MEXICO
The ones worth booking.
The 15 most popular oaxaca city tours in Mexico right now. What each one is really like, who runs it, and what it costs.
Tule tree, Teotitlán rug weaving, Mitla ruins, Hierve el Agua petrified waterfalls, and a mezcal tasting on a full Oaxaca day trip.
“miquel was an amazing tour guide. eduardo was a very safe driver. a great experience!! would highly recommend ♥️”
A full day from Oaxaca City to Hierve el Agua, Mitla, Teotitlán weaving, Tule tree, and mezcal tasting with entrance fees covered.
“Jam packed day, varied activities, and Luis, our guide, spoke perfect English making the experience easy,”
Guided half-day trip to Monte Albán from Oaxaca with air-conditioned transport, expert commentary in English, and flexible time to explore.
“Monte Alban is a fabulous site, and lived up to all the hype”hype” we had heard. Our guide Miguel was excellent— knowledgeable and fun.”
Oaxaca’s best food day on foot: 24+ corn-forward tastings, mezcal, fruit, markets, and culture on a small-group 6-hour walk.
“This was one of my best experiences in Oaxaca! I booked it for my first full day in town and it was great because Betsida takes you all around town and you become familiar with the area! There was so much thought put into her tour! I cannot recommend it enough!!”
Half-day Monte Albán tour from Oaxaca City: UNESCO ruins, Zapotec storytelling, hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, and time to explore.
“The guide was terrible. He gave one word answers to questions and we barely learned anything. Definitely don’t recommend.”
A full day in Oaxaca with Hierve el Agua mineral pools and a hands-on mezcal distillery tour with a generous tasting.
“Love it ! Estefania was the perfect guide, funny and knowledgeable. The nature at the cascade is beautiful and the swim such a nice addition. The degustation of Mezcal was also such a fun moment. We leave this tour with a lot of precious memories.”
A 3.5-hour Oaxaca market walk with about twenty tastings, pre-Hispanic drinks, and real local food, all included, led in English.
“I had the pleasure of this tour with Yahel. He was so informative and guided us with care and attention through the enormous maze of the market. We sampled so many items. It was fantastic.”
Hands-on Oaxacan cooking with a local market walk. No set menu, small group, dietary options, and drinks included in 4.5 hours.
“Very organized experience. The class flowed well. Oscar is a good teacher, and I definitely learned some things in the market tour and during the cooking.”
Private, customizable Oaxaca tour by car with artisans, UNESCO ruins, Hierve el Agua hikes, and market days.
“We loved it! Tony, our guide, was super nice and very knowledgeable. He shared so much with us about the place and its culture. We were able to customize the tour and saw many interesting and beautiful spots. Personally, we loved Hierve el Agua and Teotitlán del Valle but everything was amazing. Highly recommend taking…”
Explore mezcal making in Oaxaca with agave fields, unlimited tastings, and a big included Oaxacan meal at day’s end.
“A really fun and educational day out. Really interesting to see and understand ever step of the mezcal production process. And getting to taste them all is also great!”
Small-group Oaxaca cooking class in Chef Adhey Andrade’s home: pan y chocolate, three-course meal, mezcal, and transport included. $90.
“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!”
Hands-on Oaxaca cooking in a rancho: make tortillas from nixtamalized corn, taste moles, cook soups, moles, and more with a small group.
“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…”
Walk Oaxaca’s Merced neighborhood, shop for vegetarian ingredients at the market, then cook and eat a full Oaxacan meal with Victor’s team.
“Fabulous experience. So much fun. The teachers were so nice and knowledgeable. The food we made was delicious”
A full Oaxaca day tour mixing Mitla ruins, Teotitlán textiles, mezcal tasting, Hierve el Agua pools, and Santa María del Tule.
“This is the same as the other tour except that the entrance fees are included in this one. The day could have gone better had the guide exerted more effort. We could barely hear him, most of the time he was just mumbling to himself.”
Full-day Oaxaca tour with UNESCO Monte Albán, alebrijes in Arrazola, Cuilapam convent, and black pottery in Coyotepec.
“First time visiting Oaxaca. Our tour was July 7. Our experience was excellent. Our guide was Gabriel. His knowledge of Monte alban is fascinating. I geek out with history stuff. Monte Alban has some incredible views. Important to note: WARNING! It will be a workout. Those steps aren't a joke. BUT if you make it…”
