• Tlalpan Centro II - We will all meet at Tlalpan Centro and be taken by production van to Xochimilco. On the way Gregory will brief you on the day’s activities and give everyone a lesson in DSLR and phone camera settings so you are ready to shoot at sunrise.
• Xochimilco - Arriving at dawn, we will take a sunrise boat ride through the chinampas of Xochimilco, an ancient Mesoamerican agricultural technique used by the Aztecs, often referred to as ‘floating gardens’, where you will film local people harvesting crops and the natural beauty of these ancient waterways. You’ll learn how to set your camera for sunrise and film during the golden hour. We will stop at a chinampa to film a garden and the ingredients that end up on the table and enjoy an atole, a traditional Mexican drink dating back to pre-Columbian times, a snack and coffee or tea on the boat.
• La Paz Market - On returning to the centre of Tlalpan we will do directly to the traditional La Paz Market with Dona Chelita to have a heart breakfast and to film.
• Tlalpan Centro II - We continue our filming tour at a private restaurant within walking distance of the market. Here you’ll learn how to access and work in a small kitchen with a camera, interacting with the chef as we set up some nice table shots of food and drinks. Here you’ll get to taste some traditional mexican food from Oaxaca whilst shooting lots of angles to uderstand what looks good and what not.
• Barra Alipús - After an intense day of eating and filming, there’s nothing better than winding down with a mezcal tasting or mocktail while we debrief. Gregory will review your footage and give you some tips and tricks on how to improve in the future as you take your new skills as a “foodie filmmaker” on all your trips and tours. You’ll also receive a signed certificate from Gregory

• Private transportation
• Snacks
• Tea and coffee
• Guide In-person: English, Spanish

• Camera equipment is not included. Bring your own DSLR or Mobile phone to shoot with.
• Lunch

Begin your journey at Xochimilco, the historic river canals of Mexico City, where you’ll discover how to set up your cameras to capture the stunning sunrise backdrop while enjoying traditional quesadillas and the Aztec drink, atole. This tour offers the unique opportunity to learn how to film your culinary adventures like a professional, under the guidance of an award-winning filmmaker and cinematographer. Unlike other food tours, you’ll not only savor incredible Mexican dishes but also create beautifully crafted videos and photos to share on social media. Next, we visit the La Paz market to experience Doña Chelita’s hearty selection of tacos, mole, freshly made tortillas, and more, all while capturing the vibrant sights and sounds of a traditional Mexican market. The remainder of the day is devoted to mastering various culinary filming techniques while dining at local restaurants. The day concludes with a mezcal tasting, a review of your film, and an award ceremony for the top foodie filmmaker of the day.

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