LOCAL GUIDES. REAL OAXACA. SINCE 2014.

WE DON’T JUST SHOW OAXACA
WE LIVE HERE

Free Walk Oaxaca was created to help travelers experience the city beyond monuments, dates and tourist checklists.
We walk these streets, eat in these markets, know the neighborhoods and share the stories that make Oaxaca feel alive.

Come as a visitor. Leave as a friend.

Our history

Walking Oaxaca Since 2014.

Free Walk Oaxaca started with a simple idea:
Travelers shouldn’t have to experience Oaxaca from the outside.
Since 2014, we’ve been connecting visitors with the city through local stories, culture, traditions, food, neighborhoods and everyday life.
What began as a Free Walking Tour has grown into a way of experiencing Oaxaca through different perspectives — walking, eating, tasting mezcal, meeting artisans and discovering places you might never find on your own.

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The walk begins.

Why we exist

Because Oaxaca Is More Than What You See.

TOURIST CHECKLIST

THE OAXACA WE WANT TO SHOW YOU

Our guides

The People Behind the Yellow Umbrella.

Our guides aren’t reading from a script.
They’re locals who love Oaxaca, enjoy meeting people and know how to connect the city’s past with what’s happening around you today, ask them where to eat, ask about mezcal, ask where locals actually go, ask the question that isn’t in your guidebook.
That’s the point.

Carlos Padilla

Explore local markets,
taste seasonal flavors and
meet the locals.

Maria Rincon

Explore local markets,
taste seasonal flavors and
meet the locals.

Iván Garcia

Explore local markets,
taste seasonal flavors and
meet the locals.

Carlos Padilla

Explore local markets,
taste seasonal flavors and
meet the locals.

Maria Rincon

Explore local markets,
taste seasonal flavors and
meet the locals.

Iván Garcia

Explore local markets,
taste seasonal flavors and
meet the locals.

Our values

Keep it local - Keep it human

FIRST TIME IN OAXACA?

We believe the best way to understand Oaxaca is through people who live here.

Real Over Perfect

We’d rather show you a real neighborhood than manufacture a picture-perfect tourist moment.

Curiosity Over Scripts

Questions make tours better.
Every group is different, and every walk should feel that way.

Respect the City

Oaxaca is home before it is a destination.
We encourage respectful travel and support the people, businesses and communities that keep its culture alive.

Share What We Love

Our recommendations are the places we genuinely want friends to experience.

More than a walking tour

The Walk Was Just the Beginning.

The Free Walking Tour is where our story started. But Oaxaca has too many sides to fit into one walk.
Today, our experiences can take you deeper into local food, mezcal, traditional craftsmanship and personalized city exploration.

Walk

Meet the city.

Food

Taste the city.

Mezcal y alebrijes

Meet the people preserving its traditions.

Private

Explore it your way.

Why the Yellow Umbrella?

If you’ve walked through Oaxaca’s Historic Center, you may have already seen it.
The yellow umbrella helps travelers find their guide in the middle of a busy city — but over the years it has become something more.
It’s where conversations start, groups meet and new Oaxaca stories begin.

Oaxaca Is Someone’s Home

The places we visit are not attractions created for tourists.
They are neighborhoods, markets, workshops, businesses and communities where people live and work every day.
We encourage travelers to explore with curiosity, respect local spaces and support the people who keep Oaxaca’s traditions alive.

Good travel should leave good stories on both sides.

Social proof

The Best Part Is the People We Meet.

Federica F.

Este tour ha sido original y lleno de información (y datos curiosos) sobre Oaxaca y México.
Masinas ha sido el guía turístico perfecto. Muy recomendable

Carn-Carn

Lau fue una embajadora increíble para Oaxaca, ¡llena de amor, orgullo y conocimiento de su ciudad! Pudimos aprender y experimentar una variedad de historia, arquitectura, cultura, arte, comida y política. Me encantan los tours a pie, pero este fue verdaderamente uno de los mejores, ¡todo gracias a la gran personalidad y espíritu de generosidad de Lau! Recomiendo encarecidamente esto para vuestro primer día en Oaxaca para obtener toda la inspiración que necesitéis para el resto de vuestra estancia.

Isak K.

