Where Sidewalks End Reviews 131

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.6

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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the staff for their helpfulness, kindness, and extensive knowledge, making every interaction pleasant and informative. The service is frequently highlighted as exceptional, with many people appreciating the personalized and smooth execution of their experiences. Reviewers are particularly impressed with the unique and authentic cultural insights provided, often describing their experiences as unforgettable and deeply meaningful. However, some customers also noted occasional issues with tour descriptions not fully matching the actual experience, such as shorter durations for certain activities or less in-depth information than expected. A few people felt that some tours resembled more generic offerings rather than curated experiences, and in one instance, a customer mentioned a lack of interaction with the spiritual leader and disruptive behavior from other participants.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My husband and I got Sak Yant tattoos with Ajarn Yod through Where Sidewalks End in March 2026. Our entire Sak Yant experience was smooth and amazing! Our English-speaking guide Nuch was kind, sweet,... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We engaged WSE on three occasions in Chiang Mai [Sak Yant, Local Tour, and Monk], and had three unique and amazingly fulfilling experiences! Each of our guides were wonderful people; engaging, th... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our Sak Yant experience with our guide Wao and Ajarn Tu Nametta was beyond incredible! Wao was the perfect guide and translator, making sure we were accommodated in every way possible and feeling like... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Oaxaca is so popular it can be really easy to slide into a tourist bubble and never really see anything truly authentic. My tours with Where Sidewalk Ends changed all of that. With locals I was abl... See more

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  2. Cultural Tours Provider

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An off-the-beaten-path Tour Company with a focus on responsible, positive-impact tourism. We find the best experiences worldwide that you don't find in your everyday Guidebooks!


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4.6

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Our tour to Ayutthaya was an epic one

Our tour to Ayutthaya was an epic one. Our guide was super friendly and helpful. Tha Ajarn had an amazing talent on reading our lives and feeling where we ar at in our lives.

Because this was our third trip to Ayutthaya, the guide and tuktuk driver were picking the unknown spots for us and showing more details of the temples and ruins, with here knowledge we got a better understanding of the history of these sites.

1 June 2024
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Reply from Where Sidewalks End

Thanks so much, Rob. It’s great to hear you had such a meaningful experience in Ayutthaya. We’re glad your guide and tuktuk driver were able to show you lesser-known spots and provide deeper insights into the history of the temples and ruins. It sounds like Ajarn’s reading and sak yant was a special highlight, and we’re happy it resonated with you.

Thanks for choosing us to be part of your journey! We look forward to sharing more adventures with you in the future!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had an absolutely unforgettable day…

We had an absolutely unforgettable day doing the Ancestral Mezcal tour with Vikor, Conejo and his family. It was truely spectacular and we couldn’t recommend it highly enough. An extremely authentic experience and we learnt so much about the history of mezcal and the different techniques to make it, particularly the ancestral technique. Thank you so much :)

22 May 2024
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Reply from Where Sidewalks End

Thanks so much, Camilla. We’re thrilled to hear your Ancestral Mezcal tour was such a spectacular and unforgettable experience. It’s great to know that Vikor, Conejo, and his family made the day so authentic and informative. We're glad that learning about the ancestral techniques and the history of mezcal were highlights for you.

We’d love to share more incredible experiences with you—whether in Mexico, Thailand, the Philippines, Borneo, or beyond!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Most Incredible Experience in Oaxaca

This was by far the most incredible experience we had in Oaxaca. Our Guide Victor and our Host family were all so welcoming and informative. We learned so much about local culture as well as the centuries old dyeing and weaving traditions that are being carried on today by these amazing Oaxacan artists.

2 April 2024
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Reply from Where Sidewalks End

Thanks so much, Danica. It’s fantastic to hear that the Oaxaca Wool Textile Experience was the most memorable part of your trip! We’re glad Victor and the host family made you feel welcome and provided such valuable insight into the history of Oaxacan dyeing and weaving. It’s amazing to see these timeless traditions being passed down through local generations, and now shared with the world to appreciate and honour, such as yourself!

We’d love to help you discover more one-of-a-kind experiences—whether in Mexico, Thailand, the Philippines, Borneo, or beyond! Until we see you again, Happy travels!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best mezcal tour in Oaxaca!

I had a wonderful experience visiting a local mezcal palenque with WSE Travel. This tour will give you a complete overview of how the mezcal business and production work. Not only you get to see the distillation process but also you will first stroll around the agave fields and then by the end of the visit at the palenque, you will taste several of the amazing mezcals! My favorite part - planting a baby agave! It is certainly the best mezcal tour in Oaxaca!

22 May 2023
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Reply from Where Sidewalks End

Thanks so much, Luna. It’s wonderful to hear how much you enjoyed the Ancestral Mezcal tour! Your enthusiasm for the experience, especially planting a baby agave, really shines through. We’re so happy it stood out as the best mezcal tour in Oaxaca for you.

We’d love to help you create more unforgettable experiences in Mexico, Thailand, the Philippines, Borneo, or beyond! Until we see you again, thanks again, and happy travels!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Oaxacan Mezcal Jouney in the Minas

The tour guide Victor From where the sidewalk ends or WSE travel was very knowledgeable and engaging. The experience with a family was very special. Walking in his field seeing the different agave species was almost spiritual. Of course all the mezcal tastings was fabulous.
Highly recommend this tour to see the real mezcal product.

15 May 2024
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Reply from Where Sidewalks End

Thanks so much, Michele. We’re delighted to hear how much you appreciated the depth and authenticity of the Ancestral Mezcal Experience. It’s wonderful to know that Victor’s knowledge and the time spent with the family made the journey so meaningful. We’re grateful you could connect with the agave fields in such a profound way.

We’d love to share more authentic experiences with you in Mexico or beyond! Thanks again for choosing Where Sidewalks End!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/10 tour company- book, you won't be disappointed!

I've done several tours with Where Sidewalks End during my time in Oaxaca and they were all 10/10.

I plan to do more when I return and I've already recommended the tours to friends and family.

These aren't your normal tours- these aim to go deeper and have a lot of thought and consideration around boosting the local economy and working with locals.

29 October 2023
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Reply from Where Sidewalks End

Thanks so much, Nathan. It means a lot to hear that you’ve had such consistently great experiences with us in Oaxaca, both on our Ancestral Mezcal Experience, as well as our Ancestral Food Experience!

We’re especially grateful for your kind words about our commitment to supporting local communities—it’s a core part of what we do. We can’t wait to welcome you back for more meaningful adventures, and we truly appreciate you recommending us to your friends and family.

Looking forward to exploring with you again in Mexico, Thailand, the Philippines, Borneo, or beyond! Thanks again for your continued support and trust in Where Sidewalks End!

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