Oaxaca Food Tour with a Passionate Local, Carlos

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Earliest Date Available: September 17, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.

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Food for HappinessFor every guest in your booking, we donate 10 meals to children around the world

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Location

Oaxaca de Juarez

Duration

4 hours

Group size

Max 10 guests

Accessibility

Stroller Accessible

Language

English, Spanish

Location

Oaxaca de Juarez

Duration

4 hours

Group size

Max 10 guests

Accessibility

Stroller Accessible

Language

English, Spanish

US$154.37 per guest

Guest

Adult x1

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Earliest Date Available: September 17, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.

Free CancellationCancel for free up to 1 day before your experience

Food for HappinessFor every guest in your booking, we donate 10 meals to children around the world

Why book with byFood?

Japan's #1 food travel platform

Trusted by 50,000+ travelers worldwideCurated by food lovers, for food loversFeatured in CNN, Forbes & NYT

Earliest Date Available: September 17, 2026This experience is in high demand. Book now to lock in the next available date.

Free CancellationCancel for free up to 1 day before your experience

Food for HappinessFor every guest in your booking, we donate 10 meals to children around the world

Why book with byFood?

Japan's #1 food travel platform

Trusted by 50,000+ travelers worldwideCurated by food lovers, for food loversFeatured in CNN, Forbes & NYT

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Carlos is from Oaxaca, and describes it as Mexico’s best food destination! On this food tour you will experience Oaxaca through the eyes of a local - visiting hidden gems and local producers, sampling popular foods and meeting local people. Enjoy the sounds of corn tortilla being kneaded, smell of coffee in the historic center, feel the handicrafts skillfully crafted and the warmth of the locals going about their daily lives in the street. Learn about their stories, share in their culture and create long lasting memories. • 4-hour Private Guided Walking Food Tour in Oaxaca with a local • Tastings of 7 Oaxacan foods like mole, tacos, tamales and empanadas • Samplings of 3 local Oaxacan drinks like mezcal • Visit restaurants, street food stands and markets – places frequented by Carlos and his friends • Central meeting location - Jardín el Pañuelito is included • Vegetarian options are available

Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
Menu may vary depending on the season
Private, personalized experience
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Please note that Carlos will meet you outside of Cafe el Volador (in Xolotl 118 Xochimilco neighborhood) to start your tour, and after the experience, he will drop you back at the same location. The entire tour will involve walking, so be sure to wear comfortable shoes.

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Central meeting location

Tasting of 7 Oaxacan dishes and Sampling of 3 Oaxacan drinks

Private Food Tour with your host Carlos

Hotel pick up and drop off

Carlos' 4-hour walking food tour in Oaxaca is a must-do for anyone visiting the city. As one of Mexico's most important culinary destinations, Oaxaca offers an authentic taste of traditional gastronomy, and Carlos is the perfect guide to help you explore its vibrant food scene. On this Oaxacan food tour, you’ll sample delicious dishes such as mole, tacos, tamales, empanadas, and mezcal, while visiting local markets, street food stands, and hidden gems frequented by Carlos and his friends. This immersive experience is the best way to connect with Oaxaca’s food, culture, and local people. Be sure to wear comfortable shoes, a hat, and sunscreen! Please note that Carlos will meet you at Jardín el Pañuelito to start your tour, and after the experience, he will drop you back at the same location. The entire tour will involve walking, so be sure to wear comfortable shoes.

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Tasting of 7 Oaxacan dishes

STARTER

Sampling of 3 Oaxacan drinks

Meeting Point

Café "El Volador", Calle de Xólotl, Oaxaca, Mexico, MX, 68000

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Please meet your host outside of Cafe el Volador in Xolotl 118 Xochimilco neighborhood. Exact meeting location can be found in your voucher upon confirmation. Please check the 'before you go section' in your voucher.

End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Free cancellation

Cancel up to 1 day before for a full refund.

No refund within 1 day of the experience or no-shows.

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Dianne_MOctober 2024 • Viator

OAXACAN GREAT EATS TOUR!

We thoroughly enjoyed a very entertaining and informative afternoon touring Oaxaca’s hidden food gems with Carlos. He kindly rearranged his schedule to accommodate our afternoon tour. Carlos’ passion and enthusiasm for his city and all things related to the Oaxacan food scene was so evident. Despite the frequent downpours and overcast skies, our spirits were never dampened as we walked our way through numerous neighborhoods, sampling ‘out-of-the-way’ shops, markets and food stalls. We could not ...read more