Food Tours in Mexico: 115 Questions Answered by Eating With Carmen Food Tours

Eating With Carmen Food Tours is an award-winning walking food tour company in Mexico, founded in Playa del Carmen in 2017. We run small-group and private food tours in 9 destinations: Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Cancun, Puerto Morelos, Cozumel, Merida, Mexico City, San Jose del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas.

Carmen is not one person. The name is a nod to Playa del Carmen, the town where we started, and Carmen is the spirit of the company: the local foodie friend who knows the family kitchens, street stands and recipes most visitors never find.

Eating With Carmen Food Tours was founded in 2017 by Daniel Cerda, a former corporate lawyer turned scuba instructor who settled in the Riviera Maya. He created the company as an alternative to typical resort excursions, built around local food and small family businesses.

We operate food tours in 9 destinations in Mexico: Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Cancun, Puerto Morelos and Cozumel in Quintana Roo; Merida in Yucatan; Mexico City; and San Jose del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas in Baja California Sur.

Eating With Carmen Food Tours holds Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice awards (2020 and 2024) and Best of the Best awards in 2022 and 2026. In 2026, our Playa del Carmen Walking Food Tour and our Merida Walking Food Tour were named Best of the Best, placing them in the top 1% of experiences worldwide on Tripadvisor.

More than 30,000 guests have joined an Eating With Carmen food tour since 2017, most of them travelers from the United States, Canada and Europe.

We take you where locals actually eat, away from the mainstream tourist strips, in small groups led by local guides. We work with more than 100 local restaurants, taquerias and family-run kitchens, so the money you spend on the tour goes straight into the neighborhood.

No. Our routes avoid the mainstream tourist zones (like Fifth Avenue in Playa del Carmen). Some stops are well known among locals, but every one is chosen for authentic food, not for its location on the tourist map.

Our guides, whom we call Expert Foodies, are locals or long-time residents of each destination, with backgrounds in cooking, music, theater and tourism. All of them speak English and Spanish and share the history and culture behind every dish.

Every tour is built around small, independent businesses: family restaurants, street vendors and markets. We partner with more than 100 local food businesses across Mexico and pay for every dish you eat, so your tour directly supports local families.

You can read thousands of verified reviews on Tripadvisor, Google, Viator, GetYourGuide and Airbnb Experiences. Several of our tours have more than 400 reviews each on Viator, with average ratings close to 5 stars.

The Playa del Carmen Food Tour by Eating With Carmen Food Tours (formerly the Authentic Local Experience) was named a 2026 Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Best of the Best, in the top 1% of experiences worldwide. It is a 3-hour walking food tour through the local neighborhoods of Playa del Carmen, away from Fifth Avenue, at 10:00 AM or 5:00 PM.

For a first visit, choose the Playa del Carmen Food Tour: tacos, cochinita pibil, mole, tamales and local fruit at family-run local spots. Seafood lovers should pick the Playa del Carmen Seafood & Beer Tour (ceviche, seafood tacos and beer). Plant-based travelers have the Playa del Carmen Vegan Food Tour, and for a special night out there is the Gourmet Food & Tequila Tasting Tour, a 4-hour tasting at 4 upscale restaurants.

The Tulum Food Tour is our most popular tour in Tulum: 3 hours in downtown Tulum, with tacos de guisado, cochinita pibil, mole, tamales and al pastor, at 10:00 AM or 5:00 PM. We also run the Tulum Vegan Food Tour and the Tulum Seafood & Beer Tour.

No. Our Tulum tours take place in downtown Tulum (Tulum Pueblo), where local families eat, not in the beach hotel zone. The food there is more authentic and far better value. Most hotels and rentals are a short taxi ride from the meeting point.

Yes. The Cancun Food Tour takes you to downtown Cancun, where locals live and eat, including Mercado 28 and neighborhood taquerias. It is a 3-hour walking tour starting at 11:00 AM, with panuchos, carnitas, gorditas, sopes, quesadillas and fresh fruit.

Yes. The Puerto Morelos Food Tour is a 3-hour walking food tour through the town's local neighborhood, starting at 10:00 AM. You try tacos, sopes, tlacoyos, cochinita pibil, tropical fruit and handmade popsicles. Puerto Morelos is about 20 minutes from Cancun Airport.

