About this experience
Highlights:
- Visit the best seafood spots in Cancun’s downtown
- Taste local specialties, from fresh ceviche to stuffed jalapeno tacos
- Enjoy an in-depth look at the city’s food scene with an expert guide
- Small-group tour for personalized attention
What to Expect:
Fresh seafood is a cornerstone of Mexican cuisine, and Cancun boasts a rich food culture centered around this specialty. Dive into the city’s finest seafood offerings, visiting top eateries to sample Cancun’s best dishes, tasty drinks, and gourmet coffee. Your expert guide will share insights into the local culinary history while exploring the vibrant old town.
This small-group experience ensures you get personalized attention. All our carefully selected spots serve only the freshest seafood. We recommend taking this tour early in your visit, so you can revisit your favorite spots throughout your stay in Cancun.
At a glance
- Duration: 2 hr 30 min
Plan your experience
Set aside 2 hr 30 min for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What is included
- Gourmet coffee tasting
- Small group food tour
- 3 seafood restaurants and cafes to highlight the best seafood
- Drinks in every place (alcoholic and nonalcoholic options are available)
Not included
- Transportation to and from the meeting point
- Additional food and drinks
- Gratuities
Itinerary and highlights
Begin at Jardín del Arte and set out on a tasting journey through downtown Cancun. Visit four carefully selected local stops and experience the flavors, traditions and everyday character of coastal Mexican cuisine.
Enjoy a varied selection of seafood favorites, including fresh ceviche, local tacos and a seafood tostada. Each stop offers a different expression of Cancun’s food culture, from relaxed neighborhood restaurants and popular local stands to contemporary café culture. Drinks accompany the tastings, with national beer, soft drink and agua fresca options, followed by a cold brew tasting.
As you explore, your guide will introduce you to the ingredients, preparation methods and culinary traditions behind the dishes while sharing insight into how seafood is enjoyed along Mexico’s Caribbean coast.
The included food and drinks provide enough for a satisfying lunch and a flavorful introduction to downtown Cancun.
Meeting and pickup information
- Meet your guide at Jardín del Arte, next to Parque Las Palapas, a well-known landmark in the heart of downtown Cancun. Jardín del Arte is the small square with murals behind Las Pescadillas Las Palapas restaurant. Your guide will be waiting with a City Art Tours Mexico sign.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Spanish — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- City Art Tours
Accessibility and practical details
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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