Oaxaca · GUIDED
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Pick from the 15 guided tours in Oaxaca below. Prices, timings and the difference between one and the next are all set out, so you can book it and get on with the rest of the trip.
Guided Monte Albán half-day with air-conditioned van, Zapotec stories, and flexible time on site. Tickets cost extra.
“Definitely worth it! The history is fantastic and the views are spectacular. There are a lot of high uneven steps to see the best views, so dress appropriately! I'd recommend the morning, because it gets hot in the afternoon...dress in layers for a cool morning and warmer late morning.”
Half-day Monte Albán guided tour from Oaxaca with hotel pickup, bilingual interpretation, and big Zapotec ruins plus Oaxaca Valley views.
“Monte Alban is jaw-dropping. It is the most extraordinary place. Nobody should miss it. It’s so close to Oaxaca Juarez and has been restored so beautifully, it is a highlight of Oaxaca. Ivan was a fantastic guide. He was very knowledgeable about the Zapotec monuments and the culture and history of the region.”
Morning Monte Albán from Oaxaca with artisan workshops and lunch. Small group, air-conditioned van, English guide, optional food.
“Fantastic information from the guide. Great places to visit. Good safe driving. Very clean comfortable van. Spectacular day that we will not forget.”
Oaxaca full-day tour with Hierve el Agua pools, Mitla ruins, Tule Tree, wool textiles, and mezcal tasting. Pickup included.
“Very friendly guide, who created a fun environment where the entire group came together to share the experience. It was a beautiful trip! Highly recommended.”
A guided small-group day trip from Oaxaca to El Tule, Mitla, Hierve el Agua, weaving in Teotitlán, and a mezcal tasting, with AC transport.
“This was a great way to explore a few of the towns and sites near Oaxaca in a short amount of time. Our guide and driver David and Roberto were prompt and friendly - they explained all the sites we visited but also gave us time to explore on our own. We were even able to tailor the day somewhat since we were the only group on the tour. It felt like a good amount of time at each stop, and it was very interesting and enjoyable to learn about the towns and communities we visited. Great day!”
A small-group half-day trip from Oaxaca to Tule, Mitla, and Teotitlán with bilingual guidance and a hands-on weaving stop.
“The tour to Mitla included a stop at Tule tree, to a family of weavers and a great buffet lunch. Overall it was very pleasant and informative. The only complaint is that the tour organizers did not communicate to confirm the time of the pick up (which other tour organizers did the day before for a different tour) so that we could plan and wait outside our hotel.”
Full-day Oaxaca guided tour to Hierve el Agua, Mitla, Teotitlán del Valle, mezcal, Tule Tree, and more. Small group, pickup, local food.
“We enjoyed visiting all the sites and our tour guide was very knowledgeable. We would recommend this to our friend and family.”
Early guided hike to Hierve el Agua’s petrified waterfalls, with viewpoints, a mineral-spring swim, and Oaxaca food time. All fees included.
“Wonderful experience! Especially if you just want to visit the waterfall. I forgot her name but our guide was so knowledgeable and kind. She made sure we were all well taken care of. I highly recommend this tour.”
Private 3-hour Oaxaca City walk with a pro guide, key churches, Teatro, and two markets, with hotel pickup and WhatsApp help.
“Friendly knowledgable guide, showed up on time. Lots of local knowledge. Helpful and thoughtful and recommended”
Guided day tour from Oaxaca: Hierve el Agua pools, Yagul ruins, Zapotec weaving with home-cooked lunch, and the Tule tree.
“This is a fabulous tour full of culture , history, great food and beautiful scenery. Lucas, our guide, shared a wealth of knowledge and was pleasant to spend the day with.”
Oaxaca City bike tour with a pro bilingual guide through key neighborhoods, plus an optional art workshop to make your own engraving piece.
“Het was heerlijk om op de fietst door Oaxaca te rijden. De guide Marjorie vertelde veel. Een superervaring en echt een aanrader. Het leukste vond ik alle kleuren in de straten.”
Small-group guided hike and swim at Hierve el Agua from Oaxaca, with an early start, A/C transport, and all fees included.
“Really enjoyed the hike to hierve el agua. The steps are quite steep in there if you have knee problems or pain. But the guide can give you sticks so that helps a lot. The water was actually quite cold when I came in late Jan so I didn’t get in and some others did not as well. This was absolutely beautiful and would recommend!”
A 5-hour small-group Día de Muertos evening walk in Oaxaca City with Centro sights and an included dinner, guided by locals.
“Be prepared to walk and learn new information on this walking tour. The cost was a bit high for what I you got. Dinner was a regular meal, although, tasty. Frankly, I was expecting more, but it was still a good experience. It’s really a 4 hour tour, including dinner.”
Cycle from Oaxaca to Santa María del Tule for a guided visit to the famous Tree of Tule, plus time at the market and local gardens.
“My husband and I were visiting Oaxaca with two friends and chose this activity ans the last of our trip. It was great. Sigrid, our guide, did a professional job of checking on everyone and keeping us safe during the ride. She also made our visit to the magnificent tree informative and fun. The bikes and helmets were in good condition, and the ride was relatively easy. There are a few blocks on city streets before getting to the bike path that goes at the way to the town. All four of us were very glad we went.”
Guided Oaxaca day tour featuring black pottery, alebrijes painting, moles lunch, and a sustainable mezcal stop, all for $189.
“This experience was beyond great. The guide, Jorge was informed, respectful, attentive, and lots of fun. He set a positive vibe for the whole trip. The tour encompassed too many highlights for me to even begin to describe! There were only one couple besides myself, so it was essentially a private tour. Everyone had such a fantastic time. It was like old friends getting together. Jorge chose amazing representatives of different crafts and artisans. This all day tour changed itinerary slightly, due to unexpected closures, but Jorge knew the area and the people so well that it went off seamlessly. I can wholeheartedly endorse this tour for those interested in…”