¡Nuestro recorrido con Laura fue increíble! Nos dio mucha información sobre la rica historia de Oaxaca y todos los consejos y mejores recomendaciones para la ciudad. Si venís a Oaxaca, haceos un favor y reservad un recorrido a pie. No os arrepentiréis
Ariana P.

Laura tenía un gran conocimiento sobre Oaxaca y fue la cantidad perfecta de caminata también.

Cerami B.

Tuvimos un fabuloso recorrido a pie hoy con Raúl. Él es súper conocedor de Oaxaca y la historia de México. Claramente es un apasionado de lo que hace, lo cual fue evidente en todos los aspectos de la gira. También es bastante divertido. Recomendaría encarecidamente el tour a pie de Raúl a cualquiera que desee una comprensión más profunda y experiencia de Oaxaca.

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¡Haz este tour! Laura es genial; compartió la historia sin agobiarnos, y consejos sobre dónde comer, etc. ¡Y es muy atractiva y divertida!
290genej

Asistimos al tour a pie de Raoul. Está informado y conoce un montón de historia y trivialidades interesantes. Muy recomendable!

Gabriel S.

Nuestro guía, Miguel, fue genial! Muy informativo y divertido. Aparte de darnos un primer vistazo a la zona también dio un montón de buenas recomendaciones para restaurantes y más

anasamperc

No puedo recomendar lo suficiente! Hicimos el recorrido con Miguel y nos llevó por toda la ciudad, parando en negocios y museos de propiedad oaxaqueña, destacando la importancia de apoyar la economía local. Miguel era muy conocedor y era genial para compartir la historia de México y Oaxaca. Recomiendo encarecidamente su tour!
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Laura era una maravillosa guía local con algunos grandes hechos y una idea sobre la hermosa ciudad de Oaxaca. Lo recomendaría encarecidamente!

    
 
 
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   Matt C 
 September 21, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Raul was fantastic, excellent English speaking tour of Centro Historico.

His knowledge of Mexico and Oaxaca was impeccable.
  
 
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   Monica Fitis 
 September 14, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We had a wonderful experience with Miguel who was very kind, passionate and knowledgable! We learnt a lot about the history of Oaxaca as well as where to go and how to explore the city best. It ended up being a great day out and we would recommend doing this on your first day to get you aware of your surroundings.
  
 
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   Scott Redmond 
 September 12, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Raul is amazing! We had a wonderful time learning about oaxaca and some wonderful eating spots. Id recommend doing this tour early on your trip because he teaches you important places to explore after the tour as well
  
 
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   Trung Bach 
 September 11, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. A guided walking tour is a great way to spend your first day in Oaxaca. Our guide, Raul, was exceptionally knowledgeable about the local history and culture.
The tour lasted a little over two hours, winding through the city center and stopping at key historical points of interest. Raul did an excellent job bringing the background of each site to life. We wrapped up the tour at a vibrant local market with delicious tamales for lunch. Overall, it was a fantastic experience, and Raul was an incredibly insightful guide.
  
 
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   guus Braad 
 September 8, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very interesting tour through the city from Raúl! Learned a lot about the history, culture and gastronomy from Oaxaca
  
 
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   Katharine Gibbins 
 August 30, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This was an excellent introduction to Oaxaca. Raul (sorry if I spelt this incorrectly!) was an excellent tour guide. Incredibly informative and what a delightful sense of humour. He was patient as we took photos and guided us to some memorable spots around the city. We finished at a food market that had a fantastic range of local delicacies.
  
 
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   Lisa Marie 
 August 29, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Wir hatten eine wirklich tolle Tour mit Gesenia! Sie hat sich sehr viel Zeit für uns genommen und uns die Geschichte und Kultur in Oaxaca nähergebracht. Wir haben viel gelernt und würden die Tour jedem weiterempfehlen. ☺️
  
 
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   Sylvana Tapia 
 August 24, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. El tour que tomamos con Sofía fue muy divertido e interesante. Pasamos un muy buen momento y descubrimos un poco más de Oaxaca. Muchas gracias!
  
 
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   Erik Olivarez 
 August 24, 2026
 
 
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   Haley Blevins 
 August 16, 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Raul was kind, witty, and extremely knowledgeable. The distance we covered was perfect and showed us new areas of the city. I highly recommend this tour and this tour with Raul! Muchas Gracias ✨

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