Mexico City: Market Tour and Mexican Cooking Class

State of Mexico, Mexico



Discover the flavors of Mexico City on a market tour and cooking class. Shop for fresh ingredients, learn traditional cooking techniques, and enjoy a meal in the historic center.

Highlights

  • Explore a bustling market and shop for fresh ingredients
  • Learn about the ingredients used in Mexican cooking
  • Cook traditional dishes with fresh market produce
  • Use time-honored stone tools to prepare your meal
  • Share your meal in the historic center of Mexico City

Description

Begin your culinary adventure at a local market in Mexico City, filled with vibrant colors, enticing aromas, and the hustle and bustle of daily life. As you stroll through the stalls, sample regional flavors, meet local vendors, and learn about the ingredients that define Mexican cuisine. Select fresh produce and other items for your cooking class while discovering how food connects history, culture, and community in Mexico. After the market visit, continue on foot to the historic center, where the city was founded around 700 years ago. There, use the ingredients you have gathered to prepare traditional dishes in a cooking space with stone utensils. Once the cooking is complete, sit down together and enjoy your creations at the table. The experience finishes with a shared meal and a deeper understanding of Mexican culinary traditions.

Includes

Market tastings Cooking ingredients Cooking utensils Snacks and non-alcoholic beverages while cooking Full meal

Excludes

Tips Souvenirs or shopping during the market visit outside the ones in the listing

Important Information

  • The activity includes approximately 1 km of walking Suitable for participants aged 5 and above Group size is limited to 6 participants

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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