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Cantinas -Traditional Mexican Bars of the Historic Center

Location Mexico City, Central Mexico, Mexico
$30.00
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Overview

Get onboard one of our modern buses and visit some of the most popular and traditional Mexican Bars in the Historic Center, commonly called "Cantinas".
Find out why the Cantina's local scene is so popular in Mexico City and considered part of Mexico´s heritage. Each cantina has its history, traditions, and specialties, from beers and customary Mexican drinks to some of the best Tequilas in the world, not to mention the delicious traditional Mexican food that you can enjoy at the Cantinas.
Learn about Mexico´s history and gastronomy when you tour these unique bars.
Join us for 3 hours while we visit 3 of the following cantinas:
Salón España, Gallo de Oro, Salón Mancera, or the world-famous Tenampa, house of the traditional "Mariachi Band". You will spend around 45 minutes in each cantina tasting some of Mexico´s best tequila and traditional drinks.
The cantinas visited may vary depending on availability.
This tour is for adults only.
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours

Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.

When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
  • Live commentary on the bus
  • Round trip transportation to and from the meeting point
  • Round trip transportation to and from your hotel.
  • Food and beverages
  • Alcoholic drinks (Available for purchase)

Meeting point
The bus will meet you at the plaza´s main entrance.
Return details
The bus will meet you at the plaza´s main entrance.

  • Venustiano Carranza
    Cantina El Gallo de Oro, Traditional Mexican Bar: This is one of the most antique and legendary "cantinas" of the Historic Center. It is famous for its literary traditions, several well-known writers such as Justo Sierra, Guillermo Prieto, and others used to be regulars at this place.
  • Historic Center (Centro Historico)
    Cantina Salón España: This cantina is very popular for its tradition and folklore, is one of the best Tequila Bars in Mexico City. It has one of the biggest collections of Tequila types in Mexico, that is more than 250 different types and brands of Tequila. It also has a unique ambiance with pictures of the golden age of national cinema and photos of the Mexican Revolution.
  • Cantina El Tenampa: this is the jewel of the crown of all Mexican Cantinas. It was built in 1925 and since then, Mariachis arrived at this Plaza known as Garibaldi. In the Tenampa various musical modes are mixed, "el son", the ranchero song, and bolero ranchero, all accompanied with the best tequila, other Mexican traditional drinks and traditional Mexican snacks.
  • - Cantina Salón Mancera: this one of the most traditional bars in Mexico City with plenty of history, excellent drinks, and delicious traditional Mexican food and snacks.

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minimum drinking age is 18 years old. You must be 18 or older to attend this tour.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers.
    If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
    you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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    Cantinas -Traditional Mexican Bars of the Historic Center

    Location Mexico City, Central Mexico, Mexico
    $30.00
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10 000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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