Top Oaxaca City Arts & Design

Discover Oaxaca with your personal guide! Join a small-group walking tour that turns the city into a living story. We’ll wander the UNESCO! Listed historic center, taking in colonial facades, sun-dappled plazas and winding alleys while I share the stories behind each corner and point out the best photo spots to capture unforgettable memories. This tour is more than sightseeing — it’s a personal orientation: insider tips on where to eat, drink, and explore next; and a handful of tucked-away gems only a local would know. Small group size ensures a relaxed, personalized pace and plenty of time to ask questions and connect with fellow travelers. Perfect for your first day in town (or anytime you want to fall in love with Oaxaca), this experience blends history, food, photos and all delivered with warmth and enthusiasm!

Wander around the beautiful city of Oaxaca and discover its art on this guided half-day tour. Learn about the ancestral techniques used by the artists in Oaxaca as well as about the artists themselves. Visit murals, studios, and galleries and participate in a printing at a local art studio that you’ll be able to take home as a souvenir.

Explore Oaxaca’s pottery, textiles, and other artisanal goods on this half-day excursion. After a convenient hotel pickup, visit three towns famous for their crafts—San Bartolo Coyotepec, Santo Tomás Jalieza, and San Martin Tilcajete. Led by an informative local guide, you’ll find the best spots for exquisite black pottery, embroidered belts, shawls, and handbags, and gorgeous alebrijes, the colorful wood sculptures carved from the copal tree.

Oaxacan food is nationally and internationally recognized. The markets of Oaxaca are the best option to taste the true traditional food! This tour will give you the best introduction to Oaxacan cuisine. You will be able to understand everything that happens in the markets and clarify your doubts while you explore the flavors and smells of Oaxacan cuisine from the most traditional places.

The tour is within the City of Oaxaca, highlighting emblematic, artistic and historical places, learning more about the social importance that surrounds this place developed under pre-Hispanic and contemporary cultures, covering more space in less time while we ride the bicycle, experiencing the city of Oaxaca in a fun and friendly way, with a little exercise that will be good for our health! It is an excellent way to get to know the City, combining physical exercise and fun during the morning or afternoon, without a doubt we try to increase the use of bicycles in this city to have a healthy lifestyle while having fun, socializing and getting to know places only ones where we cannot regularly see with the car. You will be guided by a local guide with realistic perspectives on art, history and the environment. Let's enjoy the tour! ...I give you the bikes, helmets, guide and assistance along the way!

Get ready for an unforgettable experience in Oaxaca City! Join our private tour and explore the breathtaking views of Xochimilco, where ancient aqueducts and the iconic Cruz de Piedra monument await. Take in the stunning vistas and snap photos that will make your friends green with envy! Next, immerse yourself in the vibrant streets of Jalatlaco, where colorful murals and street art will transport you to a world of creativity and inspiration. Our expert guide will tailor the tour to your interests, ensuring a personalized experience that's all about YOU! With flexibility built-in, you can spend as much time as you like soaking up the views, art, and culture. Don't miss this unique opportunity to discover Oaxaca's hidden gems with a local expert by your side. Book now and get ready for an adventure of a lifetime!

Hi! Welcome to Oaxaca! Without a doubt the best way to get to know a new destination is to walk along its streets and learn its history from a local. On this tour we will welcome you to the city to tour together the most emblematic places and one hidden gem!!! Join us to discover the magic of Oaxaca, enjoy its architecture, art, its colors, flavors and the best tips to eat as a local in the best restaurants and of course, street food. In addition to bars, activities and places of interest. This adventure is perfect if you are traveling alone or as a couple looking to connect with people from all over the world and local people.

