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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Cathyhu3005mf
Jan 24, 2026
Excellent food/cultural tour - Well rounded food tour that emphasized the cultural importance of food in Oaxaca. Visited multiple sites - street food/markets. Elizabeth was very kind, knowledgeable and considerate of our group.
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92amarap
Jan 20, 2026
Great way to begin your visit to Oaxaca! - Just The Best!! Communication was really clear and quick from the start and Gabriel was even willing to change our reservation when we realized we should do the tour at the start of our trip to get us set for the remainder, which turned out to be a smart move! We were introduced to so many foods, restaurants and shops that we would not have tried otherwise, and we glad for it. There were so many fun elements - like the fruit tasting, the atole (which is my new favorite thing), the “smoke alley” and the markets were wild! I would have been overwhelmed going there on my own. Note - I have food sensitivities and usually don’t eat more than a very few foods in any given day. Somehow we ate such variety all day long, I wasn’t overly full and I didn’t have a reaction to anything which I fully expected would happen. They were careful to let me know what to avoid and found substitutes. I felt great at the end. So, for all those sensitives out there, you can do this! Aurora (a Oaxaca native) was a knowledgeable, caring and attentive guide from beginning to end. It was all so professionally set up with every need considered - I can’t say enough positive things about our experience. We had the best street food and visited three markets with plenty of time to shop and eat. Aurora made sure we met all the people who had a hand in preparing our food which felt extra special. We were never rushed! And it was so much fun to be able to spend so much time being shown around by a local who obviously loves her city but who also took care to learn about us. Very well worth the money spent - they could charge more for such a varied and fun experience.
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Kayandtomk
Jan 17, 2026
A foodies must! - Our guide, Rocio, was outstanding. Her knowledge of the Oaxacan food and culture was extensive. We loved learning about the food and found excellent restaurants we would not have found without her guidance. Highly recommend.
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Bruce_l
Jan 16, 2026
Not to be missed food tour - Not to be missed food tour and culinary journey throughout the streets and markets, of Oaxaca. Our guide gave us an amazing amount of information to help us understand where dishes and ingredients originated and we ate some amazing bites along with an abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables. I am booking a cooking class through them too.
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Rod_g
Jan 15, 2026
On this tour you will... - On this tour you will learn all about Oaxacan food, culture and history. Our guide Betsadia was delightful and made the experience a memory. Although it’s six hours, the time flew by as we explored well-chosen foods and drinks. Go on your first day or two and you’ll know a a few street food spots and markets to visit during your trip.
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Jerrih
Jan 14, 2026
Fabulous and Authentic - Our food tour with Betsadia was not only fun and enjoyable, but very educational as well. She’s a true delight and very passionate about her country, city and her business. Take this tour, you won’t be disappointed!
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Alma_v
Dec 27, 2025
The tour was truly... - The tour was truly fantastic! We enjoyed around 35 delicious local foods. Aurora was wonderful, sharing interesting details and making sure everyone was having a great time. I’d happily go on another tour with this company!
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Mobile07239679902
Dec 19, 2025
Amazing Tour - I loved this tour! I visited with my family and we had such a great time with Aurora. She was super sweet and very informative. We not only ate super good but we learned a lot about the history of the foods, how they’re sourced, and how the foods we see now came to be. I definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Oaxaca. You will be in great hands and supporting a local women operated business. I can’t thank them enough for giving us such a great tour!
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Rmadhok
Dec 12, 2025
incredible experience! Must do to experience the real oaxaca - Incredible experience! This food tour was the best. The food, the history, and the locations were all fantastic. Aurora was an amazing guide, and she made the experience so fun. Fatima was also wonderful. This was the best way to see Oaxaca and experience the local foods.
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Sammetria_g
Dec 8, 2025
Foodies Must Take this Tour! - This is one of the best food tours that I've ever booked. Highlights were the fruit, mole, honey, atole, and mezcal tastings. I appreciated the emphasis on women-owned businesses, and I loved meeting the proprietors. We went to multiple markets and food carts. We also had coffee and chocolate ice cream! In addition, our guide provided valuable information regarding Oaxaqueña food culture. Ending the tour at the famous "Smoke Alley" was a wonderful surprise. The day went by so quickly - our tour guide and assistant were attentive, making sure that we were hydrated (with various tastings of aqua de horchata and jamaica, and tejate) and comfortable with the pace of food exploration. This tour was great for solo travelers or groups, and I will book this same tour when I come back - it is that good.
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up to 7 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).