Culinary Secrets of the Centro Histórico, with Culinary Backstreets | 5 hours

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Culinary Secrets of the Centro Histórico, with Culinary Backstreets
2 Adults x $135.00
$270.00
Approx Total
$270.00

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Lunch
  • Snacks
  • Breakfast
  • Brunch
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Alcoholic Beverages

Overview

On this food tour in Mexico City, we’ll be exploring the district’s deep tracks – with an emphasis on the out-of-the-way food spots. We’ll start the day off by visiting two neighborhood breakfast institutions. As we work our way through the bustling Centro’s cobblestoned streets, we’ll also stop by several beloved food stands, from one serving the area’s best carnitas to another that sells escamocho, a tropical fruit cocktail like no other. We’ll duck into a side alley for homey enchiladas at a workers’ lunch spot and explore the edible offerings at a 1930s-era covered market that is also home to a stunning display of public art. There will be a stop for a bite and a drink with the regulars at a neighborhood cantina that remains unchanged from when it first opened 100 years ago and then, to end the day, a sit down at another classic cantina for a meal of botanas, hearty home-style dishes that redefine upwards the concept of “bar snacks.”

Meeting points

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

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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

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

  • Plaza de Santo Domingo

    Our day will consist of a series of delicious bites and intriguing sites, starting off with this bustling historical plaza, from where we will head out in search of the historic center's best eats.

    1 hour

  • Historic Justo Sierra Synagogue

    Among the fascinating cultural stops we will make is this one, where we will visit one of the oldest synagogues in Mexico City.

    1 hour

  • Palacio de Mineria

    In between tacos, sweets and freshly-squeezed juices, we will stop at some of the historic center's most fascinating colonial-era buildings, such as this old palace.

    1 hour

  • House of Tiles

    One of the historic center's most beautiful buildings, the famous House of Tiles, will also give us a chance to take in another delicious bite along our route.

    45 minutes

  • Camino Real de Tierra Adentro

    Along with tasting some of the historic center's best eats, we'll also learn about the area's fascinating history through visiting sites such as this one, which during the colonial period served as a staging ground for journey's all the way up to what is now New Mexico.

    30 minutes

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Free Cancellation

March 10100% refund
March 11No refund

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  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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Reviews

4.9

136 reviews

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Showing 1-5 of 131 reviews with 5 stars

Great experience!

Published on Dec, 2024

This was a high point of our trip. Liz was a wonderful guide. We learned so much and enjoyed everything we ate. It was the perfect introduction to Mexico City.

Amazing experience

Published on Dec, 2024

Best way to experience the Centro Historico by trying different kinds of street food and learning about the history and culture of CDMX

Food and culture made a perfect day

Published on Dec, 2024

I went with two friends for a culinary backstreets tour of CDMX We were joined by two others. All of us are veteran travelers. It was the small group, intimate, in-depth experience that we were looking for. Nacho, our guide is personable, experienced, and has a deep love of his culture. It came through in his insightful tour, and, while the food was good, the history and depth of cultural understanding and hidden places he took us were not to be forgotten. And it was fun.

10/10! If you get Liz as your guide, you're in for a treat!

Published on Dec, 2024

I recently had one of the best Culinary Backstreets Tours I've ever experienced, and our group was genuinely sad when it ended. Our guide, Liz, was incredible—so knowledgeable and passionate about food and the history that has shaped modern Mexican cuisine. I was amazed by all the information she shared with us. By the end of the tour, our group left with a new appreciation, perspective, and love for Mexico. The tour took us through the backstreets of Centro Histórico, visiting many places that tourists often overlook. The only way to discover these hidden gems is to travel with a local, and that's exactly what Culinary Backstreets does best. This is why I always choose to sign up for tours with them! Don't hesitate—book a tour! Your belly will be satisfied, and you'll leave with a wealth of new appreciation for the city you’re visiting. Thank you Liz for an amazing experience! --- Mel & Steph

Wonderful culinary and cultural tour

Published on Dec, 2024

I greatly enjoyed a tour with our guide, Nacho, who is incredibly knowledgeable and very enthusiastic. The food: some familiar such as tacos and enchiladas, some less known, such as sope de jamaica or fresh juices made of local fruit - all delicious. We went around the historical quarters of the city and Mercado Abelardo Rodriguez. Importantly, I have learned a lot about the history and arts of the city. We saw some great murals and an underground archeological site. It is history, arts, and food all in one tour, and I really loved that!

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