Top Central Mexico Classes & Workshops

Enjoy a hands-on cooking lesson on the Mexican culinary arts during this class in Mexico City. Led by a local chef, this class begins at a local market for a broad overview of local cuisine before heading to the kitchen. Then, dive into tips and techniques for making authentic Mexican dishes using fresh ingredients from the market. Choose between a morning and evening lesson.

Rather than just returning home with memories of Mexican food, learn to cook local dishes yourself during a cooking class that includes cocktails. Ideal for first-time visitors seeking a hands-on cultural experience, this class promises to equip you with the skills needed to create classic Mexican dishes while providing insight into the culture of Mexico’s capital.

Take the opportunity to meet other people from around the world in this unique experience. We add value to this experience by including a mixology tour based off of local Mexican flavors and national liquors. There is also a food tasting specifically paired to go alongside the specially prepared drinks. Our experience also covers most if not all the expenses typically associated with your time on our trajineras (boats). From the drinks to the food and from the music to the restroom breaks; we intend to remove the conflicts typically presented to locals and foreigners when spending time on the trajineras in Xochimilco.

Tierra Seca is more than just a bar! It's a mystical sanctuary where the spirits of agave come to life. Our selection of mezcal, distilled from the finest agave plants, is sourced exclusively from the renowned brand house, "Noble Coyote." Reserve Your own Private Bar

Save by booking two popular Mexico City tours with this Super Saver featuring some of Mexico City’s best sites. Discover the colonial beauty of Coyoacán, stroll through North America's oldest university and gain insight into Frida Kahlo’s life and artwork at her former home of Casa Azul. Then, drift through the waterways of Xochimilco, a UNESCO site, and enjoy snacks aboard a ‘trajinera’ boat. You’ll come away with unique experiences and knowledge of Aztec history and colonial architecture.

Visit two of Mexico City's most important attractions, the National Museum of Anthropology and Chapultepec Castle, in just a few hours on this half-day tour. An informative guide takes you to the National Museum of Anthropology, which houses the largest collection of traditional Mexican art in the world. Then, discover the Chapultepec Castle’s 12 halls filled with royal artifacts and learn about its origins as a retreat for Aztec rulers.

Discover the culinary riches of Mexico City’s historic center on this half-day food walking tour. Taste authentic Mexican cuisine, designated a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, as an in-the-know guide takes a small group to a local market, a traditional cantina, a street food stall, and restaurants. Sample different types of foods and gain insight into Mexico’s history and culture as you admire its historical architecture along the way.

Enjoy a hassle-free end to your Mexico City vacation with a private transfer from your hotel to Mexico City International Airport (aka Benito Juarez International Airport). Travel in the space and comfort of a private vehicle, and skip the shared shuttles. This transport service is available during 24 hours, seven days a week.

Peruse 2 of Mexico City's top street markets during this 5-hour cultural and salsa making experience. Navigate the bustling markets packed with goods like exotic flowers, traditional piñatas, super hot tamales, taco lesson and taste, food history, and 'magic' love potions with your guide, who will give you the inside scoop on the best places to find whatever you're after. With tasty samples along the way, you'll finish your tour with panza llena, corazon contento: a fully tummy and a happy heart. On this tour, you will learn about the socio-political history of Mexico, support independent market vendors, and experience real connections by meeting with a local family.

This guided tour to Xochimilco and Casa Azul offers an incredible value for visitors. When you book, not only do you receive entrance fees to both attractions, but you also have transportation in the bag to the far-flung destinations. Plus, your guide is there to answer any questions throughout the day.

Visit one of the most charming parts of Mexico City with this bike tour of Coyoacan. Begin at Parque Mexico in stylish Condesa, then hop on your bike to Coyoacan. Ride through the cobblestone streets and learn about the life of legendary painter Frida Kahlo. Enjoy a guided tour of her former home, the Casa Azul, which bursts with the painter’s personality, before your return to Condesa.

Ride a traditional barge through Xochimilco canals, then visit Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera landmarks on an immersive private tour of Aztec history and Mexico City art. This tour includes round-trip hotel transfer and admission to Xochimilco, the Museo Diego Rivera Anahuacalli, and Frida Kahlo Museum, and features the mosaic murals at UNAM.

Visit three of Mexico City's most interesting attractions with this three-in-one tour of the city. You'll spend time in the Xochimilco area, where you'll take a ride on a traditional trajinera boat before continuing to the artsy Coyoacan neighborhood. Here you'll visit the Blue House, the former residence of Frida Kahlo that now houses a museum dedicated to her life and works.

