Oaxaca · OAXACA STREET ART & MURAL TOURS
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Oaxaca wears its politics and its printmaking on its walls, and a guide reads them for you. Below are the best street art and mural tours: which go on foot and which by bike, which visit a working print studio, what each costs, and how long you spend among the stencils and paste-ups.
Cycle through Oaxaca City’s murals and street-art workshops on a small English-language ride with bikes, helmets, snacks, and local context.
“Diego was an INCREDIBLE and thoughtful guide. It was a beautiful experience to share with my 19y/o daughter. We were gifted with an unforgettable experience that will live in our hearts forever!! ¡Muchísimas Gracias Coyote Aventuras y Diego!”
Oaxaca street art, artist studios, and hands-on printmaking, then a guided cacao tasting with multiple varieties and drinks.
“In depth explanation of the political meanings + inspiration behind the murals which gave us more insight into Oaxacan culture.”
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.”
Artist-led Oaxaca street art walk in English, 2 hours, small group, murals with history and symbolism, ends at a working art space.
“This is a wonderful way to learn about Oaxaca and how street art reflects the cultural expression (and evolution) of the population. The art itself is great to look at and understand as it offers a peek into the social and political struggles of the people. Our guide was knowledgeable and very pleasant, spoke English fluently, and patiently answered questions.”
A 2-hour small-group Oaxaca street art tour with an artist guide, mural photo stops, and a hands-on art workshop finish.
“An amazing tour! Our guide, Sara, was so friendly and informative - and it was awesome to see examples of her own street art as we walked along. The tour was the perfect amount of time (although we could have honestly kept going, there was so much to see and learn about). Very interesting - would highly recommend.”
Oaxaca City walking tour blending colonial churches, street-corner legends, and smart context about the Zócalo’s layout, plus ice cream.
“5 stars does not make this tour justice. It was incredibly educational, entertaining, and well paced. I learned a lot about Oaxaca and the fact that this mixed historical education as well as mythical tales really made this tour very enjoyable. Will not spoil anything here, but my gf is still talking about some of the tales Veronica shared with us. I could not recommend this tour more! And thank you Veronica for the tasty ice cream & mezcal as well as the architecture/art lesson!”
