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The way to a city's heart it's through its food! And on this private food tour, you'll get to know Oaxaca through its cuisine and the tastings favorite of the locals. A local food expert is ready to give you a taste of the real Oaxaca satisfying your cravings for local food and city highlights.

Destination

Oaxaca, Mexico

Category

Food Tours

Duration

2.5 horas

Transport mode

Walking tour

Available languages

English, Español, Português

Included

• Private Guide
• 6 local Tastings
• Vegetarian Options Available
• All Withlocals Tours are Carbon Neutral

Excluded

• Entrance to Attractions
• after 19.00 the local market is closed

What you can expect

Choose your local

Get to know these 4 passionate locals, each bringing unique perspectives and talents. Choose your favorite, check their availability, and book to create an unforgettable adventure tailored to you.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with the host of your choice.

1. Meeting point

   Meet at At the entrance of Casa del Mezcal - Oaxaca to start your journey

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2. Itinerary

   This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

3. Introducción a los alimentos

   ¡Este recorrido culinario de inicio es breve y agradable! Una manera perfecta de familiarizarse con la cocina local, sus mejores degustaciones y dónde encontrarlas, todo con la ayuda de un experto en comida local.

4. Los favoritos de los lugareños

   Comienza tu estancia en Oaxaca descubriendo la cocina local. Pruebe algunas de las delicias gastronómicas favoritas de los lugareños, como Coronita y Taco de Lechón, elegidos por su anfitrión local, ¡y escuche por qué los lugareños los aman tanto!

5. Aspectos destacados de la ciudad

   Este recorrido es más que solo comida; ¡Es una experiencia cultural! Entre paradas para comer, descubra los aspectos más destacados de la ciudad para vivir una experiencia completa que satisfará su apetito por Oaxaca. Visita el Zócalo, el Mercado 20 de Noviembre y más lugares destacados de la ciudad en el camino

6. Recomendaciones de alimentos

   Con este recorrido gastronómico privado, podrás seguir disfrutando de las comidas y bebidas más auténticas de Oaxaca. Su anfitrión experto en comida sabe dónde ir y qué pedir y le dará recomendaciones basadas en sus gustos y preferencias dietéticas.

7. ¿Dieta especial o alergias?

   Si sigues una dieta especial o tienes alergia a algún alimento específico, ¡infórmaselo a tu anfitrión! Se asegurarán de tenerlo en cuenta para que puedas tener una experiencia agradable y segura.

8. Make it yours

   Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

   Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

   Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

Flexible cancellation policy

• Feel confident booking

  Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

• Change of plans?

  Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

• Loved by travelers worldwide

  Simple and flexible – your plans, your way.

Reviews from guests

Dominique🇨🇭 Switzerland

(About local Alejandro)

28 mayo 2025

We had a great time on the tour in Oaxaca exploring different eateries and hearing about the history and culture! Manuel was a fantastic host regularly checking in with us ensuring we had the best tour.Great afternoon in Oaxaca

Brian🇺🇸 United States

(About local Rolando)

6 mayo 2025

Rolando was an amazing guide, starting us off right off with the tlayuda in the market! I won't give away the rest of the amazing dishes and drinks we were able to try, but this was a top-notch tour with an extremely friendly and foodie guide - Rolando. He listened to our needs, as we didn't want to overeat as we have on other food tours, but we still got to try some of the best food we had on the entire trip! And a great stop at the end was the perfect finish to our time together. If you enjoy food, especially LOCAL food, book this one with Rolando!Culinary magic - Rolando knows the spots!

Sharon

(About local Raquel)

14 marzo 2025

We did the Culinary Experience with Raquel and we absolutely loved it. Not only does Raquel know a lot about the foods that are an important part of the Oaxacan culture but she has relationships with many of the vendors. She chatted with them as friends and treated everyone with respect. We tried crickets (not required!) and mole sauces plus so many delicious dishes I can’t remember the names of them all. Raquel was easy to talk to, and loves the culture and people of Oaxaca. Her enthusiasm was infectious and made us want to know more. She also gave us great recommendations on restaurants and other must-see cultural sites. Book this tour early in your Oaxacan visit so you can take advantage of all the other places Raquel recommends!Raquel makes you feel like an old friend

Lesley🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Raquel)

10 marzo 2025

From the moment we met Raquel, her passion and enthusiasm for her ancestral home was apparent. With gentle enthusiasm she shared her vast knowledge and experiences here in Oaxaca. We were fortunate to have Raquel for two tours - a highlight of Oaxaca and a food tour. Raquel accepted our limitations and planned our excursions accordingly. Her knowledge is vast and with her pleasant disposition, she made our time in Oaxaca more memorable. Raquel made our Oaxaca experience!

