OAXACA · MEXICO
Oaxaca’s best days out.
The 15 oaxaca de juarez tours travellers book most around Oaxaca, with what each one costs, how long it runs and the operator you go with.
Half-day guided Monte Albán tour from Oaxaca: UNESCO ruins, Zapotec stories, pyramids and ball court, plus 360° valley views.
Most Popular“Marco was funny and a wonderful guide! He managed to keep a fairly large group entertained. He was knowledgeable and it was a pleasant half day tour.”
A 10-hour Oaxaca day tour with a bilingual guide: Tule Tree, Mitla ruins, Teotitlán weaving, Hierve el Agua viewpoints, and mezcal tasting.
“This was a great trip to see a lot of landmarks in Oaxaca. They were some distance so having the guide and driver was very helpful. We had plenty of time at each place and through explanations. Miguel was an excellent guide - engaging, informative, clear and fun. Thank you! Highly recommend.”
A half-day, hotel-to-ruins guided trip to Monte Albán in Oaxaca with bilingual storytelling, valley views, and museum time.
“The guide was very knowledgeable and the site is incredible”
A full-day Oaxaca tour: Árbol del Tule, Hierve el Agua, Mitla, Teotitlán rugs, and mezcal tasting with local guides. 11 hours.
“We had such a great time on this tour with Miguel our guide. He was very knowledgeable, kind and patient with our many questions. It was a small group of only four of us which made it a lot more fun. You get to see so much in just one day, it’s really amazing. I’d…”
Monte Albán and Oaxaca crafts in one small-group day trip, with guided Zapotec ruins, hand-carved alebrijes, and black clay pottery.
“Edelmira was an inspiring guide. Her enthusiasm and passion contributed greatly to our overall experience. She was very knowledgeable about all the places we visited and showed great concern about iur safety and welfare. We have no recommendations on how to improve this day trip because it was wonderful in every way.”
A small-group Oaxaca market food tour with tastings of tejate, tlayudas, tamales, roasted meats, grasshoppers, and Oaxacan sweets.
“Our guide Coyote was quite possibly the best tour guide we have had. He loves his job, he is very knowledgeable, he is funny and he genuinely likes his customers. A 2 1/2 hour tour turned into 4 hours and we were totally filled and fulfilled. Well done Coyote”
Swim at Hierve el Agua, taste mezcal, and shop Zapotec wool textiles in Teotitlán del Valle, all in one Oaxaca day trip with hotel pickup.
“Teotitlan del Valle was a visit to a family run woollen rug weaving factory where they demonstrate the entire process of making, dyeing wool and then weaving rugs with intricate patterns. Hierve el Agua was a unique sight with the petrified waterfalls and the visit to the Mezcal factory was interesting.”
Oaxaca mole workshop with a traditional cook: shop local ingredients, learn mole technique, cook sides and dessert, and taste the meal with mezcal.
“We were a group from all over the world and became more cohesive as the day progressed. From the trip to the market to our chopping and cooking, we were enthralled by the energy and knowledge our teacher and chef, Victor Ramirez. He was funny, warm and answered every question we had. By the time…”
Shop Oaxaca’s market for vegetarian ingredients, cook classic dishes with a chef, then share a mezcal-finished meal with a small group.
“Amazing class! I loved the crowd and as well chef Victor… So much gun and amazing food. Definitely recommend!!”
7-hour Oaxaca day trip to Monte Albán, copal-wood alebrijes, and black pottery with hotel pickup and bilingual guiding.
“We had a fantastic experience! Our tour guide was so informative and interesting! The pyramids were beautiful and we had free time to wander around . The wood carving and painting afterwards was a nice stop as well! We also made a stop to learn about the regional black pottery, also very interesting! The day…”
Shop Oaxaca markets with a chef, then cook traditional dishes, tortillas, and Oaxacan drinks in a hands-on class lasting 5.5 hours.
“We had a wonderful day of shopping, preparing and eating! It was an amazing experience with a talented and knowledgeable chef. He was gracious, patient and provided us with an amazing opportunity to learn about Oaxacan cuisine and cooking techniques. I would recommend this tour to anyone wanting an in-depth culinary experience.”
Small-group Oaxaca full-day tour to Hierve el Agua, Mitla, Teotitlán rug weaving, mezcal tasting, and El Tule tree. Guided.
“this tour was excellent. a lot is jammed into the day and you get to see a lot of the attractions there are to see around Oaxaca. The itinerary is put together by the tour company in a very good way. The high light is hierve el agua and you get to spend 2 hours…”
Oaxaca to Santiago Matatlán for an agave-field walk, full distillery access, unlimited tastings, and Oaxacan lunch in 6 hours.
“It was such a great day, really good if you want a more in-depth experience and understanding of mezcal. We got to see the entire process, from Agave fields to bottling, and of course tasting. Our host was great, brought the group together, and wasn’t shy with the mezcal :)”
Carve and print your own Oaxaca de Juárez woodblock artwork in a small Teolab workshop, with a local artist and social-idea guidance.
“Very good it’s a long time since I printed.good guidance ( Faviel?) and ample time”
Mezcal Tour Oaxaca near Oaxaca City: a 5-hour distillery and agave plantation visit, plus pulqueria stop and tastings of up to 13 mezcals.
“Antonio, our driver, guide and Mezcal master, was terrific. He has deep knowledge of mezcal, including the varieties of agave, production techniques and tasting. The plantation tour was also fun and we enjoyed the pulque tasting as well. If you enjoy identifying flavors in what you drink, this is a great experience. Highly recommended.”
The city, the valleys and the makers, and every way to reach them.
