Oaxaca · FOOD & DRINK
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There are 20 food & drink tours in Oaxaca to choose between and they are not equal. The 15 standouts are here: what you pay, how long you are out for, and the detail that usually decides it.
Small-group 6-hour Oaxaca food walk with 24+ corn tastings, mezcal, fruit, and market culture across local stalls.
“This tour was a wonderful and delicious introduction to Oaxacan culture and cuisine! The hours flew by as our guides explained each dish and its meaning. They were so very kind and welcoming. I highly recommend this tour!”
Morning Monte Albán from Oaxaca with artisan workshops and lunch. Small group, air-conditioned van, English guide, optional food.
“Fantastic information from the guide. Great places to visit. Good safe driving. Very clean comfortable van. Spectacular day that we will not forget.”
A 5.5-hour Oaxaca City food walk through three markets, tasting corn specialties, grilled meats, and surprises, with lunch and drinks included.
“Great food tour. Fabulous tour amazing food and informative. So much fun. We have been on other food tours and this was one of the best. Luis our tour guide was fun and interesting”
Sample Oaxaca at its best on a 2.5-hour market food tour: Tejate cocoa drink, tlayudas, tamales, grasshoppers, and sweets.
“I had been super excited to experience a good tour in Oaxaca and this tour did not disappoint! Jake and I had a tour with Coyote, who was super friendly and knowledgeable about not only the history of the markets and food, but also made us feel comfortable quickly and made you feel you could connect with the local traders met along the way. The food was amazing and plenty of it! We got to try different drinks, snacks and meals that we had never tried before and we are so glad we did this trip so we can know more about what we are ordering here in Mexico and…”
Oaxaca food market tour with tejate, grasshoppers, tamales, empanada al comal, and tlayudas, plus a sit-down meal in 2.5 hours.
“Myself and my husband had the most incredible experience with Alicia during our stay in Oaxaca. Alicia, who speaks excellent English, has a wealth of knowledge around food as well as historical and cultural information. We throughly enjoyed going through the markets with her, sampling food along the way before finally sitting down to a meal together. This gave us the confidence to try new foods and to have the know how when ordering on the street or in the markets, despite our very poor Spanish! Our only regret was that we didn’t do this tour on our first day.”
Taste Oaxaca’s markets in a 4-hour English tour with breakfast included: mole, mezcal, chapulines and chocolate tasting.
“I loved this tour! Daniela was lovely with a good sense of humor, and even taught us about how the food is grown. She showed us how to order in the meat market, and I tried food I otherwise wouldn't due to being overwhelmed by all the choices. I now know where some hidden markets are that I'd walked past several times unaware. I thought four hours might a lot of walking, but it was fine with all the sitting breaks to eat. And the amount of food was perfect; I felt stuffed at the end but not overly so.”
A private 3-hour Oaxaca City walk plus Mercado 20 de Noviembre street food, guided in English with flexible stops and easy pickup.
“Our tour guide Oscar was very knowledgeable and interesting. Highly recommend. Always nice to experience the culture of others.”
A 3-hour walking tour of Oaxaca City’s historic center, from Mercado Juárez to Santo Domingo, with food, culture, and parade sights.
“This tour is a great introduction to the city center. You pass by the major cathedrals and attractions in the area. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and also took us to a few authentic local places as well. Be prepared for a decent amouRead more”
Oaxaca City street food and 3 markets tour with meat or veggie tastings, an expert multilingual guide, and small-group market time.
“This was a fantastic food tour! We ate so many different regional specialities and Sarah was super knowledgeable about everything. She made sure the vegetarians (us) were well accommodated at every stop! Do not each breakfast before the tour. You will be stuffed afterwards.”
A small-group Oaxaca City food tour by night: street snacks, beans, chocolate, tortillas, tlayuda, sweets, and a mezcal tasting.
“Luis provided a wonderful tour of the gastronomy of Oaxaca. He introduced us to vendors, flavors and experiences we would have missed if it wasn’t for him. We were extra delighted to participate in a chocolate and mezcal tasting. He was friendly, knowledgeable and considerate of our dietary needs. Must do experience if visiting Oaxaca and love food! Pro tip - skip the meal before your tour!”
Private Oaxaca day trip to Hierve el Agua, Don Agave mezcal tasting, and Teotitlán textiles with hotel pickup and time to swim.
“This tour was disappointing. They switched out the driver/tour guide last minute without telling us, and the whole experience was not very good. He provided little to no direction, dropping us off at the first stop and even letting us walk in the wrong direction until another tour guide kindly pointed out the way. He also was not waiting for us in or anywhere near the van after that stop and said he had gone to lunch - at 11 am when lunch in Mexico is usually at 2pm and with no warning. The whole day was like that. Little information on where he was taking us and what to…”
3-hour Oaxaca City food tour sampling mole, chocolate, tejate, tlayuda, and more across lively markets and the historic center.
“Yummy tour! We got to try many things we wouldn’t have had if we were on our own. Armando did a great job explaining everything to us and also giving us time to enjoy the food. We had a mix of market food, chocolate and a few items from nicer restaurants. Highly recommend!”
Private Oaxaca street food walk through Mercado Benito Juárez and 20 de Noviembre. 2 hours, English guide, pay only what you eat.
“Oscar was engaging, friendly, informative & his English is excellent. Doing it at 4pm was perfect for a happy hour timing with a meal followed by dessert with ice cream. Picked up some mole to take home too.”
Oaxaca City street food tour with 6 tastings, 3 markets, and a free Santo Domingo visit. Small group, English guide, 3.5 hours.
“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 Oaxaca walking tour with mezcal tasting, museums, and market stops in Centro. Tickets and tasting included, English guide.
“Ricardo and Alejandro did a great job of mixing history, architecture, some anthropology and archeology as well. They invited questions and answered all of them. They had great personalities and were really fun to be with. We ended with a mezcal tasting and they passed on a great dinner idea to us and we went the next night, "Ancestral" was fantastic. So were the guys!”
