Mexico · Street Food

Taste of Cancun: Street Food, Local Market and Urban Murals Tour

5 Hours Round trip from MX Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Taste five different traditional dishes in downtown Cancun
02 Visit four authentic street food stalls loved by locals
03 Explore a local market and iconic gastronomy spots
04 See colorful urban murals in Cancun’s open-air art scene
05 Enjoy naturally flavored water, juice, and soft drinks
06 Travel with a friendly English-speaking local guide

Discover Cancun beyond the beach on a flavorful tour through downtown street food spots, a local market, and the city’s growing urban art scene. From tacos and tamales to other traditional specialties, this experience offers a delicious introduction to everyday local gastronomy and the stories behind it.

Along the way, explore iconic food locations in downtown Cancun, soak up the atmosphere of the local market, and admire large-scale murals that have transformed parts of the city into an open-air gallery inspired by the natural beauty and cultural heritage of the Yucatán.

Discover Cancun beyond the beach on a flavorful tour through downtown street food spots, a local market, and the city’s growing urban art scene.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Cancun

Languages English, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Discover four authentic street food spots not found on any Cancun Map. From tacos to tamales, this mind-blowing day tour will take you on a culinary journey through Mexico's gastronomy. This is definitely one of the most delicious things to do in Cancun!Explore Downtown Cancun market, live the true Mexican folklore and the iconic places that have defined the local gastronomyBest Mexican Street Art in Cancun. An ambitious new urban art project is giving visitors a reason to leave the beach behind. Colorful, large-scale public murals created by renowned Mexican and international street artists are popping up all over Cancún, turning this bustling resort town into a vibrant open-air art gallery.

Over the past two years, dozens of buildings in downtown Cancún and the hotel zone have been transformed into brilliant, powerful artistic displays inspired by the natural beauty and cultural heritage of the Yucatán.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from MX 1 city · 5 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Sample five different traditional dishes that taste better on the streets of Cancun
Get to know four authentic food stalls that have defined how locals eat food in Downtown Cancun.
Taste dishes of recipes that have passed from generation to generation in Mexican street gastronomy
Visit the best local market and to iconic places that have defined the local gastronomy
Skip the line and no waiting time to be served
Friendly English speaking local guide.
Roundtrip air-conditioned transportation from any hotel in Cancun.
Naturally flavored water, freshly squeezed juice and soft drinks are included.

What's Not Included

Extra food and drinks not specified in the tour description.
Transportation from Playa del Carmen and Riviera Maya. Extra charge apply payable when picked up.
Gratuities

Know before you go

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
Not recommended for people with heart conditions
Transportation is only included if you select that option. If you choose the tour without transportation, please plan to arrive directly to the meeting point
Guests must be +18 with a valid ID to drink alcohol
Vegetarian menu available under request
Please let us know if any of you have any food or alcohol allergies so that we can make something special for you
Please share your hotel name and lobby to confirm your pick up time.
Pickups are included only in Cancun Area hotels (hotel zone and Downtown area), exact pick up time is sent after booking.
Round Trip transportation from Puerto Morelos, Playa del Carmen and Mayan Riviera is available selecting the Mayan Riviera transportation option.
Transportation is only included if guests select one of the 'with transportation' tour options during booking.