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Playa del Carmen Local Walking Food Tour
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Playa del Carmen Local Walking Food Tour
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- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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What you can expect during your visit
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Face masks provided for travelers
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
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(888) 651-9785
3 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English and 1 more
Good for avoiding crowds
Overview
Don’t leave your experience of Playa del Carmen’s food scene to chance; let a guide reveal some of the city's best food spots on a culinary walking tour that provides a comprehensive introduction to first-time visitors. Stray from the beaten path and discover lesser-known Mexican specialties that you may otherwise have missed.
- Get an insider's glimpse in Playa del Carmen's food scene
- Discover eateries favored by locals rather than tourists
- A great cultural introduction for first-time visitors
- Exploring on foot means you discover details you may have missed
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What's Included
Beverages
Food Tasting
Local Bilingual Guide
Street Art of Playa del Carmen
Tips for Local Restaurant Waiters
History of Playa del Carmen and Surroundings
Vegetarian Option Available at 5pm Tour Only
Gratuities
Transportation to/from meeting point
Departure & Return
ADO Terminal Turistica Playa Del Carmen , 5 Av. Nte. LTE 2, Centro, 77710 Playa del Carmen, Q.R., Mexico
This activity will end right where it started.Corner of 5th Avenue and Juarez Avenue, outside ADO Bus Station
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Tours are held rain, shine, and in all temperatures year round. We reserve the right to cancel a tour due to weather if safety is threatened.
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required.
- Stringent Cleaning - Hand sanitizer will be available to all of our guests at all times during the activities.
- Social Distancing - Guests will stay at a safe 4-foot distance during all points of the tour. We also ensure that all staff members will be wearing the necessary PPE.
- Wellness Checks - Employees receive daily wellness checks to ensure they are healthy and symptom-free. If you or anyone in your group is experiencing symptoms, we will work directly with you to cancel or reschedule your tour.
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
- OPERATED BY Eating With Carmen Food Tours
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Learn more about cancellations.
Frequently Asked Questions
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:
What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Playa del Carmen Local Walking Food Tour?
A:The policies on face masks and attendee health are:
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
Q:
What is the policy on sanitization during Playa del Carmen Local Walking Food Tour?
A:The policy on sanitization is:
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Q:
What is the social distancing policy during Playa del Carmen Local Walking Food Tour?
A:The policy on social distancing is:
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Q:
What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Playa del Carmen Local Walking Food Tour?
A:The policies on staff health & safety are:
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
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Traveler Tips
- "A food tour on your first day or two is a must if you want to eat delicious authentic Mexican food while in Playa." See review
- "I highly recommend this tour for anyone who is interested in fantastic food, local insight and history." See review
- "After a couple of days at your beachfront hotel or resort, venture out and experience the real Playa del Carmen!" See review
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Great guide, great food, great tour.
Rich_B
, Aug 2022
Our guide was very personable and fun. He took us not just on a tour of out-of-the-way restaurants, but also of the living spaces and street art of Playa del Carmen. The food was delicious; the conversation and information were great. This supported small family-owned businesses. Great experience.
Super worth it!!!
Perla_A
, Aug 2022
Enrique was our guide and so sweet and informative. Totally recommend doing this tour if you’re looking to find more authentic foods of the city and explore. Customer support was quick to reply back in case you have any questions for them. Would do this tour again in a heartbeat when we’re back:)
A good experience
Alaina_V
, Aug 2022
Food, history, fun!
Vicki_B
, Aug 2022
The food was delicious...
Folami_D
, Aug 2022
Amazing guide, amazing food, amazing time!!!
Madison_D
, Aug 2022
The food was amazing and so was the tour guide Alex
Shauntrice_J
, Jul 2022
The tour was with Alejandro and it was amazing! He was very informative, we talked about a lot of the history of the town, explored some really great local vendors. Thank you so much for a great tour!
10/10 would recommend
jeanette_t
, Jul 2022
Alejandro was amazing and made everyone so comfortable! It was an amazing tour! Would definitely do again
Excellent guide, great way to see authentic Playa!
