Oaxaca (officially, Oaxaca de Juarez) is the gastronomic and cultural heart of Mexico. The city boasts an energetic cultural atmosphere, markets with excellent eateries, cafés and gourmet chocolate shops. Do you want to discover the best highlights of the city in just a few hours? Join Free Walking Tours in Oaxaca! In the Essential Oaxaca City Tour, you will get to know the most important landmarks of the historic center, learn about the indigenous Zapotec culture, and try (if you dare!) some local specialties such as grasshoppers and 'tejate'. If you want to delve into the secrets of Oaxacan cuisine, book a cooking course with a local family, or join a Free Food Tour. You will get to explore the November 20 Market, and some of the highest-rated street food eateries. Finally, booking a Mezcal Tasting Tour you will be able to learn everything about the "new tequila”.

Oaxaca is a small and safe city, ideal to discover on foot. Free Tours in Oaxaca are fun walks led by locals guides who will show you the history of this beautiful colonial cityfrom a fresh perspective. Walking through cobbled streets, you will reach the Zocalo, the favorite meeting place for families and young people. There, standing under the shadow of ancient trees, you will see the impressive Metropolitan Cathedral of Oaxaca. Just a few streets further up, tourists will feel awe-inspired by the massive facade of the Temple of Santo Domingo de Guzman. Right behind tourists can find the recommendable Botanical Gardens, showcasing plants from all over the state. From here, you can walk to the charming neighborhood of Xochimilco. Its colorful streets are home to many artisan workshops and gourmet shops. Throughout the tour, your guides will explain why coffee, mole and chocolate are so relevant in local culture.

Oaxaca Free Walking Tours will introduce you to a city for foodies and bon vivants. Some of the best varieties of gourmet coffee in the country are produced in the mountain ranges that surround Oaxaca. However, those with a sweet tooth will be thrilled to discover the original flavors of local chocolate. Just visit a specialized chocolate store: you will be surprised! Tlayudas, mole, corn, tortas and tamales are other specialties that you cannot miss. In addition, the entire state of Oaxaca is famous for its lively festivals. If you are lucky enough to visit Oaxaca in July, you will witness one of the most famous folk festivals in Mexico: The Guelaguetza. Also, Oaxaca is one of the best places to experience the Mexican Day of the Dead. But make sure to book your accommodation months in advance! Finally, Oaxaca de Juarez is also the perfect place to plan your trip to the beaches of Puerto Escondido.