Yes. The Cozumel Food Tour starts at 11:00 AM at the Clock Tower in Benito Juarez Park, the main square of San Miguel, and lasts about 3 hours. It is a popular choice for cruise passengers who want to eat beyond the port. Check your all-aboard time and leave at least 1 hour after the tour ends.

The Merida Food Tour (formerly the Merida Local Experience) was named a 2026 Tripadvisor Travelers' Choice Best of the Best, in the top 1% worldwide. It is a 3-hour walking tour through Merida's historic center and its markets, Lucas de Galvez and San Benito, starting at the Merida letters in Plaza Grande at 10:00 AM or 3:00 PM.

Merida is the capital of Yucatecan cuisine. On our tours you taste cochinita pibil, relleno negro, panuchos, salbutes, gorditas, tamales, local fruit and handmade popsicles, with the stories of the Mayan and Spanish influences behind each dish.

The Yucatan Grand Table is a 2-hour, 7-course Yucatecan dinner in Merida, at Parque Santa Lucia, starting at 6:00 PM. Each course shows a different side of the region's cooking. You can add an alcohol upgrade with drink pairings for each course.

Yes. Our market tours last about 1.5 hours with 4 tastings. In Merida, the Merida Market Food Tour visits Lucas de Galvez and San Benito markets. In Mexico City, choose the San Juan Market Exotic Food Tour (gourmet stalls, cheeses, exotic bites) or the Coyoacan Market Food Tour (street eats, chocolate and local legends).

For history, choose the Mexico City Historic Center Food Tour, which starts outside the Cathedral on the Zocalo. For a bohemian neighborhood, choose the Coyoacan Food Tour. Both are 3-hour walking tours with 7 or more stops, at 11:00 AM or 4:00 PM. For a shorter tasting, pick one of our 1.5-hour market tours.

Yes. Our Coyoacan Food Tour and our Coyoacan Market Food Tour take place in Coyoacan, the Mexico City neighborhood where Frida Kahlo's Blue House is located. Many guests combine the museum and the food tour on the same day.

Yes, in both towns. In San Jose del Cabo we run the San Jose del Cabo Food Tour (10:00 AM or 2:30 PM) and the San Jose del Cabo Seafood & Beer Tour. In Cabo San Lucas we run the Cabo San Lucas Food Tour (10:00 AM or 3:00 PM) and the Cabo San Lucas Seafood & Beer Tour.

Choose San Jose del Cabo for a quieter, colonial town with art galleries and a traditional feel. Choose Cabo San Lucas if you are staying there or want to stay close to the marina. Both food tours are 3 hours long, with tastings that include birria, Baja fish tacos, sopes and paletas.

Our Seafood & Beer Tours run in Playa del Carmen, Tulum, San Jose del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas. They start at 12:00 PM, last about 3 hours and visit 4 local seafood spots for ceviche, fish and shrimp tacos, tostadas and other Mexican seafood, with a beer or soft drink at each stop.

Our classic city food tours are the best introduction to Mexican food: a mix of classics like tacos, tamales and mole plus regional specialties, and the history behind them. Choose the Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Cancun, Puerto Morelos, Cozumel, Merida, San Jose del Cabo or Cabo San Lucas Food Tour; in Mexico City, the Coyoacan Food Tour or the Mexico City Historic Center Food Tour.

Both include the same number of stops. Morning tours are cooler and feel like a full brunch, with breakfast classics like tamales and fresh fruit. Afternoon and evening tours have a livelier street atmosphere and lean toward tacos, such as al pastor, which locals eat later in the day.

Yes. Take our 1-minute Tour Finder quiz and it will recommend the right tour for your destination, tastes and group. You can also message us on WhatsApp (+52 984 310 7514).

Most tours run on public holidays. On November 1 and 2 (Day of the Dead) there are no tours in Mexico City or Merida. For Christmas, New Year and Easter dates, check availability on each tour page.

