Journey Through La Merced

4.9 (390 reviews) Mexico City, Mexico
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Duration3h - 4h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 4 travelers

Overview

The colorful, chaotic Merced Market serves thousands of shoppers daily. On this tour, you’ll visit our favorite food stalls, meet some talented market vendors, and learn the market’s history. You’ll finish knowing why La Merced is unlike anywhere else in Mexico.

We’ll wind through the market’s lively banquetón, or prepared food area, tasting tacos, aguas frescas and tamales. After that, we’ll stroll through the gigantic fruits and vegetables building, and learn about—and taste!—prehispanic ingredients, such as grasshoppers and agave worms. After a quick stop to rest, we’ll leave the market and walk back to La Merced neighborhood where we’ll finish up the tour with a refreshing drink and a snack in a beautiful restaurant, a hidden gem you won’t want to miss!
This tour is good for seasoned travelers.

What's included

  • One coffee, beer or another non-alcoholic beverage
  • Traditional Mexican candy
  • One agua fresca
  • As much food as you can eat (enough for a large breakfast and lunch combined)
  • Transport to/from the meeting and end points of the tour
  • Souvenirs
  • Tip for your guide
  • Additional personal beverages, outside what’s included on the tour itinerary

What to expect

  1. La Merced
    3h · Admission ticket included
    The colorful, chaotic Merced Market serves thousands of shoppers daily. On this tour, you’ll visit our favorite food stalls, meet some talented market vendors, and learn the market’s history. You’ll finish knowing why La Merced is unlike anywhere else in Mexico.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

In front of El Nuevo Café Bagdad in the Historic Center. It is important to be aware there is a "Café Bagdad" in Roma Norte, this is NOT the right location. You can write "El Nuevo Café Bagdad" into your Uber app, and it will take you to the correct place.

End point

We’ll finish at a beautiful restaurant in a restored mansion, where you’ll relax with a cold drink and a snack with your guide.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • 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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