Top Oaxaca City Car Tours

Monte Albán is an archaeological site in Oaxaca and this half-day guided tour is the perfect way to learn more about its history, the ruins and the first inhabitants. Close the travel guide and enjoy a guided adventure with commentary throughout the tour. To save time, the tour travels between sights in an air-conditioned vehicle, so you can cover much more ground than on a walking tour.

You will not only visit an archaeological area, you will live a trip to the past. You won’t have to worry about large groups or rushes – you can tour Monte Albán at your own pace, stop at the points that interest you the most and solve all your doubts. In addition to history and archaeology, we will share legends, curiosities and the cultural importance this site still has for local communities.

Experience the culture, history, and traditions of Oaxaca on a private sightseeing tour of the area designed for travelers who want a meaningful local connection. Enjoy a curated itinerary that blends archeological wonders, artisan workshops, vibrant markets, family artisan workshops, and the region’s most iconic landscapes. Explore at your own pace, discover the stories behind Oaxaca’s heritage, and enjoy a personalized experience with a passionate guide.

Discover Zapotec culture from the ancient ruins of Monte Albán to living traditions on a full-day, small-group tour showcasing black-mud pottery and alebrijes. By visiting workshops, you’ll go beyond the typical shopping experience, meeting artisans firsthand to learn how the crafts are made. A lunch stop at a traditional restaurant is a chance to order Oaxacan dishes from an à la carte menu—tailoring the meal to your preferences.

Discover Oaxaca's most magnificent pre-Columbian archaeological site on a tour to Monte Alban, which is perched on a vast mountaintop expanse with spectacular 360-degree views of Oaxaca Valley. In the company of an expert guide, explore the complex filled with pyramids, ceremonial rock carvings, a huge ball court, and 170 excavated tombs.

Learn more about Oaxacan heritage on a half-day excursion to Mitla. Join a small group and visit the ancient archaeological complex of Mitla. Learn about the Zapotecs who built this incredible structure, and enjoy free time to explore the ruins. You will also visit a local workshop where you can see the traditional way of making Oaxacan textiles with natural dyes.

Venture beyond Oaxaca city to see nature, history, and culture on a full-day, small-group tour of Hierve el Agua, Mitla, a weaving and mezcal-making village, and the ancient Tule Tree. By visiting Hierve el Agua first thing, this tour makes the most of uncrowded morning hours—and leaves plenty of time for discovering ancient ruins, an included lunch of Oaxacan cuisine, and visits to a weaving workshop and mezcal factory.

The tradition of the day of the dead in Oaxaca is something you have to live at least once in your life. It is only the 31st of October evening and we have few places available. We will visit 03 pantheons of the most important: General Pantheon, Xoxocotlan Pantheon and Atzompa Pantheon. The pantheons open their doors for family, friends and visitors to enjoy this tradition that is one of the most important in Mexico. Music, food and tradition is what awaits you. Meet the pantheons with local guides, who know and will give you all the details of this tradition. We will be small groups for each group to have their transport with their operator, tour guide and coordinator. everyone will be aware of every detail. We will have a meeting point, where the vans will be ready with their group name and their day of the dead offering: flowers, bread, chocolate, candles and mezcal.

From the mountaintop pyramids of Monte Alban to the Cuilapam Convent on the valley floor, learn all about the rich history of the Oaxaca Valley. This tour packs in four top destinations into one day. Discover the Zapotec pyramids and excavated ruins of UNESCO-listed Monte Alban, admire the mystical woodcarvings of San Antonio Arrazola, and meet resident artisans in San Bartolo Coyotepec, a town known for its beautiful black pottery.

Discover the highlights of Oaxaca on a full-day sightseeing tour. Visit the Monte Albán archaeological complex, founded around 500 B.C., make three more stops, at local houses and craft workshops to see the process of: handmade black mud figurines and pieces; textiles and crafts woven by women on looms tied to their waists; finally, woodcut and painted pieces known as alebrijes. Learn about the rich history and culture of Oaxaca from your guide as you explore.

