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15 Best Oaxaca Tours In Mexico

The ones worth booking.

The 15 most popular oaxaca tours in Mexico right now. What each one is really like, who runs it, and what it costs.

15 Best Oaxaca Tours In Mexico

Hierve el Agua, Tule Tree, Mitla and Mezcal Distillery Tour

Hierve el Agua, Tule Tree, Mitla and Mezcal Distillery Tour - Teotitlán del Valle rug workshop: craft time, not hard selling

1.Hierve el Agua, Tule Tree, Mitla and Mezcal Distillery Tour

Most Popular★ 4.5

Tule tree, Teotitlán rug weaving, Mitla ruins, Hierve el Agua petrified waterfalls, and a mezcal tasting on a full Oaxaca day trip.

“This tour was excellent. Our guide Miguel was knowledgeable and fun. He went back and forth from Spanish and English flawlessly. That was helpful. We had plenty of time to see everything and had a blast at the Mezcal tasting. Very much worth the time and money.”

1,094 reviews12 hours (approx.)From $55.00by Oaxaca by locals

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Explore Hierve el Agua, Mitla, Tule, Textile and Mezcal for a day

Explore Hierve el Agua, Mitla, Tule, Textile and Mezcal for a day - Teotitlán del Valle: pedal-loom wool rugs and natural dyes that actually matter

2.Explore Hierve el Agua, Mitla, Tule, Textile and Mezcal for a day

★ 5.0

A full day from Oaxaca City to Hierve el Agua, Mitla, Teotitlán weaving, Tule tree, and mezcal tasting with entrance fees covered.

“This tour was a blast! The Tule tree was so powerful and neat, and Mitla was amazing. You can walk inside the temple. We loved hiking around Hierve de Agua. It was kind of strenuous, so some of us skipped the hike and stayed behind to swim (very cold water!). We stopped at a delicious…”

1,043 reviews11 hours (approx.)From $75.12

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Monte Alban Guided Half Day Tour

Monte Alban Guided Half Day Tour - Getting to Monte Albán: Comfort Out of the Gate

3.Monte Alban Guided Half Day Tour

★ 5.0

Guided half-day trip to Monte Albán from Oaxaca with air-conditioned transport, expert commentary in English, and flexible time to explore.

“Miguel was friendly, funny, and very knowledgeable making the tour fun and valuable. And love the flexibility with when you can come back giving you as much time as you want to explore on your own. And the ruins themselves are very much worth the visit! Would definitely recommend”

880 reviews3 to 4 hours (approx.)From $32.24by Lescas Co Tours

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From Oaxaca de Juarez: Hierve el Agua and Mezcal Distillery

From Oaxaca de Juarez: Hierve el Agua and Mezcal Distillery - The natural pools: when swimwear turns into the best part of the day

4.From Oaxaca de Juarez: Hierve el Agua and Mezcal Distillery

★ 4.9

Hike Hierve el Agua’s petrified falls, swim in natural pools, then tour a top mezcal distillery with free tastings on an 8-hour trip.

“It was amazing. Our guide Leon was very attentive and went an extra mile to make sure everyone is comfortable and have a great time. The team of Leon and Don Pepe (driving) was great during our tour. Offering an authentic experience from the locals.”

615 reviews8 hoursFrom $64by Oaxaca by locals

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Oaxaca de Juarez: Monte Alban Half-Day Tour

Oaxaca de Juarez: Monte Alban Half-Day Tour - The 4-Hour Format: A Simple Day That Actually Fits

Hierve el Agua, Mitla, El Tule Tree, Rugs, Mezcal Distillery Tour

Hierve el Agua, Mitla, El Tule Tree, Rugs, Mezcal Distillery Tour - Tree of Tule: a quick photo stop with a real-world ticket choice

6.Hierve el Agua, Mitla, El Tule Tree, Rugs, Mezcal Distillery Tour

★ 4.9

Oaxaca in one long day: Hierve el Agua pools, Mitla ruins, Teotitlán rug weaving, and a mezcal distillery tasting included.

“Adriel may be the best guide I've ever had! He was so knowledgeable and it clearly showed that he wanted to teach us about Oaxaca culture. He made the tour fun and encouraged socialization. Would highly recommend!”

483 reviews11 hoursFrom $58by Oaxaca by locals

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AUTHENTIC OAXACA CULTURAL FOOD TOUR, eat like a local.