Angela_F
, Jul 2022
Firstly our guide Victor was the best, so professional and knowledgeable in all aspects of the tour, aswell as being open and fun as a person! He really made the trip, especially our group being a group of 3 solo female travellers who had never met!
The food was really good, genuinely wouldn’t have even known to try this otherwise. Happy to have done it at the start of my trip as I’m now able to see beyond Quinta Avenida!! Thanks so much Victor.
Great way to sample the local food.
Kari_S
, Jul 2022
Our tour guide was Jonas and he was very knowledgeable about the food and culture. He took us to spots "off the beaten path" and I appreciated that. Our first stop was a quesadilla shop that made their own tortillas and fillings which were awesome. We were also given an amazing strawberry flavored tamale. Our second stop was a fruit stand where we could pick out our own juices, Our third stop was a taco stand that was the highlight of the tour. Everyone got 3 tacos and could pick out our own meats. It was so good! I didn't think I could eat any more after that but we continued on to a tiny little restaurant and sampled the most delicious mole. I had never had that before and was pleasantly surprised. We then hit up a small taqueria and even though I was SO FULL, I ate a taco and it was yummy. Our final stop was at a paleta (popsicle) shop that really hit the spot because it was so hot that day.
Our only negative would be that there was too much "order and wait". I expected food to be ready when we got there like it was in other Viator food tours we had done in other cities in the past. As I mentioned before, it was HOT so having to wait on the street or in a cramped restaurant was not the most pleasant experience.
Good experience
DebraAng
, Jul 2022
Highly recommend trying the more adventurous Mexican tacos tripe and cheek or tongue if they have it available. Otherwise the rest of the food experience is ok , friendly laid back tour guide
Great way to become familiar with the area!
Amy_W
, Jul 2022
Victor was absolutely amazing! He explained so much about the Playa Del Carmen history which was a huge bonus! Come with an appetite & comfy shoes! Only recommend bringing a water bottle or two-it get hot walking & food might be spicy! ENJOY!
Taco Time!
craig_h
, Jun 2022
Enrique did a great job of taking us off the beaten path, to the places no tourist would find. A belly full of delicious tacos and lots of history made for an excellent time. Thank you!
Amazing Tour!
kaleychristy
, Jun 2022
Eating with the locals - yummy
Analize_M
, Jun 2022
Tour the Real Mexican Food Scene!
chapinbrandon
, Jun 2022
This tour was great! Alex is an absolute pro, extremely knowledgeable, and fun as a tour guide. My wife and I were the only ones so we got a personal tour experience, which was nice. The food that we stopped at was amazing and definitely not where tourists go (which is what we were looking for). Would highly recommend.
Do It- Bring an empty stomach
Burt_W
, Jun 2022
Juan was a good guide and met us in front of the ADO bus station on schedule and even brought raincoats. Six local locations visited in total including for quesadillas, tacos, carnitas, mole, fruit juice (get the soursop!) and finally paletas/ice cream. These were small businesses patronized by locals that you would never find on your own. Was any of the food truly amazing? No. Was it an experience muy autentico ? YES! Bring an empty stomach you will have more than enough to eat. Do it! You can’t lose.
Amazing Experience!
Robert_V
, Jun 2022
Alex was awesome! He was very nice and very informative of the local cuisine. We had a party of 6 people and he made sure to interact with each of us. I would definitely book this tour again!
Amazing tour guides!
Christina_S
, Jun 2022
Alex and Victor are the best! Our large group had so much fun eating delicious local, authentic Mexican food and learning about the history of the area. We saw beautiful street art and also learned about the community. Alex and Victor made it a great time with the best food! We would definitely recommend this tour and specifically Alex and Victor.
Great food tour!
John_D
, Jun 2022
As luck would have it, we ended up getting a private walking tour with our fabulous guide, Indra! Our family enjoyed learning about the history of Playa del Carmen and trying delicious foods off the beaten path. Born and raised in Playa del Carmen, Indra was able to share his vast knowledge of the town and the food with our family. He even introduced us to the best tamale we ever had! A big thank you to Indra for his hospitality, great conversation, and insight. The food was great, but getting to spend time with him on this 3-hour tour was an added bonus. Highly recommended.
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