Guadalajara Market Food Tour & Historic Landmarks Walk
Guadalajara, Mexicoby Diego Hannon
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
- Private tour
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guide: English, Spanish
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Overview
Dive into Guadalajara’s vibrant food scene and feel at home at family-run eateries. Join this fully private experience and eat like a local at Mercado Libertad, the largest indoor market in Latin America. Follow your guide through a maze of corridors to discover over 500 stalls brimming with hidden culinary gems. Savor iconic local specialties such as birria, barbacoa, and tortas ahogadas, while learning about Guadalajara 's rich culinary heritage and making flavorful memories along the way.
What's included
- 1 torta ahogada and 1 drink (soda or fruit-infused water, better known as agua fresca)
- 1 tejuino (a cold beverage made from fermented corn dough)
- Samples of candies and/or fruits
- 1 barbacoa taco or 1 roasted veal taco
- Birria - $200 Mexican pesos per person (cash or Visa or MasterCard)
Itinerary
- 1
Mercado San Juan de Dios
1.5 hours
This gigantic market is vibrant! Explore its three floors bursting with sights, sounds, and enticing aromas. Be prepared for a sensory overload of colorful crafts, fresh produce, and delicious food stalls, a fully-immersive experience of engagement with Guadalajara's local community. Since this is a private tour -just for you and your companions- we can go at our own pace. There’s an endless variety of souvenirs and handicrafts, and we can take as much time as you need to find the perfect items. As part of the culinary experience you will try: 1. Tortas ahogadas: a tomato salsa-drowned pork carnitas sandwich. 2. Tacos de barbacoa: slow-cooked marinated beef, served in grilled tacos. 3. Tejuino: a cold beverage made from fermented corn. 4. Artisanal candies and/or seasonal fruits. To spare you the hassle of dealing with local currency and making change, the food at the market is already included. All dietary preferences can be accommodated, including vegan and vegetarian.
- 2
Guadalajara Cathedral
1 hour
On our journey from the market to the birria restaurant, we'll spend 1-hour exploring Guadalajara's iconic landmarks and architectural treasures. Highlights include the majestic Teatro Degollado, the historic Founders Plaza, the city's first Franciscan Mission, the grand Palacio de Gobierno, and the stunning 16th-century Cathedral with its lively surrounding squares. This experience will immerse you in the city's rich history and vibrant culture. As we stroll, your expert guide will share insightful context that will deepen your understanding of Guadalajara’s rich history, its evolving present, and the challenges shaping its future. Keep in mind, this is a private tour, so we can pause anytime to take a break, enjoy a coffee or ice cream, and capture as many photos as you'd like.
- 3
Nueve Esquinas
1 hour
This plaza connects nine streets and is home to the city's oldest restaurants. The house specialty at Nueve Esquinas is birria, a juicy and delicious hearty meat stew, served with hand-made tortillas, cilantro, onions, lemon and salsa. Before concluding the tour, your local guide will share personalized recommendations for activities, restaurants, bars, and fascinating areas of the city to explore further. Remember, all dietary preferences can be accommodated, including vegan and vegetarian.
Meeting and pickup
We'll meet outside Museo de Cera (Ripley's Wax Museum) at C. José María Morelos 217, Centro, 44100 Guadalajara, Jal.
End point
We'll finish our tour in Plaza de las Nueve Esquinas, where Ubers and taxis are easily available.
Good to know
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Take the weather into consideration, early hours offer the most pleasant conditions.
- We can accommodate dietary restrictions such as vegetarian, vegan, etc. If you have dietary requirements, please indicate them when booking.
- For several important reasons this tour is limited to a maximum of 5 participants. This limit is strictly enforced.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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