Guadalajara Private Food Tour
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.
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Guadalajara Private Food Tour
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Mercado San Juan de Dios
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 we 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, tipping customs, and making change, the food at the market is already included. All dietary preferences are thoughtfully considered!
Guadalajara Cathedral
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, I’ll 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.
Nueve Esquinas
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, I’ll be happy to share personalized recommendations for activities, restaurants, bars, and fascinating areas of the city to explore further.
Inclusions
- 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)
- 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.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- We'll meet outside Museo de Cera (Ripley's Wax Museum). Address: Calle Morelos 217, Centro 44100 (right next to Starbucks and Dominos Pizza, in the historic city center)
End Points
- We'll finish our tour in Plaza de las Nueve Esquinas, where Ubers and taxis are easily available.