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Delicious 🤤
Everything was very tasty and delicious, our guide Fer is a super person, super attentive and explained everything super well.
Merida Walking Food Tour. Authentic & Local Cuisine
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At a glance
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Price from
- $73 / person
- Location
- Merida, Mexico
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 · 526 reviews
- Languages
- EN, ES
- Group
- Small group, up to 20
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Eating With Carmen Food Tours - Mérida
- Meeting point
- We'll meet at the "Merida" letters at Plaza Grande
Description
A unique and completely incomparable experience with a knowledgeable guide that accompanies you in this three-hour tour around Merida, typically away from common tourist hot-spots. If you have an adventurous spirit and want to taste the authentic flavors of Mexico and meet its people, this is the tour for you. With small group tours of no more than ten departing from Monday through Saturday, you’ll receive a highly immersive, generous and friendly experience. Perfect for couples, groups of friends, and families
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM
- Next available
- Fri, Oct 9
- Adult (ages 12+)
- $73
- Child (ages 5–11)
- $68
- Infant (ages 0–4)
- Free
Out at sunset: the 3:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 5:30 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 8.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Plaza Grande
We'll meet at this iconic main city square to start our culinary experience.
We'll try some very authentic gordita with the filling of your choice"!
We'll visit this very authentic and local food market and try some salbutes!
We'll continue at this market to try some very local fruits
Next stop will be to try some cochinita pibil at Lucas de Galvez market
Following that, we'll try some tacos al pastor.
At this stop, we'll try some traditional tamales.
Plaza Grande
We'll finish our tour having some traditional popsicles
What's included
Included
Local guide
History of Mérida and surroundings
8 different food tastings
Tips at restaurants and local food markets
All food and drinks
Not included
Tips for your guide
Non-alcoholic activity
Transportation to/from meeting point
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.9
526 reviews
How it compares in Merida
- No. 3 by number of reviews among 382 tours in Merida
- Starting price $73 is 58% above the typical $46 for tours of similar length in Merida
Excurgo comparison of 382 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Stringent Cleaning – Hand sanitizer will be available to all of our guests at all times during the activities.
- Social Distancing – Guests will stay at a safe 4-foot distance during all points of the tour. We also ensure that all staff members will be wearing the necessary PPE.
- Wellness Checks – Employees receive daily wellness checks to ensure they are healthy and symptom-free. If you or anyone in your group is experiencing symptoms, we will work directly with you to cancel or reschedule your tour.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Merida Walking Food Tour. Authentic & Local Cuisine take?
Merida Walking Food Tour. Authentic & Local Cuisine lasts about 3 hours. The itinerary has 8 stops.
How much does Merida Walking Food Tour. Authentic & Local Cuisine cost?
Prices start at $73 per person for this Merida experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Merida Walking Food Tour. Authentic & Local Cuisine run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 10:00 AM and 3:00 PM.
How much does Merida Walking Food Tour. Authentic & Local Cuisine cost for children?
Children aged 5–11 pay from $68, adults from $73. Infants go free.
Can I cancel Merida Walking Food Tour. Authentic & Local Cuisine for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is We'll meet at the "Merida" letters at Plaza Grande. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Merida Walking Food Tour. Authentic & Local Cuisine offered in?
The experience is available in EN, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 20 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Merida Walking Food Tour. Authentic & Local Cuisine worth it?
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 526 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Eating With Carmen Food Tours - Mérida.
Reviews(526)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
J
Book at the beginning of your stay so you can return to your faves
Highly recommend. Our guide Marcos brought ponchos for us because they forecasted rain, and luckily we didn't need them. Marcos was full of positivity, energy, and enthusiasm. We learned history while also eating authentic food that the locals eat. We went back to some of the places afterwards. Ridiculously inexpensive for this Gringo Gordo (me). I recommend doing it early in your stay so that you can return and enjoy the ones you liked the most once more. Wonderful.
Operator response
Hola! Thank you for your review and recommendation. I’m glad you enjoyed your experience through local Mérida and even returned to some places, we like to support the local economy, we hope to see you again. Big hugs :)
N
Clarity of Yucatecan cuisine
We had a wonderful time on this tour! My dad and I visited Mérida together unsure of all the different types of food in Yucatán, but this tour helped us find so much clarity and understand the preparations of food. We tried salbutes, panuchos, lomitos, agua fresca and much more. Everything was included in the tour fee and we didn’t need to pay anything at any of the eight locations. The tour last 3 hours with our guide. We were told the group accommodates up to 10 people, but having the two of us and the guide during the low season of tourists worked great for us to have a more intimate experience and ask lots of questions. This tour is a must-do while in Mérida!
Operator response
Hola Neil! Thank you for your great review and recommendation. I’m glad you enjoyed your experience through local Mérida and get to know its culture throug its food. Best wishes :)
T
Very good food Tour of Merida
Fernando was our guide. He did a really good job of explaining everything and giving us the full experience!
Operator response
Hola! Thank you for your review. I’m glad you had a good time with Fernando as your guide. Big hugs :)
M
Maya traditional cuisine
Wonderful tour with Laura. She is a very careful guide and explains with accuracy her commentary about food and Maya cooking traditions.
Operator response
Hola Maria Luisa! Thank you for your review. I’m glad you had a good tour with Laura walking and eating through local Merida. Big hugs :)
P
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Very good tour and guide! Would recommend
Operator response
Hola! Thank you for your review and recommendation. Best wishes :)
N
A unique culinary educational trip in Mérida
This 3-hour food tour in Mérida is so much more than tasting some local dishes. Laura literally and figuratively guided us through the culinary history of Yucatan and the importance of Mérida in this. We came to places where we as tourists might not go ourselves and were allowed to get acquainted with typical Yucatan food laced with Mayan influences. It was all very fresh, very pure, authentic and above all very tasty. Moreover, this way you support the locals. Overall it was a unique, educational and very nice experience with our passionate guide Laura. A real must-do for any tourist exploring that region. We also received some nice pictures via email afterwards. Great job Laura from Eating with Carmen! A big merci from Nadine, Danny, Noor and Daan
Operator response
Hola! Thank you for your review. I’m glad you had a good experience with Laura through local Merida. Big hugs :)
C
Great experience with Fernando
Great tour and wonderful tour guide Fernando. Definitely recommend
Operator response
Hola Chris! Thank you for your review and recommendation. Best wishes :)
N
Delicious!!
Highly recommended! Good service from all the staff
Operator response
Hola Nestor! Muchas gracias por tu comentario y recomendación. Saludos :)
C
Fernando (tour guide) is now a part of our family!
Fernando was literally the best and most genuine tour guide we have ever had. He was informative and authentic and he really showed care to our littles who are 3 and 1. The food was also delicious and I just learn so much!
Operator response
Hola Charisse! Thank you for your review. I’m glad you enjoyed your experience with Fernando and the local food Mérida has to offer. Big hugs :)
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