OAXACA
Oaxaca’s best days out.
The 15 food & drink tours travellers book most around Oaxaca, with what each one costs, how long it runs and the operator you go with.
Taste 24+ Oaxaca favorites on a 6-hour market and street food walk in English. Small group, corn to mezcal, lots of fruit.
Most Popular“Wonderful day! They do an amazing job of covering a lot of ground. I’d recommend you come hungry as they make many stops. They also tell you a lot about the history and culture of Oaxaca.”
Monte Albán and artisan villages from Oaxaca City with hotel pickup, a small-group guide, morning ruins, optional lunch, and craft workshops.
“Amazing day with Zenon, he was great at giving background and facts about each place. Very knowledgeable and kept us very interested even with the 8 month old baby. The rides between places allowed the baby to nap on the go. 100% recommend this”
Taste Oaxacan roots through three markets, guided bites, and plenty of food in a small group walk in Oaxaca City.
“This was such a great tour with a personal touch provided by our guide! The food was sensational, and learning more about the culture and backstory to some of the places we visited were highlights!”
A small-group Oaxaca market food tour with tastings of tejate, tlayudas, tamales, roasted meats, grasshoppers, and Oaxacan sweets.
“Alicia is an amazing guide, very knowledgeable and fun to stroll around the markets! Along the way we met some characters, like the guy in Lina Cremeria, that made the whole experience even better.”
Taste Oaxaca’s top market bites in a small English-language group, from *tejate* to tlayudas, plus a sit-down meal.
“Coyote was an amazing guide who took into consideration our one dairy intolerant family member and ensured we got to see and taste the best parts of both big markets. There was the most delicious and nutritious drinks, fruit and bbq meats that we may never have considered eating. Thank you Coyote for your guidance…”
Oaxaca City street food markets with an English-speaking guide. Try mole, mezcal, chocolate, tamales, bugs, and more in 4 hours.
“The kids did a really good job trying new foods. We had a taco with a cricket sauce, corn in about a hundred different ways, drinks with viscosity that was a bit questionable and the kids tried it all!”
Private Oaxaca City historic walk plus street-food tasting at Mercado 20 de Noviembre, with pickup, WhatsApp support, English guide, 3 hours.
“We loved spending a few hours with Yesi! She was so welcoming and knowledgeable. We were able to try some of the best street food in the city without dealing with a language barrier. Our favorite was the memelas! We were also excited to learn about our spirit animals, local festivals, and wedding traditions. Our…”
3-hour Oaxaca City walking tour: Santo Domingo, Mercado Juárez, tacos, memelas, and a Zapotec mezcal tasting.
“Fun, interesting, thorough. Luis was charming and knowledgeable. I would recommend it highly! Thank you!”
Late Shift Oaxaca by night: small-group street food tastings plus chocolate and mezcal. 5 hours in English for $115.
“We had a wonderful evening with Pedro and our other group members. We ate some great food that we probably would not have tried if it hadn't been for this tour. Might not have even came across the restaurants that we enjoyed so much. We also enjoyed the mezcal tasting and learned so much about…”
Oaxaca City street-food walk and three markets in 3 hours. Small-group tastings with meat or veggie options and an English guide.
“Our guide Sarah was very knowledgeable about local food and culture, of which she was clearly very proud. She was attentive and accommodating to all of us, and a pleasure to share part of our day with. We went back to one of the markets the next day, much more confident in our ability to…”
Private Oaxaca day trip to Hierve el Agua, mezcal tasting, and Zapotec textiles with hotel pickup and flexible pace for up to 3.
“We (3 people) did a private tour of Hierve Aqua Falls and Mitla. Our tour guide Xavier was knowledgeable, prompt, accommodating and a good driver. Our local guide at Hierve Falls was excellent. Showed us things we never would have noticed. We also visited Mitla and the local guide there was excellent. He brought the…”
Oaxaca City food tour with mole negro, tejate, tlayuda, chocolate, markets, and a secret final dish for $77.
“Antonio was a wonderful and passionate guide who gave us an immersive culinary experience and food journey.”
Private Oaxaca street food tour: two markets, fruit refreshment start, English guide, and you choose what to eat. 2 hours.
“Beside the great tour and tour guide (Elisabeth), what I like the most is that food is not included, so you can buy whatever you feel like trying!”
Six Oaxaca street-food tastings across three markets with an English guide. Meet at Santo Domingo, end at Mercado de La Merced.
“We had a wonderful morning with Valeria! We did not only taste some of the most delicious food that we could definitely not find ourselves, but we also learnt a lot for the city’s culture and history. It was a fantastic and highly recommended experience! Muchas gracias Valeria!”
Private 3-hour Oaxaca City walk with museum stops and a mezcal tasting at Casa del Mezcal, guided in English.
“Alex and Daniel did an excellent walking tour of Oaxaca including Santa Domingo and the market. We also enjoyed the Mexcaleria and tasting. We would recommend this guides and this tour.”
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