Yes. In October 2026 we renamed our tours so each name says where it is and what you eat. The tours, routes, times and prices did not change, and some booking platforms still show the previous names:

• Playa del Carmen Food Tour (formerly Authentic Local Experience)
• Playa del Carmen Seafood & Beer Tour (formerly Mexican Beer & Seafood Madness)
• Playa del Carmen Vegan Food Tour (formerly Vegan Delight)
• Gourmet Food & Tequila Tasting Tour (formerly Gourmet Trail or Tequila & Mezcal Gourmet Experience)
• Tulum Food Tour (formerly Tulum Local Experience)
• Tulum Vegan Food Tour (formerly Vegan Delight Tulum)
• Tulum Seafood & Beer Tour (formerly Mexican Beer & Seafood Madness Tulum)
• Cancun Food Tour, Puerto Morelos Food Tour and Cozumel Food Tour (formerly Cancun, Puerto Morelos and Cozumel Local Experience)
• Merida Food Tour (formerly Merida Local Experience) and Merida Market Food Tour (formerly Merida Market Tour: Flavors, Colors & Traditions)
• Coyoacan Food Tour (formerly Coyoacan: Bohemian Bites & Sites) and Mexico City Historic Center Food Tour (formerly The Historic Center: Heritage on a Plate)
• Coyoacan Market Food Tour (formerly Coyoacan Market Tour) and San Juan Market Exotic Food Tour (formerly San Juan Market Tour)
• San Jose del Cabo Food Tour and Cabo San Lucas Food Tour (formerly San Jose del Cabo and Cabo San Lucas Local Experience)
• San Jose del Cabo Seafood & Beer Tour and Cabo San Lucas Seafood & Beer Tour (formerly Mexican Beer & Seafood Madness)

The Yucatan Grand Table keeps its name.

Book online at eatingwithcarmen.com: pick your tour, date, time and number of guests, and pay securely. You get an instant confirmation by email. You can also book by WhatsApp (+52 984 310 7514) or email (info@eatingwithcarmen.com).

Yes. Our own website always has our lowest public price, because we do not pay a platform commission. Booking direct also means you deal with our team for any change, and you can add the Flexible rate to cancel up to 1 hour before the tour.

The price includes every food tasting and drink served during the tour and a local bilingual guide. It does not include tips for your guide, transportation to the meeting point, or any extra food or drinks you decide to buy on your own.

Yes. The price you pay for any of our tours includes all the food and beverages we offer during the experience. You will not need to pay at any of the stops.

Prices depend on the destination and the tour. Our market tours are our most affordable option, our classic city food tours are mid-range, and the Seafood & Beer Tours and the Gourmet Food & Tequila Tasting Tour are premium experiences. You see the exact price per adult and child on each tour page before you pay.

On our website prices are shown in US dollars for reference and charged in Mexican pesos (MXN). Your bank converts the amount at its exchange rate, so the final figure on your card statement can vary slightly.

We accept major credit and debit cards through our secure online checkout. For private and group tours we also accept Stripe payment links and bank transfers in Mexican pesos. If you prefer to pay with cryptocurrency (BTC, USDT or USDC), email us at info@eatingwithcarmen.com.

Yes. Full payment is required at the time of booking to confirm your spots, unless we agree otherwise for a private or corporate group.

Yes. Most of our tours have a reduced child price, shown on each tour page when you select your tickets.

In high season (November to April, plus Christmas, New Year and Easter weeks) we recommend booking 1 to 2 weeks ahead, because our groups are small and popular dates sell out. In low season, a few days ahead is usually enough.

Often, yes. If there are spots left, you can book online for the next days and sometimes for the same day. For last-minute requests, message us on WhatsApp (+52 984 310 7514) and we will check availability for you.

Yes. You receive a confirmation email right after booking with your meeting point, start time, map link and what to expect, and a reminder the day before your tour.

Check your spam or promotions folder first. If it is not there, write to info@eatingwithcarmen.com or WhatsApp +52 984 310 7514 with your name and tour date, and we will resend it.

Yes. Eating With Carmen Food Tours gift cards make a great present for food lovers traveling to Mexico, and they can be used for any of our tours in our 9 destinations. Buy a gift card online and it arrives by email, ready to send or print.

No. Your confirmation email on your phone is enough. Your guide checks in the group by name at the meeting point.

Tips are not included in the price and are always optional. In Mexico it is customary to tip tour guides between 10% and 15% of the tour price if you enjoyed the experience. You can tip in Mexican pesos or US dollars.

When you book directly with Eating With Carmen Food Tours, you choose between two rates. With the Limited rate you can cancel or reschedule for free up to 24 hours before the tour starts. With the Flexible rate you can cancel or reschedule for any reason up to 1 hour before the tour starts.

The Flexible rate is optional trip protection that costs an extra 15% of your booking. It lets you cancel or reschedule for any reason up to 1 hour before departure. If you cancel, you get a full refund of the ticket price; only the 15% Flexible fee is non-refundable.

