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Cancun food tour
CANCUN FOOD TOUR - Step away from the Hotel Zone and into the real Cancun on this lunchtime food adventure criss crossing the markets, street stalls and family run kitchens where locals actually eat.
Tear into warm gorditas stuffed with creamy requesón cheese, sip on steamy bowls of pozole with hominy corn, sink your teeth into low-and-slow roasted lechón tortas, and unwrap handmade tamales filled with chicken salsa verde. And that's just the start, there are 15+ tastings on the most generous Cancun food tour in the city.
Cancun may be a young city, but its food scene is built on decades of migration from across Mexico, blending flavours from every corner of the country. Along the way, you'll learn why corn is the most important ingredient in the country helping to built ancient empires and forge modern Mexico.
Trust us, you won’t find dishes like these in the resorts, and you’d be loco to miss this movable food feast.
Why this tour is awesome
Welcome to the best food tour in Cancun. There's no question about it - the best food in Cancun lies beyond the beachside Hotel Zone. You won't regret a short hop over to Downtown Cancun where your guide will lead you on a culinary journey through the family run eateries, street vendors and food markets serving up flavours from across the country.
Start drooling because you won't be able to resist the handmade tamales, slow-roasted lechon tortas, the stuffed gorditas, the zingy chilli-spiked chamoy nieve and much more.
If you can drag yourself away from the Hotel Zone's beaches, you'll not only dive into the rich cuisine, but learn about the history and culture of Cancun from fishing village to vibrant city.
Full on your preferred date? How about our evening Cancun food tour?
Your guide
Saul might be a proud Chilango (originally from Mexico City), but he's been exploring Cancun's authentic food scene for more than 25 years. From sizzling street tacos to handmade tamales, he's truly passionate about showing guests where locals really eat beyond the city's Hotel Zone.
Kick off the lunch tour with the best steamed tamales in Cancun
Discover why corn built ancient civilisations and modern Mexico
Visit local spots you'd struggle to find alone
Juice, tender pork lechón tacos with house salsa
Explore the local market in Cancun's Downtown
Find why tortillas make it onto every Mexico table
Tear yourself away from the beach to explore the real Mexico
Discover tastes from across Mexico like this Oaxacan tamal
This is the real Mexico away from the Hotel Zone
Fat gorditas stuffed with refried beans and requesón cheese
Rich pozole with hominy corn
Meet the people behind the food
There's 15+ tastings on our lunchtime Cancun food tour
Tart nieves with chilli-spiked chamoy, the perfect palette cleanser
Includes
- Price US $69 per person. Children under 13 are half price
- Language English
- Small group Our small group tours have a maximum of 8 guests. Larger private groups are available on request
- Tastings 15+ tasting menu. No hidden charges
- Drinks Bottled water and local drinks
- Duration The tour lasts for 4 hours and typically departs at 10am
- Guide Led by one of our superb Cancun food hosts
- Cancellation Cancel up to 48 hours before departure for a full refund
- Family friendly Families welcome on all our tours
- Transport This is a walking tour
- Instant confirmation Book now to secure your space (before we sell out!)
- Pick up / drop off Our guests come from all over the city, so to save time we have a meeting point for everyone. Your guide can help you find transport back at the end of the tour
Dietary information
- Vegetarian / Pescatarian ?
- Lactose free ?
- Vegan Not suitable for vegans
- Gluten ?
- Seafood Allergy ?
- Nut Allergy ?
How to book
To join our Cancun food tour, use the calendar above to select your preferred date, and secure your tour with your card. For special requests, private bookings, or dietary requirements, please contact us. Safety of our customers is our first priority, so if you have any food allergies, please contact us before booking.
What to expect
This tour is designed for adventurous eaters with an interest in discovering the food locals eat. It’s a walking tour, but the pace is gentle, the terrain flat and there are plenty of rest (eating) stops along the way. Join us on the best Cancun food tour in the city, you won't regret it.
Meeting point
The tour departs from outside the Theatre October 8 close to downtown Cancun. It's easy to reach by taxi from the rest of the downtown area and the Hotel Zone. There will be more details on your booking voucher.Â
Cancellation Policy
Why you should book with us
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No hidden charges - all food tastings included in the price
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Authentic food experience, escape the tourist traps