Oaxaca · TOURS
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There are 79 tours in Oaxaca to choose between and they are not equal. The 15 standouts are here: what you pay, how long you are out for, and the detail that usually decides it.
Tule Tree, Teotitlán weaving, Mitla ruins, Hierve el Agua petrified waterfalls, and a mezcal tasting on an English-guided Oaxaca day trip.
“Well organized tour, this is a nice way to see a lot of what Oaxaca has to offer outside the city if you’re short on time. The mezcal making process and the historic site were highlights and we had a nice tour group.”
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.”
A guided half-day trip from Oaxaca to UNESCO-listed Monte Albán, with a bilingual guide, big views, and time to explore.
“Our guide José was very informative and made the day fun. It is an impressive place to visit so I would definitely recommend it”
Small-group 6-hour Oaxaca food walk with 24+ corn tastings, mezcal, fruit, and market culture across local stalls.
“This tour was a wonderful and delicious introduction to Oaxacan culture and cuisine! The hours flew by as our guides explained each dish and its meaning. They were so very kind and welcoming. I highly recommend this tour!”
A guided Oaxaca day trip hitting Tree of Tule, Mitla, Teotitlán weaving, Hierve el Agua, and a mezcal tasting, with pickup and entry included.
“Everything was fantastic. The only improvement point is the mezcal tasting, it wasn’t a tasting, the explanation was very poor, the samples were limited and the goal of the mezcal shop was clearly just selling. The guide and driver were super nice and highly recommend.”
Half-day Monte Albán tour from Oaxaca with hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, museum context, and valley views from the South Platform.
“Great introduction of the site before we got there; good introduction in the museum of some of the findings on the site; and good overview of actual site as we walked about along with some free time.”
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.”
Spend a full day from Oaxaca City at Hierve el Agua and a mezcal distillery tour with tastings, all in English, with flexible time.
“Stephanie was an incredible guide, we learnt so much about Oaxaca and the rest of Mexico. We also made some great friends along the way.”
Oaxaca City market tour with about 20 tastings, pre-Hispanic drinks, and local history in 3.5 hours.
“This was a locals view of food in the markets of Oaxaca city! Would recommend if you truly want to see the real local market! Bryan was a brilliant guide.”
Hands-on Oaxaca market tour and cooking class with no fixed menu. Learn mole negro, grind spices, and enjoy drinks and lunch.
“It was amazing. The walk to the mercado is pleasant, the mercado itself great because there aren't (or at leat weren't) other tourists there, prepping and making the food is a blast and, mostly importantly, the finished products are absolutely delicious.”
Oaxaca City private day with hotel pickup, flexible artisan stops, UNESCO sights, and guide-led hikes. Up to 2, $309.90.
“We did two full day tours - Hierve el Agua and Monte Alban. Both were excellent. The cars were clean and comfortable, the drivers friendly, fun and informative. We enjoyed every place we visited. Make sure to have a nieve at Mitla.”
Ride from Oaxaca to Hierve el Agua for 3 hours to explore petrified waterfalls and mineral pools. Entrance and food cost extra.
“They took us there and back, it was great. We checked options like buses and taxis and we wouldn’t have saved that much and seemed like a hassle. The place is amazing and we were able to explore and chill.”
Full-day Oaxaca tour with Mitla ruins, Teotitlan textiles, mezcal tastings, Hierve el Agua pools, plus Tule and lunch time.
“Had great time at El Tule, the Archeological site and Hierve el Agua. Our guide was very knowledgeable and super nice.”
One day in Oaxaca with Árbol del Tule, Hierve el Agua, Mitla, Teotitlán rug making, and a mezcal distillery tasting with transport included.
“I liked the small group aspect, with just 8 of us. Remember to tip both the driver and the guide. I wish we were allowed to explore the town where you see the weaver demonstration. The weaver and the mezcal part did have a salesy element to it, but that's to be expected when they take you there.”
Private Oaxaca day trip with Monte Albán, Teotitlán del Valle textiles, Tlacolula market, Hierve el Agua swims, and mezcal.
“We had an amazing experience with our tour guide Ismael - he picked us up in a very nice car and drove us safely to all of the attractions. He was very knowledgeable about all sites and even more important he was a super nice guy!! We had a great day with him and would recommend Ismael to everyone :)”
