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15 Best Things To Do In Oaxaca City

Oaxaca’s best days out.

The 15 experiences travellers remember most from Oaxaca City. The markets, the mezcalerias, the cooking classes and the day trips out into the valleys.

15 Best Things To Do In Oaxaca City

Hierve el Agua, Tule Tree, Mitla and Mezcal Distillery Tour - Tule Tree: a quick stop with serious scale
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Hierve el Agua, Tule Tree, Mitla and Mezcal Distillery Tour

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1.Hierve el Agua, Tule Tree, Mitla and Mezcal Distillery Tour

Tule, Teotitlán weaving, Mitla, Hierve el Agua, and a mezcal tasting day trip from Oaxaca City with great value and time to explore.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“We had Adriel as a tour guide, and he was the best. What a cool experience, you get to see and experience so much. Much more emphasis on mezcal tasting than I thought there would be (we got to try some mezcal before the tasting), but my partner and I had no complaints about that.…”

1,094 reviews12 hours (approx.)From $55.00by Oaxaca by locals

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Explore Hierve el Agua, Mitla, Tule, Textile and Mezcal for a day - Teotitlán del Valle: Wool Rugs, Pedal Looms, and Pigments You Can Name
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Explore Hierve el Agua, Mitla, Tule, Textile and Mezcal for a day

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Monte Alban Guided Half Day Tour - From Oaxaca Centro to the Hilltop: the Value of the Air-Conditioned Ride
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Monte Alban Guided Half Day Tour

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3.Monte Alban Guided Half Day Tour

Half-day Monte Albán guided tour from Oaxaca Centro with an air-conditioned ride, expert Zapotec context, and flexible free time.

★ 5.0

“Awesome tour. Beautiful mountain setting and amazing ruins. Best part though was our guide Miguel. He was incredibly knowledgeable and he used fluent English that was easy to understand. He went beyond just describing the facts known about the ruins, tying them to the surrounding cultures and historical periods as well as to oaxacan life…”

880 reviews3 to 4 hours (approx.)From $32.24by Lescas Co Tours

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AUTHENTIC OAXACA CULTURAL FOOD TOUR, eat like a local. - Andador de Macedonia Alcala: the walk between flavors
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AUTHENTIC OAXACA CULTURAL FOOD TOUR, eat like a local.

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4.AUTHENTIC OAXACA CULTURAL FOOD TOUR, eat like a local.

Taste 24+ Oaxaca favorites on a 6-hour market and street food walk in English. Small group, corn to mezcal, lots of fruit.

★ 5.0

“The tour was truly fantastic! We enjoyed around 35 delicious local foods. Aurora was wonderful, sharing interesting details and making sure everyone was having a great time. I’d happily go on another tour with this company!”

462 reviews6 hours (approx.)From $114.75by Me Encanta Oaxaca

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Half day tour to Monte Albán - Morning pickup and the ride up to the UNESCO plateau
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Half day tour to Monte Albán

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5.Half day tour to Monte Albán

Half-day Monte Albán tour from Oaxaca City with an expert guide, air-conditioned ride, hotel pickup, and time to explore UNESCO Zapotec ruins.

★ 4.5

“We actually changed from a half a day to a full day tour, and it was worth it. Good slow pace to visit sites.”

420 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $32.78by Oaxacatours

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Boil the water and distillery mezcal tour - How to use your 3-hour window without rushing (and without losing the best views)
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Boil the water and distillery mezcal tour

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Immersion Tour and Oaxaca Markets, All gastronomy included - Inside the market: why a guide matters more than you think
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Immersion Tour and Oaxaca Markets, All gastronomy included

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7.Immersion Tour and Oaxaca Markets, All gastronomy included

Oaxaca City market tour with about 20 included tastings, pre-Hispanic drinks, and an English guide. Small groups, 3.5 hours.

★ 5.0

“We were very happy with this tour. We would probably not have visited this market on our own and we're so pleased we were able to do so with the excellent guide. We learnt a lot about Mexican food, it's origins and the market itself.”

386 reviews3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $59.55by Etnofood Experiencias

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Flavors of Oaxaca: Cooking Class with No Set Menu and Local Market Tour - No Set Menu: How Your Cooking Class Gets Chosen
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Flavors of Oaxaca: Cooking Class with No Set Menu and Local Market Tour

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8.Flavors of Oaxaca: Cooking Class with No Set Menu and Local Market Tour

Oaxaca City market tour and interactive cooking class with no fixed menu, hands-on prep, local ingredients, and a filling lunch.

★ 4.5

“Unfortunately, the experience was very disappointing due to the guide’s behavior. He came across as rude, rushed, and overly scripted, which made the experience feel forced and unnatural. When questions were asked, he either ignored them or responded with visible frustration. At times, he spoke very quickly and with a strong accent, making it hard…”

333 reviews4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $75.00by Casa Crespo Cooking Class

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Oaxaca Conmigo Private Tours - Monte Albán and Mitla: UNESCO Walking Time and Earthquake-Smart Design
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Oaxaca Conmigo Private Tours

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9.Oaxaca Conmigo Private Tours

Private, customizable Oaxaca day trip with hotel pickup, AC car, and artisans stops like Monte Albán, Hierve el Agua, and mezcal.

