Taste Oaxaca Food Tour with 15+ Tastings
Overview
Most travellers never get beyond Oaxaca’s restaurant scene, but this tour dives straight into the city’s true culinary heart. Instead of polished dining rooms, you’ll taste the iconic dishes locals actually eat at midday, from memelas and mole-filled tamales to empanadas, tostadas, and ancient maize-and-cacao drinks that have defined the region for centuries.
With 15+ tastings across 8+ stops, you’ll explore markets, street vendors, and neighbourhood eateries beloved by locals and largely unknown to visitors. It’s a deep, generous look at why Oaxaca is considered one of the world’s great culinary capitals, and one of the best ways to experience the city food culture.
What's Included
- 15+ food tastings included, more than any other Oaxacan food tour
- Bottled water included
- Movable food feast with 8-9 stops around Oaxaca city
- Max 8 exclusive guests, smallest group size in Oaxaca (private tour or 9+ guests, contact us)
- Led by professional tastemaker guides
- Alcoholic drinks excluded
- Pick up and drop off from hotel excluded
- Some dietary restrictions unsuitable including vegetarian and vegan diets
Meeting Location
Morelos s/n
Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., Mexico
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Las Casas S/N
OAX_RE_BENITO JUAREZ, Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., Mexico
The tour concludes at the Mercado Benito Juárez (Benito Juárez Market). The tour duration is approximately 3.5 to 4 hours depending on the pace of the group. Your guide can help you to find transport back to your accommodation if you wish.
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
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