Top Riviera Maya & the Yucatan Food Tours

Taste your way through Cancun’s best tacos with this small-group culinary adventure. After convenient hotel pickup (if option selected), enjoy skip-the-line access with a local insider and savor a variety of delicious tacos—Mexico City and Yucatecan style, “al pastor” and “surtido.” Sip a cold one with your meal—four beers (or other drinks) are included in the tour price—gobble up a complimentary churro, and take in the sounds of an authentic Mariachi band.

Go beyond the tourist attractions and experience everyday local life on this half-day tour of Cancun. See a different side of the city when you visit markets, street food stalls, and hidden lanes with vibrant street art. Foodies will love sampling a range of local specialties, including barbacoa, tacos, and Yucatecan food. Come hungry and leave satisfied.

Explore the authentic tastes of Tulum with this walking tour led by a local guide. You and your small group of fellow foodies will get away from the touristy part of town, where you'll get the chance to try all sorts of traditional dishes and popular snacks, from tacos to tamales to traditional desserts.

Eat and drink your way through Merida on a small-group walking tour exploring the city’s vibrant gastronomy. Pausing for treats from markets and local eateries, you’ll get an inside take on the flavors you encounter, including Maya specialties you won’t find beyond the Yucatan. With a local guide sharing info on Merida's history and culture, the tour is a great way to discover the city through its food.

Reserve a ticket in advance to enjoy access at Coco Bongo, one of Playa del Carmen’s hottest nightclubs. Your admission ticket allows you to breeze past long lines at the entrance and head straight in for a night of dancing and live performances. Five included domestic drinks and a central location make Coco Bongo a popular choice for visitors who want a night out.

Discover laid-back Puerto Morelos, a quaint, small fisherman town located by the sea. Make the experience tastier by sampling three different taco types and partaking in a professional tequila tasting. Work up your appetite as you arrive in Puerto Morelos, where you are about to savor delicious fish tacos right by the beach, in one of the town's best restaurants. Next, try out some mouthwatering chicken and carne asada tacos enjoyed with the traditional soft corn tortilla. The third stop is near the Flea Market and it features exquisite Maya tacos. The most popular regional variation of the taco is cochinita pibil, a slow-roasted marinated pork traditionally prepared in an earth oven. What would be a Mexican culinary experience without tequila? A complete guided tasting of different tequilas takes place before you get some free time to stroll around the main square.

Chefs, home cooks, and foodies who appreciate a good meal will enjoy this hands-on cooking class led by a local. Meet up with your host and the rest of your small class at a local spot, then hit the shops and spice markets to gather ingredients for the meal. You’ll be cooking at your hosts’s home, and the best part is that you get to eat the dishes you prepare. 

Discover the best tacos in Cancun on this small-group guided adventure that takes you to places you'd never discover on your own. Try tacos campechanos, taquitos de pastor and much more, try tacos made with beef tongue and guts, and quesadillas made with fish and shrimp, and for dessert, head to a park. The evening includes a stop at a craft market where you can sample tequila and mezcal and have the opportunity to shop.

Visit Chichen Itza, Valladolid, and the open-air Cenote San Lorenzo Oxman on your own terms, with this private guided tour. You'll head out to to Chichen Itza bright and early so that you can avoid the crowds and heat that come later in the day, continuing on to Cenote San Lorenzo Oxman for a refreshing dip. You'll finish your tour with an a la carte lunch in colonial Valladolid.

In this walk through the Center of Tulum you will taste tacos with stews from the Mayan and traditional Mexican cuisine, you will also know their ingredients and preparation, in addition to touring the streets of Tulum we will talk about its history, culture and attractions. The start time in the morning is at 10:00 a.m. and in the afternoon at 5:30 p.m. with an approximate duration of 2.5 hours each. The meeting point is at the corner of Av. Satélite and Av Tulum in downtown Tulum. We will visit 3 points, unique places to taste food from the Mayan and traditional Mexican cuisine; in some of them you can talk to the people who prepare these dishes. We recommend you bring a good appetite and of course, leave a little space for the best dessert in Tulum. During the walking tour we will visit streets with murals and places of interest for those who visit this town full of life and color everywhere.

Use traditional techniques to prepare a 4-course Mexican menu at a cooking class in Cancun that begins in a local market and ends with a feast. You’ll learn the building blocks of Mexican cooking as you browse fresh ingredients at the market, then find out how to use a stone mortar, griddle, and clay pots to cook four flavorful dishes.

Disembark your cruise ship at the port of Casa Maya and embark on a shore excursion to the ancient Mayan city of Chacchoben. Discover the mystifying archeological site as you admire colossal pyramids and sacred temples that were only discovered in the late 20th century. Experience the diverse wildlife of the surrounding jungle as your knowledgeable guide offers a captivating commentary of the atmospheric ruins. Round-trip transport from the port in an air-conditioned minivan is included in the tour.

