Top 10 Food Tours in Oaxaca

1.AUTHENTIC OAXACA CULTURAL FOOD TOUR, eat like a local.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 462 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $114Our pick

Review of Oaxaca’s six-hour market food tour, with 24-plus tastings, mezcal, local guides, practical tips, value, and honest drawbacks.

“this was an amazing experience—a great way to learn about and experience oaxacan cuisine. betsaida and her whole team took great care of us, giving us so much insight on the history and culture of oaxaca while introducing us with the tastiest dishes, fruits, and drinks. she is engaging, passionate, warm, and attentive, and made sure the whole group had a wonderful time. her team also worked hard to make sure everything ran smoothly. it was a delightful tour from start to end!”

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2.Monte Alban – Full Day Guided Tour with or without Food – Oaxaca

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 183 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $34Best value

Review of Oaxaca’s Monte Alban tour, with ruins, Oaxacan lunch, artisan workshops, air-conditioned transport, and practical booking tips.

“Terrific, very well planned and well paced experience. Lots to learn and see. English speaking guide and driver answered all questions our questions. Artisans were glad to see us and share their crafts.”

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3.Earth, Corn & Fire: Tasting the Roots of Oaxacan Cuisine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 182 reviews · 5 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $115

Explore Oaxaca City through three markets, tasting corn specialties, grilled meats, grasshoppers, ice cream, coffee, and local history.

“The best! Learned so much and tried so many great foods and drinks. We really had the very best experience. 6 out of 5 stars!! Ricardo is passionate and very knowledgeable about the history and best places to go. We sat and rested the right amount of time. We both were so glad we took this tour.”

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4.Food and Markets Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 170 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $56

Taste Oaxaca’s markets on a small-group food tour with tejate, tlayudas, tamales, grasshoppers, roasted meats, and sweets.

“It was amazing!! We had such a great guide, a lot of enthusiasm and good vibes, and she told us all about the Mexican culture, traditions and the amazing food. We tasted lovely things that we normally wouldn't have tried. The tour really gave us a lot of insights that enrich our (culinary) view of Mexico. Great value for money. Stop doubting, just book this tour! :)”

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5.Food & Markets Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 148 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $55

Explore Oaxaca’s best markets through tejate, tlayudas, tamales, grilled meats, sweets, and local stories on this small-group food tour.

“terrific guided tour of some of the traditional market sites. mole and mezcal tasting topped off with a meal that was very tasty. good way to experience the market and know where you want to spend more time. the street food we experienced was the very best of the eating experiences!!!!”

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6.Oaxaca Street Food Tour. Signature Markets Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $104

Explore Oaxaca’s markets through mole, mezcal, tamales, chocolate, tacos, and chapulines on this intimate four-hour food tour.

“Foodie walking tours are my favorite in any part of the world and this one did not disappoint. It works because Betsy is an energetic bundle of information and kindness, and because the Oaxacan markets are fabulous. Come on an empty stomach, wear good walking shoes and prepare for a fabulous day. The other unexpected delight was that everyone in our group was so lovely. It made for fun chatting over ants and grasshoppers! There may be other foodie walking tours in Oaxaca but hard to image they can beat Betsy’s!”

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7.Private Historic City Tour + Street Food of Oaxaca – Best Rated

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 53 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $58

Review of Oaxaca’s private city and street food tour, with historic sights, Mercado 20 de Noviembre tastings, guide tips, pricing, and practical advice.

“Our guide, Oscar, was great. He spend many years in the States. His English was great. Very relatable, very personable. Tailored the tour to our needs.”

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8.Culture, History and Food in Oaxaca City

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 43 reviews · from $60

Explore Oaxaca’s markets, churches, street food, mezcal, and local traditions on a small-group walking tour led by Luis.

“Luis was very informative on this wonderful City. A very easy walking tour at a lovely time of day, early evening.”

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9.Street Food and 3 Markets Tour, Meat or Veggie Options

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $76

Explore Oaxaca’s street food and three markets with Sara, tasting meat or vegetarian specialties in a small, three-hour walking tour.

“This tour was worth every penny. I am vegetarian and my husband is not. Our guide was very accommodating to my dietary restrictions. She explained a lot about the history of Oaxacan food. I thought we were going to get small samplings of food but I was wrong. We got so many different food items and got decent portions as well. I made the mistake of eating breakfast that day. I would recommend skipping a meal before you go on this tour because you will be very well fed. Exceptional guide and amazing food! I am so happy I had this experience.”

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10.The Late Shift: Tasting Oaxaca, by Night

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 35 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $115

Taste Oaxaca after dark with market bites, tlayudas, chocolate, sweets, and mezcal on a small-group walking tour led by local guides.

“This was a fantastic experience. Luiz was an absolute legend and the tour was exemplary. Starting outside a local market, Luiz took us around much of Oaxaca, seeing many local cultural sites along the trip, sharing lots of info. The food side was absolutely world class. Luiz nailed it- taking us places we would never have found and letting us experience a wonderful array of Oaxaca & Mexican classics. Doing day to night allows you to see the changeover of the food stands & different cuisines & the city come to life. Inclusive of a brilliant mezcal tasting, chocolate making & local interactions. Absolutely recommend. 10/10.”

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