Wheter you're a foodie, history lover or urban explorer, there's a Withlocals private tour in Oaxaca for you! From city's hidden gems, food tours and personalized experiences. Thanks to your local host every tour is an amazing experience!
Wheter you're a foodie, history lover or urban explorer, there's a Withlocals private tour in Oaxaca for you! From city's hidden gems, food tours and personalized experiences. Thanks to your local host every tour is an amazing experience!
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The 10 Tastings of Oaxaca
74 reviews
3 hours | food tours | Oaxaca
Ready to taste the best food in Oaxaca? Satisfy your cravings for local food and culture with highlights along the way, together with a foodie host. Enjoy 10 delicious and typical tastings that range from sweet to savory as well as drinks on a tasty food tour in Oaxaca.
The way to a city's heart it's through its food! And on this private food tour, you'll get to know Oaxaca through its cuisine and the tastings favorite of the locals. A local food expert is ready to give you a taste of the real Oaxaca satisfying your cravings for local food and city highlights.
Want to get a real local taste of the Oaxaca? Give it a taste and find out on this Mezcal private tour in Oaxaca! Join a local host expert in food and culture on a tour that will satisfy your cultural cravings for Mezcal with tastings, history, and highlights.
"We did the Culinary Experience with Raquel and we absolutely loved it. Not only does Raquel know a lot about the foods that are an important part of the Oaxacan culture but she has relationships with many of the vendors. She chatted with them as friends and treated everyone with respect.
We tried crickets (not required!) and mole sauces plus so many delicious dishes I can’t remember the names of them all.
Raquel was easy to talk to, and loves the culture and people of Oaxaca. Her enthusiasm was infectious and made us want to know more. She also gave us great recommendations on restaurants and other must-see cultural sites.
Book this tour early in your Oaxacan visit so you can take advantage of all the other places Raquel recommends!"
"From the moment we met Raquel, her passion and enthusiasm for her ancestral home was apparent. With gentle enthusiasm she shared her vast knowledge and experiences here in Oaxaca. We were fortunate to have Raquel for two tours - a highlight of Oaxaca and a food tour. Raquel accepted our limitations and planned our excursions accordingly. Her knowledge is vast and with her pleasant disposition, she made our time in Oaxaca more memorable. "
"My wife and I had a terrific evening food tour with Raquel eating some wonderful local street food (the ice cream, mole and crickets were definite highlights), but more importantly meeting some amazing local folks and learning about Oxaxa from a different non-touristly perspective.
Spending time with Raquel was truly special as she not only is deeply immersed in the culure of Oaxaca but also leverages her global experiences that help create the space for stimulating and insightful conversations.
The night ended perfectly with an amazing mezcal in a cool local mezcaleria!
We would highly recommend a tour with Raquel - you will not be disappointed!"
"Carlos was really friendly and happy to tailor the tour to our requirements, notably that my wife is vegetarian (whilst I am not). She always had something to try, and I didn’t feel that I missed out on anything either. He was also very good at highlighting where something that looked vegetarian wasn’t technically, so that she could make her own decision depending on how strict she was (e.g. a tamales where the dough was made with lard).
He clearly has a lot of knowledge of the places to eat, and the shop / stall holders who seemed to know him, and we definitely ate in places and tried things that we wouldn’t have done without his guidance.
He was informative about so many things - not just the food we tried, but also about the city and wider food culture. He gave us several recommendations for some restaurants to try, as well as craft places to check out when we mentioned about some souvenirs / gifts we wanted to buy.
Something else that was very pleasant was that we didn’t leave the tour feeling completely stuffed - just nicely full. We have previously done a food tour in another country where we were struggling to manage some of the later tastings, as we were being given really big portions. Carlos managed to fit in more than 10 tastings, but several were small snacks, so it was never too much."
ChasAbout local Carlos VidalOaxaca, February 23, 2025
5.0
Our best food tour yet !
"We had a fantastic tour with Rachel today. Rachel is extremely knowledgeable not only about the Oaxacan food but also about the culture and history of the area. We tried lots of different foods we hadn’t tried before and learnt so much about the area too . Rachel has a very engaging persona and the time flew by. We would highly recommend taking this tour with Rachel "
"Raquel is passionate about the culture and walked us through every taste perfectly. "
MichelleAbout local RaquelOaxaca, January 31, 2025
5.0
Carlos is an absolute jewel!!!
"Carlos! We absolutely loved our time with you!!! You taught us so much, took us to places we would have never found on our own and introduced us to a food and culture that is wonderful and unique.
Ten stars with a cherry on top!
Mil gracias!!!"
RobertAbout local Carlos VidalOaxaca, November 17, 2024
5.0
Best tasting tour Oaxaca has to offer!
"We had such a lovely evening with Raquel who showed us all the delicious food and drink around Oaxaca. Her knowledge was exceptional and she knew so much about the culture as well! We felt very educated and well looked after, would highly recommend! "
"Raquel was an ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL guide.
This was our first time in Oaxaca and we really wanted to experience both the food and the culture. Raquel took the time to take us around the city centre and explained many historical and cultural aspects of the city that we never would have known without a guide like her.
Raquel took into account what foods we really wanted to try, but also made sure that we tried foods we would only get in Oaxaca. She also broke up the tour between eating non-stop (which was fantastic), but also showing us the areas in the city and describing their cultural significance. She also taught us about the way food and the preparation methods of food have influenced the culture and habits of the people of Oaxaca.
The tour felt like a walk with a good friend, and I would recommend it to anyone who is going on their first trip to Oaxaca!"
Private & Personalized Food Tours in Oaxaca with a Local
When you visit a city like Oaxaca, one of the best ways to really get to know it is through its food. A private food tour with a local guide is like having a friend show you all the best places to eat – the spots only locals know about.
Picture this: a local foodie taking you to the hidden gems of Oaxaca, from the tastiest street food to cozy restaurants serving up the best traditional dishes. Whether you're into sampling street food, exploring local markets, or dining at off-the-beaten-path spots, your guide will create a tour that’s all about enjoying the true flavors of Oaxaca.
The best part? These food tours are just for you. No big crowds, no fixed menus – it’s all about what you want to taste and experience. Whether you're snapping photos of colorful dishes, learning the stories behind the food, or simply savoring each bite, the tour moves at your pace.
And it’s not just about the city. You can also take a day trip to nearby areas, where you can visit vineyards, farms, or coastal towns to enjoy fresh, local specialties. If you're new to Oaxaca, start with a food tour that gives you a taste of everything – it's like a friendly introduction to the city's best bites, guided by someone who knows every delicious corner.
So, when you’re in Oaxaca, skip the touristy spots. Take a private food tour and discover the real flavors that make Oaxaca special. Get ready to eat like a local and make your trip truly memorable!