Private Historic City Tour + Street Food of Oaxaca - Best Rated
Recommended by 97% of travelers
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Oaxaca City, Mexico
- 3 hours (approx.)
- Pickup offered
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Combine the best of Oaxaca’s culture and cuisine on this sightseeing and street food tour, which offers the perfect introduction to the Mexican hot spot. Exploring on foot means you can stop frequently to snap photos and ask questions, while a private guide ensures your experience is tailored to what interests you most.
- Don’t miss out on sights by navigating—your guide leads the way
- Explore Oaxaca like a local rather than a first-time visitor
- Leave with plenty of tips for further exploration in Oaxaca
- This private tour promises undivided attention from your guide
What's Included
- Private Tour Guide
- Support via WhatsApp from the day of the booking
- Pick up at the city center (on foot)
- 100% customisable
- Food and Drinks consumed are chosen by you and paid separately on the spot
Meeting and Pickup
You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup
Itinerary
1
Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
TEATRO MACEDONIO ALCALÁ
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzman
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
4
Basílica de Nuestra Señora de la Soledad
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Mercado 20 De Noviembre
40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Stroller accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Not wheelchair accessible
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 63 reviews
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Luis_S, Jun 2026
We had a great time with Oscar. He was very knowledgeable and took us on a very nice tour in the center of Oaxaca. He was also very attentive and educated
Georgina_M, Jun 2026
It was lovely to walk around the city with a guide explaining historical events. Our guide was Zaid and he was very sweet and friendly.
Kelly_G, May 2026
The guide was friendly, polite and very knowledgeable, his English was excellent. The food was delicious and the history was very interesting. Thank you so much.
Tim_O, Apr 2026
It’s a great way to explore old town and see many historic and interesting sites. We also learned a lot about Oaxaca culture and history.
Tyan_S, Apr 2026
Vero was fantastic, super patient with my 83-year-old woman and we edited the tour to fit her tolerance.Vero gave us a lot of history and information, Saw a lot of art and galleries and learned a lot about the Oaxacan history. I wish it was a bit more food focused with trying different foods but we did run out of time. Overall an excellent tour!
Blake_D, Apr 2026
Great tour. We were 2 families, with 4 kids between 11 and 13, and it was great. Never too much walking between stops, a great mix of food and history/information, and a great tour guide. Zaid was the best - great energy and soul.
Tony_S, Apr 2026
Zaid brought us all around the city center to various markets and museums. It was a great time and he made it fun the entire time!
Brooke_B, Mar 2026
We had a great time with our guide Diego. He showed us around the city and did a wonderful job explaining and pointing out different buildings, art, and plazas. We enjoyed going to his favorite spots at the market as well.
Consuelo_P, Feb 2026
Our guide Martin was very friendly and accommodating. This tour is stated as a historical tour but not too much history was provided. He took us to his favorite eating spots and all were very good. He did tell us we were his first tour.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Dear Traveller,
Thank you for your feedback and sincere words. We have an intensive training session with all new guides before we assign them to work. In this case, as this guide’s first tour, he may have been a bit inexperienced. Please do not be discouraged, as we will add training sessions with him.
Thank you again, and have a pleasant trip!
Angela_H, Feb 2026
Angel was an excellent guide. Really informative and gave us a great insight into Oaxaca. Also mentioned good coffee shops and restaurants. His English was excellent and a real pleasure to spend the time with him. Thank you Angel
Oliver_H, Jan 2026
It was a fantastic tour, Oscar was brilliant and very passionate about his city. I’d highly recommend to anyone visiting Oaxaca
Thomas_G, Jan 2026
I truly found this food tour was excellent! Perhaps the best of this type I ever participated in. Papi was terrific - knowledgeable, interesting accessible and patient. He brought me to many wonderful food stations and I sampled a wide variety of delicious Mexican food. He also shared important information about the history, culture and trends in Oaxaca throughout our time together. I highly recommend him and this tour to all travelers seeking Oaxaca culinary experiences (and much more…)
Gloria_R, Jan 2026
Yes, our tour guide, was excellent. We tried champurrado, atole, hot chocolate and mole tamales. Every stop was full of history and foods to try. I would totally recommend this tour.
Karoline_H, Dec 2025
Oscar is a very passionate guy full of knowledge. He was flexible and adjusted the guided tour based on what we said we’re interested in. His English is great! We did this on our very first day in Mexico and now we know what to do with the next days we have here in Oaxaca. Would really recommend!