Skip the touristic restaurant scene for a small-group food tour of Puerto Morelos, a small fishing village just south of Cancún. Visit roughly five to six neighborhood eateries including family restaurants, street taco stalls, fruit markets, and more. While you walk and sample food, listen to your guide tell stories about the relationship between local cooking methods and traditional Mexican culture.

Pleasure your palate with meat-stuffed empanadas, succulent shrimp tacos, and sweet Mexican pastries on a culinary tour of Cozumel. Sample the exotic flavors of the idyllic island, noting the Mexican spice and Caribbean flair of the dishes due to Cozumel’s close proximity to Cuba. Immerse yourself in the culinary customs of the area as a knowledgeable guide takes you to five favorite local haunts to same fine Yucatan bites and beverages. Enjoy personalized attention and round-trip transportation on this intimate small group tour.

Get acquainted with Yucatecan specialties on this street food tour of Merida. Walk with a local guide to Merida’s main market plus a seafood restaurant and gelato shop. Sip fruit juices and sample plenty of local dishes, not limited to empanadas, tamales and seafood tacos along with ‘cochinita pibil’ (slow-roasted pork) and ‘panuchos’ (tortillas stuffed with refried black beans). Delicious!

There's more to Cancun's cuisine than the hotel restaurant and mariachi joints. Discover the city's authentic fare and eat like a local with an expert guide as you taste five separate dishes at five different venues, all washed down with soft drinks. Try signature nibbles, with their origins in Mexican royalty, delicious desserts and tacos from different Mexican traditions, all without worrying how to get from A to B.

Awaken your senses on a tour of street food stalls and shopping spots in picturesque Playa del Carmen. Escape the tourist crowds of the beach to immerse yourself in the traditional culture of Mexico with a knowledgeable guide. Visit popular local haunts to savor local delicacies like grasshopper stuffed tacos (if available and in season) and rich tamales, washing your samples down with fiery shots of tequila. Explore bespoke boutiques for unique souvenirs as you discover some of the city’s prime shopping venues.

Bring your appetite on this foodie tour in Playa del Carmen. By taxi and on foot, an in-the-know guide whisks you to five of the best restaurants and street stalls not frequented by tourists, where you will sample authentic Mexican cuisine, made up of Maya and Spanish influences. At an open-air farmer’s market, learn how fresh ingredients are used in dishes. Discover places and foods that you never would have found on your own!

Experience Tulum’s vibrant nightlife scene and join other travelers looking to party on this guided pub crawl. Get the party started with free drinks and party games, then hop around to Tulum’s hottest nightlife venues with a free drink or shot at each locale. You're guaranteed to have a good time, or your money back.

We will visit one of the most important Mayan sites; with a unique approach, where you can travel to the center of the ancient and sacred place. We will have the first stop at one of the New 7 Wonders of the world, the Spectacular Chichén Itzá. Add an incredible touch of culture, adventure and Mexican flavor to your vacation. We will transport all your senses to the origin of regional cuisine in a unique gastronomic demonstration -which is one of the greatest Mayan legacies-. Delight yourself with flavors and aromas. Live the tradition of the use of plants, vegetables and local fauna that transcends borders and symbolizes the culinary diversity of Mexico. Cool off and relax in the “IK KIL” cenote where its deep blue water will amuse you with the clearest water that mother earth offers. Without a doubt, the most amazing cenote in the Yucatan peninsula. Expect an urban tourism stop in the town of Valladolid, a small and quiet place full of culture. Gastronomic demonstration of Mayan cuisine

Travel with just your party at a pace that’s right for you on this private food tour, with a passionate local expert guide and round-trip transfers direct from most central hotels. Escape the hotel zone for the vibrant streets of downtown Cancun and sample three different styles of tacos, a typical dessert, and a Mexico City favorite loved by Guy Fieri, all washed down with soft drinks.

Take a break from the beaches to explore a different side of Playa del Carmen on a bike tour that shows you the city's best graffiti, murals, and other street art. Gain insight into the local arts scene directly from your guide—a working artist—and meet other creatives during stops at art galleries. Plus, get the inside scoop on where to eat, drink, and play away from the tourist crowds during your stay.

Join us for a safe and inclusive Caribbean night! Discover popular hotspots while meeting party people from all over the globe. It is not just a pubcrawl, it is a unique experience filled with games and unforgettable moments. All guided by our team of party pros. Start getting hyped for the night of your life! Don’t miss out – book your spot now! - Traveling solo? We'll make sure that you make lots of friends. Need something off your chest? Our host will help you! - Everynight we have a group of minimum 10 fellow partyers - We strongly believe that our pubcrawl is the absolute best in Mexico. From start to end not satisfied? You have our official money-back guarantee.