Downtown Food Walk

Playa Del Carmen Authentic Downtown Food Tour: Tacos and Local Flavors

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2 hours 30 minutes.

from $75 per person

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Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Meeting point: Coco Bongo
Meal: Included in the fare
Run by: City Art Tours

Overview

This walk from City Art Tours gathers a maximum of 10 travellers outside Coco Bongo, at the corner of Calle 12 Norte and Avenida 10 Norte, where a guide holding a City Art Tours Mexico sign starts things off. From there the group moves through downtown Playa del Carmen on foot for 2.5 hours, stopping for seven food and drink tastings. The operator describes it as a complete lunch rather than a light sampling stroll, so arriving hungry is part of the plan.

A bilingual food guide leads the route, and reviews mention dishes such as mole, birria tacos and tamales, with fruit drinks along the way and dessert at the end. Travellers also said the guide talked about the area and local culture between stops, so the tour works as a short introduction to downtown as well as a meal.

It suits people comfortable walking around the centre for a few hours, and the listing recommends comfortable shoes. It is not wheelchair accessible, and anyone with allergies or dietary restrictions should note them when booking, since substitutions depend on availability and cannot always be guaranteed.

What's Included

Included

Professional bilingual food guide
Seven food and drink tastings

Not Included

Transportation to and from the meeting point
Additional food and drinks

Itinerary

Meet outside Coco BongoMeet the guide outside Coco Bongo at the corner of Calle 12 Norte and Avenida 10 Norte, Colonia Centro. The guide holds a City Art Tours Mexico sign.
Guided food walkWalk through downtown Playa del Carmen with a bilingual food guide, stopping for seven food and drink tastings along the route.
Return to meeting pointThe tour ends back at the same corner where it began, after roughly 2.5 hours.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points to know before booking, drawn from the listing and from what travellers have said afterwards.

Come hungry. The listing calls the tastings a complete lunch, with seven food and drink stops. Arriving ready to eat is the operator's own advice.
Wear walking shoes. This is a walking tour through downtown streets. The listing recommends comfortable walking shoes for the route.
Group size. The tour is capped at a maximum of 10 travellers.
Local dishes. Travellers mentioned mole, birria tacos and tamales, plus fruit drinks and a dessert stop.
Getting there. There is no hotel pickup, and transportation to and from the meeting point is not included. The meeting spot is near public transportation, and the tour ends where it started.
Mention allergies. Food allergies, dietary restrictions or aversions should be flagged when booking. Substitutions are subject to availability and cannot always be guaranteed.

Common issues. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, so anyone with limited mobility should weigh that before booking. Hotel pickup is not included, and transport to the meeting point is at the traveller's own arrangement and cost. The experience also requires a minimum number of travellers to run; if that minimum is not met, the operator offers a different date or experience, or a full refund. Infants must sit on laps, and any extra food or drinks beyond the included tastings are paid separately.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

The price covers a professional bilingual food guide and seven food and drink tastings. Additional food and drinks beyond those tastings are not included.

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

No. Hotel pickup and transportation to and from the meeting point are not included. The meeting point is outside Coco Bongo at the corner of Calle 12 Norte and Avenida 10 Norte, and it is near public transportation.

How Long Does The Tour Last?

The tour runs for 2.5 hours. It starts and ends at the same meeting point.

Is The Tour Suitable For Children Or People With Limited Mobility?

Most travellers can participate, and infants must sit on laps. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, and it involves walking through downtown streets.

What Happens If I Have Food Allergies Or Dietary Restrictions?

You should provide that information when booking. The operator notes that substitutions are subject to availability and cannot always be guaranteed.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

The experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it is cancelled because the minimum is not met, travellers are offered a different date or experience, or a full refund. Confirmation is received at the time of booking.