1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
English
Included
Wander colorful aisles brimming with fresh produce and spices
Sample cochinita pibil, handmade tortillas, and other local favorites
Chat with passionate sellers who share culinary traditions and stories
Experience the lively atmosphere where Mérida’s culture comes alive
€ 33.27
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Experience the vibrant soul of Yucatán as you step into the lively heart of Merida’s Lucas de Gálvez market. This immersive journey reveals the traditions, flavors, and cultural heritage that shape everyday life in the region. Surrounded by colorful stalls and the melodic rhythm of local commerce, you will witness the deep connection between community and cuisine as artisans and vendors proudly share the ingredients that define Yucatecan cooking. Every corner offers a new discovery, from fragrant spices and handcrafted goods to ancient culinary elements that trace their roots back to the Mayan world.
As you wander through the bustling aisles, the market becomes a living cultural tapestry where history and flavor blend seamlessly. Taste beloved specialties crafted with generations of knowledge, sip refreshing local beverages, and enjoy vibrant tropical fruits at their freshest. With a warm local guide leading the way, this intimate experience offers meaningful exchanges with market families and artisans, creating a genuine connection to Merida’s traditions. It is more than a tasting tour—it is a deep exploration of the region’s spirit, preserved in every story and every bite.
All food and non-alcoholic beverages
Guided walking tour with four tasting stops
Insightful commentary on local history and culture
Gratuities
Transportation
Comfortable walking shoes
Sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses
Camera
Not wheelchair accessible
This tour will have a maximum of ten travelers
Guests under eighteen must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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We had the most incredible experience. Mauricio took us to the market. We learned so much. We absolutely loved him. The chef was impeccable. Highly recommend.
Wonderful day cooking with Chef Reyna after a tour of the neighborhood & buying ingredients with Sebastian. Many tips & shared knowledge of Yucatecan cuisine in this beautiful and welcoming hotel. Our multigenerational group enjoyed the experience immensely. Highly recommended
We had the best cooking class ever at this place. Chef Reyna was sharing her experience and traditions with us and we made the most delicious food together. Ariadne Was so Kind translating everything to Englisch. I highly recommend taking a cooking class here.
This culinary experience led by Chef Reyna was outstanding! We learned a lot, met some wonderful people, and enjoyed the cooking! The market tour led by Sebastian was excellent. He provided a rich history of the Santiago neighborhood and an in depth tour of the market. He was also the translator for the cooking class and a super friendly assistant for Reyna. Chef Reyna was so fantastic and the food was incredible!
We had a wonderful time taking the Sharing Traditions cooking class and market tour. We would highly recommend it to anyone looking to get a crash course in Yucatan food and culture. Our guide and chef were both smart, helpful, and very fun, and we got to make some of the best food we had while visiting Merida. The experience takes place in the Santiago neighborhood which has a deep local history. The mercado Santiago has many excellent vendors for fresh produce, meats, and spices. It is not part of the tour, but you owe it to yourself to try Taqueria La Lupita while you are there. The tour also included a stop for a cool chocolate drink at Cafe Montejo, another excellent local eatery. Our guide & interpreter, Rodrigo, walked us from the very nice Hotel Boutique Santiago to the mercado and back. Along the way he told us many interesting facts about the local history, including why buildings on street corners have special pictograms. Once back at Hotel Boutique we got down to cooking with Chef Majo. She is a very cool and knowledgeable chef who is both funny and helpful about answering your questions. In the hotel’s professional kitchen we made a number of tasty dishes: sikil pak, guacamole, codzitos, chayitas, longaniza Valladolid, poc chuc, and flan for dessert. Chef Majo took us through making each item step by step and showed us the best ways to do things (including basic knife skills). Rodrigo was an excellent and knowledgeable interpreter when we were not sure what Majo was telling us about the food. Afterward we enjoyed the resulting Yucatan feast poolside. We highly recommend this experience!