Yes. With the Limited rate you can move your tour to another available date for free up to 24 hours before it starts; with the Flexible rate, up to 1 hour before. Inside those windows, write to us anyway and we will do our best to find you another date, subject to availability.

Use the link in your confirmation email, or write to info@eatingwithcarmen.com or WhatsApp +52 984 310 7514 with your booking reference. If you booked through Viator, GetYourGuide, Airbnb or another platform, cancel or change it through that platform.

If you booked through a third-party platform such as Viator, GetYourGuide, Civitatis, Klook or Airbnb Experiences, that platform's cancellation and refund policy applies, and refunds are processed by the platform. Most of them allow free cancellation up to 24 hours before the tour.

Tours start on time and the group cannot wait long, so a no-show is charged the full price. If you are running late, message us on WhatsApp (+52 984 310 7514) right away: when possible, we will help you meet the group along the route.

No. Our tours run rain or shine, and we provide raincoats if you need one. Most stops are covered, and a tropical rain shower rarely lasts long. We only cancel when the authorities suspend activities in the area, for example during a hurricane warning.

If we cancel a tour for any reason, including a hurricane warning or an official suspension of activities, you can move to another date or receive a full refund.

All our group tours run with a minimum of just 2 guests. If you are the only guest booked on a departure, we contact you in advance to offer another time or tour with other guests, or a full refund.

Yes, occasionally. If a restaurant is closed, sold out or affected by weather, your guide replaces it with another stop of the same quality. The number of tastings and the spirit of the tour stay the same.

Outside the cancellation window, we only refund for force majeure or medical reasons, and for a medical reason we ask for a doctor's note. If something comes up, message us as soon as possible on WhatsApp (+52 984 310 7514) and we will first try to move you to another date.

You taste real Mexican street food and home cooking: tacos (al pastor, carnitas, guisado), cochinita pibil, mole, tamales, sopes, quesadillas, regional specialties, tropical fruit, aguas frescas and handmade paletas. Every destination has its own menu built around local dishes.

Yes, more than enough. Our classic city food tours include enough tastings to add up to a full and generous meal. Come hungry and skip a big breakfast or lunch before the tour.

It depends on the tour and the day. Our classic city food tours have the most stops, and every route adds up to a full meal. The Seafood & Beer Tours and our market tours have 4 stops each, and the Gourmet Food & Tequila Tasting Tour visits 4 upscale restaurants. The Yucatan Grand Table is a seated 7-course dinner.

Yes, we have vegetarian options on all of our tours. Please tell us about any dietary requirements when you book, so every stop has a vegetarian dish ready for you.

Yes, we offer gluten-free options on most of our tours; corn tortillas, the base of Mexican cooking, are naturally gluten-free. Please tell us in advance so we can adapt each stop. We cannot guarantee a kitchen free of cross-contamination.

We offer dedicated 100% plant-based tours: the Playa del Carmen Vegan Food Tour and the Tulum Vegan Food Tour, with vegan tacos, al pastor, ceviche, tamales and more. Our other tours cannot fully accommodate vegan diets at this time, so we recommend booking one of the vegan tours.

In most cases, yes. When you book, tell us about any allergy (nuts, shellfish, dairy or others) and our guide will adapt each stop. Because we visit local restaurants and street stands, we cannot guarantee zero cross-contamination, so if your allergy is severe, contact us before booking.

No, the Seafood & Beer Tours are built around fish and shellfish at every stop, so we do not recommend them. Choose one of our classic city food tours instead, where seafood can be easily avoided.

Yes, with advance notice. Pork is common in Mexican cooking (cochinita pibil, al pastor, carnitas), but we can replace it with chicken, beef or vegetarian options at most stops. We cannot offer halal- or kosher-certified food.

No, not unless you want it to be. Mexican dishes are usually served mild, with salsas on the side so you control the heat. Your guide will tell you which salsas are hot.

Only on some tours. The Seafood & Beer Tours include a beer or soft drink at each stop, the Gourmet Food & Tequila Tasting Tour includes a cocktail, wine or soft drink at each restaurant, and the Yucatan Grand Table has an optional alcohol upgrade. Our classic city food tours and market tours are alcohol-free, with aguas frescas and juices.

