Oaxaca · HISTORICAL TOURS
7 reviewed
The order here is deliberate. These 7 historical tours in Oaxaca are the ones worth a booking slot, and each entry lists the cost, the length of the day and what you actually end up doing.
Ride Oaxaca City’s street art with Daniel on a 2-hour bike tour, from Jalatlaco murals to Santo Domingo’s baroque convent.
“We took the tour on our first day of our vacation. It was a fun way to get the lay of the land. Biking on the cobblestone was a bit daunting but thankfully it was a short time.”
A private 3-hour Oaxaca City walk plus Mercado 20 de Noviembre street food, guided in English with flexible stops and easy pickup.
“Our tour guide Oscar was very knowledgeable and interesting. Highly recommend. Always nice to experience the culture of others.”
A 3-hour walking tour of Oaxaca City’s historic center, from Mercado Juárez to Santo Domingo, with food, culture, and parade sights.
“This tour is a great introduction to the city center. You pass by the major cathedrals and attractions in the area. Our tour guide was very knowledgeable and also took us to a few authentic local places as well. Be prepared for a decent amouRead more”
A 2.5-hour Oaxaca City bike ride linking six history and traditions stops, from a cemetery to Santo Domingo and the Basilica.
“Bikeflow Oaxaca set up a nice and easy cruise around the city to look at some of the important historical sites, and get an idea of the layout of the city. We did this activity our first morning in Oaxaca to give us an overview of the central city's layout. It is a super easy bike ride, even if you don't spend much time on a bike this will be accessible to you. I absolutely encourage to take advantage of this opportunity when you are in Oaxaca.”
A private 8-hour Oaxaca day featuring UNESCO Monte Albán ruins and a guided walking tour of the city’s markets and historic churches.
“They simply never showed up. And only once answered a call where they told me they didn't know about the tour at all. Either they or Viator screwed up”
Oaxaca City mezcal tour to Santiago Matatlán: agave-field walk, palenque tasting with Don Leoncio, and comal lunch.
“This was an absolutely fun and amazing adventure. Vero organized everything from beginning to end. We drove out to a family-run mezcaleria, walked through the fields of agave, tried our hand at cutting leaves off with a machete (not as easy as it may look) and learned about the process of distilling mezcal. Just being out in the field was an adventure - we're used to agaves in small clay pots, not to these towering giants. It was a truly fun and educational experience and it was also important for us to see a small producer who uses traditional methods and respects nature. At the end, Vero took us for…”
Guided Oaxaca City markets tour with tastings at four Mercados, including tejate, mole, mezcal, and grasshoppers. English, 4 hours.
“Don’t have breakfast! Plenty to eat and try out. The mole and grasshoppers were a favourite. Safe and lots to see. Our host was terrific”
