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“This tour was very educational as well as being enjoyable. Our guide was quite knowledgeable and engaging.”
Oaxaca’s Day of the Dead evening walking tour with dinner—altars, Santo Domingo, a cemetery stop, and local food in a small group.
“Jorge was a great guide, very friendly and knowledgable. As a local, he was able to provide key facts about the Day of the Dead celebrations, as well as the city of Oaxaca. He also gave us some of his personal brand mezcal to cheer and honor our loved ones. Make sure you rest as…”
A 2-hour English walking tour in Oaxaca City covering Mercado 20 de Noviembre, the Zócalo, Teatro Macedonio de Alcala, and Santo Domingo.
“This was a great walking tour with great information about the city. We even ended up in a wedding precession at the end of the night which was the cherry on the top.”
Oaxaca City night legends walk with dinner included. Small-group English tour with Basilica views, scary stories, and street food.
“The walking tour was fun and educational. Our guide was very detailed and made it fun. Plus the dinner was delicious”
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 three hour walking tour of important places within Oaxaca City. Our guide, Antonio, brought the many items in the museum to life. He was VERY knowledgeable and listened carefully to our many questions, which his presentation generated! Thank you, Antonio!”
A guided evening walk through Oaxaca City’s Día de Muertos sights, ending with dinner and stories from local guides in small groups.
“Be prepared to walk and learn new information on this walking tour. The cost was a bit high for what I you got. Dinner was a regular meal, although, tasty. Frankly, I was expecting more, but it was still a good experience. It’s really a 4 hour tour, including dinner.”
Oaxaca City in 7 hours: early markets, chocolate and mezcal stops, Ethnobotanical Garden, La Cosecha lunch, plus Santo Domingo and textile museum.
“Fabulous tour with Bruno. He is kind, friendly and very knowledgeable. I learned a lot about Oaxaca, it's people and culture. We hit all the highpoints of the central district. And he shared his recommendations for additional must see spots outside of the city.”
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.
“There were three persons in my group. Unfortunately, for me, the other two persons spoke Spanish on a daily basis, where they lived in Texas. I often felt left out, and we were not always together with the guide. Well, the guide was very nice, her English was not that good.”
Private Xoxocotlán Day of the Dead walking tour in Oaxaca: marigold-lit squares, flowered tombs, candlelit cemeteries, and sweet tastings.
“It was a great experience. Visiting the cemeteries during Day of the Dead is something you can do without a tour, but when you have someone to take you who knows and lives the culture, you will learn more, and it feels a lot less intrusive to the practices of everyone else. Well worth it.”
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 tour was exactly what I needed on my first day in Oaxaca. It’s such a fun and easy way to get to know the city, its culture, and the most important landmarks. Gilberto was super friendly and shared lots of great tips on what to do, where to go, and how to enjoy 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.
“Highly recommend this food tour of Oaxaca! Carlos has lived here most of his life and has terrific recommendations for food that is a bit off the beaten tourist path. Small, authentic mercados. Interesting and delicious food stands and restaurants. And Carlos is a wealth of information on Oaxaca itself. Plus, he's fun to walk…”
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.
