Private Custom Tour in Oaxaca with Local Guide
Oaxaca City, Mexicoby City Unscripted
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
- Private tour
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guide: English, Spanish
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Overview
Discover Oaxaca through a blend of historic landmarks and hidden corners. After booking, you’ll receive a short online questionnaire so we can match you with a local host who tailors the day to your pace, interests, and curiosity. Explore Santo Domingo, lively markets, and colorful neighborhoods like Jalatlaco and Xochimilco while hearing stories only locals know. This private experience perfectly balances must-see sights with lesser-known gems in a city made for wandering. - Explore Oaxaca’s historic landmarks, vibrant neighborhoods, and bustling markets with a private host - Enjoy a fully customized and flexible experience built around your pace, interests, and travel style - Discover hidden gems and off-the-beaten-path spots for an immersive, authentic adventure - Online Personalization Form sent after booking to tailor your experience - Connect with local culture through spontaneous, genuine, and meaningful encounters
What's included
- Online Personalization Form sent after booking to tailor your experience
- Flexible durations and start times - Pick your preferred duration when you book
- Get picked up (on foot) at your accommodation if it's central
- Private and personalized walking experience with insider tips from a passionate local
- Direct communication with your host for itinerary planning and local recommendations
- Food, drinks and tickets to any attractions
- Transportation (primarily a walking experience, public transport may be used at an additional cost)
- Gratuities (optional)
- Hotel drop off
Itinerary
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Oaxaca
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Experience Oaxaca through the eyes of a local who calls it home. Uncover hidden gems, explore rich culture, and hear untold stories alongside a passionate host. This is more than a tour—it’s a City Unscripted experience: authentic connections, tailored moments, and unforgettable discoveries designed around you. Before your adventure begins, you’ll receive a short online Personalization Form so we can design an itinerary that reflects your interests—whether you’re drawn to historic landmarks, traditional cuisine, or tucked-away neighborhoods known only to locals. Here’s what you’ll experience:
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Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzman
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Start your day at Oaxaca’s iconic church, where ornate design meets centuries of history. Hear the stories that bring this breathtaking landmark to life.
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Stop 3
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Wander cobbled lanes filled with street art and indie cafés. This artistic barrio offers photo-worthy corners and quiet moments with local artisans.
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Stop 4
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Walk through one of Oaxaca’s oldest neighborhoods, where historic aqueducts and family-run workshops reveal generations of craft and tradition.
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Mercado Benito Juarez
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Immerse yourself in Oaxaca’s flavors and energy—sample traditional snacks, explore colorful stalls, and connect with local culture in a bustling market.
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Zocalo
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Experience the city’s beating heart in this lively square, then slip into nearby alleys to feel Oaxaca’s rhythm beyond the crowds and postcard views.
Meeting and pickup
This is a private walking tour. Your host will meet you at your chosen hotel, or you can select the central meeting point instead, which we recommend for the best overall experience. If your hotel isn’t listed, please choose the central landmark option. No private vehicle is included.
This is a private walking tour. Your host will meet you at your chosen hotel, or you can select the central meeting point instead, which we recommend for the best overall experience. If your hotel isn’t listed, please choose the central landmark option. No private vehicle is included.
End point
This is a private walking tour. Your host will meet you at your chosen hotel, or you can select the central meeting point instead, which we recommend for the best overall experience. If your hotel isn’t listed, please choose the central landmark option. No private vehicle is included.
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This is a private City Unscripted experience: real people, real connections
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- After booking, you'll receive a short online Personalization Form to share your interests, preferences, and must-sees. Your City Unscripted guide will personally reach out to craft a fully customized itinerary that suits your style—whether you love history, food, hidden gems, or cultural experiences.
- This private tour is a walking experience. A private vehicle is not included.
- Public transportation or local taxis maybe used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with your host after your reservation is finalized.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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