Tours/Mexico City/Mexico City Vegan & Veggie Market Explorer plus Cooking Lesson
Mexico City Vegan & Veggie Market Explorer plus Cooking Lesson
5.0(12)Mexico City3 hours
VIATOR5.0(2)TRIPADVISOR5.0(10)
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At a glance
Duration
3 hours
Price from
$85 / person
Location
Mexico City, Mexico
Rating
5.0 / 5 · 12 reviews
Languages
EN, ES
Group
Small group, up to 10
Cancellation
See policy below
Confirmation
Instant
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator
Travelling Herbivore
Meeting point
We'll meet outside Cafe de Tacuba.
Description
Explore authentic Mexican markets as a local and try your hand at making traditional salsa! In this tour, you'll visit two unique markets. Savour dishes like quesadillas, atole, coctel de frutas, mole, huaraches & more. We will embark on brief walking tour of Centro Historico, where you will learn about the early years of Tenochtitlan and some facts about what we call CDMX today. The first market we’ll visit is a local spot where you'll get to appreciate murals from the 30s and eat a morning snack. Afterwards, we'll travel by subway to Jamaica market where you will marvel at the diversity of its flowers and try a traditional quesadilla. You'll pick the ingredients for your salsa- completely to your taste. Your salsa making lesson will take place in a family-run eatery that has been there for generations and your teacher will be a family member. In the end, you will get to eat your creation in their establishment and rest before going back.
This tour needs a minimum of 2 people to run
Tour Options
Mexico City Vegan & Veggie Market Explorer plus Cooking Lesson
Itinerary
Catedral Metropolitana de la Ciudad de Mexico
15 min
We'll have a quick look at the inside of the Metropolitan Cathedral to see the interesting things and more
Museo del Templo Mayor
10 min
We do not enter the museum of Templo Mayor, but we will stop at the site for a brief explanation
Antiguo Colegio de San Ildefonso
Pass by
We will pass this historical Jesuit university
Zocalo
10 min
We will meet at Zocalo and learn about it before heading over to our first market for briefing
Mercado de Jamaica
Admission included80 min
You'll experience the largest flower market in Mexico city and have your cooking lesson with a local family.
What's included
Included
Brief tour of Mexico City's Historical Downtown
Handmade huarache to acompany your salsa creation
Fruit cocktail at first Market and atole (if vegetarian)
Mole tasting: try different mole pastes and choose your favourite
Salsa or huarache making lesson: Your choice!
Cafe de olla (mexican coffee) or atole at the first market
Visit to two local markets
Local, bilingual guide (EN/SPA)
Ingredients to make your mexican salsa
Not soda, but you will get to try "agua fresca" at the end of your tour
Subway tickets
Not included
Alcoholic Beverages
Any bottled water, sodas or drinks not specified in the description of the tour
Any other food/snacks not listed on the tour
Tips/gratuities
Souvenirs
Traveller Ratings
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Important Information
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
The total duration includes the travel time from one place to another.
Cancellation
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
0+ days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
Mexico City Vegan & Veggie Market Explorer plus Cooking Lesson lasts about 3 hours. The itinerary has 5 stops.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $85 per person for this Mexico City 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.
Can I cancel this tour for free?
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is We'll meet outside Cafe de Tacuba. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is this tour 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 10 participants.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is this tour worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 12 verified reviews; it is run by Travelling Herbivore.
Reviews(12)
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bradyboy2
April 27, 2026
A Wonderful Life Experience
We had a wonderful life experience with our guide who spoke good English
and was very flexible with our schedule
The murals in the Markets were interesting to see and we learned a lot about the history of the country
The shopping part of the experience was fun and we were amazed to see how large the flower part was
We really enjoyed the food preparation of the tour and the women who owned the restaurant was charming
Our salsa was delicious and our guide was very patient with us and helpful with directions
This experience entails a lot of walking and a subway ride but its well worth it
Our guide, a young lady was great
Do yourself a favor and take the tour
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Venture283196
December 16, 2025
Mexico City Vegan & Veggie Market Explorer plus cooking lesson
We had an amazing morning with Sharon! Great information about the History of Mexico City, markets, murals and loved our salsa making experience and meal. The whole morning was a treat!
Operator response
Thank you do much for your lovely review. We love that you had fun making your salsa and wandering through the colorful halls of our tianguis.
Happy travels!
-Mena 🦕
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FellowTraveler697375
July 14, 2025
awesome market tour!
The market tour with Mena was amazing! I learned some great stuff about Mexico City and shopping/cooking here for a vegan diet. Definitely make the huaraches, yum!
Operator response
Hola!
Thank you so much for taking the time to review the tour. I am so happy you had a good time. It was a blast to spend the day with you and make huaraches.
Happy travels,
-Mena 🦕
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Amy G
April 10, 2025
Family-friendly foodie fun!
The market tour and cooking class was the highlight of our Mexico City trip! We are a family of five, including one teenager and two elementary school kids, and we all had a fabulous time! We visited markets that we never would have made it to on our own, learned a bit about the history of Mexico City, and made huaraches! It was SO fun to get our hands in the dough and get to cook the huaraches on the big griddle. Eating them was even more fun! My daughter said it was the best meal she had our entire trip! Sharon was our guide, and we loved spending the morning with her! She was so fun and accommodating with the kids, it was like hanging out with a friend:)
Operator response
Hey Amy!
Thank you so much for your great review. It is great to know you and your family had a fun time :)
Happy travels,
-Mena 🦕
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David_R
November 6, 2024
Veggie Frsh
This tour was absolutely amazing. I got to experience the “Zest!” Of Mexico City. Through the city streets and trains, I got a true feel of the flavors and smells of the local markets in center of town. I also became a salsa making genius, which has pleased my family and friends alike. The tour was guided by experienced host, with cultural and historical knowledge. A most valued experience by far. Bravo
Operator response
Thank you for your amazing review, David! 🦕
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Anu_V
August 20, 2024
Fabulous
Loved everything on this tour. Walking in the streets and shopping for ingredients for salsa and then making and eating it too with Napoletas tacos. Just yummy.
Sharon was awesome. Perfect English speaking guide.
Operator response
We are so thrilled to know you had a good time. Thank you for your words!!
-Mena
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Q4877KXolivias
July 21, 2024
Incredible experience!!
Incredible experience! From start to finish, Mena was enthusiastic, knowledgable, and overall the best guide. We got to visit markets we'd never have come across otherwise, learn the history of each and behind some of the beautiful art within those markets, and have the best salsa we'd ever made! The salsa cooking lesson was so much fun and, of course, delicious. Thanks for this experience, Mena. I would encourage anyone considering this experience to go ahead and book :)
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nicolesR5770HJ
July 1, 2024
Great tour with Mena!!
Mena is an incredible guide. We had such a fantastic time exploring authentic ingredients and ended off the tour eating an incredible meal. Would highly recommend!!
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Operator response
Ohhh thank you for your amazing words! <3 🦕
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T4741GMlarsk
June 22, 2024
Yummie salsas
The Market was wonderful with all it's colours, nice people and the great food. Learned a lot about the different sorts of chilis and the making of an delicious Salsa.
1 people found this helpful
Operator response
Thanks for your review! We hope you get to repeat your salsa back home!<3 🦕
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onegirlsf
June 20, 2024
Loved making the salsa
Seeing 2 markets so different from one another was great. The food was really authentic and I absolutely loved learning how to make proper mexican salsa. I will definitely makes these salsas at home too. Don't eat before you go as there is so much food!
1 people found this helpful
Operator response
Thank you so much for your words. We expect you to replicate the salsa back at your home!!! <3 🦕
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