Amazing way to learn the culture of Oaxaca
prasanta2026
Nov 3, 2026, 9:43:56 PM
Nov 3, 2026, 9:43:56 PM
The entire tour was great. Our guide was fun and patient. He was knowledgeable and excited to share the culture with us.
About Activity
On this tour in Oaxaca, we’ll get an edible crash course on the elements that are a bedrock of traditional Oaxacan cooking, as well as on how they are being safeguarded. We’ll go through neighborhood markets and visit home-based restaurants and the stalls of streets vendors, stopping to taste some of Oaxaca’s most iconic dishes and street snacks, from memelas to eggs cooked on the comal. We’ll taste local corn in various forms and see how it’s transformed from kernel to tortilla, in the process learning about the key role it still plays in Oaxacan cuisine and culture. Along the way we’ll meet market vendors who have been holding steady for decades and even visit the gallery of a group of young artists. We’ll end our journey with a meal in a family-run market restaurant, sampling several different types of the city’s most famous creations, mole,a dish that much like Oaxaca’s rich culinary heritage itself, is the result of numerous ingredients being lovingly and carefully mixed together.
What's Included
Includes
- Soda/Pop
- Lunch
- Snacks
- Breakfast
- Coffee and/or Tea
Excludes
- Private transportation
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- The meeting point is at the stone bench in front of the entrance to the Mercado de la Merced on Avenida José María Morelos (between Insurgentes and Nicolás del Puerto). The bench and entrance are set back at the end of a parking lot, under a large sign that says "Mercado de la Merced.
Return
- The tour ends at Fonda Margarita in Mercado 20 de Noviembre
Itinerary
Our day will consist of a series of delicious bites and intriguing sites, starting with this bustling market, where we will stop to meet some of its vendors and taste their delicious offerings.
At another one of Oaxaca's wonderful markets, we'll stop to taste everything from fresh-squeezed juice to local corn-based specialties.
After having walked our way through Oaxaca's charming historical center, we will finish up at another one of the city's great markets, sampling everything from grasshoppers to artisanal ice cream and freshly-grilled meats.
Language Offered
English - GUIDE
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Operated by Culinary Backstreets
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
Great tour
maddis_12
Nov 3, 2026, 12:06:11 PM
Nov 3, 2026, 12:06:11 PM
Louis was an excellent guide. He was very easy to be with and encouraged us to try a lot of different foods. He also gave us great recommendations for other local restaurants and where to get our face painted strongly recommend him and the Tour. In fact we had such a good time I think we ran over by an hour.
Fun and Fascinating Day!
annz193
Oct 31, 2026, 8:14:22 PM
Oct 31, 2026, 8:14:22 PM
Pablo was a wonderfully kind and knowledgeable guide who made our experience warm and memorable. Not only did we visit multiple markets and sample all kinds of delicious and authentic Oaxaca food, but he provided us with the historical and cultural context to make for us a particularly rich and meaningful day.
Local Oaxacan cuisine and helpful explanation of the "lay of the city"
joselgalvan
Oct 26, 2026, 3:58:36 PM
Oct 26, 2026, 3:58:36 PM
My partner, Jeff, and I were very impressed with the expert guidance our tour leader, Jalil, provided for us. We learned about the food traditions of Oaxaca and experienced many of the traditional local dishes; and we learned about how the city developed into its current arrangement. This tour was the highlight of our second visit to the City of Oaxaca. Thank you, Jalil!
Perfect way to see Oaxaca with your family!
sarahp573
Oct 5, 2026, 12:49:07 PM
Oct 5, 2026, 12:49:07 PM
We had such a great time with Pablo! He was a great guide & helped cater the tour to our 3 young kids. We are delicious food & learned a lot about Oaxacan culture. Highly recommend!
The best way to get under the skin of Oaxaca food
anthonyrP6535FW
Sep 13, 2026, 6:18:43 PM
Sep 13, 2026, 6:18:43 PM
It was a great tour - everything was delicious, it was well paced and included some places we’d never have found on our own. Pablo was superb - a lovely soul and full of stories and insight too.
Delicious, Don't Miss It
E6594CQcc
Jul 31, 2026, 10:49:12 AM
Jul 31, 2026, 10:49:12 AM
This was my favourite part of the trip. The food we got at Mercade de Merced was incredible and I appreciated the look into the lives of regular people. This tour is very well paced and covers all of the classic need-to-eat dishes in Oaxaca,
DO it! Best food tour
youcollme
May 13, 2026, 10:51:45 PM
May 13, 2026, 10:51:45 PM
I loved this tour – Every single thing we ate was entirely new to me, and delicious, and we had so many different things + Pablo was such a great, friendly, knowledgeable guide. Our little group felt like friends on a fun outing together. I loved that we covered so many different places, had such a nice walk, and we even got to eat our own tortillas milled from scratch! How unique is that! Highly, highly recommend this tour and Pablo as your guide, if you're lucky!
Oaxaca Food Tour
Inspire780166
Apr 20, 2026, 7:09:47 PM
Apr 20, 2026, 7:09:47 PM
What a wonderful food tour of Oaxaca! Our guide, Luis was very knowledgeable. We started with breakfast, a second breakfast, a chocolate tasting, a mole selection, and market visits all while walking through Oaxaca. A great experience!
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