México City Tour
Salsa y Sabor: Discovering México City’s Food & Culture
Our Culinary and Cultural Tour to México City is an incredible opportunity to experience the very best of this vibrant and captivating city. We've created the perfect itinerary to allow you to immerse yourself in the rich and diverse culture of México City, while also indulging in its world-renowned cuisine.
From the moment you arrive in México City, you'll be swept away by the energy and vitality of the city. It's a place where modernity clashes with history, where tradition meets innovation, and where you can find culinary treasures hidden in every corner.
Our tour will take you on a journey to explore the unique flavors and ingredients that make up México City's rich culinary scene. We've handpicked the best restaurants in the city. You'll taste the traditional Mexican cuisine as well as the new culinary movements inspired by the city's vibrant street food scene and international influences.
We'll visit local markets where you can wander through the stalls, taste local snacks and try a variety of exotic fruits. This will be an incredible opportunity to learn about the ingredients and flavors that make up the local cuisine.
One of the highlights of our tour is the boat ride experience on a Trajinera. Here we'll explore the canals of Xochimilco, a UNESCO World Heritage site, with the locals. They will share with us the secrets of how they grow their vegetables and their sustainable agricultural techniques on "Chinampas," a unique floating garden invented by the Aztecs. This magical boat ride will allow us to experience a slice of traditional Mexican life. We will also get to taste fresh, organic, and locally grown ingredients that are sourced straight from the "Chinampas" by our hosts for a special breakfast experience.
México City is also a cultural hotspot, and our tour will take you to some of the city's most iconic landmarks, such as Bellas Artes, Zocalo, Torre Latinoamericana, the museum of Frida Kahlo and more. We'll enjoy street tacos, listen to Mariachis, dance salsa and eat “antojitos” at the local cantina. México City is the home of incredibly creative, sophisticated and well curated restaurants that feature honored Chefs and show off the impecable traditional service that fine dining in México is known for.
Finally, we'll visit the ancient archeological ruins of Teotihuacán, another UNESCO World Heritage Site. Here, you'll get to explore the incredible pyramids that date back to 100 B.C. You will be accompanied by expert guides who will share their in-depth.
You will have time to shop and explore the surroundings that this beautiful city has to offer.
The tour begins and ends in México City.*
Minimum 6 students, maximum 12
Price per person: $3,500 double occupancy (2024)
Tour Includes:
Hotel accommodations
Most Meals
Dining in selected restaurants and street food stands
Morning boat ride experience at Xochimilco
Ground Transportation while on the tour
Market tours and sampling
Entrance fees to museums and landmarks
Private guide
Tour does not include: Airfare to México, single supplement, transfers to and from the hotel, hard alcoholic drinks, laundry and gratuities.