• Mercado San Juan de Dios - This enormous market is full of life! Discover its three levels teeming with sights, sounds, and delightful aromas. Prepare for a sensory feast of vibrant crafts, fresh produce, and mouth-watering food stalls, offering a fully immersive experience of Guadalajara’s working-class culture.

As this is a private tour for you and your companions, the pace is entirely up to you. Remember to bring cash in Mexican pesos to purchase anything you fancy (ATMs are available if needed). There is a vast array of souvenirs and handicrafts, and you can take as much time as you wish to shop for anything you desire.

As part of the culinary journey, you will sample:

1. Tortas ahogadas: a pork carnitas sandwich drenched in tomato salsa.
2. Tacos de barbacoa: slow-cooked marinated beef served in grilled tacos.
3. Tejuino: a chilled drink made from fermented corn.
4. Artisanal candies and/or seasonal fruits.

• VE, VG options are available upon request; simply inform the operator via message after booking the tour.

• Guadalajara Cathedral - On the way from the market to the birria restaurant, spend an hour exploring Guadalajara’s iconic landmarks and architectural marvels. Highlights include the magnificent Teatro Degollado, the historic Founders Plaza, the city’s first Franciscan Mission, the grand Palacio de Gobierno, and the breathtaking 16th-century Cathedral with its lively surrounding squares. This experience will immerse you in the city’s rich history and vibrant culture. As you stroll, the operator will provide insightful context to deepen your understanding of Guadalajara’s rich history, its evolving present, and the challenges shaping its future.

Remember, this is a private tour, so you can pause anytime to take a break, enjoy a coffee or ice cream, and capture as many photos as you like.

• Nueve Esquinas - This plaza connects nine streets and hosts the city’s oldest restaurants. The specialty at Nueve Esquinas is birria, a juicy and delicious hearty meat stew, served with handmade tortillas, cilantro, onions, lemon, and salsa. Before concluding the tour, the operator will be delighted to share personalized recommendations for activities, restaurants, bars, and intriguing areas of the city to explore further.

• Tea and coffee
• Snacks
• Breakfast
• 1 torta ahogada and 1 drink (soda or fruit-infused water, better known as agua fresca)
• My services as a guide

• Birria - $200 Mexican pesos per person (cash or Visa or MasterCard)

Experience the dynamic food culture of Mexico firsthand on this exclusive tour of Guadalajara’s Mercado Libertad, the biggest indoor market in Latin America.

Your guide will lead you on a journey through numerous indoor pathways, uncovering over 500 vendors selling hidden gastronomic treasures. Sample local delicacies such as barbacoa, tortas ahogadas, and birria, and gain insight into Guadalajara’s vibrant food history.

In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to appreciate key city landmarks and historical points of interest such as the Cathedral and Teatro Degollado.

This tailored encounter ensures a quality tour experience; only you and your travel companions are included. You’ll be accompanied by a private guide who has frequented the market for many years.

• Limited to 5 participants. Larger groups? Contact me via social media for a custom tour.
• Take the weather into account when booking your tour. Guadalajara enjoys warm temperatures and abundant sunshine year-round, so early hours (8 to 9 am) offer the most pleasant conditions.
• We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, etc. If you have dietary requirements, please indicate them when booking.

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