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Culinary Secrets of the Centro Histórico, with Culinary Backstreets

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Culinary Secrets of the Centro Historico with Culinary Backstreets
  • 5 hours
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

Skip the tourist trap restaurants and devour your way through Mexico City’s best-kept culinary secrets on a small-group food tour. Arrive with an empty stomach, as you'll need room for carnitas, escamocho, enchiladas, botanas, and other classic dishes. In between bites, enjoy stops outside the historic center's top attractions, including Palacio de Mineria, House of Tiles, and the Historic Synagogue Justo Sierra 71.
  • Eat a variety of freshly prepared authentic Mexican foods
  • Enjoy a small tour group size of maximum seven people
  • Learn about Mexico City's history and culture during the tour
  • Visit traditional eateries not found in any tourist guidebook

What's Included

  • Snacks
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Lunch
  • Brunch
  • Breakfast

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • República de Brasil 5, Centro Histórico de la Cdad. de México, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06020 Hervidero y Plancha, CDMX, Mexico

      The meeting point is Brasil 5, between Guatemala and Donceles As a reference, there is an OXXO convenience store and La Parroquia de Veracruz restaurant. Meet outside

    Start time

    10:00 AM

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    What To Expect

    Plaza de Santo Domingo

    1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

    Sinagoga Historica Justo Sierrra

    1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

    Palacio de Mineria

    1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

    House of Tiles (Casa de los Azulejos)

    45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Camino Real de Tierra Adentro

    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 7 travelers
    Operated by Culinary Backstreets Walks

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
    • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
    • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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    Reviews

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    A feast of fabulous food and fascinating facts
    SandraA_W, Mar 2024
    Our tour guide Ignacio was amazing! From prompt arrival to a very relaxed ending of the day, It was truly a memorable experience. Ignacio, a.k.a. Nacho was extremely knowledgeable not only about the food, but also about the history behind the ingredients and the preparation of what we ate. Our marketplace adventures were enhanced by Nachos insightful details about surrounding art, murals and city artifacts. We came away from our tour with full stomachs, and a huge, new appreciation for the culinary history of Mexico . it was a fun ,delicious ,memorable day and an experience that I know will be a highlight of our trip. Ignacio is an A+ guide, and the tour was phenomenal.
    Response from Host, Apr 2024
    Thank you so much for a wonderful review! We are really happy to hear that you enjoyed the walk. We take pride in working with people like Marta who are very knowledgeable and extremely fond of the cities that they live in. You can check out your Culinary Backstreets Passport on our website to see the stamps you have collected. We hope to see you again soon in one of our cities.
    The Goldilocks Tour: not too long or too short but just right...........
    Ian_H, Nov 2023
    There are many recommended guided walking tours in Mexico City. And I'm sure they are all good tours, but if you want to have a unique experience with a local then look no further than this one led by Liz. Liz (Mexico City born and bred) has a local's knowledge of the Centro Historico as well as an encyclopedic knowledge of Mexico's history which she skillfully layers into the narrative. Yes, you'll eat a ton of wonderful food and visit some "interesting" locations but you will also learn a lot about the history of Mexico both the city and the country. So, bring your appetite and your curiosity and be prepared to be satiated!!
    Outstanding!
    Carlos_M, Apr 2023
    The entire experience was want I was hoping for and more. Our guide and new friend Liz was beyond knowledgeable.
    Response from Host, Apr 2023
    Thank you! We are so happy to see that you enjoyed the walk with Liz, She is wonderful. Each of our walks is the outcome of considerable research, we work with academics on the field and our own team of experienced professional to give our guests experiences that go beyond only food, but also covers some history and culture. You can check out your Culinary Backstreets Passport on our website to see the stamps you have collected
    Don't miss this!!!
    Don_T, Aug 2022
    I truly can't recommend this tour enough. It's the perfect mix of history and food. Let me be clear - no amount of Googling will lead you to some of the places you'll hit on this tour. Seemingly unremarkable spots have the best tacos/enchiladas/trendy treats that would be impossible to find on your own. Our tour guide Liz was so much fun and so informative. The groups are also kept small so you can nimbly explore the true "back streets" of Mexico City safely. It's worth every penny, so book it ane get ready for an amazing day of history and food!!
    Response from Host, Aug 2022
    Thank you for the wonderful review! We are so happy to see that you enjoyed the tour! Mexico City is incredible and Liz is the best company to explore the backstreets of the Centro Historico with. You can check out your Culinary Backstreets Passport on our website to see the stamps you have collected. We hope to see you again soon in one of our cities.

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