★ 5.0

“We could not have had a more enjoyable day. We were able to curate the trip to our interests. Our guide was fantastic- knowledgeable, humorous, flexible and incredibly friendly. Truly could not have asked for more. Do not miss out on this experience!”

274 reviews3 to 9 hours (approx.)From $309.90by Oaxaca Conmigo Tours

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The Mezcal Journey - From Jalatlaco Church to Santiago Matatlán: How the Day Gets Going
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The Mezcal Journey

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10.The Mezcal Journey

Oaxaca mezcal tour with factory process lessons, agave fields, unlimited tastings, and a traditional Mitla meal for $105.51.

★ 5.0

“From the booking to the end of the tour everything was easy and not complicated. We had the best tour guide, Karen, who was extremely knowledgeable about mezcal and the area. We learned so much about the intricate process of making this traditional spirit. The tasting was so much fun and we learned what we…”

273 reviews6 hours (approx.)From $105.51by The Mezcal Journey

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Traditional Oaxaqueña Cooking with Grandma's Recipes - Chile Rellenos: The Main Event You’ll Want to Recreate
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Traditional Oaxaqueña Cooking with Grandma’s Recipes

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11.Traditional Oaxaqueña Cooking with Grandma’s Recipes

Cook Oaxacan classics with Chef Adhey Andrade’s family. Small group, private transport, hot chocolate, salsas, chile rellenos, and mezcal.

★ 5.0

“We had such a great time at this cooking school, can't recommend it enough! Make sure you come with an appetite because the food you'll make is so delicious and there is plenty of it!! A must-do while in Oaxaca!”

260 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $90.00by Chef Adhey Andrade

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The Real Traditional Oaxaca culinary Cooking experience - Stop 1 in Santa Cruz Xoxocotlan: Ingredients and Context, Not Detours
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The Real Traditional Oaxaca culinary Cooking experience

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12.The Real Traditional Oaxaca culinary Cooking experience

Hands-on traditional Oaxaca cooking at a ranch-style cocina: nixtamalized tortillas, empanadas, soups, and mole plus a market stop.

★ 5.0

“Fed lots of great knowledge and great food! Miguel (owner) has a wealth of experience and knowledge, and a lot of passion. Cooking at his home/farm was a nice experience. Tasting 9 moles was a highlight. The class did feel a bit rushed at times and we didn't get to be as hands on with…”

251 reviews5 hours (approx.)From $100.74by Quinta Brava

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Oaxacan Vegetarian Cooking Class - Producers, peppers, and the morning-harvest mindset
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Oaxacan Vegetarian Cooking Class

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13.Oaxacan Vegetarian Cooking Class

Stroll Oaxaca’s Merced neighborhood, taste local ingredients with Victor’s team, then cook a vegetarian feast with mole and tortillas.

★ 5.0

“Couldn't recomend this class more highly. Victor was an incredible teacher, sharing his families traditional recipies, giving a comprehensive insight behind Oaxacan cuisine, the history around it and then the techniques used. The food we cooked was absolutely delicious. I can't wait to get back home and try recreate them. Victor was also very encouraging…”

235 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $70.72by Etnofood Experiencias

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full day tour : Boil the water, Teotitlan, Mezcal, tule and Mitla - The morning start: Quinta Real meeting point and the rhythm of the route
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full day tour : Boil the water, Teotitlan, Mezcal, tule and Mitla

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14.full day tour : Boil the water, Teotitlan, Mezcal, tule and Mitla

A full-day Oaxaca loop to Mitla, Teotitlán, mezcal tastings, Hierve el Agua pools, and Santa María del Tule’s famed tree.

★ 4.5

“This seems like a long day but it's great for people who don't want to do much climbing but want to hear about the history of the area. The textile shop was very informative and there was no pressure to buy. Mitla was in architectural hist”

229 reviews11 hours (approx.)From $41.73by Oaxacatours

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Monte Albán, Arrazola, Cuilapam y San Bartolo Coyotepec. - Monte Albán’s Grand Plaza, ball court, and Los Danzantes
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Monte Albán, Arrazola, Cuilapam y San Bartolo Coyotepec.

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15.Monte Albán, Arrazola, Cuilapam y San Bartolo Coyotepec.

Full-day Oaxaca tour to Monte Albán UNESCO ruins, alebrijes in Arrazola, Cuilapam’s convent, and black pottery in Coyotepec.

★ 4.5

“Monte Albán's arqueological site exceeded our expectations. A really beautiful site in a wonderful setting. Transport was punctual and comfortable. Antonio, our guide was very knowledgeable and an excellent communicator.”

211 reviews8 hours (approx.)From $37.55by Oaxacatours

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