Guests must be at least 18 years old to drink alcohol on our tours, according to Mexican law. Younger guests on the Seafood & Beer Tours receive a soft drink instead. The Gourmet Food & Tequila Tasting Tour is for adults 18+ only.

Yes. During the tour we serve fresh juices and aguas frescas (traditional flavored waters made with purified water). If you prefer plain water, let your guide know and they will get it for you at no cost.

Honestly, our tours are best for curious eaters. We go to authentic local places, not upscale or Americanized restaurants, and the menu is set. If you only eat a few familiar foods, tell us before booking and we will tell you which tour fits you best, or if a food tour is not the right plan.

Never. On some Mexico City tours you can try chapulines (toasted grasshoppers), a traditional snack from Oaxaca, but it is always optional.

Our classic city food tours and the Seafood & Beer Tours last about 3 hours, our market tours about 1.5 hours, the Gourmet Food & Tequila Tasting Tour about 4 hours and the Yucatan Grand Table dinner about 2 hours. Timing can vary slightly with the pace of the group.

It depends on the tour. Most classic city food tours run in the morning (10:00 or 11:00 AM) and in the afternoon or early evening (between 2:30 and 5:00 PM). The Seafood & Beer Tours start at 12:00 PM, and the Gourmet Food & Tequila Tasting Tour and the Yucatan Grand Table at 6:00 PM. See each tour page for exact times.

Each tour has its own meeting point in the center of town, shown on the tour page and in your confirmation email with a map link. For example, the Cozumel tour meets at the Clock Tower in Benito Juarez Park, the Merida tour at the Merida letters in Plaza Grande and the Mexico City Historic Center tour outside the Cathedral on the Zocalo.

Tours end in the same area where they start, usually within a 10- to 15-minute walk of the meeting point, so it is easy to get back to your hotel or continue exploring. Your guide can recommend what to do next.

Please arrive at the meeting point 10 minutes before the start time. Tours leave on time, and a delay of 15 minutes or more is considered a no-show. If you are running late, message us on WhatsApp (+52 984 310 7514).

Our group tours do not include transportation; you meet your guide at the meeting point. Private tours can include round-trip transportation in a private van on request, in any of our destinations.

In Playa del Carmen, Tulum, Cozumel, Merida and San Jose del Cabo, the meeting point is in the town center, within walking distance or a short taxi ride of most hotels. From resorts outside town, take a taxi or a registered ride service and allow extra time. Your confirmation email includes a map link you can show your driver.

The average total walking distance is about 1 mile (1.6 kilometers), spread over 3 hours. You rest and sit down at most of the food stops, so the pace is relaxed and suitable for most fitness levels.

We recommend comfortable clothes and walking shoes, a hat or cap, sunscreen, a reusable water bottle and a little cash for tips or extra purchases. Bring your appetite and leave valuables at the hotel.

The Caribbean and Yucatan can be hot and humid, especially from May to October. Our guides plan shaded routes, take breaks indoors at the food stops, serve cold aguas frescas and can provide hand fans. Choose a morning or late-afternoon start for cooler temperatures.

Our groups are small: a maximum of 12 guests per guide on most tours, 10 on some tours and 8 on the Gourmet Food & Tequila Tasting Tour. Small groups mean more time with your guide and a more personal experience.

All our tours are available in English and Spanish in every destination; choose your language when you book. Guests who speak other languages are always welcome on English tours.

Yes. Almost every restaurant and market we visit has a restroom guests can use. Ask your guide and they will point out the next one.

Yes, take as many as you like. Our guides are happy to take group photos, and they may take photos and videos during the tour that we share on our social media.

Yes. You can leave at any time; just let your guide know. Leaving early does not entitle you to a partial refund.

Yes. Our classic city food tours, market tours and vegan tours are very popular with families. Kids love the tacos, quesadillas, tropical fruit, aguas frescas and handmade paletas, and the walking is broken up by sit-down stops. Many parents tell us it was their children's favorite activity of the trip.

On most tours, guests aged 12 and over pay the adult price, children aged 5 to 11 pay the child price, and infants aged 0 to 4 join for free. The Gourmet Food & Tequila Tasting Tour is for adults 18+ only.

Yes, please add infants (0 to 4 years) when you book so your guide knows to expect them, even though they eat from their parents' tastings. Infants join for free.

Yes, a compact, lightweight stroller works on most routes. Keep in mind that sidewalks in Mexican town centers can be narrow and uneven, and some markets get crowded, so a baby carrier is often easier.

