Oaxaca Private Custom Tour with a Local: Highlights & Hidden Gems

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2 to 4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English and 1 more

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
- A pre-tour questionnaire ensures your day is uniquely crafted just for you
- Connect with local culture through spontaneous, genuine, and meaningful encounters

What's Included

Online questionnaire link sent after booking to tailor your experience and match you to a local host
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)

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

This is a private walking experience. Your host will meet you at your selected central hotel, and the tour will begin on foot. If you’d prefer to meet at a central location instead, please choose the meeting point option.

If your hotel isn’t on the list, simply select the central landmark option.

Once you’ve booked, our Experience Planners will get in touch to confirm the meeting point and help with any final details to ensure a smooth and enjoyable start to your personalized tour.

NO private vehicle is included. For longer distances, your host may suggest using public transport. Any transport costs can be settled on the day.

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Meeting point

This is a great central point to meet your host if your hotel is not listed.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 to 4 hours (approximately)
  • Oaxaca (Pass by)

    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 questionnaire 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:

    Admission ticket free
  • Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzman (Pass by)

    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.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Wander cobbled lanes filled with street art and indie cafés. This artistic barrio offers photo-worthy corners and quiet moments with local artisans.

    Admission ticket free
  • Barrio de Xochimilco (Pass by)

    Walk through one of Oaxaca’s oldest neighborhoods, where historic aqueducts and family-run workshops reveal generations of craft and tradition.

    Admission ticket free
  • Mercado Benito Juarez (Pass by)

    Immerse yourself in Oaxaca’s flavors and energy—sample traditional snacks, explore colorful stalls, and connect with local culture in a bustling market.

    Admission ticket free
  • Zocalo (Pass by)

    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.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • 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
Supplied by City Unscripted

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Tags

Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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