Playa del Carmen · MARKETS
12 tours reviewed
This is the shortlist for anyone with one free day: the 12 market tours in Playa del Carmen that are worth the drive, each with its price, its verdict from the people who went, and the one thing to know before you book.
A/C pickup and a small-group Cancun Taco Tour with skip-the-line tacos, cold Mexican beer, churros, and time at Parque de las Palapas.
“We were taken to 3 different restaurants and enjoyed delicious tacos at all 3. We also went to the night market and got a feel of downtown Cancun. I would definitely recommend this excursion.”
Eat real Cancun street food, then stroll Mercado 23 and spot murals. 3.5 hours, hotel pickup, and plenty of tastings for $64.
“The tour guide, Sasha was incredibly knowledgeable. We got a true sense of Mexican cuisine and the local market was great!”
Market shopping at Mercado Lucas de Gálvez, then a hands-on 3-course Yucatecan cooking class in a family home, with Uber back to downtown.
“It was educational and fun! A chance to shop in a market with Zulma to explain the produce, to taste great food and see corn tortillas being made!”
Cancun market visit and Mexican cooking class with fresh ingredients, a 4-course meal, and margaritas, plus convenient hotel pickup.
“G and Victor made the experience very pleasant. I would definitely recommend anyone who enjoys cooking to try it out. Make sure you have G and Victor as your guide!”
Cancún cooking class with tortilla making, guacamole tips, and an included margarita, plus optional local market tour and 4-course meal.
“Nissam was our chef and he was amazing! My husband and I were the only 2 in this group. Getting ingredients at the local market is so different than in a commercialized setting; so fresh and colorful. For the class, we made guacamole, chicken enchiladas, quesadilla, and sopas. We pressed our own tortillas with actual masa, made the red cause from scratch and the guacamole was made from all fresh ingredients! Both the guacamole and enchilada sauce were customized to our spice preference. The food was amazing (and the included margarita was perfection) and we left full and content!!!! Highly recommended.”
Cancun street food meets urban art on a 5-hour tour with hotel pickup, VIP skip-the-line bites, and a local market visit.
“Food and tour were great! Roy, our guide, was phenomenal! Totally would recommend.”
Cancun tacos, tequila tasting, and live Lucha Libre from first-row seats, plus night market bites, mariachi, and a 22 oz margarita yard.
“This was awesome!!! Chris was our guide and Jorge was our driver. They were super nice and knowledgeable. We brought our 10 year old daughter and they were accommodating with a child as well. The wrestling was so fun! We were front row and so close to the action. I will def do this again!”
Private Cancun day with Mayan Museum, Mercado 23 tastings, and a Neen Ha cenote swim, plus pickup, lunch, and included admission.
“This tour was so well planned and crafted. You can tell Axel and his team but so much thought into the tour and showing the very best hidden gems of Cancun. Mercado 23 was amazing and we tasted many local foods and shopped like locals. Lunch was delicious and more than expected. The cenote was beautiful and relaxing. This company is professional, knowledgeable and enthusiastic. We will 100% use them again. Highly recommended. We went with two teenagers and they really enjoyed it too. Thanks Axel for a special day.”
Bike Valladolid with Mercado Municipal, swim at cenotes X’Kekén and Samulá, and tortilla-making with a Mayan family. Small group, lunch.
“The tour guide was EXCELLENT! He was very patient and accommodating. Yucatan is currently going through a heat wave and the temperatures have been extreme. One person from the group was not feeling well, so he offered her to ride with him in the motorcycle so that she could rest. He was very compassionate and knowledgeable. Very good experience. You do need to be in good shape for this activity. We rode for about 22 kilometers (13.64 miles); so do not do this activity if you have back or knee problems. We were all exhausted by the end but everyone in the group said it was definitely worth it!! The…”
A 5-6 hour small-group day in Cancun and Playa del Carmen, mixing a jungle Mayan museum, beach photos, a local market, and lunch.
“Fabio's company and guide was the best i could ask for. He is filled with uplifting energy and has great enthusiasm throughout the whole experience. The museum was very intersting and the garden around it was amazing to see in the middle of hotel zone. Downtown market makes you get the real feel of a local person with all the aromas,sounds,and sight. I managed to buy a couple artesan gifts and try some fresh local fruits. It was very warm so soaking away in this cenote(at the edge of town) was the spike for me! Not only refreshing but no one else was there! Finally,our Lunch was so delightful in…”
A 3-hour Cancun food tour with street art stops, local market flavors, small groups, and multiple tastings for $81.
“Pas mal de restaurant typique et surtout un super guide .”
A 3-hour Campeche market food walk with chili chocolate, panuchos, empanadas, fruit waters, and a final beer in a colonial cantina.
“thanks for the nice morning and all the explanations..”