We will get to know an important part of Oaxaca, its culture, history, art and gastronomy. We take a tour with a professional team, we will visit 6 special places. We visit the petrified waterfalls of Hierve el Agua, where we have 2 hours of free time. We visit the beautiful archaeological zone of Mitla where we will take a tour of 40 minutes to 1 hour with a certified guide. We eat in a buffet restaurant with traditional local food. We visit Teotitlán del Valle where we will see the house - workshop of a wool rug artisan. We visit a factory, outlet or palenque of mezcal to have a tasting of this traditional alcoholic beverage of the state. We visit the famous tule tree located in Santa María el Tule, recognized among other things for its thickness or width and years of life.

Learn all about the alebrijes sculptures of Oaxacan-Mexican folk art at a workshop in San Martin Tilcajete. Visit a workshop to watch artisans carve and paint the figures, then paint your own figure with guidance from the experts. This tour includes a local guide, round-trip transportation from Oaxaca, and hotel pickup and drop-off. Great for travelers who enjoy making art and meeting local artisans.

This rare opportunity offers you the scoop on the current contemporary art market in Oaxaca. Along the way, they will inspire curiosity, encourage questions, and invite dialogue. Normally we will visit 2 workshops of Oaxacan artists with that unique and unmistakable artistic essence, from modern paintings and photographs to sculptures. Enjoy this tour where we will visit each of the spaces where we will appreciate a large part of the work and breathe the magic that surrounds each of these cultural venues. Each of the artists that we have contemplated on our tour is part of a new generation that is marking a strong influence on contemporary plastic arts. This coexistence talk with the artists will allow us to know their feelings and emotions of what their art tries to transmit in the live voice of its creators. It is the perfect opportunity if you are looking to acquire a piece of art for your space.

If you prefer to see art in bustling streets rather than stuffy museums, you'll love Oaxaca and this half-day bike tour. In a small, intimate group you'll cycle around three city neighborhoods where you'll see colorful murals, posters, and stencil art by local artists. Visit workshops and learn about Oaxacan culture while seeing the sights and getting some exercise.

Discover the cultural heart of Oaxaca through a unique tour of its most iconic craft communities. In this experience you will meet master craftsmen, ancestral techniques and artistic expressions that have been transmitted from generation to generation. You will visit workshops where the famous alebrijes are born, admire the elegance of black mud, be surprised by the delicate technique of the waist loom, tour traditional markets to acquire typical handmade clothes, and meet internationally recognized high quality textile pieces. Each stop is an opportunity to connect with local culture, support communities and take home authentic, unrepeatable and history-filled works.

This is a tour designed to know 5 must-see places in Oaxaca in a single day. We start with our maximum archaeological site that is Monte Albán your tour will be guided not to lose a single detail of the history of that place, your crafts as the Alebrijes of the population of san Antonio Arrazola cradle of the Alebrijes in wood carvings we will have the opportunity to go to the house of a master craftsman to know every detail of this craft, the textiles of Teotitlán del Valle are among the most important we have in Mexico and you can not leave Oaxaca without knowing its 100% craft process in its colors of natural dye, the majestic tree of the tule with more than 2000 years and more than 58 meters thick who makes it the tree with the thickest trunk in the world and finally we will have the most emblematic drink that is the 100% ancestral and artisanal mezcal in its process you will have the opportunity to try more than 15 different flavors. (Tasting Over 21 years old)

We begin with visits to families producing Pottery of the many varieties of color the region produces, where you will gain an insight not only into the raw ingredients and techniques used, but also the different motivations that inspire this work and the demand from the markets that shape their production. Then, you are in for a true feast for the senses, the Alebrijes studio that inspired worldwide exhibitions and the creators of the Disney movie ‘Coco’. We will be guided through each stage of production, beginning with sourcing the timber & pigments from nature, to the intricate painting of the finished sculpture. Lunch is a delight, with a magnificent spread of local cuisine on offer and cooked to perfection. After which we proceed to the distillery of one of Oaxaca’s pioneering producers of Mezcal. Not only does it stand out for the quality of liquor that is produced, the whole production is based around an organic and sustainable production method.

