Special tours for seasoned travelers and longer outings.
Below you’ll find some examples of places we’ve taken Below are some examples of places we have taken people to. I have worked with chefs, researchers, bartenders, and many others interested in special subjects. Feel free to send us an e-mail. if you haven’t found what you’re looking for in this section, or if you have a very specific idea of what you want to see and eat
Central de Abastos
You know, just the biggest wholesale in the whole world NBD.
Located within the city in the south-western area, going to this tour involves walking up early (8:00am) and walking a lot while dodging the fast carriers through busy isles.
It also includes a visit to the second biggest fish market in the world and a peek at the biggest open air art exhibition in the world. (Prices range between $99-$120usd per person with a minimum of 2 people).
Discover Milpa Alta
This is a full day tour, hosted by a renown chef and his family in the southern outskirts of the city, Milpa Alta.
Starting around 7:30am (up until around 5:00pm), we’ll drive down south to an experience where you’ll be harvesting of your own nopales (cactus), learing about corn and nixtamal from the producers, see how mole it’s made and try great foods right from the source. (Prices range from $160-$190usd per person with a minimum of 4 people).
Xochimilco Tour
This tour is an opportunity to see the ancient farming method of chinampas. A lakebed fertile enough to grow a wide variety of ingredients, corn and edible flowers included.
This is a special tour that includes boat ride, sunrise, a visit to the chinampa with explanation about this ancient farming system, and Farm-to-Table meal cooked at the spot. Availability depends on the venue. (Price starts at $650USD and you can bring up to 10 guests.)
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