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The ones worth booking.
The 15 most popular oaxaca de juarez tours in Mexico right now. What each one is really like, who runs it, and what it costs.
A guided half-day trip from Oaxaca to UNESCO Monte Albán, with Zapotec history, pyramids, tombs, ball court, and big 360 views.
“So glad we took a tour. Learned so much and it was a richer experience.”
Oaxaca in one long day: Hierve el Agua pools, Mitla ruins, Teotitlán rug weaving, and a mezcal distillery tasting included.
“Our guide Andrea was an absolute star. She has good vibes, a wide knowledge of the cultute and sites, and is super kind to everyone. Would recommend the tour, Andrea and our sweet driver Pepe to everyone!”
Oaxaca’s Tree of Tule, Mitla, Hierve el Agua, Teotitlán weaving, and a mezcal tasting. Hotel pickup, bilingual guide, admissions included.
“I recently booked the Tule, Mitla, Hierve el Agua, and Mezcal day tour departing from Oaxaca and had a fantastic experience from start to finish. Our tour guide, Ede, was absolutely wonderful — knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and clearly passionate about sharing the history and culture of the region. She guided the group seamlessly in both English…”
Half-day Monte Albán tour from Oaxaca with hotel pickup, bilingual guide, ruins + museum time, and Oaxaca Valley views.
“This was incredible! We got picked up from our hotel, the transportation was great. At the archeological site, our tour guide was incredible, he did a great job explaining everything and made the experience so memorable. Highly recommend.”
Tree of Tule, Hierve el Agua, Mitla, Teotitlán rugs, plus a mezcal tasting on an 11-hour Oaxaca day tour.
“Fantastic full day out. We were worried it would be too long and hectic but the pace was great and at no point were we over it. Super informative, wonderful to get out into the countryside and learn more about the history and culture of the area. Adriel and Rodrigo were passionate, informative, and really…”
Monte Albán with a certified guide plus Arrazola alebrijes and San Bartolo Coyotepec black clay workshops, all from Oaxaca.
“our tour guide was the best and worth the money. only thing to be aware is the 200mx buffet ... drinks not included and the beers are double the price, found out the hard way”
Oaxaca markets in 2.5 hours: El Tejate, meat-corridor bites, tamales and tlayudas, grasshoppers, and sweet Oaxacan dessert with an English guide.
“I had been super excited to experience a good tour in Oaxaca and this tour did not disappoint! Jake and I had a tour with Coyote, who was super friendly and knowledgeable about not only the history of the markets and food, but also made us feel comfortable quickly and made you feel you could…”
8-hour Oaxaca trip: swim at Hierve el Agua, taste mezcal, and watch Zapotec weaving in Teotitlán del Valle.
“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.”
Shop Oaxaca’s market, learn traditional mole with a chef, and make tortillas, salsa, and dessert in a small-group class near the Zócalo.
“Great to visit the market and taste lots of things. We also made lots of dishes which I didn’t realise would be part of the class! My advice would be get stuck in when a task is offered.”
Oaxaca vegetarian cooking class with a small-market ingredient hunt, hands-on traditional recipes, and a shared meal plus wild mezcal.
“Fantastic experience - one of the best of our week in Oaxaca!”
Guided day trip from Oaxaca to Monte Albán, alebrijes copal wood carving, Mixtec Cuilapam, and black pottery in San Bartolo Coyotepec.
“Brilliant tour, definitely a highlight of our trip to Oaxaca. Our guide made the tour come alive with so many interesting stories about the area and we felt like we learnt a lot. The lunch was delicious too.”
Oaxaca market-to-kitchen cooking class with guided shopping, hands-on Oaxacan dishes, handmade tortillas, and classic drinks. 5.5 hours.
“We absolutely loved this experience. The host family was wonderful and it was a highlight our of trip. We honestly felt honored to enjoy a meal with the family who shared their home with us. My 2 younger daughters loved the experience. The drivers were professional and timely. I would recommend this experience without hesitation.…”
Oaxaca full-day tour with Hierve el Agua, Mitla, Tree of Tule, rug workshop, and mezcal tasting. Hotel pickup and small groups.
“The tour was great and the guide was friendly and knowledgeable about all the stops. We did have long drives in between some stops, however, the guide gave us some amazing history about the areas during driving so the journeys didnt feel long. The ruins were really interesting and the petrified waterfalls were beautiful. We…”
A 6-hour small-group mezcal day trip from Oaxaca to agave fields and an artisanal distillery with unlimited tastings and lunch.
“This tour provided a learning experience into the production of mezcal. Both Ricardo and Leyda treated us all like their own family. We had the opportunity to see the complete mezcal process, which truly increased our appreciation for this delicious liquid. We were able to try a number of different mezcals, so many I forget…”
Oaxaca de Juárez woodblock printing workshop with a local artist: learn Oaxacan print culture, carve and print a social-message artwork to take home.
“Great way to spend the day and express yourself through this art. The guide was great, friendly and helpful. Definitely recommend while you’re in Oaxaca!”
