A Guided Tour Through the City’s Best Food and Craft Markets.
Discover the heart and soul of Oaxaca through its bustling markets with our Oaxaca Market Tour. This guided tour takes you on a journey through four of the city’s most iconic markets—Benito Juárez, 20 de Noviembre, Central de Abastos, and 4 Centenarios—each offering a unique glimpse into the region’s rich culinary and artisanal traditions.
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Duration: 3 ½ hours of immersive market exploration
Our guides are passionate locals who will not only show you the best stalls and foods but also share the stories behind the products and vendors.
This tour offers a true taste of Oaxacan culture, from the food to the crafts. You'll sample a variety of authentic dishes while learning about the cultural and historical significance behind each one.
We keep our group sizes small to ensure a more personal experience, allowing you to interact with vendors and enjoy your time without feeling rushed.
By visiting these markets, you're directly supporting local farmers, artisans, and small business owners, contributing to Oaxaca's economy in a meaningful way.
EXCELLENT
Based on 444 reviews
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Maps633400719529. October, 2026.Verified
Fabulous tour My friend and I took a tour with Miguel and he took us on 2 1/2 hour journey through the city. He covered a tremendous amount of material, everything from political and social history to how to find good street food. We were amazed at his depth of knowledge and his bottomless well of enthusiasm!Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
Getaway460394559807. October, 2026.Verified
Book for your first day in Oaxaca! I HIGHLY recommend booking this tour on the day of your arrival in Oaxaca. We were lucky enough that there was a 4pm tour, the perfect timing for us after we arrived. There's plenty of opportunity to sit during the tour as you stop at different sites. I will be recommending Laura to all my friends traveling to Oaxaca in the future. She was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and generous. She shares information so freely and comfortably that we are now even more excited to explore Oaxaca. We feel set up for success to see and eat more than we would have been able to find on our own. THANK YOU, LAURA! This is a "free" tour but don't forget to tip for all their time and knowledge!Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
Donna L7. October, 2026.Verified
Oaxaca Uncovered! We had an incredible tour with Dejan - (hope I spelled your name correctly). The Oaxaca Free Walking Tour experience was way beyond our expectations. Using the wonderful local guides from this tour company really gives an extremely personalized view into the history and culture of Oaxaca. We hope you participate in this experience early in your Oaxaca trip. It is a great jumping off point!Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
Tyler L13. September, 2026.Verified
Great tour of Oaxaca! My friends and I really enjoyed this walking tour. Laura is a knowledgeable guide and took us around to interesting places. We got some history, good places for chocolate tasting and Oaxaca food and drink, local landmarks and more. She answered our questions about random things and was easy to talk to. Definitely recommend doing this tour.Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
Diane D12. September, 2026.Verified
Great experience! Raul was an amazing tour guide! I would highly recommend. You also get great food and drink recommendations :)Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
Excursion7221318. September, 2026.Verified
Top activity in Oaxaca Raul was a fantastic and entertaining guide. Would recommend !!Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
Nathan Rafael C7. September, 2026.Verified
Centro tour It was an amazing experienced with Laura as our tour guide around the centro. She was accomodating and knowledgable around. Highly recommend!Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
Federica F26. August, 2026.Verified
Highly recommended This tour has been original and full of information (and fun fact) about Oaxaca and Mexico. Masinas has been the perfect tour guide. Highly recommended.Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
Serena D23. August, 2026.Verified
An incredible tour. We took the tour with Miguel and we loved it!! It was super interactive and interesting. We will definitely be back!!!!!Posted on Tripadvisor![]()
Carn-Carn17. August, 2026.Verified
THE best start to our Oaxaca visit! Lau was such an amazing ambassador for Oaxaca - full of love, pride and knowledge of her city! We got to learn and experience a range of history, architecture, culture, art, food and politics. I love a walking tour but this was truly one of the best, all because of Lau's great personality and spirit of generosity! Highly recommend this for your first day in Oaxaca to get all the inspiration you need for the rest of your stay.
$1,100 Mexican pesos with all food tastings included.
Duration: 3 ½ hours of immersive market exploration.
Schedule: Monday to Saturday: Morning: 10:00 a.m, 11:00 a.m. Afternoon: 1:00 p.m, 4:00 p.m, 5:00 p.m. Sunday: 10:00 a.m, 1:00 p.m, 4:00 p.m.
Please note that our tours require a MINIMUM OF TWO PARTICIPANTS to operate. We recommend booking with a friend, ASK VIA EMAIL if someone already booked or checking our calendar for existing tour dates if you are traveling solo
Our tours need a buddy system—we require a minimum of 2 foodies to run each adventure. If we don’t meet the magic number, no worries! We’ll pop into your inbox to offer you another date or time so you don’t miss out on the fun.