Unknown

(About local Raquel)

5 marzo 2025

We did the culinary experience with Raquel and it was amazing - we learned not only a lot about Oaxaca’s native foods but also about the culture and how everything ties together. One of the things I have noticed since being in Oaxaca is how proud the people are of their culture and heritage and that certainly came through during Raquel’s tour. We not only sampled many of the items in the market but she also explained how it fit into their culture. She also took us to a cultural museum and made suggestions for other things we might want to consider while we’re visiting Oaxaca. Overall it was a great experience and would highly recommend.Totally enhanced our Oaxaca experience!

Donna

(About local Raquel)

26 febrero 2025

We were so fortunate to book Raquel on our first day in Oaxaca, and I strongly suggest you do this! Not only did she give us an unbelievable introduction to Oaxacan food with the most respected vendors in the Benito Juarez market, she took us around town to familiarize us with several notable sites and artisan places which we were able to spend more time at later on. She also gave us an extensive list of restaurants, many of which we ate at and thoroughly enjoyed. Raquel is so energetic and enjoyable… truly felt like we were with an old friend. If you are going to Oaxaca and want a great experience, don’t hesitate to book her! Absolutely fabulous experience!

Peter🇨🇦 Canada

(About local Raquel)

24 febrero 2025

My wife and I had a terrific evening food tour with Raquel eating some wonderful local street food (the ice cream, mole and crickets were definite highlights), but more importantly meeting some amazing local folks and learning about Oxaxa from a different non-touristly perspective. Spending time with Raquel was truly special as she not only is deeply immersed in the culure of Oaxaca but also leverages her global experiences that help create the space for stimulating and insightful conversations. The night ended perfectly with an amazing mezcal in a cool local mezcaleria! We would highly recommend a tour with Raquel - you will not be disappointed!A great connection.

NICK🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Raquel)

16 febrero 2025

We had a fantastic tour with Rachel today. Rachel is extremely knowledgeable not only about the Oaxacan food but also about the culture and history of the area. We tried lots of different foods we hadn’t tried before and learnt so much about the area too . Rachel has a very engaging persona and the time flew by. We would highly recommend taking this tour with Rachel Our best food tour yet !

Michelle🇺🇸 United States

(About local Raquel)

31 enero 2025

Raquel is passionate about the culture and walked us through every taste perfectly. What a great experience!

Amy

(About local Raquel)

2 diciembre 2024

Our family of 4 had a great time with Raquel exploring Oaxaca's markets. She showed us her favorite tamale stand, told us about the history of some of the stalls, and guided us in trying chapulines (crickets) and other local delicacies! She was very patient and helpful with our school-age boys and knew where to find bathrooms (very important with kids!) Thanks Raquel!Excellent Food Tour with Raquel

Robert🇺🇸 United States

(About local Carlos Vidal)

17 noviembre 2024

Carlos! We absolutely loved our time with you!!! You taught us so much, took us to places we would have never found on our own and introduced us to a food and culture that is wonderful and unique. Ten stars with a cherry on top! Mil gracias!!!Carlos is an absolute jewel!!!

Aaron

(About local Raquel)

2 julio 2024

Raquel met us right on time with a huge smile and lovely attitude. We absolutely LOVED our time with her and would recommend anyone looking to experience the city and its street food to book with Raquel. From the exotic tastings in the market to the finer touches in a cozy cafe, she was an absolute delight as we learned all about the local culture and cuisine. We appreciated her passion for sustainability. We got so much great information that it made the rest of our trip and honestly felt we made a new friend :) All around wonderful experience

Deidre

(About local Carlos Vidal)

30 junio 2025

What a delightful and delicious first morning in Oaxaca. Carlos shared his passion for Oaxacan cuisine with our family and we all thoroughly enjoyed it. We loved the street tacos, small local market where we ate tamales, tlayudas and drank tajete. We sampled exotic local fruit, sweets and even purchased mole to take home. We finished the tour with full tummies and lots of stories and knowledge about Oaxacan cuisine. It was perfect for us and our boys (12 and 10), the youngest who’s a little picky tried so many new flavours under Carlos gentle encouragement. We highly recommend Carlos and this tour!Fabulous Oaxacan Food Tour

Analisa🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Sofia)