Discover ancient Mexico’s “City of the Gods” on this half-day guided excursion. After a convenient pickup on Paseo de la Reforma, marvel at one of Mexico’s most important archaeological sites on a small group tour and experience sites like Sun and Moon Pyramids, Moon Plaza, and the Palace of Quetzalpapalotl. Learn about the site’s history from an informative local guide and enjoy a delicious complimentary lunch afterwards.

This Iztaccihuatl Volcano hike is a must-do for outdoor enthusiasts visiting Mexico City. An experienced guide gets you ready from start to finish on this adventure-filled day. Trek for 3 hours on an intermediate trail that ends a few thousand feet below the snowcapped summit 17,000 feet high. The air may be thin up there, but the views are not — soak up stunning views of Popocatepetl and the Valley of Mexico before descending the dormant volcano and fueling up with lunch (own expense). 

Discover one of the world’s most impressive collections of artifacts from pre-Columbian Maya civilizations through Spanish colonization at the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City. An informative guide provides historical and archaeological context to the exhibits, including the Aztec Calendar, reconstructions of Maya tombs and giant Olmec heads. After this half-day tour, you’ll come away with insight into the influence of Mesoamerican cultures on Mexico today.

Combine two of Mexico’s greatest culinary inventions—mezcal and tacos—on a tour of one of Mexico City's fascinating neighborhoods. Soak up the nighttime atmosphere as you taste traditional mezcal with an expert, then visit four taquerias for very different takes on the classic dish. Your tour includes beer, mezcal, and tacos, for an unforgettable evening of food and drink.

Take a break from Mexico’s ancient historical sites and learn about the lives of 2 iconic 20th-century artists on a private tour of the Museo Estudio Diego Rivera y Frida Kahlo and Frida Kahlo Museum. Round-trip transfer from your hotel ensures easy navigation of Mexico City’s suburbs, and leaves you more time to explore with your personal guide for a more intimate perspective.

Experience the vibrant nightlife of Mexico City with a 2.5-hour salsa night tour. Be transported to one of the city's premier hot spots, inspired by Cuba and boasting live orchestras. Join people from all around the world in a lesson that pairs educational instruction with playful enjoyment. Give yourself permission to be whisked away on the dance floor.

Join our passionate team of culinary experts, including food engineers, chefs, and a coffee national judge, for an unforgettable hands-on cooking adventure. Delve into the rich history and culture of Mexican cuisine as we explore the origins of chocolate, a treasured delicacy invented by indigenous groups and exported to the world from Mexico. Immerse yourself in the art of crafting Mexico's beloved churros from scratch. Our expert instructors will guide you through the entire process, from preparing the dough to mastering the traditional frying techniques. You'll learn how to create these delectable pastries using authentic ingredients and time-tested methods. Embark on a chocolate adventure as we introduce you to the world of ganache, a luxurious treat made from exquisite Mexican cacao beans. Our expert chocolatiers will teach you how to prepare a rich, velvety chocolate ganache that perfectly complements the crispy, golden churros.

Take an authentic, private cooking class in the colonial neighborhood of San Ángel. Step into the home kitchen of Lucía, a talented cook with a graduate degree in Mexican culinary history. With Lucía’s guiding hand, use fresh, local ingredients to prepare a seasonal menu of dishes like chiles en nogada (meat-filled poblano chilis in a walnut cream sauce) and traditional moles (savory meat dishes cooked in spice and chili sauce). Enjoy your meal in Lucía’s lovely home garden.

Enjoy a private and authentic cooking class in a local home with host Martha who lived abroad for 35 years in 11 countries and took cooking courses in each of these countries to learn a new cuisine and develop new cooking skills. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Your cooking class will take place in a local home kitchen where Martha will teach you how to make 2-3 traditional Spanish dishes from their family recipes. After cooking, you will enjoy your meal together in your hosts' Mexican home. • Cooking lesson in a local home • Introduction to Mexico's culture and cuisine • 100% private activity • Experience Mexican hospitality in a residential neighborhood • Vegetarian options available • If you choose the market tour grade option, your experience will include a visit to the local market where your host will introduce you to her favored vendors and together you will purchase a few ingredients for your cooking class

Master the art of one of Mexico’s most famous dishes during a cooking class that teaches you to make traditional tacos. As well as learning to cook under the guidance of a Mexican chef, you’ll explore a local market and see stalls that many first-time visitors miss out on. As well as including all food, this experience includes your choice of alcoholic and soft drinks, and comes with printed recipe cards to take back home.