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211 Tours Reviewed
A surreal water stop sets the tone for your day. This private route strings together Hierve el Agua’s petrified waterfalls, a hands-on wool workshop in Teotitlán del Valle, and a mezcal palenque where you can taste and compare agave. I…
Morning light changes everything at Monte Albán. I like that this tour starts at 8:00am, so you’re out early while the heat is still manageable and you often get more time at the ruins before the bigger wave arrives. I…
Food heaven, right in the market lanes. This tour strings together four historic Oaxaca City mercados with a local market expert, so you’re not just eating—you’re learning what you’re tasting and where it comes from. I like how the stops…
Santiago Matatlán turns mezcal into a living story. This 6 to 7 hour artisanal mezcal tour takes you out of Oaxaca City to a family-run mezcaleria, where you’ll connect Santiago Matatlán agaves to the distillation process and then taste what…
Oaxaca City makes more sense fast. This private 2-hour walk centers you in the historical core and points you toward what to see next. I especially like how the route strings together the big monuments and the main public squares,…
Night tacos, pedal power. Oaxaca City at night is when the food scene really wakes up, and this bike-based taco tour is a smart way to sample a lot without spending the whole evening walking. You’ll roll through classic parts…
Water turned to stone in Oaxaca. This exclusive private tour strings together some of the most memorable stops just outside the city, starting with a guided walk at Hierve el Agua and then moving into mezcal, art, and old-world craftsmanship.…
Zapotec culture hits hard in one practical day. I love how this tour chains together Monte Albán (including the area tied to Tomb 7) and the creative stop for alebrijes, so you see both the old and the still-living Oaxaca.…
A morning of mole can change your cooking brain fast. This Oaxacan class pairs a hands-on kitchen lesson with a trip to Etla’s traditional market, so you see (and choose) the ingredients before you cook. You’ll spend about five hours…
Your taste buds get a workout fast. This private Oaxaca food tour strings together Oaxaca markets and historic-center stops, with an English guide (often Antonio) who explains what you’re eating and why it matters locally. I especially like the mole…
Five stops, one unforgettable Oaxaca day. This private family tour strings together the big hitters around Oaxaca City: the giant El Árbol del Tule, artisan weaving in Teotitlán del Valle, the Zapotec ceremonial center of Mitla, the petrified waterfall of…
A craft-and-history day around Oaxaca beats museum time. I love the way this route mixes Monte Albán with real artisan workshops, and I like the private air-conditioned vehicle that keeps the day from turning into chaos. The one drawback to…
Oaxaca in one long, smart day. I love how this route mixes natural pigment textile craft with a real mezcal distillery visit, so you get both hands-on culture and the story behind what you’re tasting. You also get guided context…
Oaxaca gives you two crafts in one afternoon. I love the hands-on focus of wood engraving and the small-group speakeasy mezcal workshop. One thing to plan for: ice cream and mezcal tasting cost extra, and there’s an optional add-on art…
Monte Albán and craft towns in one day is a smart mix. This private family tour strings together Oaxaca’s big-ticket ruins and its hands-on making traditions, with the comfort of a dedicated guide and driver in a Mercedes Benz Sprinter.…
