A private tasting tour through Oaxaca City's real markets — including the Mercado 20 de Noviembre and Mercado Benito Juárez — followed by a walk to the Zócalo, sampling authentic Oaxacan specialties along the way.
This tour moves through two of Oaxaca's real working markets — Mercado 20 de Noviembre and Mercado Benito Juárez — where your guide leads you to specific stalls for tastings you'd likely miss on your own, from mole and tlayudas to a traditional Oaxacan shaved ice. The walk finishes at the Zócalo, the city's central square, tying the tastings to the history and architecture around it.
Highlights
Mercado 20 de Noviembre One of Oaxaca's best-known food markets, with rows of stalls grilling meats and serving regional specialties.
Mercado Benito Juárez A working general market where locals shop for produce, spices, and prepared foods.
Mole and tlayuda tastings Real samples of Oaxaca's signature dishes, chosen from working stalls rather than a set tourist menu.
The Zócalo A finishing walk through Oaxaca's central square, framed by colonial arcades.
What Stops Does This Tour Make?
A popular starting point — every Voyzo itinerary is fully customizable, so we'll shape the order and stops around your group.
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Pickup
Meet your guide at a central point in Oaxaca City's historic center.
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Mercado 20 de Noviembre
One of Oaxaca's best-known food markets, with rows of stalls grilling meats and serving regional specialties.
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Mercado Benito Juárez
A working general market where locals shop for produce, spices, and prepared foods.
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Mole and tlayuda tastings
Real samples of Oaxaca's signature dishes, chosen from working stalls rather than a set tourist menu.
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The Zócalo
A finishing walk through Oaxaca's central square, framed by colonial arcades.
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Drop-off
Back to your hotel, home, or the airport — whenever your day wraps up.
What's Included
A private vehicle and driver, just for your group
A professional, knowledgeable local guide
Door-to-door pickup and drop-off
A fully customizable itinerary built around you
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 pickup address is required to finalize 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 guide helps navigate the markets and explains dishes and ingredients as you go.
Confirm the exact number and inclusions with Voyzo at booking, since it can vary by what's fresh that day.
Yes, let your guide know in advance so they can route tastings accordingly.
Mercado Benito Juárez in Oaxaca City opened in 1894 and stands about one block from the Zócalo.
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.
About This Tour
A private tasting tour through Oaxaca City's real markets — including the Mercado 20 de Noviembre and Mercado Benito Juárez — followed by a walk to the Zócalo, sampling authentic Oaxacan specialties along the way. This tour moves through two of Oaxaca's real working markets — Mercado 20 de Noviembre and Mercado Benito Juárez — where your guide leads you to specific stalls for tastings you'd likely miss on your own, from mole and tlayudas to a traditional Oaxacan shaved ice. The walk finishes at the Zócalo, the city's central square, tying the tastings to the history and architecture around it.
Mercado 20 de Noviembre was built between 1862 and 1882 on the site of the former Convent of San Juan de Dios, and its name commemorates the date the Mexican Revolution began in 1910. Its smoke corridor of wood-fired grills is the best-known corner.
Mercado Benito Juárez, opened in 1894, sits about a block from the Zócalo and works more like a general market, with produce, spices and prepared foods that locals shop for daily.
Oaxaca's historic grid dates to 1529, and the Zócalo that ends the walk is its centre. Finishing there ties the tastings back to the Spanish-era city around them.
Not quite what you're looking for?
Every Voyzo tour is a starting point — tell us what you have in mind and we'll build it.