Cancun Private Tour @night-Food, Culture&History(VW Beetle/Audi)
Description
Operated by Senor Travel Bug, this is a unique experience touring in a one-of-a-kind classic VW Beetle, the most iconic car in Mexico. You will not find another tour like this one in Cancun. You will see four sides of life in Cancun (1) High-end seafood restaurant on the Caribbean frequented by affluent locals (2) Mid-to-high end seafood restaurant on the shore of Laguna Nichupte, frequented by locals (some docking their yachts to eat) and visitors (3) a taco restaurant in the heart of Cancun's hotel zone, frequented by many overseas tourists (4) sweet street food in the heart of downtown Cancun, visited by locals with their families and mostly Mexican tourists. Your guide, a former professional photographer, will take photos throughout your experience and share them with you afterwards.
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Itinerary
This first stop is in Puerto Juarez, currently a candidate to be one of the first 'barrios magicos' (magic neighbourhoods) in the country, as this was where Cancun 'existed' before Cancun was built in the 1970s. We'll eat ceviche and enjoy a drink in Marbella, a hidden gem of a seafood restaurant overlooking the Caribbean just 2-3 yards away.
Our second stop, after a half-hour cruise in the Classic racing-car painted VW beetle, will be at a restaurant overlooking the Laguna Nichupte, sat on a sand beach, where we'll try the 'pescadillas' (lcoally famed fish empanadas) or vegetarian alternative, and have a drink.
After a ten-minute drive, being photographed and videoed by passers-by in the VW Beetle, our third stop will be in the heart of the Zona Hotelera, where we'll soak up the atmosphere, while eating tacos al pastor, a Mexican national institution of a dish alongside another drink.
After a further 20 minutes in the classic VW Beetle, our fourth and final stop will be in a large square frequented by the locals and national tourists every evening, together with their families. We'll wander around, your guide explaining each of the local dishes on offer at this street food market and entertainment venue and enjoy a 'marquesita', a crispy pancake fileld with fruits and Edam cheese, a dish unique to this region of Mexico.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Please arrive on time so we can get the most of the experience, perhaps including local events and/or sunsets
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(7)
We had a remarkable experience with Paul! He was informative, engaging, and fun to be around and the locations/food selections were perfect! I would recommend this tour to anyone who wants to get out and explore the beauty of Cancún.
Thank you Kylee. It was so good that we got to spend the afternoon and evening together and show you some of the 'real Cancun'. We ate well, enjoyed each others' company and I think the advice you got for the rest of your trip (when I was fully booked) worked well. Win-win!
We did a food tour with Paul and it was outstanding! Our first stop was a truly local restaurant. I would almost describe it as a “speak easy”. You enter a convenience store and go to the back and then go upstairs to a complete surprise! It was a fantastic setting right on the water. We enjoyed a beer and some of the best shrimp ceviche I ever tasted. 2nd stop was in the main square of Cancun. One again, it felt as though only locals were visiting this area. There was music, kids playing, and tons of food vendors. We had a dessert called a marquesita. It was delicious!! 3rd stop was in the crazy area near Congo Bongo. We had some tacos el pastor at a restaurant in this area. Although not my atmosphere, it was fun to people watch and experience a bit of the Cancun night life. Last stop was a seafood/taco restaurant further down in the Hotel Zone. We had fish empanadas and a cocktail. Another fantastic choice and a great way to end the evening. Paul’s tour does an amazing job, showing 4 different types of restaurants, all with a different vibe. He is a fun, knowledgeable person and also teaches you about the history of Cancun. Do not hesitate to book a tour with him!!
Darren, thank you to you and Nikki for a great evening - felt like friends pretty much instantly. Thank you also for the review, the time taken, and I hope to see you back here for your twenty-somethingth visit to Cancun and to do something a little different together.
We did a food tour with Paul and it was outstanding! Our first stop was a truly local restaurant. I would almost describe it as a “speak easy”. You enter a convenience store and go to the back and then go upstairs to a complete surprise! It was a fantastic setting right on the water. We enjoyed a beer and some of the best shrimp ceviche I ever tasted. 2nd stop was in the main square of Cancun. One again, it felt as though only locals were visiting this area. There was music, kids playing, and tons of food vendors. We had a dessert called a marquesita. It was delicious!! 3rd stop was in the crazy area near Congo Bongo. We had some tacos el pastor at a restaurant in this area. Although not my atmosphere, it was fun to people watch and experience a bit of the Cancun night life. Last stop was a seafood/taco restaurant further down in the Hotel Zone. We had fish empanadas and a cocktail. Another fantastic choice and a great way to end the evening. Paul’s tour does an amazing job, showing 4 different types of restaurants, all with a different vibe. He is a fun, knowledgeable person and also teaches you about the history of Cancun. Do not hesitate to book a tour with him!!
I'm so glad that I booked this tour. My fiance and I had a wonderful experience from start to finish! Minutes after i booked, I had received a nice confirmation message from the tour guide/business owner himself, Paul. He was on time, accommodating, and friendly. He is also a seasoned traveler so he is knowledgeable enough to give us a history of Cancun, show us the highlights of the city, and have us experience some of the best foods around. If you are a first timer in Cancun, I highly recommend this deal! Also, wandering in a VW beetle is a sweet bonus! Hey Paul, thanks for such an amazing experience. We look forward to booking your other tours on our next visit!
I loved meeting you and Damon very much and all the best for the wedding. Coming soon! :-) I'm glad you enjoyed the tour, the food and only sorry that you now miss the pescadillas! You'll just have to come back...
We had such a great night with Paul! This isn’t just a food tour—it’s a mix of amazing food, local culture, and insight into the social and economic side of Cancun. Paul really knows his stuff, and as a well-traveled person himself, he brings a unique perspective. You can tell he genuinely loves what he does, and that passion is contagious. We also got a video at the end of the tour, which was such a wonderful bonus—it really made the experience even more special. Our only regret is not doing this tour earlier in our trip—we definitely would’ve spent more time with him. Guess we’ll just have to come back!
You're very kind and it was a delight to spend the evening with you, eating the best food and showing off what is now my home town and explaining its people. As you say, this is more than a food tour, rather a food-based socio-cultural tour. It was indeed a shame we were unable to schedule anything else, but thank you for your review, and congrats on your wedding too!
Contacting Paul directly was my best option, because I was able to talk to him and he designed everything to my liking, without charging me anything extra!!! So we had a great time!! Thank you.
Gracias Susan. Que gusto conocer a ti y a tu hermana. Hasta la proxima vez que nos visita la otra hermana!!
Great experience from start to finish. The very striking car made me remember moments from my childhood and adolescence. We went to eat ceviche in Marbella which was delicious, for me it was the best. I ate it with a cold beer. Afterwards we tried whiting and tacos and finally we went to Las Palapas park to eat a marquesita. For me it was the first time doing all this and I have been living in Cancun for 17 years.
Que gusto conocerlos y ser la persona quien te presento tu primera marquesita, y a conocer lugares que no habias visitado antes.
