4 Private Market Tours in Mexico to Build a Morning Around

1.Private Market Tour & Cooking Class in Puerto Vallarta with Manu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 241 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $139Our pick

Meet chef Manu at Mercado Cinco de Diciembre, choose fresh ingredients with his help, and cook a custom Mexican meal in his home. You may prepare ceviche, enchiladas, seafood, meat, or vegetarian dishes. The private class is offered in English and welcomes children age five and up.

“This was one of the nicest experiences we have enjoyed anywhere. Began at a local market that had a variety of fresh daily catch seafood. We chose the sea bass and octopus. Also a variety of local fresh fruits and vegetables at the market. Then Manu took us to his home where he demonstrated his skill in preparing the food with instructions of how and why he prepped the food as he did. It was delicious and insightful experience. Note…The taxi from the pier will cost double or triple instead walk another few steps to the street and hail one there.”

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2.Private excursion to Bufadora and flea market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $42Best value

Meet your English-speaking guide outside Ensenada’s cruise port, then ride in a private, air-conditioned vehicle to La Bufadora and its market. Guides such as Miguel, Dylan, David, and Raphael tailor the day to your pace, add city stops, suggest local tacos, and return you to the port in about four to five hours.

“Miguel was on time, informative, and professional. We highly recommend this tour and would gladly repeat it on our next trip to Cabo.”

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3.Private Market Tour, Cooking Class in Mexico City with Alex & Ale

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $215

Join Alex and Ale for a four-hour private outing in Mexico City. Visit San Juan Market, sample local foods, then cook three or four Mexican dishes in their home, with beer or mezcal included.

“One of the best experiences you can book if you want to get to know Mexican cuisine and locals. Our guide was the most wonderful and we had a great time with nice drinks and food. We will definitively book again.”

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4.Markets private tour: La Ciudadela, Sonora, San Juan & Lagunilla

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 5 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $118

Spend 5 to 7 hours exploring four very different Mexico City markets with private guide Gabriela or another English-speaking guide. Shop for crafts at La Ciudadela, taste local foods at San Juan, learn about herbal traditions at Sonora, and finish at Sunday’s lively Lagunilla Market.

“Gabriela is so knowledgeable and led us on such an exciting cultural and historical tour! Would absolutely come back!!”

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