AUTHENTIC OAXACA CULTURAL FOOD TOUR, eat like a local. - 9:00 AM Starts in Centro: Meeting Point and What the Morning Feels Like

7.AUTHENTIC OAXACA CULTURAL FOOD TOUR, eat like a local.

★ 5.0

Oaxaca’s best food day on foot: 24+ corn-forward tastings, mezcal, fruit, markets, and culture on a small-group 6-hour walk.

“Aurora was an amazing guide. I would have done this tour the first day I arrived if I had to do it again. Food and guide of the area was great. The food on the tour was pre Hispanic and I learned a lot”

462 reviews6 hours (approx.)From $114.75by Me Encanta Oaxaca

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Oaxaca: Tule, Mitla & Hierve el Agua, & Mezcal Tour

Oaxaca: Tule, Mitla & Hierve el Agua, & Mezcal Tour - The Tree of Tule: More Than a Giant Farthest-From-Nature Photo

8.Oaxaca: Tule, Mitla & Hierve el Agua, & Mezcal Tour

★ 4.7

Oaxaca’s Tree of Tule, Mitla, Hierve el Agua, Teotitlán weaving, and a mezcal tasting. Hotel pickup, bilingual guide, admissions included.

“The pools at Hierve el Agua were fantastic as well as the tour and discussion on the wool, dyes and weaving. El Tule and Mitla was interesting and the Mezcal process and drinking was cool and everyone really got into it. A full day that was really worth the price of admission.”

456 reviews10 hoursFrom $75by Enjoy Oaxaca

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Immersion Tour and Oaxaca Markets, All gastronomy included

Immersion Tour and Oaxaca Markets, All gastronomy included - Inside the market maze: how the tasting route is structured

10.Immersion Tour and Oaxaca Markets, All gastronomy included

★ 5.0

A 3.5-hour Oaxaca market walk with about twenty tastings, pre-Hispanic drinks, and real local food, all included, led in English.

“Great tour and introduction to Oaxacan food. The market was insanely colorful and vibrant. We stopped at 6 different spots. Food was outstanding. Was really fun buying our own ingredients to make our first Oaxacan style taco.”

386 reviews3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $59.55by Etnofood Experiencias

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Flavors of Oaxaca: Cooking Class with No Set Menu and Local Market Tour

Flavors of Oaxaca: Cooking Class with No Set Menu and Local Market Tour - Hands-on cooking: why it feels like you’re doing the real work

11.Flavors of Oaxaca: Cooking Class with No Set Menu and Local Market Tour

★ 4.5

Hands-on Oaxacan cooking with a local market walk. No set menu, small group, dietary options, and drinks included in 4.5 hours.

“What a GREAT experience!! The pacing and interactivity was perfect! Menu decisions were based on majority votes, and while we started a dish, we then went to the market where corn was dropped off for grinding into masa for the tortillas, and walking through the market was awesome! Back to the kitchen where we made…”

333 reviews4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $75.00by Casa Crespo Cooking Class

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Oaxaca Conmigo Private Tours

Oaxaca Conmigo Private Tours - How The Itinerary Works (And Why You Should Pick Your Musts)

12.Oaxaca Conmigo Private Tours

★ 5.0

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…”

274 reviews3 to 9 hours (approx.)From $309.90by Oaxaca Conmigo Tours

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The Real Traditional Oaxaca culinary Cooking experience

The Real Traditional Oaxaca culinary Cooking experience - How the Morning Starts in Oaxaca City (and Why Timing Matters)

Oaxaca: Hierve el Agua Petrified Waterfalls and Pools Tour

Oaxaca: Hierve el Agua Petrified Waterfalls and Pools Tour - Getting there from Oaxaca: pickup at 5 de Mayo 300

14.Oaxaca: Hierve el Agua Petrified Waterfalls and Pools Tour

★ 4.7

Oaxaca Hierve el Agua tour with comfortable transport and 3 hours to hike, soak, and admire the petrified waterfall views for $40.

“This was perfect. I was looking for something which started slightly later in the morning, and this option worked out so well! Jonathan was an excellent guide and taught us so many things (including lots of fun Spanish phrases!) and also knew a lot about the biodiversity. I definitely recommend it!”

248 reviews8 hoursFrom $40by EL CONVENTO DMC, S.A. DE C.V.

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full day tour : Boil the water, Teotitlan, Mezcal, tule and Mitla

full day tour : Boil the water, Teotitlan, Mezcal, tule and Mitla - Mitla: geometric ruins tied to Mictlán and Lyobaá

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