Oaxaca · OAXACA FOOD & MARKET TOURS
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Oaxaca is a food city before it is anything else, and a good market tour is the fastest way in. These are the best food and market tours: tlayudas and moles, the smoke of the 20 de Noviembre grills, string cheese pulled by hand, with prices, group sizes, and how much walking and eating each one packs in.
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!”
Oaxaca City market tour with about 20 tastings, pre-Hispanic drinks, and local history in 3.5 hours.
“This was a locals view of food in the markets of Oaxaca city! Would recommend if you truly want to see the real local market! Bryan was a brilliant guide.”
Hands-on Oaxaca market tour and cooking class with no fixed menu. Learn mole negro, grind spices, and enjoy drinks and lunch.
“It was amazing. The walk to the mercado is pleasant, the mercado itself great because there aren't (or at leat weren't) other tourists there, prepping and making the food is a blast and, mostly importantly, the finished products are absolutely delicious.”
Cook Oaxaca classics in a wood-fired farm kitchen: make nixtamal tortillas, choose moles, visit the market, then eat what you make.
“Lots of hands on cooking and information about the ingredients and different preparation techniques.”
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.”
Shop Oaxaca’s markets with a chef, then cook traditional dishes with fresh ingredients, handmade tortillas, and regional drinks in 5.5 hours.
“Sandra and Samuel were fantastic. It was like cooking with your favorite Aunt and Un le at their home. We learned six dishes over the five hours we spent together and it was so fun! I highly recommend.”
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”
Taste Oaxaca through guided market walks, regional tastings, and pre-Hispanic drinks, with vegan-friendly options and a small group.
“an awesome tour!! we were so full by the time we were done. my recommendation is not to eat breakfast before the morning tour. also, Monday to Thursday ard quieter days in the market.”
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.”
Bike Oaxaca to Santa María del Tule to see the Árbol del Tule, then refuel at the local gastronomic market.
“My daughter and I had a fantastic bike tour with Daniel. I highly recommend the Tule Tree and Gastronomic Market tour. Daniel fitted us with modern sturdy bikes and provided helmets. He navigated us through Oaxaca and onto a designated bike path that leads to the Tule Tree. He is an excellent guide, stopping occasionally to share specific history about Oaxaca and the area that we rode through. He is safety conscious and I felt very comfortable bringing my daughter on the tour. Daniel is easy going, fun, and informative. We ate a delicious meal at the Gastronomic Market after touring the Tule tree and associated grounds and gardens. Great…”
