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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Isabellass4933qu
May 5, 2025
Solid food tour! - Definitely recommend this tour if you’re wanting to get your bearings of the city and where to eat and shop. Our guide Alicia was great - engaging, helpful and kind. We were able to get a good sense of the main types of dishes they have here, as well as mezcal and some bakery sweets ! Was definitely full after a few hours of eating so come hungry! We went to two different markets and they have everything - from produce, a butchery, juice bars, clothes, jewelry, and a bunch of food stalls. Great way to start off my trip here, will definitely come back to the markets for authentic cheap eats, a drink or some souvenirs. Ask for Alicia if you can - she was outstanding!
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Krz6mkykqf
Apr 13, 2025
Excellent food tour - We had a wonderful time touring the markets with Alicia. She was friendly and knowledgeable and an excellent guide! Highly recommend for a fun way to explore the markets, learn about the cuisine and culture of Oaxaca!
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Rocio_r
Mar 23, 2025
A must to learn and enjoy culture and its food - Our tour guide Elizabeth was so knowledgeable and explained both markets, traditions and food. We tasted a very nice variety, learned a lot. She also recommended we visit the are next to church of Soledad to have some of the best nieve. We went there in the evening and really loved it so thank you so much for that recommendation, we went there again last night and we each ordered an even bigger size of nieve.
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Christopher_k
Mar 8, 2025
Best Food Tour - Coyote was an amazing Guide. Had fun, the Best Food and learnt some real history about oaxaca ;) would totally recommmend
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Rudolf_n
Feb 19, 2025
Foodtour - Coyote has an in depth knowledge of Oaxaca foods and markets and way more. He even likes corona. Great chap to spend the time with.
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Hillarys72
Feb 8, 2025
Best food tour we’ve done so far - Our guide was excellent. She used to be a teacher so she was clear and engaging. We took this tour on our first day in Oaxaca and it was so nice to have someone show us the basics of the food, as it’s very different from other parts of Mexico. We would definitely recommend this company. Our guide handled buying all the food, which was nice too. It starts out light with drinks and small tastes but gradually you eat more and more and near the end there’s a large meal. We were so full!
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Sjoerd_v
Jan 29, 2025
Amazing and fun afternoon!! - Elizabeth took us into the Oaxaca food world! She is an amazing host with great taste. Her English is on point. If you are into food and are open to learn a bit more about the life in Oaxaca and want a fun afternoon; go on this tour!
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Dietrich_a
Jan 19, 2025
good market education - Alicia was an excellent guide, helped answer all our food questions and we tasted many many things. The market tour was great to do early in the trip so you can then shop knowing what is what. I would recommend to just taste the juice because drinking the whole thing you'll be too full for all the food yet to come.
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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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up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).