Food & Markets Tour: Explore Oaxacan Cuisine Traditions, Flavors and Smells

Embark on a food and markets tour in Oaxaca to discover the rich traditions, flavors, and aromas of Oaxacan cuisine. Taste authentic dishes and explore bustling markets for an immersive culinary experience.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Mercado Benito Juarez - Tasting of the traditional waters of the city, as well as one of the most famous cocoa drinks in the city, “El tejate”. Also the tasting of grasshoppers, and at the end they will be able to try the traditional Oaxacan sweets for dessert
  • Mercado 20 de Noviembre - Tasting of roasted meats in the famous meat corridor,…
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Oaxacan cuisine has received recognition both nationally and globally. Delving into the markets of Oaxaca is the ultimate way to savour authentic traditional dishes! This tour promises an extensive initiation into Oaxacan gastronomy. You’ll gain insights into market activities and have your uncertainties resolved as you explore the aromas and tastes of Oaxacan food from its most classic sources.

Location
Metropolitan Cathedral of Oaxaca
Avenida de la Independencia
In front of the Cathedral main entrance
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Barbara_k
Jan 15, 2025
Great tour, lots of food - Elizabeth was a super guide. She excelled at sharing the market with us and explaining the culture and food of Oaxaca. Answered our questions and there was so much to eat.
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Talia_f
Dec 30, 2024
Elizabeth was very... - Elizabeth was very knowledgeable and we were able to try many different things. The tour is a good length as well- it’s not an all day activity but not too short either.
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Gino_a
Dec 28, 2024
Great experience and an... - Great experience and an even greater guide! Elizabeth was awesome! She explained the foods and the regions and ordered our food for us in the market. If you sign up for this tour, ask for Elizabeth. We highly recommend her!
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Kiana_h
Dec 2, 2024
Great experience - Coyote was a great and knowledgeable guide! He shared his love of the diversity of the food of the regions of Oaxaca with us. He tailored to tour towards our questions and accommodating a toddler. Totally worth it!
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Michele_k
Nov 6, 2024
Taste of Oaxaca - What an amazing experience! So wonderful to have Elizabeth as our guide. She not only shared with us the best of Oaxacan street foid, but told us so much about the culture of Oaxaca and Oaxacan food. I learned so much it was much easier to order at the restaurants after this tour.
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Liana_r
Nov 1, 2024
Amazing time!!! Love love love - The food, the knowledge, the atmosphere! Amazing. Elizabeth was excellent with her explanations and great personality.
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Dylamorca
Oct 27, 2024
I recommend! - Elizabeth is very knowledgeable. I recommend this tour if you want to know more about the local culture, story and of course, food :)
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Del_g
Oct 25, 2024
It's a YES! - Wow, what a cool experience. Our tour guide, Elizabeth, was patient and very knowledgeable as a true local. Answered all our questions and was easy to get along with. Tour included a stops at two markets that were next to each other. Tried their tejate, cheese, meat sausages, some main dishes, and some pastries. Would definitely recommend this tour and this guide.
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Frank_m
Nov 1, 2024
Good Food! - It was a good start to learn about the local cuisine. We learned about different types of Mole, Mezcal, tejate and bread. A good for the trip
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Nancy_d
Dec 15, 2024
Blah! - The guide was easy to understand and friendly. The meetup instructions were confusing and she was late. The food was not worth eating. Therefore the tour was overpriced.
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