Mexico City: Day of the Dead Market & Chili Tasting(Private)
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Celebrate the Day of the Dead in a unique way with a guided tour of the Mercado de Jamaica. Learn about the history of the market, taste seasonal fruits, and make your own salsa.
Highlights
- Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of the Mercado de Jamaica
- Discover the history and cultural significance of the Day of the Dead
- Learn about the role of chili in Mexican cuisine and its social history
- Taste seasonal fruits, local products, and traditional Mexican sweets
- Make your own salsa in a volcanic stone molcajete and enjoy a taco tasting
Description
Enjoy a private, exclusive tour with your own local guide. Celebrate Día de Muertos in a unique way with a walking tour through the famous Mercado de Jamaica in Mexico City. Discover the vibrant market, full of life, colors, and traditions. Enjoy a guided walking tour, tastings of seasonal fruits and local products, and a chili and Mexican spirits tasting.
Start with a pick-up in Reforma, Polanco, or Centro Histórico and transfer to the Jamaica Market. Explore the vibrant aisles of this iconic market in a 1.5-hour walking tour featuring Day of the Dead essentials like marigolds, sugar skulls, fruit, and decorations. Learn about the cultural context and stories behind the market's role in Mexican life.
Next, enjoy a 1.5-hour immersive session focused on the cultural significance of chili peppers in Mexican cuisine. Highlights include a chili and agave welcome cocktail, a hands-on salsa workshop, and a flavor pairing with classic tacos placeros. Discover a rare liqueur made from ancestral Mexican leaves, served as a digestif.
End the day with a return transfer to Reforma, Polanco, or Centro Histórico.
Includes
Roundtrip private transportation
Expert cultural guide
Guided walking tour at Jamaica Market
Interactive chili tasting & workshop
Two signature cocktails + taco tastings
Handmade souvenirs to take home
Important Information
- Celebrate Día de Muertos in a unique way!
Discover Mexico’s boldest flavors through its most iconic market.
Taste the best of the season with fresh fruits and traditional Mexican sweets.
Learn about the cultural significance of chili peppers in Mexican cuisine.
Make traditional salsas in a hands-on workshop.
This is a private tour with a local guide.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund