Tour of the Oaxaca Food Market

Tour of the Oaxaca Food Market

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About This Tour in Oaxaca City

Yes! We're the tours you saw on TV! We have been eating delicious food in the market for more than 7 years with travelers who always take the best gastronomic and human experience in the market. You'll eat: Tamales, chapulines, ants, stones (yes!, stones!) quesadillas with pumpkin blossom, horchata water, seasonal fruits, barbecue tacos, jams, mezcal tasting, shingle and much more! Discover the heart of Oaxaca through our gastronomic tour at the Central de Abastos. We have guided more than 700 groups, all with 5-star ratings on another platform and have appeared on television for our conscious and authentic approach. Travel is also eating with sense. Join the tour that transforms the way you see Oaxacan food! You can always see more amazing photos and videos from our tour in Lembranza Mexico on Instagram. Give us a chance to show you because we have been the best for many years but we are new here at Viator.

Why Visit Oaxaca City?

Oaxaca City, Mexico offers a wealth of attractions, cultural experiences, and activities for visitors. From historic landmarks to modern attractions, Oaxaca City provides an unforgettable travel experience with something to discover around every corner. Explore local cuisine, discover unique culture, and create lasting memories in this remarkable destination.

Getting to Oaxaca City

You can reach Oaxaca City, Mexico by air, train, or road depending on your starting location. The city offers various transportation options including taxis, public transit, and private transfers to help you reach your destination. Many hotels can arrange airport transfers, and local transportation options vary by location.

What's Included

  • Fruit juice, pumpkin flower quesadilla, yellow empanada, egg with holy leaf, barbecue taco, consommé, memelas, hot chocolate, tejate.
  • We will have an incredible Mezcal tasting. The mezcal is from Matatlan and it is one of the few places that is attended and processed by women.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Additional Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Meeting and Pickup

Meeting Point

We will meet at the basilica where you can take some photos as we wait for the group to arrive, it

In the Socrates Garden, which is next to the Basilica of Our Lady of Solitude, is where we will be waiting to go all together, it is a small space so don't worry because you will surely see us there at the fountain in the middle of the park.

End Point

In the Socrates Garden, which is next to the Basilica of Our Lady of Solitude, is where we will be waiting to go all together, it is a small space so don't worry because you will surely see us there at the fountain in the middle of the park.

Pickup Information

Pickup Option: All travelers must meet at start point

Itinerary

Tour Itinerary

We will meet at the basilica where you... 10 minutes

We will meet at the basilica where you can take some photos as we wait for the group to arrive, it is a very beautiful church from the 16th century

We will visit the famous memelas place in... 30 minutes

We will visit the famous memelas place in the market, we will have an incredible meal trying the flavors that Netflix and the whole world fell in love with

We will walk to the Central de Abastos... 2 hours

We will walk to the Central de Abastos de Oaxaca, from the meeting point to the market it will take us about 10 minutes and we will be able to see a lot of what the city changes between the neighborhoods. Being in the Central Food Market we will start with a natural juice to prepare the stomach and then continue to the superstitions area, we will continue the tour passing through the grasshoppers area where we can try them and buy some for our meal. We will continue to reach the first place where we will eat pumpkin flower quesadillas, yellow mole empanada, egg with holy leaf and fresh water. We will continue to walk through the dried chili area and reach the second place where we will eat barbecue. After continuing through the flower aisle of the market we will arrive with Doña Vale, famous for many food documentaries and we will sit down to enjoy her food, here you will have hot chocolate, memelas and many new flavors. We will end up walking between the aisles to leave the market and return

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cancellation policy?

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

How do I book this tour?

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Is this tour suitable for all ages?

Please check the age requirements and physical fitness level requirements listed in the tour details above. Some tours may have age restrictions or require a certain level of physical fitness.

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