Top Mexico City 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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

See the ancient pyramids of Teotihuacan in their full splendor on a morning hot air balloon tour from Mexico City. Fly over the famous pyramids of the Sun and the Moon before descending for a Champagne toast and on-the-ground tour of the ruins, with the option of exploring with a guide or on your own. This tour lets you truly appreciate the scale of the archaeological site and see more than is possible on a walking tour.

Avoid the crowds on this early morning tour of the Teotihuacan pyramids, also known as the City of the Gods. On this tour, an archeologist takes you around the UNESCO World Heritage Site and gives you insight into the majestic plazas and murals. Snap memorable shots of this remaining Mayan heritage as the sun goes up. Then cap off your day trip from Mexico City with a visit to an obsidian factory.

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.

Discover the best of Teotihuacán and its lesser-known gems on this full-day guided tour from Mexico City. See the UNESCO World Heritage site’s top attractions including the Pyramids of the Sun and Moon, as well as mural paintings. Visit an obsidian workshop, and taste pulque labeled as the "drink of the gods." Upgrade your experience with a bike tour at no additional charge! A Mexican lunch and hotel transport are included.

Learn about Frida Kahlo in her former home, now a museum, with a local guide. You'll not only see a large assortment of the artist's works, but you'll also see many of her personal effects, from clothing to photos to prosthetics. You'll also learn about her romance with the famous artist Diego Rivera on this small-group tour.

Discover one of Mexico’s most important archeological sites in a small group limited to 20 on a tour of the Teotihuacan Pyramids from Mexico City. With your guide, visit the highlights of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, which include the Sun Pyramid, Moon Plaza, Palace of Quetzalpapalotl, and the Temple of Quetzalcoatl. Entrance fees and transport via public bus are included.

Get a taste of the culinary renaissance in Colonia Roma, a district just west of Mexico City’s Historical Centre, on this half-day food walking tour. This formerly European enclave lined with mansions is now a bohemian hub home to the trendiest eateries, shops, and bars. Samples to enjoy may include tasty fish tacos, Oaxacan cuisine, mezcal, specialty coffee, and cocktails. Along the way, learn about the neighborhood’s history and development into one of Mexico City’s hottest dining spots.

Visit Frida Kahlo’s house, the colonial-era neighborhood of Coyoacan, and Xochimilco’s floating gardens on a small-group tour in Mexico City that explores art, architecture, and history. You’ll get a fascinating glimpse into Kahlo’s life and work in “Casa Azul,” then take in the main sites in Coyoacan. Next, head to Xochimilco for an hour-long boat ride in a trajinera, following a series of flower-lined canals. The tour concludes with a trip through the UNAM campus, including a series of beloved murals by Diego Rivera, O’Gorman, and Siqueiros.

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.

Nuanced and complex, Mexican sauces define the cuisine and add a punch to any dish. This tour teaches you to distinguish amongst favorite: cook and taste 10 different sauces paired with street food tacos and appetizers and learn the secret ingredients behind each. Then, see the fresh ingredients that make each sauce so good on a walking tour of a local market.

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.

Master the art of preparing authentic Mexican salsa during an immersive cooking class. Lead by resident cooks, the class is a great opportunity to experience the local culinary culture with Mexico City natives. Begin with a visit to the bustling Tacuba Market to collect fresh ingredients for your sauces. With the help of your epicurean host, learn how to prepare raw, fried, boiled, and roasted salsas.

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.

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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.

In this gastronomic adventure we want to teach you the art of Mexican gastronomy through ancestral techniques and giving you the greatest secrets that have been kept in our family for many years. In this master class you will learn the importance of the resources, culture and history behind each ingredient and food. For our family it is very important to teach you the love with which cooking is done in Mexico and we want to share the PASSION FOR COOKING. This tour is to be in contact with nature, to forget about the daily routine, stress and work. Dare to live new experiences, on this trip we are looking for great friends, hosts to share and unforgettable moments. Get to know the real culture of Mexico in the mountains, if it cooks, its life, its nature.