27 junio 2025

Sofia was the perfect food tour guide. We experienced a great mix of food, drinks, visiting the market, and getting a bit of city history and local info. We would never have found some of the local delicacies without her help. Would recommend her highly. Best Food Tour

Kristian

(About local Carlos Vidal)

25 junio 2025

Carlos is an absolutely great guide with a lot of knowledge of the traditional food and the local history. We had a wonderful time being guided through the city, tasting Tacos, Tamales, Tejate, local fruits and chocolate. He carefully selected the food we were able to taste due to food allergies. He also speaks fluent English so communication was very easy. In addition to tasting all the great food, he told us a lot about the Oaxacan culture and history. For our first day here, this was a great way of getting to know both the city and the local food better.A brilliant food experience

Barb🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sofia)

20 junio 2025

Sofia was a wonderful guide and we had a great time. The weather was terrible and still we had so much fun. She was amazing! Highly recommend Great guide, fun trip!

A🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sofia)

20 junio 2025

We scheduled three tours with Sofia and maybe the best way to describe in a few words the exceptional experience we had with her is that “she was simply fantastic, an extraordinary guide”. She is excellent in many ways, energetic, passionate, flexible, patient, helpful, knowledgable and fun! Sofia is really “Superb” We highly recommend using her services. Thanks a Lot Sofia !

A🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sofia)

20 junio 2025

We scheduled three tours with Sofia and maybe the best way to describe in a few words the exceptional experience we had with her is that “she was simply fantastic, an extraordinary guide”. She is excellent in many ways, energetic, passionate, flexible, patient, helpful, knowledgable and fun! Sofia is really “Superb” We highly recommend using her services. Thanks Sofia !

A🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sofia)

20 junio 2025

We scheduled three tours with Sofia and maybe the best way to describe in a few words the exceptional experience we had with her is that “she was simply fantastic, an extraordinary guide”. She is excellent in many ways, energetic, passionate, flexible, patient, helpful, knowledgable and fun! Sofia is really “Superb” We highly recommend using her services. Thanks Sofia!

Frances🇺🇸 United States

(About local Raquel)

17 junio 2025

Our family of 4 enjoyed a tour and tasting of traditional Oaxacan food, hosted by Raquel. Raquel was engaging and friendly and shared her passion and knowledge for Oaxacan food and culture with us. We loved the market experience and tastings there, made more interesting by Raquel explaining some of the different foods, traditional, art work, etc. It was also lovely to see the relationships she has built over time with the market and food truck/restaurant vendors. Additionally, Raquel was so kind when my husband had to exit the tour due to an issue with his foot and walking too much the previous days. She arranged a taxi for him back to the hotel and also made sure we were able to get some special take away food for him from her favorite places. I highly recommend Raquel for a memorable experience! Lovely tour and tasting with Raquel!

Kelly

(About local Carlos Vidal)

16 junio 2025

I was referred to Carlos by some friends who had done the tour last November. So glad I did it today. Carlos is not only super knowledgeable but he also really caters to the group. There were 4 of us and it was great. Starting with tamales from a local market to so many other delicious foods. Really happy I did this. Carlos also provided many other suggestions for the rest of my trip. Thank you. Great day. You will be very happy and full. Do it!

Nathaniel🇺🇸 United States

(About local Rolando)

16 junio 2025

My girlfriend and I had the pleasure of touring with Rolando on our last day in Oaxaca after spending a week in Puerto Escondido. Without being superlative, Rolando's incredible knowledge of the city of Oaxaca, Mesoamerican history and culture, and architecture, made our time with him not only the best part of our trip, but an experience we will remember forever. Rolando's personality, masterful English, and attention to detail make his city tour an absolute must for anyone planning on visiting this profoundly important place in Mexico. We look forward to visiting this incredible city again - and can gurantee we will be planning our trip around his availability! Muchos, muchos gracias!! The Highlight of Oaxaca!

Joan🇺🇸 United States

(About local Rolando)

15 junio 2025

Rolando was charming and knowledgeable and took us to the most delicious street food. His English is excellent and he gave us a wonderful experience. It is also a great way to get an orientation to the city. So much fun, we highly recommend this tour with Rolando.Excellent host

sebalo

(About local Sofia)

8 junio 2025

We went to Hierve el Agua with Sofia and couldn‘t be happier to do so. She is a kind, fun and friendly person and a very competent guide as well. We saw so many beautiful and interesting spots, aditionally learned a lot about the local culture and had the best half day you could Imagine. Very happy that we did that, was totally worth the time and the money! Awesome experience with the best guide

