Guided Mexico City Street Markets Tour & Food Tasting

Get ready for an adventure through the bustling city markets of Mexico, and have a day full of food, drinks, and shopping...just like the locals do! With an opportunity to visit hidden markets that many Mexicans don't even know about, you can feel the thrum of the city while hearing delightful stories about Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, hop on a quick subway ride to a witchcraft market complete with potions, spells and voodoo, and even explore colorful aisles filled with fresh fruit, veggies and flowers, all the while experiencing the very best that Mexican street markets have to offer!

Facts About the City Markets of Mexico: There are more than three hundred mercados (permanent markets located in buildings) and over a thousand tianguis (open-air mobile weekly markets) located just within Mexico City. These markets have been a staple throughout the country dating back pre-Hispanic period, and have now blossomed into an iconic aspect of Mexican Life.

The Five Best Markets in Mexico City*

• 1. La Langunilla - This market is open only on Sundays, and dates back hundreds of years, long before Hispanic contact in Mexico. Well known for its antiques, you will find everything from vintage clothing and jewelry, to exotic furniture found nowhere else!
• 2. Mercado De Artesanias La Ciudadela - Covering 16,000 square meters and boasting more than 200 stalls, this is a one-stop shopping spot for all of your souvenir and snacking needs. Be sure to enjoy some of the delicious local beverages as you make your way through the bustling shops.
• 3. Sonora Market - Featuring everything metaphysical, occult-like, and witchcraft-y, whether you are an aficionado of the magical arts, or simply curious, you will find everything you could possibly imagine like potions, tarot cards, crystals and items used in the indigenous religions of Mexico like Santa Muerte and Voodoo.
• 4. Mercado de San Juan - The perfect visit for any foodie, these two buildings are separated with one featuring fresh ingredients like local meats, fruit and vegetables, whereas the other building has stalls where you can purchase mouthwatering snacks and full meals. Whether you are wanting a simple and traditional bite to eat, or unique fare of iguana and scorpion, you will have to look no further.
• 5. Mercado Medellín - This unique market features produce and many other items from a wide variety of Latin America countries outside of Mexico. As you walk among the stalls, keep your eyes peeled for the flags of Honduras and Colombia flying, and check out the rare imports that are being offered.

*This list is for reference purposes only and does not constitute a list of markets you will visit on this tour.