Oaxaca: Walking Traditional Food Tour with Ancestral Drinks
ID: GYG1192997-1830403
Category:
Country: Mexico
Duration:
05:00 hours
Description
Discover the flavors of Oaxaca on a guided walking tour. Explore the Mercado de Abastos, taste traditional memelas, and learn about the city's history and culinary traditions.
Begin your experience at the Church of La Soledad, where you’ll learn about the history of Oaxaca. Then, walk to the Mercado de Abastos, passing through the bread aisle and the flower section.
Continue to a pulque stall, where you’ll learn about the plant and the traditional drink. Next, visit a chili stall to discover the different types of chilis in Mexico and some of the country’s most famous recipes.
Afterward, head to Doña Vale’s stall to enjoy memelas and a choice of coffee or chocolate. Try tejate and chapulines as a snack before returning to the starting point.
Highlights
- Savor the flavors of Oaxaca on a guided walking tour of the city
- Explore the bustling Mercado de Abastos and its vibrant stalls
- Learn about the history of Oaxaca and its culinary traditions
- Taste traditional memelas and enjoy a coffee or hot chocolate
- Try tejate and chapulines, and learn about the ingredients used
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable shoes for walking
Bring cash for additional purchases
Be prepared for a bustling market environment
The tour guide will meet you at the listed address in front of a wooden door.
INCLUDED
- Guided walking tour
- Visit to the Church of La Soledad
- Visit to the Mercado de Abastos
- Tasting of pulque
- Discussion about Mexican chiles and recipes
- Memelas and coffee or chocolate at Doña Vale's stand
- Tasting of Tejate and chapulines
NOT INCLUDED
- Transportation to the starting point
- Additional food and drinks not mentioned
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.
