Merida Small-Group Street Food Walking Tour with Local Guide
Get acquainted with Yucatecan specialties on this small-group street food tour of Merida. Walk with a local guide to Merida’s main market, a gelato shop, and more. Taste fresh fruit and sample plenty of local dishes, including empanadas, ‘cochinita pibil’ (slow-roasted pork) and ‘panuchos’ (tortillas stuffed with refried black beans). Lunch is seafood (Monday through Saturday) and tacos with marquesitas most Sundays and holidays.
Overview
Get acquainted with Yucatecan specialties on this small-group street food tour of Merida. Walk with a local guide to Merida’s main market, a gelato shop, and more. Taste fresh fruit and sample plenty of local dishes, including empanadas, ‘cochinita pibil’ (slow-roasted pork) and ‘panuchos’ (tortillas stuffed with refried black beans). Lunch is seafood (Monday through Saturday) and tacos with marquesitas most Sundays and holidays.
Itinerary
Parque Hidalgo
Meeting point
Cathedral de Merida
San Ildefonso Cathedral. The most important church in the state.
5 minutesLucas de Galvez market
Merida's Main market
45 minutesLucas de Galvez market
At the market, we will try some local fruits (we have different fruits depending on the season)
15 minutesLucas de Galvez market
Let's try one of the most popular tacos in Yucatan, Taco of Cochinita Pibil.
10 minutesLucas de Galvez market
In the market we can try some yucatecan "antojitos" like empanadas, salbutes, etc.
15 minutesLucas de Galvez market
This market is perfect for trying out the sweet side of this city! Let's try some candies!
10 minutesSeafood Lunch
Note: Sundays and holidays this attraction could be replaced by Tacos de Pastor in a different restaurant and marquesitas.
1 hourAdmission IncludedDessert - Handcraft Ice Cream
30 minutes
Location
Address
C. 60 X 59, Centro, 97000 Mérida, Yuc., Mexico
Experience
Highlights
Inclusions
- Lunch
- Local and professional guide
- Beverages
- Food tasting
Exclusions
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Gratuities
Additional Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- A minimum of two people per booking is required
- A moderate amount of walking is involved—comfortable walking shoes are recommend
Guide Languages
English
Spanish
Cancellation Policy
A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
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