Our walking tours are not fully wheelchair accessible: sidewalks can be uneven, curbs are high and some stops have steps. Guests with reduced mobility can often join with some help. Contact us before booking and we will tell you which tour works best or design a private tour adapted to your needs.

Yes, for most guests. The total distance is about 1 mile (1.6 km) over 3 hours at a relaxed pace, with sit-down breaks at the food stops. If walking is difficult, choose a 1.5-hour market tour or a private tour at your own pace.

Yes. On the Seafood & Beer Tours, guests under 18 are welcome and receive a soft drink instead of beer. The Gourmet Food & Tequila Tasting Tour is for adults 18+ only.

Yes. A private tour lets you choose the start time, go at your children's pace and adapt the stops to what your family likes to eat. It is a great option for families with young kids or multigenerational groups.

Yes. Our tours walk through busy, everyday neighborhoods where local families live, work and eat, always with a local guide who knows the area. More than 30,000 guests have toured with us since 2017. Use the same common sense you would in any city: keep valuables close and leave expensive jewelry at the hotel.

Yes, when you know where to eat, and that is exactly what our guides do. Every stop is a vendor or restaurant we have worked with for years, chosen for cleanliness, fresh ingredients and high turnover. We do not include risky items like tap water or raw dishes from places we do not trust.

The chance is very low. The places we visit use purified water and commercial purified ice, which is the standard in Mexico, and they serve food cooked to order. Most guests with sensitive stomachs enjoy the tour without problems; if you have a medical condition, tell us when you book so we can adapt.

Yes. All drinks and aguas frescas on the tour are made with purified water. If you prefer plain bottled or purified water, ask your guide and they will get it for you at no cost. Avoid drinking tap water anywhere in Mexico.

Yes. Every guest signs a short digital waiver before the tour starts. Your guide shows a QR code at the meeting point and it takes about a minute on your phone.

Yes. Many of our guests travel alone, and a small group with a local guide is one of the easiest and safest ways to explore a new town, eat well and meet other travelers.

All the food and drinks on the tour are already paid. Bring a little cash (Mexican pesos or US dollars) if you want to tip your guide, buy an extra drink or take home snacks or souvenirs from the shops along the way.

Yes. Any of our food tours in our 9 destinations can be booked as a private tour, just for your family, friends or colleagues, with a dedicated guide and a start time that fits your plans. Request one on our Private & Corporate Tours page or at info@eatingwithcarmen.com.

A private tour is priced per person at the regular tour price, with a minimum group charge: the equivalent of 8 adults from November 1 to April 30 (high season) and 5 adults from May 1 to October 31 (low season). Send us your date, destination and group size for an exact quote.

Yes. For private tours we can add round-trip transportation from your hotel or vacation rental in private vans of up to 12 passengers. Transportation is quoted separately, based on your pickup location and group size.

Yes. We regularly host corporate groups, incentive trips and team-building events, from small teams to groups of several hundred people. Large groups are split into small teams of up to 12, each with its own guide, so everyone gets the full experience.

Yes. Private tours are popular for birthdays, anniversaries, honeymoons, bachelor and bachelorette parties and family reunions. Tell us what you are celebrating and we will help you make it special.

Yes, within reason. On a private tour we can adapt the stops to dietary needs, food preferences, the age of your group or a special theme, and set a start time that suits you. Let us know your requests when you ask for a quote.

Yes. Private tours can include a professional photo package, with a photographer who joins the tour and captures your group while you eat.

You can pay with a secure Stripe payment link, which accepts credit and debit cards from any country and in any currency, or by bank transfer to our Mexican account in Mexican pesos (MXN). We also accept cryptocurrency (BTC, USDT, USDC) by email request.

Private tours have their own policy because we reserve guides and restaurants exclusively for your group. If you cancel 8 days or more before the tour, you choose between a 90% refund or a one-time reschedule at no cost, subject to availability. Seven days or less before the tour, no refunds, changes or rescheduling are possible. Rescheduled tours are final, and group size can be reduced up to 8 days before the tour.

No. Gratuities for the guides are always optional and never added automatically. Many groups choose to add a 15% tip to their quote, and we are happy to include it as a separate line if you wish.

Yes. We work with travel agents, destination management companies, hotels and wedding planners across Mexico, with special trade rates. Write to info@eatingwithcarmen.com to receive our trade information.