OAXACA
Oaxaca’s best days out.
The 15 walking tours travellers book most around Oaxaca, with what each one costs, how long it runs and the operator you go with.
Oaxaca street art in Jalatlaco, a hands-on woodblock print, then Chimalapa cacao tasting with coffee and tea included.
Most Popular“In depth explanation of the political meanings + inspiration behind the murals which gave us more insight into Oaxacan culture.”
Oaxaca’s Day of the Dead evening walking tour with dinner—altars, Santo Domingo, a cemetery stop, and local food in a small group.
“The tour was brilliant. Pablo was a top guide. The only negative was the quality of the food at the restaurant.”
A 2-hour English walking tour in Oaxaca City covering Mercado 20 de Noviembre, the Zócalo, Teatro Macedonio de Alcala, and Santo Domingo.
“The tour is very complete and the best way to get to know the history of Oaxaca, best places to eat and main attractions. Gilberto was our guide and we really enjoyed his passion for the city and its cultural places. He gave us the best recommendations and he was extremely helpful. Thank you Gilberto!…”
Oaxaca City night legends walk with dinner included. Small-group English tour with Basilica views, scary stories, and street food.
“I would strongly suggest the legends tour to anyone who wants to see more of the city and hear stories with a different perspective. We not only learned about plants that the indigenous used for protection but heard tales passed on from generations to generations. From eerie ghost tales to secrets of the Catholic Church.…”
A 4.5-hour Oaxaca City walk with Santo Domingo, the Oaxaca Regional Museum, and two top markets. English guide, coach pickup.
“This was a great tour with a great guide Dra. Silvia Männing Pérez Ramirez. She is an anthropologist & historian. We highly recommend Doctora Silvia and the tour.”
A guided evening walk through Oaxaca City’s Día de Muertos sights, ending with dinner and stories from local guides in small groups.
“I liked everything about the tour I highly recommended it We walked to different neighbourhoods and visited the cemetery which was very special.”
Oaxaca City in 7 hours: early markets, chocolate and mezcal stops, Ethnobotanical Garden, La Cosecha lunch, plus Santo Domingo and textile museum.
“Great tour. Jorge was great. Be prepared to eat…there is a good sampling of foods. The garden portion of the tour is 2 hours so be prepared for that part.”
Private 3-hour Oaxaca City walk with museum stops and a mezcal tasting at Casa del Mezcal, guided in English.
“Alex and Daniel did an excellent walking tour of Oaxaca including Santa Domingo and the market. We also enjoyed the Mexcaleria and tasting. We would recommend this guides and this tour.”
Guided 4-hour Oaxaca walk to Santo Domingo Temple, the Andador stone street, markets, and live music, plus craft and food stops.
“Très bon guide”
Private Xoxocotlán Day of the Dead walking tour in Oaxaca: marigold-lit squares, flowered tombs, candlelit cemeteries, and sweet tastings.
“Alex and Danny were fantastic guides and provided an informative, fun, and well thought out tour of Xoxocotlan and the cemetery. They taught us about the history of day of the dead, the meaning of each day in the celebration as well as the individual elements of the altars. We all would highly recommend this…”
A 4-hour guided Monte Albán walk with air-conditioned transport and entry included, plus Zapotec history and Oaxaca Valley views.
“I've learnt a lot. Such an awe-inspiring place! That was one great civilization way back. These people lived and created almost at the same time as the great builders of Teotihuacan. But it couldn't have been such a complete and yet rapid acquaintance if it wasn't for our great guide Miguel. He was quite knowledgeable,…”
A 2-hour, English walking tour through Oaxaca City’s markets, Zócalo, Teatro Macedonio Alcalá, and the Stamp Museum.
“This was the perfect way to learn more about Oaxaca’s history and also see some of the hidden gems in the city! Gilberto was the perfect guide and was super knowledgeable and enthusiastic about what he was showing me. He answered any question I had and made me really excited to explore more of Oaxaca…”
Oaxaca City street art walk with a small English-speaking group. Explore murals and workshops across 3 neighborhoods in about 4 hours.
“This was a fun bike tour to see some of the murals around town. It says walking tour, so don’t get caught by surprise when they pull out the bicycles. I wasn’t dressed for biking, but it worked out. I’m 61 and haven’t ridden a bike in 40 years, so it was a little wobbly…”
Half-day Oaxaca food walk with Carlos: market tastings, tacos de cazuela, and neighborhood bites. 3–4 hours, $80.28, English.
“Come hungry! Carlos guided us expertly through so many different places and types of food, always sharing his knowledge of the food, the people, and some of the history of Oaxaca. Stand out favorites include the tamales with mole negro, street tacos, and corazon de Cacao!”
Hike to Santa Catarina Ixtepeji from Oaxaca’s hills, through pine forest, then warm up with handmade hot chocolate at the mirador.
“I had an amazing day hiking in Ixtepeji with Ivan. He was really kind and a great guide, sharing interesting facts about the area along the way. We chatted the whole time and enjoyed hot chocolate at the mirador (the viewpoint at the top of the mountain). I definitely recommend him!”
The city, the valleys and the makers, and every way to reach them.
