Authentic Oaxacan food & Cultural Experience
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At a glance
- Duration
- 9 hours
- Price from
- $316 / person
- Location
- Oaxaca City, Mexico
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 13 reviews
- Languages
- EN, ES
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Oaxaca Conmigo Tours
- Meeting point
- We will pick you up directly at your Hotel/ AirB&B 10 minutos before the scheduled departure time.
Description
If you really want to go beyond the restaurants and really taste Oaxaca, this tour is for you. We leave the city to visit Native towns where indigenous families & traditional cooks still prepare food the old-fasioned way! Grinding corn by hand, cooking over the wood fire and usuing clay pots and comales. You will taste dishes prepared specially for you, learn about Ancestral cooking techniques, hear stories behind each recipe and see how food, identity & daily life are deeply connected in this communities. By choosing this Tour, you also support local markets, indigenous cooks and local families who preserve Oaxaca´s culinary heritage. A genuine Oaxacan Cultural & Gastronomic inmersion - Fully private and all-inclusive
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 8:00 AM, 8:30 AM, and 9:00 AM
- Next available
- Thu, Nov 5
- Group price
- $316 per vehicle, up to 4 people
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 31.
Tour Options
Itinerary
Oaxaca
STARTING TIME 9:00 AM We will do 45 min approximately from Oaxaca city to the fisrt stop.
We will start this delicious and cultural experience in a small native Market to have breakfast and try the next options: Memelitas, Empanadas of Mole amarillo with chicken, oaxacan cheese or squash blossom flower, traditional tamales and Atole!
Teotitlan del Valle
We will move to the next spot in the same community, visiting an indigenous Family and see how they work with the weaving process making beautiful rugs! They still keep the old traditions which is been passed generation by generatios using natural dyes from diferent elements sunch as the cochinilla insect, some flowers, roots, seeds, and more for all the colors they work with.
Mercado Tlacolula
We love Tacos! One of the special things in this market are the Barbacoa Tacos. They are soo delicious and we will try some tacos of Goat and sheep with a good salsa and fresh water. (Food is included in this stop)
Two activities with a Traditional Oaxacan Cook! We will visit the house of a native family and eat with them but before... We will work out all the food we have ate. The first activity is a chocolate workshop, we will toast the cacao seeds on the comal and grind them in the Metate stone to prepare tradicional oaxacan chocolateand enjoy it with a piace of bread, we also will learn about the cosmovision of the Cacao in the zapotec culture. After that we will try three different types of Oaxacan Tamales, fresh made by this family. (Both activities are included on the price)
Santiago Matatlan
Dessert for the end! We will visit a traditional Paleque (distillery) to see the whole process of the mezcal since how the cook the plant, the fermentation process, destilation and more. Finally you will have a Mezcal tasting which is included on the price. We save the mezcal at the end because this place has a beautiful view of the sunset and agave fields. Salud!
Oaxaca
BACK TO YOUR HOTEL We would do 1 hour approximately from the Mezcal spot to Oaxaca city.
What's included
Included
Mezcal tasting
Traditional Chocolate workshop
Authentic Mole tasting
Breakfast in Teotitlán market
A cooler with drinks
Tacos & Oaxacan Icecream at Tlacolula market
Private Transportation
Textile weaving demostration in Teotitlán town
Pickup Locations & Times
We will pick you up directly at your Hotel/ AirB&B 10 minutos before the scheduled departure time.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
13 reviews
How it compares in Oaxaca City
- Rated higher than 74% of 155 reviewed tours in Oaxaca City
Excurgo comparison of 541 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Authentic Oaxacan food & Cultural Experience take?
Authentic Oaxacan food & Cultural Experience lasts about 9 hours. The itinerary has 7 stops.
How much does Authentic Oaxacan food & Cultural Experience cost?
Prices start at $316 per person for this Oaxaca City experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 3 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Authentic Oaxacan food & Cultural Experience run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:00 AM, 8:30 AM, and 9:00 AM.
Can I cancel Authentic Oaxacan food & Cultural Experience for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Is hotel pickup included?
Yes, pickup is offered. We will pick you up directly at your Hotel/ AirB&B 10 minutos before the scheduled departure time. Pickup points include Hotel Castillo de Reyes.
What languages is Authentic Oaxacan food & Cultural Experience offered in?
The experience is available in EN, ES.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Authentic Oaxacan food & Cultural Experience worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 13 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Oaxaca Conmigo Tours.
Reviews(13)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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