Mexico City deep tour through La Merced and iconic markets

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About this activity

Leave your comfort zone and experience a raw and authentic face of the city in the most historical side of town, La Merced. Together we will explore Mexico's oldest market (Mercado Merced) and get surprised by our exotic fruits, juices, moles, pre-hispanic snacks and more traditional wonders. You will dive through the mind-blowing sorcery and art market and discover architecture, street art, hidden monuments and more gems off the beaten path. We will have the chance to meet the most popular beliefs through Santa Muerte street altars and understand how locals practice their faith.

This will all include an opportunity to try some of the best street tacos in town, followed by one of the oldest cantinas and pulquerias and finish the journey in one of downtown nicest bars with a cocktail or coffee. This is the perfect experience for the curious minded travelers who want to cross the touristic borders and have a first hand immersive cultural encounter.

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At a glance

Duration: 4 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 6 people
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: English, Spanish
Operated by: Bondabu Mexico City street tour

Ages: Adults (12–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Alcoholic beverages: 1 michelada, 1 beer (soft drinks available) and a cocktail or coffee
Included: Pre-hispanic snacks
Included: Breakfast: Mole tasting
Included: Snacks: Fresh fruit juice
Included: Lunch: 3 top street tacos
Included: Bilingual Guide

Not included

Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off (available to purchase)
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Mercado Sonora

40 min

Experience the sorcery and live animals market
La Merced

one hour

You'll visit the oldest market in town
Abelardo L. Rodriguez Murals

40 min

You'll visit one of the coolest hidden gems in town, the art market.
Templo de Nuestra Senora de Loreto

1 min

Spot a surreal church

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

We'll meet at the entrance to Hotel Castropol.

End point

Tour ends at Itacate de mar restaurant

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%

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
A maximum of 6 people per booking
Dress code is smart casual (DISCREET)
Avoid bringing valuables.
Please be aware that maximum waiting time is 15 minutes, if you don't make it on time you will loose your tout.