•Guaranteed safety – We always travel with a driver and guide on each tour, so your experience is comfortable and protected. • First Aid Certification – we are prepared to respond to any emergency, because your wellbeing is our priority. We are local: we were born and live in Oaxaca, we know every corner and we share with you authentic stories that you will not find in generic guides. • We comply with all tourism standards: we are certified and aligned with official regulations, offering a transparent and reliable service. Unique and human experiences: you will live directly with artisan families, cooks and artists, supporting the local economy and taking authentic memories. Booking with us means choosing a safe, professional, deeply human tour. You don’t just visit Oaxaca – you live it, feel it and support it. With Guide Oaxaca, every experience is a bridge between travelers and communities, between culture and emotion.

Start your tour at the Oaxaca Museum of Cultures, where you will learn about the pre-Hispanic and colonial legacy that has shaped the region’s identity. Continue along the Zocalo, the vibrant heart of the city, surrounded by historic architecture, music and local life. Then, go to the traditional markets Benito Juárez and 20 de Noviembre, where the colors, aromas and flavors. An authentic and close experience that will connect you to the essence of this incredible city. Reserve your place and be surprised!

The opportunity to visit artisans at their homes and see crafts as Textiles, black pottery and wood carvings in a real life work day creating the most carefully designs all by hand preserving the millenary heritage and techniques avoiding massive production other Benefits of private tours are : - Possible to customize your tours - Direct pickup and drop-off - Comfortable sedans, SUVs, and vans - Ideal for families and couples ands groups. - Friendly, English-speaking service - Local knowledge of routes workshops, quality and variety of crafts

All conversations about Oaxaca revolve around 3 things: culture, crafts and food. Join us on an exploration of vibrant Oaxaca through the streets, markets and celebrated landmarks of the city center. Taking in plazas, historic buildings, local legends, exquisite architecture and of course the fascinating world of Oaxaca’s markets, this tour will give you an excellent intro to life in the city as well as help you navigate the downtown area during your stay. HIGHLIGHTS - City Markets - Santo Domingo Church - Zocalo (Main Square) - Textile Museum - Botanical Gardens (7hours option) - Delicious Lunch (7hours option)

This small-group tour takes you into Oaxaca’s vibrant art scene, and keeps costs down by sharing your guide, too. You will easily meet your guide and group at the designated spot, then stroll through the different neighborhoods checking out the art, some art workshops, and much more than you’d be able to spot on your own.

Explore the magic of the Sierra Norte in Cuajimoloyas. Discover nature at its finest in Cuajimoloyas, a charming town nestled in the Sierra Norte de Oaxaca. This destination is ideal for hiking lovers, with routes through pine forests, mist-covered mountains and spectacular scenery. On this tour, you’ll walk along well-signposted paths while breathing in fresh air and enjoying unforgettable views. In addition, you will have the opportunity to know the Zapotec culture through the hospitality of its community, taste typical dishes and connect with the tranquility of the environment. Get ready to live an unforgettable experience between nature and the traditions of Oaxaca!

We have an unrivalled dining experience that includes the important points of the Etla Valley, logistics is designed for the greatest comfort and entertainment of users. We have the most qualified operators and guides to turn your experience unforgettable.

This is a full day Guided trip to Hierve el Agua, Teotitlan, Yagul & Tree of Tule, including a delicious lunch. Hierve el Agua is a stunning natural phenomenon located in the mountains outside Oaxaca’s Central Valleys. A petrified waterfall with spectacular views across the Sierra, the uniqueness of this place will blow you away. Imagine pools of water that are formed by natural springs from within the mountain, located on a natural shelf overlooking the valley below... Hierve el Agua is almost like a landscape from another planet.

Book this tour to learn about some of the handicrafts that Oaxacans are known for, carefully made in villages outside of the big town. Your transport from Oacaca is provided, so you don’t need to organize that separately. Visit three different villages, Monte Alban, San Martin Tilcajete, and San Bartolo.