Private Tour
Private Historic City Tour + Street Food of Oaxaca - Best Rated
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
Join us on a private walking tour in Oaxaca City, where we'll take you on a journey through its rich history and tantalize your taste buds with a street food adventure. This personalized tour is designed exclusively for you, ensuring that your experience is tailored to your interests and preferences.
Our expert guide will meet you at your desired location and lead you through the historical heart of Oaxaca. As you walk along the cobblestone streets, you'll be transported back in time, discovering the secrets and stories behind the city's iconic landmarks and architectural wonders.
But that's not all - we'll also embark on a culinary exploration of Oaxaca's vibrant street food scene. Our guide will introduce you to the best local vendors and hidden gems, where you'll have the opportunity to sample mouthwatering delicacies.
Throughout the tour, our guide will also provide helpful tips and life hacks for you to discover the city on your own when the tour finishes!
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption
Here we start with an introduction of the tour and the history of the city
The most important theatre in the city that had many shows of all kinds
What‘s Included
Support via WhatsApp from the day of the booking
Pick up at the city center (on foot)
Private Tour Guide
100% customisable
Food and Drinks consumed are chosen by you and paid separately on the spot
Pickup points
Select a pickup point
Options
Private Historic City Tour + Street Food of Oaxaca - Best Rated
Pickup included
Reviews
48 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Oscar is a very...
Karoline H,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Oscar is a very passionate guy full of knowledge. He was flexible and adjusted the guided tour based on what we said we’re interested in. His English is great! We did this on our very first day in Mexico and now we know what to do with the next days we have here in Oaxaca. Would really recommend!
Fantastic tour with Oscar!
Daniel R,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Oscar was the perfect guide for our Oaxaca food and city tour—incredibly kind, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about sharing his city. What made the experience truly special was his flexibility; he tailored the entire three hours to our interests, taking us to hidden markets we never would have discovered on our own. His insights into the local food scene and culture made everything come alive, and he struck the perfect balance between being informative and letting us explore at our own pace.
Angel was a wonderful...
Anna M,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Angel was a wonderful guide, who shared a lot of interesting details about history and culture. The food part only included 3 stops, one of which was closed, so the tour was a little short on food. Overall we really enjoyed the experience and would recommend it.
Girls Trip
cceballos22,,Nov 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I booked this tour for my daughter and I during Dia de Los Muertos weekend. So glad we did this tour. Our guide, Oscar, was great! He picked us up at our hotel, we walked to downtown and basically took a circle around the town. We stopped to eat and would have been hesitant to wait in the lines, it seemed a bit overwhelming due to the crowds, but I am grateful he convinced us to wait it out. It was actually not a long wait at all and he helped to pass the time with details of the shops around us. This is the best part of tours such a this. We would’ve missed out on so much of the history, which we love, and knowledge of the town without the help of a guide. Oscar even took our pics at some of the stops around town. We thoroughly enjoyed this tour and Oscar!
Walking in Oaxaca
Alberto M,,Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Oscar was a very friendly and knowledgeable guide. Enjoyed the tour and the street food at 20 de noviembre. We had a great time!
Private Historic City Tour & Street Food of Oaxaca
Liz J,,Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a great tour with Oscar! He was very personable. We learned a lot about the history of Oaxaca and the very creative artist who live here. The walking was easy and enjoyable in this beautiful city. We enjoyed a delicious lunch together.
We loved spending a few...
Sacha M,,Nov 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We loved spending a few hours with Yesi! She was so welcoming and knowledgeable. We were able to try some of the best street food in the city without dealing with a language barrier. Our favorite was the memelas! We were also excited to learn about our spirit animals, local festivals, and wedding traditions. Our tour finished at La Cosecha Organico Mercado, which had great food and drinks, and a string quartet playing to add to the atmosphere. Highly recommend!
Great Intro to Oaxaca
Merrill S,,Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide, Oscar, was great. He spend many years in the States. His English was great. Very relatable, very personable. Tailored the tour to our needs.
Insider tips from a local!
Valerie A,,Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had such a wonderful time with Oscar! We were searching for authentic art that benefits the local community, and Oscar showed us so many wonderful places to purchase art, knowing the proceeds, go directly to the artisans. He gave us wonderful local insights we never would’ve had without a private tour. Highly recommend!
Fantastic evening and food
Scarlett H,,Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a great evening with Oscar - he was incredibly friendly and super knowledgeable. We tried some delicious food at the market, including crispy grasshoppers (!), as well as some sweet treats that we hadn’t come across before. The walking tour around the city after the food was also great - lots of sites to see and key places that we had previously missed! To note: Our tour started at 6pm which meant that some places were closed, so maybe worth booking a little earlier. Also note that the food is an extra cost, but everything was a reasonable price.
Related Experiences
Operated by Free Tour Oaxaca