La Merced Market Tour: Immerse in Mexico's History, Culture and Traditional Foods

Immerse yourself in Mexico’s history, culture, and traditional foods on a tour of La Merced Market. Explore the oldest market in Mexico, try exotic fruits and snacks, discover hidden gems, and learn about local beliefs and practices. End the tour with delicious street tacos and a visit to historic cantinas and bars. Perfect for curious travelers seeking an authentic cultural experience.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Mercado Sonora - Immerse yourself in the enchanting market of magic and fauna
  • La Merced - Explore the most historic marketplace in the city
  • Abelardo L. Rodriguez Murals - Discover an amazing secret of the city, the marketplace of art
  • Iglesia de Nuestra Senora de Loreto - Witness an extraordinary ecclesiastical structure
What's Included
  • Pre-hispanic snacks
  • Breakfast
  • Snacks
  • Lunch
  • Bilingual Guide
  • 1 michelada and 1 beer (soft drinks available)
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (available to purchase)
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embark on a journey outside your comfort zone to experience the city’s oldest and most historic district, La Merced. Together, we will navigate the bustling paths of Mexico’s ancient market (Mercado Merced), where we’ll encounter exotic fruits, unique juices, traditional moles, prehistoric snacks, and other ethnic delicacies. Prepare to be captivated by…

Location
Hotel Castropol
José María Pino Suárez
We'll meet at the entrance to Hotel Castropol.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Nicol_sc245
Oct 1, 2024
Amazing experience with local street smart crew - Incredible!! Amazing look at the real scene of Mexico!!!! With all the new options and companies it’s hard to find such a commited crazy and respectful crew that will show you their origins and talk about a rich, real, complex and beautiful city. Waiting to try their Ecuador experiences!!!! Super thankful!!! 💯💯💯
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Njordvh
Sep 29, 2024
Excelent tour! - Excelent tour! The highlight of my trip to Mexico! Couldn't think of a better way to be introduce to Mexico City. My favorite thing was the mole tasting and the Micheladas...
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Maritza_a
Sep 29, 2024
Hiking into the Deep - Put on your hiking shoes! I could never have toured La Sonora and La Merced by myself. My tour guide Pablo shared the history of the markets and the context of the public art and architecture throughout the Centro Historico. Definitely an adventure not to be missed!
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P7907prvaleriag
Sep 27, 2024
Best tour ever - This was by far the best tour I have ever been on. Mind blowing facts,amazing company,perfect food. Take this tour, you wont regret. 10 stars!!!!
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Tdipiazza1
Aug 10, 2024
Fun experience - Had a good time exploring with our guide Cesar. He did a good job taking us through the busy streets and markets explaining interesting facts and answering all the questions we had. Would recommend for anyone interested in seeing this area of Mexico.
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Lorirb8586ip
Jul 7, 2024
Putting All Other Tours Out of Business 👍🏼 - Had the pleasure of joining one of Bondabu's Deep Mexico tour in Mexico City. I've done my fair share of tours and such across the world but this tour was incredibly special! Nothing like your usual walking tour, Ernesto is a friendly and knowledgable guide who took us to some incredible spots, places that we would never have found on our own! If you're wanting to experience the real Mexico City - look no further. His passion and spirit really made the tour come alive - I wasn’t bored for a second! We genuinely had the best time, the food was unbelievable and the experience was one I already know will be the highlight of my trip! Couldn't recommend enough - thank you 🤩
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Companion57808659590
Jul 3, 2024
INCREDIBLE!!! - I only happened upon this tour by chance, and I could not be more happy that I did. It really provided an opportunity to experience an authentic and personalized version of mexico city. We were able to see and learn about some of the most amazing hidden gems as well as eat/drink at a variety of stalls and taquerias. The food was probably the best we have eaten in the whole of Mexico! I would wholeheartedly recommend this tour to anyone. Even if you had a list of the places we were able to visit, you would simply never have the same experience (not just because they would all be so difficult to find!) The real difference was the genuine care and passion of the guide in creating a personalized experience. He was able to achieve this by having formed true and meaningful bonds and relationships with the vendors we visited- really amazing to be apart of. It truly was an incredible experience, by far the best thing we did in Mexico City. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!!
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Shayan
Jul 2, 2024
Best tour + bang for your buck. - Our experience with Ernesto was top-tier. He took us on a private tour of all the big markets in Mexico, accompanied with food and beverages included in the cost of the tour. I would highly recommend anybody looking to get a deeper dive into Mexican culture and explore Mexico City deeper than what the tourism has to offer is our first day here in Mexico City and gonna be a great day to kick off our trip. Thank you, Ernesto!
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Tina
Jul 2, 2024
BEST TOUR EVER - This was the most amazing tour of La Merced! Ernesto was so knowledgeable of the markets, and we ate the most delicious foods in all of the city. Book with Ernesto over any other tour company because he has real passion and knowledge of Mexico City!!
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Giac
Sep 22, 2024
Excellent but value for money needs to be reviews - I recently took this tour through La Merced, and it was an incredible cultural experience. From exploring Mercado Merced to discovering hidden murals and street altars, the tour offered a unique glimpse into the city’s rich history. The food, especially the street tacos, was delicious, and the day ended perfectly with a cocktail at a charming bar. However, I do feel the price is a bit high compared to similar tours. While the experience is memorable, the value for money could be improved.
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From $100
up to 6 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).