center. It is important to be aware there is a "Café Bagdad" in Roma Norte, this is NOT the right location. You can write "El Nuevo Café Bagdad" into your Uber app, and it will take you to the correct place.

End point

We’ll finish at a beautiful restaurant in a restored mansion, where you’ll relax with a cold drink and a snack with your guide.

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.