Mexico City deep tour through La Merced and iconic markets
Overview
Leave your comfort zone and experience a raw and authentic face of the city in the most historical side of town, La Merced. Together we will explore Mexico's oldest market (Mercado Merced) and get surprised by our exotic fruits, juices, moles, pre-hispanic snacks and more traditional wonders. You will dive through the mind-blowing sorcery and art market and discover architecture, street art, hidden monuments and more gems off the beaten path. We will have the chance to meet the most popular beliefs through Santa Muerte street altars and understand how locals practice their faith.
This will all include an opportunity to try some of the best street tacos in town, followed by one of the oldest cantinas and pulquerias and finish the journey in one of downtown nicest bars with a cocktail or coffee. This is the perfect experience for the curious minded travelers who want to cross the touristic borders and have a first hand immersive cultural encounter.
What's Included
- Breakfast Mole tasting
- Lunch 3 top street tacos
- Snacks Fresh fruit juice
- Alcoholic beverages 1 michelada, 1 beer (soft drinks available) and a cocktail or coffee
- Pre-hispanic snacks
- Bilingual Guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
Meeting Location
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José María Pino Suárez 58, Centro Histórico de la Cdad. de México, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06090 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
República de Guatemala 20
Centro Histórico de la Cdad. de México, Centro, Cuauhtémoc, 06020 Ciudad de México, CDMX, Mexico
Tour ends at Itacate de mar restaurant
What To Expect
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Mercado Sonora
40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Abelardo L. Rodriguez Murals
40 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- A maximum of 6 people per booking
- Dress code is smart casual (DISCREET)
- Avoid bringing valuables.
- Please be aware that maximum waiting time is 15 minutes, if you don't make it on time you will loose your tout.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-67901P2
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
- Breakfast. Mole tasting.
- Lunch. 3 top street tacos.
- Snacks. Fresh fruit juice.
- Alcoholic beverages. 1 michelada, 1 beer (soft drinks available) and a cocktail or coffee.
- Pre-hispanic snacks.
- Bilingual Guide.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (available to purchase).
- Gratuities.
The minimum age to participate is 12..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Mexico City deep tour through La Merced and iconic markets is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Mexico City deep tour through La Merced and iconic markets will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- BreakfastMole tasting
- Lunch3 top street tacos
- SnacksFresh fruit juice
- Alcoholic beverages1 michelada, 1 beer (soft drinks available) and a cocktail or coffee
- Pre-hispanic snacks
- Bilingual Guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- A maximum of 6 people per booking
- Dress code is smart casual (DISCREET)
- Avoid bringing valuables.
- Please be aware that maximum waiting time is 15 minutes, if you don't make it on time you will loose your tout.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 6 travelers
