CDMX · DESSERT TOURS
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 4 dessert tours worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Visit MUCHO Museum of Chocolate in Colonia Juárez, a 1909 house where Spanish-speaking hosts introduce Mexican cacao through sight, smell, touch, and sound. Browse chocolate, cocoa drinks, artisan goods, and creative products after your self-guided museum visit.
“La visita guiada gratuita es lo mejor. Te explican y tienen interacción contigo. Ame la visita.”
Meet chocolatier Paty and host Joss at Oscuro Puro in Roma Norte for a two-hour tasting of six Mexican chocolates. You’ll test them with cheese, bacon, beetroot, vegetables, fruit, and sparkling wine, then finish with chocolate-dipped strawberries.
“Had a great time and learned so much. Pati the owner truly has a passion for understanding cacao and what it can pair with. Pati and Joss were working wonderful hosts. Highly recommend.”
At Jim’s Condesa home in Mexico City, you’ll trace cacao from pre-Hispanic ritual to hot drink, then roast and grind beans on a metate. You’ll make six chocolate drinks with ingredients such as chile, achiote, and avocado leaf, finishing with dessert in a relaxed small-group setting.
“Highly recommend! As a family traveling with teenagers and an 8 year old it can sometimes be challenging to find activities that everyone enjoys and this class was perfect. Out host/instructor, Jim, was very knowledgeable and gave us a wonderful experience! We all enjoyed learning about the Mexican traditions of cacao and the international influence of spices and sugar to enhance the beverage. Jim was also very invested in ensuring we have a pleasant stay and made recommendations for local restaurants and other activities. I highly recommend for any individual/group and families!”
Leave Mexico City early for a private, English or Spanish guided visit to Teotihuacan with Noa or Alma. See the Moon and Sun pyramids, learn about obsidian, eat at a local market, and make traditional chocolate in San Martín de las Pirámides.
“Our tour with Noa was an absolute highlight of our trip and deserves a truly glowing review. From the moment I booked and noted my mother’s mobility limitations, Noa stood out for her kindness, flexibility, and communication. She messaged me immediately to say that starting later (9:00 a.m. instead of 7:00 a.m.) would be no problem, and reassured me that we could take all the time we needed, even with the stairs and extra walking involved. The evening before the tour, Noa confirmed our departure time and sent all the details for our driver, Juan Pablo, which made us feel very prepared and at ease. The morning of the tour,…”
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