Daniel_R, Dec 2025
Oscar was the perfect guide for our Oaxaca food and city tour—incredibly kind, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about sharing his city. What made the experience truly special was his flexibility; he tailored the entire three hours to our interests, taking us to hidden markets we never would have discovered on our own. His insights into the local food scene and culture made everything come alive, and he struck the perfect balance between being informative and letting us explore at our own pace.
Anna_M, Dec 2025
Angel was a wonderful guide, who shared a lot of interesting details about history and culture. The food part only included 3 stops, one of which was closed, so the tour was a little short on food. Overall we really enjoyed the experience and would recommend it.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Dear Traveler,
Thank you for your feedback regarding your tour yesterday. We are delighted that you enjoyed the trip with our guide.
Please note that this is a private tour, and the number of stops may vary depending on the group’s pace. Street food tours often involve adjustments to the schedule, and we strive to accommodate these changes as best as possible.
We appreciate your understanding and feedback.
Alberto_M, Nov 2025
Oscar was a very friendly and knowledgeable guide. Enjoyed the tour and the street food at 20 de noviembre. We had a great time!
Sacha_M, Nov 2025
We loved spending a few hours with Yesi! She was so welcoming and knowledgeable. We were able to try some of the best street food in the city without dealing with a language barrier. Our favorite was the memelas! We were also excited to learn about our spirit animals, local festivals, and wedding traditions. Our tour finished at La Cosecha Organico Mercado, which had great food and drinks, and a string quartet playing to add to the atmosphere. Highly recommend!
Merrill_S, Nov 2025
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.
Valerie_A, Oct 2025
We had such a wonderful time with Oscar! We were searching for authentic art that benefits the local community, and Oscar showed us so many wonderful places to purchase art, knowing the proceeds, go directly to the artisans. He gave us wonderful local insights we never would’ve had without a private tour. Highly recommend!
Scarlett_H, Oct 2025
We had a great evening with Oscar - he was incredibly friendly and super knowledgeable. We tried some delicious food at the market, including crispy grasshoppers (!), as well as some sweet treats that we hadn’t come across before. The walking tour around the city after the food was also great - lots of sites to see and key places that we had previously missed!
To note: Our tour started at 6pm which meant that some places were closed, so maybe worth booking a little earlier.
Also note that the food is an extra cost, but everything was a reasonable price.
Steve_M, Sep 2025
Our tour guide Oscar was very knowledgeable and interesting. Highly recommend. Always nice to experience the culture of others.
Rosine_S, Sep 2025
Oscar was spectacular in more ways than one. He texted us in advance, arrived even early, and was super friendly. He shared interesting information about the city, took us to major historic locations of the town, and made us have special experiences trying different authentic foods and drinks. I will refer my friends to hire Oscar when they visit beautiful Oaxaca. Thank you, Oscar, for your wealth of knowledge, your professionalism, and patience answering all of our questions. Viva Oaxaca y viva Mexico! ❤️
Elizabeth_N, Aug 2025
This was a great tour of the city. The guide was incredibly knowledgeable about Oaxaca and it's wonderful markets and food
Eleanor_S, Aug 2025
We had a great time with our guide Oscar. As well as the main attractions he showed us lots of great little spots we would have otherwise walked past! He pointed out lots of places to eat and drink that we have tried and enjoyed and showed us through the markets and how to order at the Passillo de Humo. The tour organisers were also very helpful and responsive. Overall an excellent experience and the best start to our 5 days in Oaxaca.
tomoyasufuji, Jul 2025
Our guide Sofia was a gem. She was sweet, knowledgeable about history, culture and foods. The best of all, she is a professional photographer who has a great taste in many things. It was one of the best walking tour experiences and street foods. I highly recommend this tour to anyone who loves Mexico.
Keren_H, Jul 2025
Oscar was nice and friendly. We went on trip with our pace, he showed us around with many local bars and restaurants that was much recognizable by tourists and local fresh food markets. He also explained many local handwork art shops and historical sites. Highly recommended for a easy day of city walk
Erik_F, Jun 2025
Sofia was wonderful! We got to see parts of the city we hadn’t before and got lots of historical and architectural insights. The food spots were great and we ended the tour with full bellies and hearts. Our day ended with over 20,000 steps. We would be happy to book another tour!!!
Nancy_F, May 2025
Oscar was the best! Very kind, explained everything so well & gave us a great tour of the city! Thank you so much!
Susan_S, May 2025
Sofia was a great guide and very accommodating about customizing the tour to what we wanted to see and do. It was our first day in Oaxaca and this was a great way to learn about the history and culture of the city as well as learn our way around the Centro. Definitely recommend this tour as a way to familiar with the city!
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