Breakfast in Centro Like the Locals Do

4.9 (8 reviews) Queretaro, Mexico
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Duration2h 30m
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LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 6 travelers

Overview

Do breakfast like the locals do!

You're going to have a great time exploring Queretaro's downtown, a much-beloved neighborhood rich with history and culinary delights, on this two-hour walking and eating adventure!

Your knowledgeable guide will ensure your comfort as they lead you through the bustling Mercado La Cruz where you'll sample the most delicious breakfast eats the market has to offer including gorditas, tacos, and fresh, local fruit. Our tour will continue beyond La Cruz as we explore the history around Plaza de Armas and Plaza Zenea where we will finish the tour with a taste of Oaxaca!

You'll meet our beloved vendors and discover why we adore them, and their food! You'll watch your food being made up close and personal, have the opportunity to ask questions, learn about the ingredients and history of the cuisine they prepare, and you will eat, eat, eat!

We can't wait to show you around!

What's included

  • Drink - A gourmet cocoa based beverage and fresh pressed juice if desired.
  • Food - Approximately 7 food items including, tacos, fresh fruit, gorditas, and sweets
  • We pay our partners a living wage & never barter for discounts. Thank you for supporting locals!
  • A bottle of water of at the start of our trip
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • An expert, local guide
  • Our rich historical knowledge of the city and food culture.
  • Vendor Gratuities - We tip our venders + servers generously so you don't have to.
  • Guide Gratuities - Your guide works hard to make each experience unique. Tips greatly appreciated.

What to expect

  1. Plaza de los Fundadores
    15m
    Welcome! Your tour begins here. Your guide will meet you here near the fountain with a fresh cup of cafe de olla at Plaza de Los Fundadores across from el Templo La Cruz. Sip and enjoy as you learn about the historical significance of the plaza and the Templo La Cruz. Our walk into Centro begins at this point so please come wearing comfy shoes and with an empty stomach.
  2. 1h
    Wind and eat your way through the bustling stalls of Centro's most famous market, Mercado La Cruz. Enjoy the sights, sounds, and smells of the heart of downtown's culinary world. Many of the ingredients used in the food on this tour come from this market. Make sure to have your cameras ready as photo ops are plentiful!
  3. 10m
    We'll explore the beautiful architecture of the buildings in this plaza and learn about how the birth of Mexico's fight for independence began here. You'll also learn about the most famous love story that took place here and how it relates to the engineering feat of Queretaro's aqueduct.
  4. Teatro de la Republica
    5m
    We will have a brief stop here where you will get to know this beautiful theater and what makes it an important building in Mexico's history.
  5. Jardin Zenea
    10m
    Here we will learn about the unique esthetics of this plaza, and why gazebos are an important cultural element found in almost every Mexican town. Our time together will finish here. Enjoy the opportunity to rest under the shade of the trees before you continue your exploration of the city.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We will meet at Plaza de Fundadores in Centro Queretaro. There is a fountain in the plaza. We will wait for the group there.

End point

After ending the tour on a sweet note, we will leave you at Jardin Zenea where you can take a rest under the shade of the trees or continue your adventure from there.

Additional information

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

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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