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Merida Small-Group Street Food Walking Tour with Local Guide

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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 minutes
  • Lucas de Galvez market

    Merida's Main market

    45 minutes
  • Lucas de Galvez market

    At the market, we will try some local fruits (we have different fruits depending on the season)

    15 minutes
  • Lucas de Galvez market

    Let's try one of the most popular tacos in Yucatan, Taco of Cochinita Pibil.

    10 minutes
  • Lucas de Galvez market

    In the market we can try some yucatecan "antojitos" like empanadas, salbutes, etc.

    15 minutes
  • Lucas de Galvez market

    This market is perfect for trying out the sweet side of this city! Let's try some candies!

    10 minutes
  • Seafood Lunch

    Note: Sundays and holidays this attraction could be replaced by Tacos de Pastor in a different restaurant and marquesitas.

    1 hour
    Admission Included
  • Dessert - Handcraft Ice Cream

    30 minutes

Location

Meeting Point Map

Address

C. 60 X 59, Centro, 97000 Mérida, Yuc., Mexico

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Experience

Highlights

  • Discover Merida's street food on a small-group walking tour
  • Stroll with a local guide from Hidalgo Park to the market
  • Taste savory Yucatecan dishes such as cochinita pibil and panuchos
  • Includes a sit-down lunch at a local restaurant
  • 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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    4.91 out of 5 stars

    Based on 380 reviews

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    emmapO4756XC
    We had an amazing time! We tried such a huge variety of delicious, fresh local foods which were explained so clearly to us!
    Kathleen_E
    We had a tour guide that was friendly, knowledgeable, and made the market tour very informative., our group of six really had a great time.

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