Yes — there is no ticket. Free walking tours are tip-based: you book a free spot (or just join), and at the end you give the guide what you think the tour was worth.
What is the best free walking tour in Oaxaca?
The most reviewed one on GuruWalk is "Free Walking Tour Oaxaca by locals", rated 4.6 out of 5 by 997 walkers. 14 free tours run in Oaxaca in all.
Are there free tours in Oaxaca in other languages?
Yes — besides English, free tours here run in Spanish. Each tour below lists its languages.
Do I need to book a free walking tour in Oaxaca?
Booking a free spot is the safe way: groups have a size limit and guides plan for the bookings.
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Where this comes from
GuruWalk · tours, ratings and times, week of Tuesday, 3 November 2026
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FreeTip-basedFree Walking Tour Oaxaca by locals★★★★★ 4.6 · 997 reviewsStarts 10:00, 16:00English, SpanishGuruWalkBook free
FreeTip-basedJalatlaco, street art free tour★★★★★ 4.9 · 627 reviewsStarts 10:00, 16:00EnglishGuruWalkBook free
FreeTip-basedAround Oaxaca city | A walk through Time and Culture★★★★★ 5.0 · 341 reviewsStarts 09:00, 12:30, 13:00, 17:00English, SpanishGuruWalkBook free
FreeTip-basedFree Gastronomic Tour: Oaxacan Food, Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity★★★★★ 4.7 · 304 reviewsStarts 13:00, 17:00EnglishGuruWalkBook free
FreeTip-basedTop Free Walking Tour of Oaxaca’s Historic Center with a Professional Local Guide★★★★★ 4.9 · 124 reviewsStarts 10:00, 16:00, 16:30English, SpanishGuruWalkBook free
FreeTip-basedOaxaca Free Walking Tour – History, Culture & Local Secrets★★★★★ 4.6 · 97 reviewsStarts 10:00, 16:00EnglishGuruWalkBook free
FreeTip-basedFree Tour Discover Oaxaca with a local guide★★★★★ 4.8 · 91 reviewsStarts 10:00, 16:00EnglishGuruWalkBook free
FreeTip-basedOaxaca Street Food Walking Tour - Discover Jalatlaco★★★★★ 4.9 · 67 reviewsStarts 10:00, 13:00English, SpanishGuruWalkBook free
FreeTip-basedFree Tour Essential Oaxaca: History, Art, and Tips from a Local Guide★★★★★ 4.5 · 62 reviewsStarts 10:00, 11:00, 13:30, 16:00English, SpanishGuruWalkBook free
FreeTip-basedFree tour in the Magical Neighborhood of Jalatlaco: Murals and Art Workshops★★★★★ 5.0 · 37 reviewsStarts 10:00, 17:00English, SpanishGuruWalkBook free
FreeTip-basedWalking Tour in Oaxaca - The Best Introduction★★★★★ 4.6 · 28 reviewsStarts 10:00, 17:00English, SpanishGuruWalkBook free
FreeTip-basedOaxaca City Walking Tour: Markets, History and Art★★★★★ 5.0 · 15 reviewsStarts 12:30, 16:00English, SpanishGuruWalkBook free