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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Companion40630654594
Jan 29, 2026
Awesome Tour - What a great food and market tour! Elizabeth knows so much and made everything so easy. We tasted our way around two markets and tried things we’d never even heard of. I would recommend Oaxaca by Locals to anyone and everyone.
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Jackie_g
Dec 29, 2025
Trust your guide and try everything- you won’t be disappointed and it will set you up for future market feasts - Coyote was an amazing guide who took into consideration our one dairy intolerant family member and ensured we got to see and taste the best parts of both big markets. There was the most delicious and nutritious drinks, fruit and bbq meats that we may never have considered eating. Thank you Coyote for your guidance and great communication.
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Randall_h
Dec 24, 2025
Learned way more than... - Learned way more than expected, ate better food than expected, had more fun than expected. Coyote a great guide and perfect companion for us all. Great experience
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Amanda_p
Dec 23, 2025
As people who had not... - As people who had not visited the region before, we felt a little overwhelmed navigating food scene here. This experience is an excellent crash course, and our guide was super friendly and enrhisiastic about answering all our questions about this beautiful and complex city. All of the food was excellent, and lives up to reputation!
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Susan_b
Dec 13, 2025
Do this tour the first day and eat like a local the rest of your stsy - This was such a great tour to take on our first day in Oaxaca. Our guide, Alicia, knows all the vendors and has it set up so you can sample everything. We learned about all the local specialties, including tejate, mescal, different types of moles and chiles, sausages, Oaxacan cheese, pink orchata, grasshoppers and worms, and then you sit down for a big lunch of grilled meats, tamales, chile relleno, and chicken mole tlayuda. Do not plan to eat dinner that day.
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Jolyon_l
Nov 21, 2025
Great food tour - Great tour of the markets of Oaxaca with interesting and engaging stories about different local products and delicacies
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Janet_c
Oct 29, 2025
A+ guide for food during Day of the Dead - Would give guide more stars if possible. We tasted local foods and drinks with interesting stories of their origins. Also shared what Day of the Dead meant to families and how they remember their loved in different personal ways. Made it so much more personal.
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Jimmi_s
Oct 12, 2025
Great way to learn about Oxaca through its food - Fun way to spend an afternoon in Oaxaca! Knowledgeable guide and good food. Small group made the time go quickly!
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Leslie_d
Sep 26, 2025
Knowledgeable guide, good... - Knowledgeable guide, good introduction to Oaxaca food, history, and markets. Be prepared to walk a bit.
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Mickey_m
Sep 14, 2025
One of my favourite tours... - One of my favourite tours in Oaxaca. The guide was very friendly and made me feel welcome to the country. All the food I tried was tasty. Thankyou
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From $55
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).