Oaxaca Cultural Tour: Discover Zapotec Heritage

Experience the authentic local cuisine and sustainable tourism of Oaxaca with Me Encanta Oaxaca Food Tour. Join us to discover the beauty and cultural richness of Oaxaca state.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Reforma 444 - Experience our Authentic Cultural Oaxaca Food Tour and savor the local flavors on a 6-hour culinary walking adventure. Delight in over 24 traditional Oaxaca foods, beverages, fruits, mezcal, and more at the 3 main markets and 2 street food stalls. Along the way, engage in discussions about culture, history, gastronomy, traditions,…
What's Included
  • Lunch provided
  • Complimentary bottled water
  • Enjoy tea and coffee
  • Breakfast included
What's Not Included
  • Umbrellas, raincoats, tip.
  • Gratuities
Meal Options
  • Corn - Pre-hispanic corn-based meals & drinks
    Street food
  • Tacos - Unique tacos made of oaxacan products, one of those are made of chile relleno with a smoky flavor others with pumkin flower
  • Tacos
  • typical Oaxacan Dessert / Local fruit Tastings - You´ll try the typical Oaxacan Sweets and the exotic seasonal local fruits.
  • Mouth- watering grill…
Additional Information

This initiative is led by Betsaida, a Zapotec woman who was born and raised in Oaxaca. The project began six years ago with the simple aim of sharing the beauty and cultural richness of Oaxaca with the world.
The team takes great pride in their heritage and is dedicated to supporting local consumption. They collaborate with farmers, artisans, cooks,…

Location
Reforma 444
Reforma
Cancellation Policy

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

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Brant_b
Aug 23, 2025
Wonderful day! Highly recommend. - 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.
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Fiona
Aug 14, 2025
Amazing Tour! - This was an amazing tour! I really cannot say enough great things about our guide, Ellie. She was attentive, friendly, and so very knowledgeable. She kept us engaged throughout the entire 6 hour tour. We learned so much about the food we were eating as well as the history & culture of the city. The tour is managed amazingly with two other women, Fatima and Betsaida (the owner) helping to make sure the tour runs smoothly. These three women did a great job at pacing everything and making sure everything is clean. It is long, but it is worth it. I highly recommend this tour. Come hungry and fueled with coffee!
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Roshanshingadia
Aug 14, 2025
Amazing food tour! - If you’re looking to dive into the heart of Oaxacan cuisine, this food tour is an absolute must! We had the pleasure of being the only 2 people on the tour for a six-hour tour through the bustling streets of Oaxaca, and it was an unforgettable experience. Our guide was a local food expert who really knew her stuff. She explained the origins of each dish and its cultural significance, making the experience not just about tasting, but also learning. I was especially fascinated by the history behind the moles, which Oaxaca is so famous for. We learnt history along the tour which was great alongside the food! The food itself was divine.This food tour is perfect for anyone who wants to taste Oaxaca’s rich culinary heritage, while also discovering the city’s vibrant culture. It’s a full-on feast for the senses — definitely come hungry, and be prepared to fall in love with Oaxacan food all over again Betsaida and her team are wonderful, would throughly recommend
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Roshan_s
Aug 14, 2025
Flavors of Oaxaca: A Culinary Journey Through Mexico's Food Capital - If you’re looking to dive into the heart of Oaxacan cuisine, this food tour is an absolute must! We had the pleasure of being the only 2 people on the tour for a six-hour tour through the bustling streets of Oaxaca, and it was an unforgettable experience. Our guide was a local food expert who really knew her stuff. She explained the origins of each dish and its cultural significance, making the experience not just about tasting, but also learning. I was especially fascinated by the history behind the moles, which Oaxaca is so famous for. We learnt history along the tour which was great alongside the food! The food itself was divine.This food tour is perfect for anyone who wants to taste Oaxaca’s rich culinary heritage, while also discovering the city’s vibrant culture. It’s a full-on feast for the senses — definitely come hungry, and be prepared to fall in love with Oaxacan food all over again Betsaida and her team are wonderful, would throughly recommend
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Abm870cm
Jul 24, 2025
Essential if visiting Oaxaca - Such an incredible experience! We learned so much about Oaxacan culture through its incredible food. We've never eaten so much on a food tour before! Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and engaging, and the tour struck the perfect balance between walking, listening, eating, and drinking. We would 100% recommend it—this is an absolute must-do if you're visiting Oaxaca.
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396vanessay
Jul 19, 2025
- We had an amazing tour guide who was very knowledgeable ,we ate so much food, variety of drinks, fruit, meats and authentic food.
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Tiffany_m
Jul 15, 2025
Ellie and Caleb were a... - Ellie and Caleb were a fantastic duo! I thought everything was informative, fascinating, delicious and beyond helpful to have a local who takes pride in their city and history to show visitors around. I would not have known how to navigate the markets on my own. It helps that you are sharing food with your group because you can sample everything without waste. Definitely DO NOT eat breakfast if your booking starts at before 10a.
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Aimeerocha
Jul 12, 2025
A very nice day of food coma! - We had an amazing day with Betsaida and Fatima! We got to eat and drink so much that I highly advise you to go on an empty stomach, honestly we lost the count! We also had that great feeling that we would never go to those places by ourselves what make it even more special as an experience ❤️ She was lovely, helpful and knowledgeable!
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Emma
Jul 8, 2025
Highly authentic and recommended! - Very passionate guide, heaps of local knowledge, felt like a group of friends. Really enjoyed this extensive tour, all the tips and history. We tried so many dishes (20+!), it was perfectly paced and balanced. Highly recommended!
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X_c
Jul 24, 2025
We have long been looking... - We have long been looking forward to visit Mexico’s food-Mecca Oaxaca and try the best of local food, therefore we booked this tour in good time via Viator, knowing that the best steetfood can only be experienced with someone who knows the local food. I received several reminders from Viator about the tour when the time approached - the latest was the day before our reservation, which raised our expectations even more. However, when we waited on schedule at the appointed meeting point, there was no sign of any guide. We called the tour provider Me Encanta Oaxaca, and got a very confused employee in the phone. At the beginning he said that they did not get our reservation. Then after some time’s searching he obviously found our reservation anyway but told us the guide was out of town and therefore was not available that day. Further more, they were not able to provide any alternative guide the same day. We expressed our disappointment since that was the only day we could go on this tour and were leaving Oaxaca in two days. The guy in the phone could do nothing but apologise. Later same day they would explain in a text message that the guide was involved in a traffic accident and would stay at the emergency at hospital the rest of the day. What can I say? We had to chose to believe them and could only wish the poor guide good luck. But I wish we had received a notice as soon as they found out that they wouldn’ t be able to fulfil the tour. It was probably very bad luck and a huge disappointment for us.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).