Oaxaca City: Walking tour with local product tasting

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ID: GYG1012650-1566230
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Country: Mexico

Duration: 04:00 hours


Description

Walk with an expert local guide through the streets, markets, and museums of Oaxaca City. Discover new flavors and listen to interesting stories.
The city of Oaxaca was founded three times over 1,500 years ago. Our tour begins in the heart of the last foundation built by the Spanish in 1532. Edgar, your local guide, will tell you all about it in a simple and entertaining way. We will walk to the most important sites of this UNESCO World Heritage City. From the central square or Zócalo, we will go to the markets where you will try some local products such as quesillo, tejate, insects, chocolate mole, among other local delicacies. We will visit the Cathedral of Oaxaca and walk along its main street where you can see old houses and other colonial buildings. Edgar will explain the different types of architecture and designs on the way to the main museum of Oaxaca.

When you arrive at the Temple of Santo Domingo de Guzmán in Oaxaca, Edgar will tell you the history of the church and the museum that houses the Treasure of Tomb 7. You will see jewelry made by the Mixtecs in room number three of the historic site. At the end of the tour, Edgar will give you suggestions for restaurants, bars, terraces, and other old neighborhoods with murals that you can visit after lunch.

Highlights

  • Discover the Treasure of Tomb 7
  • Try chocolate, sweet bread, and cheese.
  • Discover the Cathedral of Oaxaca

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

The meeting point is the San Pablo Garden, around the fountain.
INCLUDED
  • Tasting of local products Tour guide accredited by SECTUR The service will be provided in the required languages, which may be Spanish, English, or French.
NOT INCLUDED
  • Entrance to the Treasure of Tomb 7 ($100 MXN) Transportation Bottle of water Breakfast Lunch Tips

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.