• Mercado San Juan de Dios - This gigantic market is vibrant! Explore its three floors bursting with sights, sounds, and enticing aromas. Be prepared for a sensory overload of colorful crafts, fresh produce, and delicious food stalls, a fully-immersive experience of engagement with Guadalajara’s working-class culture.

Since this is a private tour, we can go at our own pace. Make sure to bring cash in Mxn pesos so you can get whatever you like. There is an endless diversity of souvenirs and handicrafts, and we can take as long as you whish to buy anything you need.

As part of the culinary experience we will try:

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

• VE, VG choices are available upon request, simply let me know via message after booking the tour.

• Nueve Esquinas - This plaza connects nine streets and is home to the city’s oldest restaurants. The house specialty at Nueve Esquinas is birria, a juicy and delicious hearty meat stew, served with hand-made tortillas, cilantro, onions, lemon and salsa.
• Guadalajara Cathedral - Admire the Cathedral and its surrounding plazas and historic landmarks. Remember: since this is a private tour at any point we can stop and take a break, get coffee or ice cream, and take as many photographs as you need. As we walk and explore, I will give you an introduction to the city’s history, architecture and local culture.

• 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.