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Taste of Mexico: A 9-Day Culinary Tour

Your own guide, your own vehicle, and an itinerary shaped entirely around you.

9 Days / 8 Nights Up to 25 Guests Free Itinerary Changes Local Expert Guide

About This Tour

A 9-day route through Mexico City, Puebla, and Oaxaca built around Mexico's UNESCO-recognized culinary heritage, with cooking classes, market visits, and UNESCO World Heritage archaeological sites. A private culinary route through Mexico City, colonial Puebla, and Oaxaca, with hands-on cooking classes and market tours built around Mexico's UNESCO-recognized cuisine.

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Day-by-Day Itinerary

A private guide, driver, and vehicle for the entire trip, with hotels pre-arranged at every overnight stop — the pace and any optional stops can still be shaped around your group.

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Arrival

Arrival pickup at Mexico City International Airport (MEX).

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Day 1 — Welcome to Mexico City

Arrival and a private transfer to your hotel in Mexico City's historic center.

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Day 2 — Murals & the Museum of Anthropology

The Diego Rivera Mural Museum, Alameda Central Park, Palacio de Bellas Artes, the Zocalo, and the National Museum of Anthropology.

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Day 3 — Teotihuacan & the Basilica

The Pyramid of the Sun and Moon at Teotihuacan and the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe on the way back into the city.

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Day 4 — Colonial Puebla

A transfer to Puebla, with a walk through the historic center, a taste of chalupas at Fonda de Santa Clara, and the city's Street of the Sweets.

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Day 5 — A Cooking Class in Cholula

A free morning in Puebla, then a market shopping trip and cooking class in Cholula with a chef using ingredients and techniques from nearby communities.

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Day 6 — On to Oaxaca

A transfer to Oaxaca City and a guided walking tour from the former Monastery of Santo Domingo to the Temple of Santo Domingo, Alcala Street, and the Plaza de la Constitucion.

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Day 7 — Hierve el Agua & Mitla

The ancient Arbol del Tule, the petrified waterfall at Hierve el Agua, and the Zapotec ruins of Mitla, ending in the village of Teotitlan del Valle.

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Day 8 — Black Mole & Monte Alban

A market visit and cooking class to make Oaxaca's famous black mole, followed by the hilltop Zapotec city of Monte Alban.

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Day 9 — Farewell

A transfer to Oaxaca International Airport for your departure flight.

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Departure

The trip ends with a private transfer to Oaxaca International Airport (OAX) for your departure flight.

What's Included

A private vehicle and driver, just for your group
A professional, knowledgeable local guide
Hotels and transport arranged for every day of the trip
Pacing and optional stops shaped around your group
All tolls, parking, and fuel

What's Not Included

Attraction admission tickets, unless noted as included
Meals and snacks
Gratuities for your guide or driver
Personal expenses

Why Book a Private Tour With Voyzo?

Your group only — never combined with strangers
Crowded 50+ seat group buses
Fully custom stops, built around you
A fixed script with no flexibility
Door-to-door pickup, wherever you're staying
Meeting at a fixed public meeting point
Direct, transparent pricing — no marketplace markup
Third-party booking fees

Important Information

Know Before You Book

  • Group size can range from 1 to 25 guests — we match the vehicle to your party.
  • Pricing depends on group size, vehicle, and tour length, and is confirmed after your quote request.
  • Tour duration is flexible — the times shown are a typical starting point.

Know Before You Go

  • We'll confirm your exact pickup time and vehicle details after booking.
  • Bring a camera, comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate layers.
  • Your arrival flight details are required to confirm the itinerary.

Special Requests

  • Mobility needs, dietary notes, or accessibility requirements? Let us know when requesting your quote and we'll arrange accordingly.
  • Traveling with young children or larger groups — just tell us, and we'll recommend the right vehicle.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — your own driver and English-speaking guide throughout, with cooking classes led by local chefs.
Two — a market-to-table class in Cholula (day 5) and a black mole class in Oaxaca (day 8).
Mexico City (days 1–3), Puebla (days 4–5), and Oaxaca (days 6–9).
Breakfast daily plus three lunches from the cooking classes and food stops; other meals are at your own choice and expense.
Once your quote is accepted, we'll confirm your exact pickup time, vehicle, and driver details by email ahead of your tour date.
Yes — reach out to our team any time before your tour and we'll do our best to accommodate itinerary or schedule changes.

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