• Tlalpan Centro II - The group will gather at Tlalpan Centro and travel by production van to Xochimilco. During the journey, Gregory will provide an overview of the day’s activities and offer a lesson on DSLR and phone camera settings to ensure everyone is prepared to capture the sunrise.
• Xochimilco - Upon arrival at dawn, participants will enjoy a sunrise boat ride through the chinampas of Xochimilco, an ancient Mesoamerican agricultural method used by the Aztecs, known as ‘floating gardens’. Here, you will film locals harvesting crops and the stunning natural beauty of these historic waterways. Instruction will be given on setting your camera for sunrise and filming during the golden hour. The group will pause at a chinampa to film a garden and the ingredients that make it to the table, while enjoying atole, a traditional Mexican drink from pre-Columbian times, along with a snack and coffee or tea on the boat.
• La Paz Market - Upon returning to the center of Tlalpan, the group will head directly to the traditional La Paz Market with Dona Chelita for a hearty breakfast and filming session.
• Tlalpan Centro II - The filming tour continues at a private restaurant within walking distance of the market. Here, participants will learn how to navigate and work in a small kitchen with a camera, engaging with the chef to set up appealing table shots of food and drinks. Participants will have the opportunity to taste traditional Mexican food from Oaxaca while capturing various angles to understand what is visually appealing.
• Barra Alipús - After a fulfilling day of eating and filming, participants can relax with a mezcal tasting or mocktail during the debriefing session. Gregory will review the footage and provide tips and tricks for future improvement, helping participants take their new skills as a “foodie filmmaker” on all their travels and tours. A signed certificate from Gregory will also be awarded.

• Private transportation
• Snacks
• Tea and coffee
• Guide In-person: English, Spanish

• Camera equipment is not included. Bring your own DSLR or Mobile phone to shoot with.
• Lunch

Begin your journey at Xochimilco, the historic river canals of Mexico City, where you’ll discover how to set up your cameras to capture the stunning sunrise backdrop while enjoying traditional quesadillas and the Aztec drink, atole. This tour offers the unique opportunity to learn how to film your culinary adventures like a professional, under the guidance of an award-winning filmmaker and cinematographer. Unlike other food tours, you’ll not only savor incredible Mexican dishes but also create beautifully crafted videos and photos to share on social media. Next, we visit the La Paz market to experience Doña Chelita’s hearty selection of tacos, mole, freshly made tortillas, and more, all while capturing the vibrant sights and sounds of a traditional Mexican market. The remainder of the day is devoted to mastering various culinary filming techniques while dining at local restaurants. The day concludes with a mezcal tasting, a review of your film, and an award ceremony for the top foodie filmmaker of the day.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.