Oaxaca Walking Food Tour: A Culinary Adventure

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By Elizabeth

Good for small groups

max 6 people

Duration 3 Hours

Meal on the house

Suitable for children

About your Experience

Explore Oaxaca’s vibrant culinary scene on this authentic food tour that takes you through the city’s most traditional and bustling markets. Taste handmade Oaxacan quesadillas, smoky tamales, and exotic foods like chapulines (grasshoppers) while learning the rich history behind each dish. Immerse yourself in the sights, smells, and flavors that make Oaxaca one of the world’s top food destinations.

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Guided walking tour through historic areas of Oaxaca Foods to be tasted - tlayuda, chiles rellenos, horchata with tuna (typical drink), tejate (drink), quesillo, chapulines, chocolate.
Professional/Local Guide

Prepare for a mouthwatering journey through Oaxaca’s most famous markets, where the essence of traditional Oaxacan cuisine comes to life. The tour begins with a visit to two of the city’s most popular and lively markets, where locals gather daily to sell fresh ingredients and prepared foods.

Stroll through the iconic Smoke Alley, filled with the rich aroma of meats being grilled over open flames. Taste a variety of authentic dishes, including a steaming Oaxacan tamale wrapped in banana leaves, and experience the refreshing flavor of traditional drinks that locals have cherished for generations.

For the adventurous, there’s a chance to try Oaxaca’s famous chapulines (grasshoppers), a delicacy that has been a part of the local diet for centuries. Continue your tasting tour with a bite of the handmade Oaxacan quesadilla, prepared fresh right before your eyes.

This tour is a feast for the senses, where the vibrant colors, diverse flavors, and intoxicating aromas of Oaxacan cuisine come together to create an unforgettable culinary experience.

1:30 p.m. | Tour Start
Meet your guide in downtown Oaxaca to begin this 2.5-hour culinary journey.

Benito Juárez Market
Start with a walk through the bustling Benito Juárez Market, where vibrant stalls showcase Oaxaca’s traditional ingredients and flavors. Sample authentic bites, from tamales to handmade quesadillas, while learning about the cultural importance of each dish.

20 de Noviembre Market
Continue to the 20 de Noviembre Market, famous for its smoke alley, where vendors prepare meats and local specialties over open flames. Taste traditional drinks, savor regional flavors, and—if you’re adventurous—try chapulines (grasshoppers), a crunchy Oaxacan delicacy.

Tour Conclusion
End the tour with a satisfied palate and a deeper understanding of the food culture that has made Oaxaca one of the world’s top culinary destinations.

Let us remind you that this tour is given in a market not in a restaurant so if you have health issues please take that into consideration.

📍 Centro, Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., Mexico

$60 USD per person

We understand that plans can change so if you cancel your tour 24 hours before the beginning of tour you are entitled to a full refund of your payment (minus the stripe commission). After that time a guide is already booked for the tour and needs to be payed for his time, so unfortunately a refund is no longer possible.
This experience runs rain or shine. In the event of severe weather conditions that may impact safety, the activity may be rescheduled or canceled with a full refund or alternative arrangements provided.

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Explore Oaxaca like a local. We take you to the must-experience places during your stay, offering an immersive journey that goes beyond typical tours. Feel the heartbeat of Oaxaca as we reveal hidden gems and provide an authentic local experience. Join us for a unique adventure that captures the true essence of this vibrant city

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