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Mexico City: La Merced and Sonora Market Guided Food Tour

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Activity provider:
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Mexico City: La Merced and Sonora Market Guided Food Tour
Top rated
4.9 out of 5 stars
4.9
189 reviews

Leave the touristic area of Mexico city exploring markets, these vibrant spaces are more than food hubs they are cultural crossroads where aromas, colors, and voices blend into something unforgettable

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Duration 3.5 hours
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Live tour guide
English, Spanish
Small group
Limited to 10 participants

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Wendy – United States

Our tour with Gabriel and his two wonderful assistants could not have been better. The markets were fascinating, but not places we would have comfortably explored on our own. We tried delicious soup, corn husk fungi tortillas, delicious drinks, fresh pineapple juice, a variety of bugs if you wanted to give them a try, and more. It was visually amazing with piles of a wide variety of dried moles, cactus etc to thousands of sneakers. The white and dark magic market was another part of the experience. Gabriel and his team were full of fascinating information and very focused on our comfort and security. We highly recommend the tour.

5
5 out of 5 stars
D
Danielle – United Kingdom

Our tour with Gabriel and Stephania was excellent. We got to taste a variety of different foods and drinks, and learned a lot about Mexican cuisine and culture. I would highly recommend this tour.

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Participants

Itinerary

  • Starting location:

    Parque Francisco Primo de Verdad y Ramos

  • On foot

    (10 minutes)

  • La Merced Market

    Photo stop, Guided tour, Food tasting, Food market visit (2 hours)

  • Mercado Sonora

    Visit, Guided tour (30 minutes)

  • On foot

    (10 minutes)

  • Pastelería Madrid S.A. de C.V.

    Visit, Food tasting (20 minutes)

  • Finish at:

    Pastelería Madrid

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Eat where locals eat and taste autentic flavors
  • Live like a local and discover Mexico City markets in a different way.
  • Visit the second biggest market in Mexico city La Merced & Sonora Market
  • Visit Sonora Market see the most surrealistic witchcraft market in Mexico.
  • Leave the touristic traps

Full description

@CDMX_MEMORIES
Perfect for: Curious travelers, cultural foodies, and anyone who wants to experience the city with all five senses

Explore the second biggest market in Mexico city through the eyes of those who grew up there. Join us for an unforgettable journey through one of Mexico City’s bustling traditional markets, guided by a local who know every corner, every vendor and every story. These aren't just tours they're personal homecomings. Your guides are members who grew up selling, helping, shopping, eating and celebrating in these markets we are the second or third generation growing an living in the vibrant markets and now we're opening the door for you to experience it the way they always have, become by your self a true "chilango"
Taste street food made with recipes passed down for generations, meet the vendors your guides have known since childhood and uncover hidden gems only locals know. You'll learn about the rich cultural history behind every ingredient and dish — and leave with a full heart and an even fuller stomach.
Whether it's the vibrant, colorful chaotic Mercado de la Merced or the colorful chaos dedicate for the witchcraft and magic of Mercado de Sonora, the tours are ever the same because each guide brings their unique story and favorite flavors to share with you.

In Mexico City, markets do more than feed your body. they nourish your soul. On this tour, you’ll walk through the vibrant corridors where daily life unfolds with the call of vendors, the scent of fresh masa on the comal, and recipes passed down for generations.

We’ll take you to traditional neighborhood markets, far from the tourist traps, where real locals eat. You’ll taste about 8th stops from handmade antojitos, drink freshly squeezed juices, and sit down in humble fondas, tacos, local season fruit and some Pre-hispanic ingredients where every dish is served with heart and heritage. Each stop is a living memory, each flavor a cultural story.
Your local guide will share not just what to eat, but why, revealing the roots of each ingredient, the history behind the dishes, and the people who make them with passion and pride.
All tour guides at "@CDMX_MEMORIES" are second generation of the markets locals who grow up at the markets so it's what we consider a home and it's part of us!
Includes:

3–4 hour guided tour by a local resident

Insider stories, cultural insights, and hidden spots

Small group experience (max. 8 people)

Full tasting at 6–8 food stalls or family-run eateries

Meet-and-greet with market vendors and cooks

Tips to keep exploring like a local

Vegetarian options available upon request

Neighborhoods: Explore the Historical center & La Merced

@CDMX_MEMORIES – Where every step tells a story. Every bite too.

Includes

  • Bilingual tour guide
  • Food tastings (up to 8 stops)
  • Journey around La Merced Market
  • Travel around Sonora Market (witchcraft market)
  • Water and drinks
  • Pre-hispanic ingredients
  • Dessert
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Souvenirs

Not suitable for

  • People with mobility impairments
  • People with recent surgeries
  • People with low level of fitness
  • Wheelchair users

Meeting point

The meeting point will be in the park that's in front of the museum of Mexico city The park it's call Francisco primo de verdad.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Comfortable clothes

Not allowed

  • Baby strollers
  • Drones
  • Bikes
  • Pets
  • Jewelry

Know before you go

  • All food tastings (enough for breakfast or lunch)
  • Please indicate any dietary restrictions at the time of booking.
  • This tour is a medium intensive walk so a lot of walking will be involved you must be willing to walk long distance.
  • Comfortable walking shoes
  • No professional camera allowed
  • No jewelry
  • Zippered purse or tote (if needed)
  • An umbrella during the rainy season months (June through October)
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4.9 /5
4.9 out of 5 stars

based on 189 reviews

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  • Guide
    5/5
  • Transportation
    5/5
  • Value for money
    4.9/5

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Wendy – United StatesJuly 5, 2025 – Verified booking
Our tour with Gabriel and his two wonderful assistants could not have been better. The markets were fascinating, but not places we would have comfortably explored on our own. We tried delicious soup, corn husk fungi tortillas, delicious drinks, fresh pineapple juice, a variety of bugs if you wanted to give them a try, and more. It was visually amazing with piles of a wide variety of dried moles, cactus etc to thousands of sneakers. The white and dark magic market was another part of the experience. Gabriel and his team were full of fascinating information and very focused on our comfort and security. We highly recommend the tour.
5
5 out of 5 stars
D
Danielle – United KingdomJuly 3, 2025 – Verified booking
Our tour with Gabriel and Stephania was excellent. We got to taste a variety of different foods and drinks, and learned a lot about Mexican cuisine and culture. I would highly recommend this tour.
5
5 out of 5 stars
J
John – United StatesJune 1, 2025 – Verified booking
My guide, Stefania was great! She was very knowledgeable and took the time to explain everything in English and Spanish! She let me know beforehand when and where taking pictures was appropriate. 10/10

Product ID: 498511

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