7 Food Experiences in Cancún Worth Booking

1.Tour to Chichen Itza-Tickets, food and cenote

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,479 reviews · 13 hours (approx.) · from $92Our pick

Start early from Cancun for Chichen Itza with archaeological guides Daniel and Roberto, a regional buffet, Saamal Cenote, and Valladolid. Shared air-conditioned transport, entrance fees, water, and free time are included. Expect a long but well-packed 13-hour day.

“The 13 hour day contained 6 hours of a comfortable bus. Spanish/english translation fast and a bit confusing for those with no spanish experience. Daniel did a nice job as guide/host. Roberto did a wonderful job on the site.as guide”

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2.Cancun Street Food Tour with Food Stalls, Local Market and Murals

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 723 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $64Best value

Spend 3.5 hours with a local guide such as Adrian, Sasha, or G, eating at family-run stalls, visiting Mercado 23, and photographing street murals. Hotel pickup, food, drinks, and air-conditioned transport are included for Cancun hotels, while Riviera Maya pickup costs extra.

“Really nice guide, and the foods were nice too, made my first day in cancun! thank you, Jim and Alex!”

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3.Dancer Cruise Isla Mujeres Snorkel Food and Drinks Included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 256 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $84

Spend about seven hours aboard Dancer Cruise from Cancun to Isla Mujeres. You get breakfast, lunch, snorkeling at El Meco Reef, a water slide, swim time, an open bar, music, and free time on the island. Crew members such as Stacy keep the mood lively, but stops can feel short.

“Amazing time, is a party the whole time. Good food and drinks. The staff is nice, friendly and active”

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4.Puerto Morelos Foodie Tour, Mexico in every bite!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 241 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $80

Walk Puerto Morelos with guides Cristobal or Chris, stopping at family restaurants, taco stalls, fruit stands, and local eateries. Expect Mexican dishes from several regions, soft drinks, cultural stories, and enough food for a full meal, all in a group of no more than 10.

“This food tour was excellent! It was great to learn about the history of Puerto Morelos and how that influences the mixture of many cultural foods and restaurants in the town. Our tour guide Cristobal was fabulous! We enjoyed every restaurant and going to the market trying local produce was really great. I highly recommend this food tour!”

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5.Street Food, Local Market and Urban Art Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 88 reviews · 5 hours · from $78

Spend five hours tasting tacos, tamales, carnitas, cochinita pibil, drinks, and desserts at four Cancún food stops. An English or Spanish guide such as Adrian, Diego, or Alex explains each dish, then takes you through a local market. Expect more food than walking, with urban art often viewed from the van.

“The tour was great!! The food was better than expected and plentiful! Go hungry!!!! Street art was really cool too but not as much of it as I thought. The food made up for it!”

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6.Magical BACALAR TOUR with Pontoon Boat ride. (Transportation + Breakfast + Food)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · 13 to 15 hours (approx.) · from $119

Travel from Cancun, Playa del Carmen, or Tulum to Bacalar for a swim at Cenote Azul, breakfast, a two-hour pontoon ride across the Seven Colors Lagoon, lunch, and a stop at Balneario Marmol. English service is offered, though guide communication can vary.

“The long trip was worth it. Bacalar is truly a magical place and a must see whenever you are in Quintana Roo. Our tour guide (Delfin) was very kind. He and his colleagues made sure that you will enjoy the trip.”

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7.3-Hour Food Tour, Visit to the Market & Street Art

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 8 reviews · 3 hours · from $81

Meet your English or Spanish-speaking guide outside Super Aki at Mercado 28 for three hours of local Cancun food, market browsing, street art, and stories. You’ll taste panuchos, picadas, carnitas, gorditas, quesadillas, salbutes, fruit juice, and a Mexican popsicle in a group of up to 10.

“Pas mal de restaurant typique et surtout un super guide .”

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