OAXACA
Oaxaca’s best days out.
The 15 Oaxaca tours travellers book most: the Tlacolula valley loop, Monte Alban, the mezcal route and the craft villages, with prices and run times.
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“This tour was fantastic - generous with information and mezcal! Me and my partner had a great time and that is truly down to Adriel who was a great guide, we had a lot of fun - thank you!!”
Half-day Monte Albán guided tour from Oaxaca Centro with an air-conditioned ride, expert Zapotec context, and flexible free time.
“Miguel was a än excellent guide. After his part of the tour we had time to ourselves, 75 min to explore on our own before heading back. The tour operator gives you the option to stay longer and hop on any of their busses back to town. Very nice service.”
Half-day guided Monte Albán tour from Oaxaca: UNESCO ruins, Zapotec stories, pyramids and ball court, plus 360° valley views.
“Very knowledgeable guide and interesting visit. Definitely worth the trip !”
Taste 24+ Oaxaca favorites on a 6-hour market and street food walk in English. Small group, corn to mezcal, lots of fruit.
“An excellent introduction to local foodi, we did this tour the first morning of our holiday and it gave us an excellent grounding and understanding for the huge variety of cuisine on offer. Our guide, Elle, was super knowledgeable and lovely. Higly recommend.”
A 10-hour Oaxaca day tour with a bilingual guide: Tule Tree, Mitla ruins, Teotitlán weaving, Hierve el Agua viewpoints, and mezcal tasting.
“Ede was a wonderful guide, funny and very knowledgeable.”
Half-day Monte Albán tour from Oaxaca City with an expert guide, air-conditioned ride, hotel pickup, and time to explore UNESCO Zapotec ruins.
“We actually changed from a half a day to a full day tour, and it was worth it. Good slow pace to visit sites.”
A half-day, hotel-to-ruins guided trip to Monte Albán in Oaxaca with bilingual storytelling, valley views, and museum time.
“Very informative. Driver picked us up exactly on time. Enjoyed finding out more about Monte Alban.”
Hierve el Agua mineral pools and a Mezcal Valle Oaxaca distillery tour from Oaxaca, with agave distillation and free tastings.
“Loved the tour guide Margarita!!! She was so funny! Favorite part was the Mezcal tour, she really took of us and was super knowledgeable! And the bakery actually had GOOD food. Usually the tours take you to some expensive bad restaurant. But the bakery was cheap and delicious! Gladly got a Tamal with a hot…”
Oaxaca City market tour with about 20 included tastings, pre-Hispanic drinks, and an English guide. Small groups, 3.5 hours.
“Don't carry anything big due to tight quarters. We loved the whole experience. Be aware that walk from starting point is a little far.”
Oaxaca City market tour and interactive cooking class with no fixed menu, hands-on prep, local ingredients, and a filling lunch.
“Really well organized, lovely trip to the market and great selection of food prepared. We really enjoyed this experience and the food was delicious. Highly recommend!”
Private, customizable Oaxaca day trip with hotel pickup, AC car, and artisans stops like Monte Albán, Hierve el Agua, and mezcal.
“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!”
Oaxaca shuttle to Hierve el Agua: 3 hours to hike petrified waterfalls and swim in mineral pools. Entry ticket extra.
“A perfect, simple trip. 3 hours is plenty of time to see the waterfalls, enjoy the pools, and grab a snack. We arrived at Hierve el Agua at noon, and it wasn't too busy. And since it was the warmest part of the day, the pools were refreshing and not ice cold.”
A full-day Oaxaca loop to Mitla, Teotitlán, mezcal tastings, Hierve el Agua pools, and Santa María del Tule’s famed tree.
“The guide and driver were very good and kept the tour on time. They were helpful with answering questions and very considerate when anyone needed help. They created a great rapport with the group. It would have been nice to have a more authentic experience with the mescal tasting. I appreciate that this company produces…”
A full-day Oaxaca tour: Árbol del Tule, Hierve el Agua, Mitla, Teotitlán rugs, and mezcal tasting with local guides. 11 hours.
“The whole day was well planned, our guide was really informative and it was great that they spoke English. I loved the Tule Tree, was amazing.”
Private 8-hour Oaxaca tour to Monte Albán, Hierve el Agua, Teotitlán del Valle weaving, Tlacolula market, and mezcal tasting.
“This full day experience is packed with unforgettable moments. We absolutely loved it. Ismael is fantastic!! We highly recommend this tour!”
The city, the valleys and the makers, and every way to reach them.
