Secret Food Tours, 8+ Dishes

Playa del Carmen Food Tour with 8+ Authentic Yucatan Dishes

★ 5.0 44 reviews

3 hours, free cancellation.

from $81 per person

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Duration: 3 hours
Meeting point: Aldo's Gelato
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Meal: Included in the fare
Run by: Secret Food Tours

Overview

This walk concentrates on Yucatan eating along Playa del Carmen's Fifth Avenue corridor. Secret Food Tours runs it as a roughly 3 hour route with at least eight dishes, moving between several stops on foot. You start at Aldo's Gelato on Quinta Avenida Norte at Calle 38 and finish at Ah Cacao Chocolate Café near 5ta Avenida and Calle 2, so the whole route stays inside the Centro stretch of town.

The food itself is regional. Stops include spots around 5th Avenue and a street art stretch, with free admission at each listed location, so the cost is food and guiding rather than entry fees.

It suits travellers who like eating while walking. The only review provided here describes an enthusiastic guide, local street food, drinks, ice cream and plenty of pointers on where else to eat in town. Groups are capped at 12. Anyone with dietary needs should contact the operator in advance of the tour, so the team can cater for them as best they can.

What's Included

Included

Taco De Pescado
Guacamole
Tacos Al Pastor
Panuchos De Cochinita Pibil
Helado De Chocolate Maya
Delicious Secret Dish!

Not Included

Pick-up and Drop-off
Gratuities

Itinerary

Meet at Aldo's GelatoThe tour starts at Aldo's Gelato, Quinta Avenida Norte, Calle 38 Nte B-Local 3, Centro, Playa del Carmen.
Mia Spa, 5th AvenueFirst stop in the itinerary, 45 minutes.
Tranquilo PDC, 5th AvenueSecond stop, 45 minutes.
Return to Mia Spa areaThe route revisits the Mia Spa stretch of 5th Avenue for another 45 minutes.
Street Art Tour Playa Del CarmenFinal stop, 45 minutes, combining food stops with street art along the way.
End at Ah Cacao Chocolate CaféThe tour finishes at Ah Cacao Chocolate Café, 5ta Avenida con Calle 2, Centro.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points from the listing and from a traveller review that help set expectations before booking.

Wear walking shoes. The listing states the tour involves a fair amount of walking and recommends comfortable shoes. The whole route is on foot between stops in central Playa del Carmen.
It can run long. The stated duration is 3 hours, but one reviewer reported the tour stretching to 5 hours across seven stops, which they said was fine.
Maximum of 12. The listing caps the tour at a maximum of 12 travellers.
Food and drink included. Fish tacos, guacamole, tacos al pastor, cochinita pibil panuchos, Mayan chocolate ice cream and a secret dish are on the included menu. The review provided also mentions drinks and ice cream along the way.
Dietary needs in advance. The listing asks travellers to contact the operator ahead of the tour about any dietary requirement so they can cater for it where possible. Do this in advance rather than on the day.
Getting there. There is no hotel pickup or drop off. Meet at Aldo's Gelato on Quinta Avenida Norte, and plan your own way back from Ah Cacao Chocolate Café at the end; the listing notes the area is near public transportation.

Common issues. A few honest limits. The tour is not wheelchair accessible, and infants must sit on laps, so it is awkward for anyone with limited mobility. No pickup, drop off or gratuities are included. Weather can force a cancellation, and the operator also needs a minimum number of travellers to run, in which case you would be offered a different date, a different experience or a full refund. The menu and itinerary can also change based on location availability and conditions.

Common Questions

What Food Is Included On The Tour?

The listing names taco de pescado, guacamole, tacos al pastor, panuchos de cochinita pibil, Mayan chocolate ice cream and a secret dish. The listing does not spell out exactly which drinks or extras sit inside that list, so check the booking page before you go.

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

No. The listing states that pickup, drop off and hotel pickup are not included. You meet at Aldo's Gelato, Quinta Avenida Norte at Calle 38 Nte, Centro, and the tour ends at Ah Cacao Chocolate Café near 5ta Avenida and Calle 2.

How Long Does The Tour Take?

The listed duration is 3 hours. One reviewer reported it running closer to 5 hours across seven stops.

Are Entry Fees Extra At Any Stop?

No. Every stop on the itinerary is listed, so there are no entry fees to budget for. You should budget for gratuities, which are not included.

Can Children Or People With Limited Mobility Join?

Most travellers can participate and infants can join sitting on laps. However, the tour is not wheelchair accessible and involves a fair amount of walking, so anyone with mobility concerns should weigh that before booking.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

A full refund requires cancelling at least 24 hours before the start time, based on local time in Playa del Carmen. Inside that window no refund or changes are accepted. If the operator cancels for poor weather or low numbers, you are offered a different date, a different experience or a full refund.