Welcome to the most engaging and comprehensive Free Walking Tour in Oaxaca! This wonderful experience will be led by a local guide passionate about Oaxaca’s long and rich history. You and a small group of fellow travelers will embark on a journey back to pre-Columbian times, when the city was inhabited by the Zapotec and Mixtec peoples, and later became a major center of the Aztec empire. Along this well-paced tour, you’ll discover Oaxaca’s vibrant culture, learn about regional culinary traditions, discover why “mezcal” is so linked to ancestral traditions, and visit some of the most interesting attractions in the city center. Highlights of the tour include the pedestrian-only street Andador, the colonial era Macedonio Alcala Theater, and more.

Oaxaca is best-known by the stunning Temple of Santo Domingo de Guzman. This former monastery with a stunning cactus garden is now home to the Museum of Oaxacan Cultures, and it offers a perfect opportunity to learn about the amazing crafts and artworks that the city is famous for. (If you're lucky, you might be able to catch one of the wedding parades that sometimes enliven the square). Your Free Tour in Oaxaca will also take you to the Zocalo, the central square of the city. This is a popular gathering place for locals and tourists alike, and it's surrounded by historic buildings like the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption. This beautiful baroque-style church was built in the 16th century, and it's a must-see for anyone visiting Oaxaca.

Oaxaca boasts a rich artistic heritage, with many famous artists and writers hailing from the city. Along your free tour, you’ll see that the capital of Oaxaca state has indeed a vibrant contemporary arts scene, with many galleries, theaters, and cultural centers showcasing the work of local artists. San Pablo Cultural Center in particular is a major cultural hub with a library, art gallery, and auditorium. Here, you can discover some of the amazing contemporary art and music that Oaxaca has to offer. The city is also famous for its culinary traditions, including drinks like ‘chocolate’ or ‘tejate’, as well as delicious dishes like ‘mole negro’ and ‘tlayudas’. So, no free tour in Oaxaca would be complete without a stop at some shops and markets!