Dan🇺🇸 United States

(About local Rolando)

31 mayo 2025

We had a fantastic tour with Rolando. We were able to book him less than 24 hours in advance because our other guide got sick and had to cancel. He was friendly and informative and introduced us to all the unique treats of Oaxaca. Highly recommend.Excellent Experience

Tom

(About local Sofia)

31 mayo 2025

Sofia was great! We had an incredible street food tour. She took us to the market to start us off and we had delicious tamales that originated here in Oaxaca. Each stop was really well planned and you could the vendors were the best because they were packed with locals. Go with Sofia, you’ll have the best time!Best tour guide ever

Nathalie

(About local Rolando)

27 mayo 2025

Rolando is very kind and does not know what to do to please you and give you as many relevant information as possible He know so many things about Oaxaca that you will learn such a great deal with him during the tour Such a good moment We highly recommend !he is a ten and Even more Can only but recommend!!!

Felix🇺🇸 United States

(About local Sofia)

20 mayo 2025

My experience was awesome! Sofia was very knowledgeable of the area and had a very friendly disposition that made the your unforgettable and very wholesome.Your of El Centro

Mickaël🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Raquel)

11 mayo 2025

A warm and erudite evening with Raquel involving gastronomy, Oaxaca’s cultural traditions, anthropology and Mexican history. A wonderful window into the Oaxacan way of life. Raquel will be the first port of call when we inevitably come back.A wonderful tour d’horizon of Oaxacan life

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(About local Raquel)

7 mayo 2025

We had a great time on the street food tour in Oaxaca! Raquel was super friendly and shared lots of interesting insights—not just about the food, but also about the city’s culture and history. She adapted the tour to our needs, which made it feel very personal. We also appreciated that she helped us find vegan tasting options. Highly recommended!Personalized, Insightful & Delicious!

Patrick

(About local Raquel)

5 mayo 2025

Raquel was an incredible guide to Oaxaca. And she structured the tour around what our group was in the mood for! She also went way beyond food - but include insight on the geography, culture, art, and politics. Would definitely recommend!Raquel was amazing!!

Daniel🇦🇺 Australia

(About local Sofia)

4 mayo 2025

Sofia was the prefect guide, tailoring the tour as we went. Highly recommend Amazing tour

Abhijit🇺🇸 United States

(About local Rolando)

1 mayo 2025

We had an amazing experience with Rolando. We requested early start to our tour & he gladly obliged.since he is studying architecture we not only get to enjoy delicious Oaxacan food but also historical buildings.. He was very personable , pleasant & passionate.. I will highly recommend him.Oaxaca food tour

Unknown

(About local Carlos Vidal)

18 abril 2025

Carlos was an exceptional tour guide. He was very kind, easy to chat with, and had great recommendations for places to go and things to try for the remainder of our trip. He took the time to tell us about the history of the city and its culture as we walked between food stops, and the food that we tried was amazing. Highly recommend this food tour with Carlos!Amazing tour!

Conor🇮🇪 Ireland

(About local Rolando)

16 abril 2025

Rolando tailored our tour to meet our preferences which resulted in a really fascinating few hours. He was particularly strong on the architectural, historical and craft perspectives. Great tour guide! Very flexible on timings etc tooWonderful introduction to Oaxaca

Sara

(About local Carlos Vidal)

15 abril 2025

Carlos' "10 Tastings of Oaxaca" was the best food tour experience I've had to date. It was thoughtfully designed with a variety of tastes. He accommodated our dietary preferences/allergies and there was something for everyone in our group to enjoy. We also learned so much about the history and culture of Oaxaca. Carlos expertly provided historical context as we walked through courtyards and along an aqueduct on our way to our next bite. It was the perfect way to begin our trip to Oaxaca and I cannot recommend Carlos enough!Book This Tour!

Dan🇺🇸 United States

(About local Rolando)

14 abril 2025

Rolando was exceptional. He was very knowledgeable, smart , interesting. He asked questions about us and our stories, but not too many. He shared stories about himself, but not too many. We travel all over the world. We especially like With Local guides. Rolando was one of the best guides we've had Excellent. He ended the evening by bringing to a restaurant that he suggested, and leaving us there. A wonderful introduction to Oaxaca.

Kevin🇬🇧 United Kingdom

(About local Sofia)

13 abril 2025

We enjoyed meeting Sofia. She grew up in the city and so had lots of interesting places to show and share. We appreciated that she shared her favourite places including somewhere nice for coffee!An enjoyable tour

Carla🇺🇸 United States

(About local Rolando)

12 abril 2025

Rolando was great! We had a great time learning about Oaxaca and also visiting all the local food spots. Thank you Rolando! We hope to see you again in the future! Fabulous!

