Top Oaxaca City Food Tours

Learn how to create Oaxacan cuisine at a world-class restaurant in Oaxaca raved about in the ‘New York Times’ and ‘Bon Appétit.’ During this 3.5-hour cooking class led by an expert chef-instructor, your small group, limited to just 10 cooking enthusiasts, decides which dishes are on the menu. After picking up the necessary ingredients, all fresh, from a local market, prepare your dishes back in the kitchen. Whether it’s tortillas, salsas, soup, mole, or dessert, take home exciting recipes knowing you’ll be able to easily recreate the flavors of Oaxaca.

Try and taste the true traditional food of Oaxaca, not in restaurants! The food of Oaxaca is recognized nationally and internationally. The markets of Oaxaca are the most popular places to taste traditional Oaxacan cuisine. Explore the flavors and smells of Oaxacan cuisine from the most traditional places.

Casa Crespo is Oaxaca in its kitchen. Tradition lives there, where chef Oscar Carrizosa, (originally from the Mixteca region) mixes the ingredients of the 16 ethnicities of Oaxaca with the original seasoning that he inherited from his grandma. It´s the perfect place to get to know the flavors and aromas of Oaxacan food in the classes that Oscar gives. To taste a good cup of coffee or a hot chocolate at Casa Crespo while getting ready for your market tour is also a good start to approach Oaxacan cuisine. Oscar, who is very friendly, also shows how to smell and identify the aromas that come of the dishes. He presents menu options and the students decide what they would like to cook. There is no fixed menu. He teaches how to cook 3 types of tortillas, 3 types of salsa, an appetizer, soup, mole, dessert and drink. Dishes that strive to remain in the taste buds and memory of those who love good eating.

Discover one of Oaxaca’s natural minerales, the gigantie tree of el Tule which is over 2000 years olg, we Will procee to Teotitlan del Valle where you can admire the wool carpets; we continue to the ceremonial center of Mitla, outstandingly beautiful for ist magnificent fretwork made of countless polish stones, our journey continues to hierve el agua, where you wil have the opportunity to admire the beautiful petrified wather falls: our last stop is a mezcal destilley.

A new destination could be shocking, but with us the arrival and departure its the safest experience of travel. One of our members will pick you up at airport, with your name and nickname it will guide you to the vehicle. Our drivers are trained to give you the best touristic information to enjoy this marvelous city and landscapes. Book your transfer at an affordable price. Minimun 2 persons.

Visit Mitla, Tule, and Hierve del Agua in a single day on this multi-stop tour from Oaxaca. With round-trip transportation provided, it’s easy to move between the different sites and there’s no need to rent a car. Learn about the Zapotec people at the Mitla archaeological site, see a 2000-year-old tree at Tule, and swim in the natural pools at Hiever del Agua. Get the most out of your visit to the region through guided commentary on the local people, culture, and history.

Start your trip to Oaxaca off on the right foot and pre-book a private transfer service. Meet your driver at Oaxaca International Airport (OAX), after you've retrieved your luggage, and head to your vehicle. Then, enjoy a swift journey to your accommodation in Oaxaca, without the hassle of making several stops.

Me Encanta Oaxaca is a small family project run by Betsaida & Javier, locals born & raised in Oaxaca. This project started with the simple wish to share the world the beauty & cultural richness of Oaxaca state. As consecuence, Me Encanta Oaxaca is a phrase that expresses how much we like it and we believe that once you live Oaxaca, it’ll cast a spell on you. We’re not only proud of our roots, but also we’re committed to support the local consumption of cooks, mezcal makers, artisans & more in order to we promote a sustainable tourism in the different spots and communities that we visit. Therefore, once you join us in our tours you’ll live an authentic experience with us.

From the mountaintop pyramids of Monte Alban to the Cuilapam Convent on the valley floor, learn all about the rich history of Oaxaca Valley on this guided full-day trip by coach. Discover the Zapotec pyramids and excavated ruins of UNESCO-listed Monte Alban, admire the mystical woodcarvings of San Antonio Arrazola and meet resident artisans in San Bartolo Coyotepec, a town known for its beautiful black pottery. Hotel pickup and drop-off from Oaxaca included.

Visit Hierve el Agua, a mezcal producer, and the Zapotec town of Teotitlán del Valle on a full-day tour from Oaxaca. Head to Teotitlán del Valle to learn about Zapotec weaving traditions and explore the town. Next, enjoy plenty of time to walk down to the swimming area at Hierve el Agua and take a leisurely dip in the warm spring waters. Finally, visit a mezcal producer and sample several varieties of mezcal. Your tour includes guide, mezcal tasting, entrance fees, and round-trip transport from Oaxaca.

Find culture, history and excellent souvenir shopping on this 4.5-hour guided tour of the city of Oaxaca. Explore by foot the ‘zócalo’ (town square) and city center, and visit the Temple of Santo Domingo de Guzman and the Oaxaca Regional Museum located in its former convent. Wander the stalls of 20 de Noviembre and Benito Juarez, two of Oaxaca’s most popular markets, and pick up woven goods, crafts and tasty snacks like chocolates and chilies. Hotel pickup and drop-off by coach included.

Reserve your shared transfer from the Oaxaca airport to hotels in the city of Oaxaca. The service is from Monday to Sunday, 24 hours a day. You only need reservations, provide the information of your flight, so that they pass through you. When you have your luggage, one of our representatives will be waiting for you in the departure area, will receive you and will take you to your car. It is important that if your flight is delayed or changed, contact us, so that our staff can make the necessary changes and wait for you on the correct flight.

Explore the highlights of Oaxaca’s Tlacolula Valley without getting lost on this day trip with special appeal for first-time visitors. Jump from the Zapotec weavers town of Teotitlan del Valle to the Mitla archaeological site, traveling between attractions with ease in an air-conditioned minivan. This leaves time to visit the Tule tree and the petrified waterfalls at Hierve el Agua. A mezcal tasting is also included.

Enjoy this tour in private service, with what we can enjoy in a more personal way, the fantastic places that this route offers. The advantages of a private tour is that you traveled alone in the vehicle, can be added to the food or visit somewhere nearby, as long as it does not exceed the contracted time. We pass by you directly from the hotel, it is a door to door service, without more people. In case of requiring more time the extra hours have an additional cost.

Delve into the history and manufacturing process of Mezcal on a full-day tour from Oaxaca. Alongside a small group, visit distilleries and small towns that are well-known for producing great mezcals. Stop in Santiago Matatlan, the origin of mezcal, to learn how the distilled spirit was created, and discover Oaxacan culture in Tlacolula. Over the course of the tour, you can sample several mezcals from local producers.

Discover the wonders of Oaxaca in one day and embark on a surprising day of adventure, history, tradition and natural wonders as you explore the wonders of Oaxaca State.

Experience the rich flavors of Oaxaca on a private tour through the area. Start off your day walking through agave fields at a local distillery and learn how mezcal is made. Then, it’s time for a delicious 4-course meal prepared by an award-winning chef who combines the flavors of Mexico, Peru, France, Italy, and Japan. Conclude your day at a textile workshop where you can see master weavers create beautiful rugs.

This experience organized by @Etnofood and @EspacioMezcal (Instagram) is unique because it is attended by young people from a social company that focuses on the dissemination of mezcal culture, the hosts are children, volunteers or members of the mezcal cooperative they are looking for promote the culture of mezcal and the consumption of local products. The experience is unique because as hosts we want to share the culture of mezcal from an immersion of flavors and knowledge within the city in a specialized mezcalería with a collection focused on enjoying mezcal as a unique drink. If you want more information visit our page: www.etnofood.org