OAXACA
Oaxaca’s best days out.
The 7 historical tours travellers book most around Oaxaca, with what each one costs, how long it runs and the operator you go with.
Bike Oaxaca City in 2 hours with Daniel. Street art and history stops in Jalatlaco, Xochimilco, and Santo Domingo. Bike and helmet included.
Most Popular“Nice way to see the key areas of the city. The actual tour was an hour and half as it took 25 minutes to get setup with bikes.”
Private Oaxaca City historic walk plus street-food tasting at Mercado 20 de Noviembre, with pickup, WhatsApp support, English guide, 3 hours.
“We loved spending a few hours with Yesi! She was so welcoming and knowledgeable. We were able to try some of the best street food in the city without dealing with a language barrier. Our favorite was the memelas! We were also excited to learn about our spirit animals, local festivals, and wedding traditions. Our…”
3-hour Oaxaca City walking tour: Santo Domingo, Mercado Juárez, tacos, memelas, and a Zapotec mezcal tasting.
“It was a great way to get a half-day overview of the city and its culture. Glad we did it the first morning of our trip!”
Bike through Oaxaca City on a 2.5-hour English ride linking cemeteries, murals, nieves, and churches with a small local group.
“Very insightful guide and she took me to less obvious places. She has a Master’s degree in Social Studies so she knows a lot about history and cultural traditions.”
Private Oaxaca day: Monte Albán ruins plus Oaxaca City walk. Licensed English/French guide, radio and audio, pickup. Great value at $199.
“The tour guide had first rate customer service skills, encyclopedic knowledge and went way beyond the normal call of duty for us. We give her a six star rating!”
A 6-7 hour artisanal mezcal tour in Oaxaca City, with field agave walks, palenque tasting, and a comal-cooked Oaxacan 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…”
A guided 4-hour walk through Oaxaca City markets with tastings at 4 famous mercados, led by an English-speaking market expert.
“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”
The city, the valleys and the makers, and every way to reach them.