Stefanie

(About local Sofia)

10 abril 2025

Our guide, Sophia, and driver, Saul, were absolutely amazing!! They made the entire day so memorable, and were so accommodating in every way and really made this trip special. I highly recommend both of them for any tour. They really were the best. 10 out of 10!

John

(About local Rolando)

4 abril 2025

Rolando is an excellent guide. Our custom tour was designed to meet our needs. We saw what we needed to see. We had good food. Excellent educational tourMore than expected

Chris

(About local Rolando)

2 abril 2025

Rolando was a wonderful guide for getting to know Oaxaca and the surrounding area. His background in architecture added a lot of interesting insights to our understanding of the area and the city. He adjusted our tour based on our interests and was happy to add on a few extra food stops and a tour of the market to help us get orientated. We also spent a great day with him at Mount Alban were we learned a lot about the history and design of the ruins and then travelled to a workshop and a wonderful Oaxacan buffet. Rolando is very friendly, interesting and very welcoming to our family. He was a great host and guide to help us get orientated and comfortable in Oaxaca.

Marylou

(About local Sofia)

22 marzo 2025

Sofía led our group of four to several delicious eateries. I was great to be able to eat food from several different street vendors with the confidence that Sofia knew the vendors and that their food was safe for tourists to eat. Sofia is very knowledgeable about Oaxaca as well as its cuisine. I highly recommend Sofia! Sofia

Lansford

(About local Rolando)

19 marzo 2025

Rolando was so knowledgeable. Great personality. Easy going. I would highly recommend his tour. Excellent

Jessica

(About local Rolando)

16 marzo 2025

Highly recommend Rolando! He’s an extremely knowledgeable and interesting guide. We had a fantastic time!Fantastic Tour

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(About local Carlos Vidal)

15 marzo 2025

Carlos was a great guide. The food was fun, adventurous and delicious. The tour was close to our hotel and Carlos took us place we may not have visited. In addition to food we were introduced to some of the amazing murals and interesting trees! Thank you Carlos I ate a grasshopper!

Linda

(About local Sofia)

14 marzo 2025

My husband and I had the good fortune to have Sophia guide us on a Oaxaca food tour. Because we are familiar with Oaxacan cuisine she wanted to introduce us to places we had not been. Her selections were both interesting and delicious. Besides being knowledgeable about Oaxaca and the food scene, Sophie is an absolute delight. We had a great time. Thank you so much, Sophia!Tour with Sophia!

Lisa

(About local Rolando)

12 marzo 2025

Rolando was the perfect guide, entertaining, fun and informative!10 hearts

Bennett

(About local Rolando)

11 marzo 2025

Rolando and his driver, Geizy, picked us up at our Airbnb to take us to Monte Alban to tour the ruins. Little did we know that not only would we (couple with two adult children) would learn so much about the ancient Zapotecs, but we would have so much fun. Rolando offers a wonderful balance of lots of information with a great sense of humor. He is absolutely wonderful to be with. Monte Alban blew me away and was the highlight of the trip for me because I knew nothing about the Zapotecs and how they were advanced in so many ways. After the tour, Rolando took us to see Angelico Jimenez whose grandfather created intricately painted wood carvings and who carries on the tradition (he also sells killer mezcal!). Then we were hungry so we went to a mole buffet, had a big lunch and a couple cervezas. (We asked to go somewhere to eat. This was not included in the tour, but not expensive.) When we got back to Oaxaca, we wanted to get some tuna (not the fish) ice cream and Rolando graciously accommodated our Mexican feasting needs, which was a great way to end a perfect day. Rolando, thanks so much for a great time and sharing your extensive knowledge with us! And a shout out to Geizy, too! Great guy!Rolando, cannot thank you enough!

Maggie

(About local Raquel)

28 febrero 2025

We had an amazing tour our first evening in Oaxaca. Raquel was so knowledgeable about the history and culture of the area and also, where to get the best bites. From tamales and tlayudas in the market to street tacos and mezcal tasting, we ate and sipped our winding way through the streets of this tradition-rich city. Raquel was so personable and tailored everything to our wishes, even showing us an amazing print making cooperative at the end of the tour. Everyone in our group raved about how great she was, and what a fun time we had. It was a great introduction to the city and its food at the beginning of our trip! Wonderful way to learn and taste!