Our experience is a tour to learn about the culture of mezcal. We start our trip from the city of Oaxaca, and making our first stop in Santa María del Tule, where you will see the widest tree in the world, the emblematic "tule tree" of which you can take many photographs, then we will go to Santiago Matatlán (world capital of mezcal), where we will visit a palenque (distillery), where you will learn the entire process and elaboration of mezcal and you will be able to enjoy a vast tasting of different varieties of this magical drink, we will also take a tour in the palenque's barrimóvil through the fields, town and visit a pulqueria, in which we are sure you will have a lot of fun, and of course more mezcal! (Everything is already included) Enjoy this wonderful experience!

Enjoy a Private Tour with family or friends; ideal for groups of 4 to 19 people. Fall in love with incredible landscapes and take the ideal photo with plenty of time and without haste. Make a visit at your own pace with extended time if you wish, without depending on the itinerary of a mass group. During this Private Tour you will be accompanied by a guide and driver in a modern Mercedes Benz Sprinter vehicle. In addition, if you are Mexican, you can take advantage of the discounts for nationals at each site (only if applicable) such as student discount or free entry on Sundays. We will pass by you to your hotel to visit the most emblematic places of this route such as the Archaeological Zone of Monte Albán, Arrazola (craft town where they create Alebrijes), the Ex-Convent of Cuilapan de Guerrero, Zaachila (indigenous village with multiple restaurants of typical food) and San Bartolo Coyotepec (creators of the Black Clay) to finally return to their hotel.

This is not a traditional tour, it is a completely personalized experience designed around you. Instead of following a fixed itinerary, you will have the freedom to choose the places that most interest you: from archaeological areas and traditional villages to artisan workshops and natural wonders. What really makes this experience unique is the guide behind it. The main attractions of Oaxaca are distributed in different valleys, so not all can be combined in a single day without sacrificing the quality of the tour. Our team is in charge of designing the best route according to your interests, ensuring a well organized and unhurried experience. Designed for private groups, this tour offers flexibility, comfort and a much more authentic way to discover Oaxaca. More than a tour, it’s having a local expert design your perfect day.

Discover the art of black mud in San Bartolo Coyotepec, an Oaxacan town renowned for one of the most emblematic craft traditions of the state. In this experience you will visit a local workshop, where you will know the process of making black mud from artisans who have preserved this technique for generations. You will learn about the modeling, decoration and details that make each piece special, while participating in a close, cultural and authentic activity. The service lasts approximately 4 hours and includes transfer from Oaxaca de Juárez, so you only worry about enjoying the experience. It is an ideal activity for those who want to connect with Oaxacan culture, support local artisan work and live something different during their visit to Oaxaca.

The history, the artisanal equipments, the making process of mezcal are just a few of the reasons you’ll never stop admiring about your journey to the mezcal distillery. All our guides are locals, experts and knowledgeable in mezcal production process. • Learn about both processes artisanal and ancestral • Taste a selection of artisanal mezcal • Learn about the biodiversity, the origin and history • Discover how to identify the algorithms of flavors and aromas in mezcal tasting • Learn about different agave varieties • Learn about the anatomy and the reproductive process • Learn about the cultivation process and more.. We pride ourselves on delivering personalized experiences that delight our guests, leaving them inspired, excited, and planning their next visit to Oaxaca. This is more than a mezcal tasting, it's an opportunity to understand the traditions, knowledge, and cultural heritage behind every sip. So embark on this trip and get an unforgettable cultural experience.

The Ancestral Mezcal Distillery Experience is a unique journey into the heart of Oaxaca's mezcal culture, with Mesoamerican roots. Visit a family-owned ancestral palenque near the city, where mezcal is still produced using traditional methods. Our local bilingual guides are experts in mezcal and its production process, bringing the experience to life through stories, explanations, and tastings. • Visit a small, family-owned ancestral mezcal palenque near Oaxaca City • Learn about the ancestral mezcal production process step by step • Taste a selection of distinctive ancestral mezcals • Experience mezcal served in a traditional handmade vessel • Discover the history and cultural roots of mezcal in Oaxaca • Learn about different agave varieties and their unique characteristics • Explore the cultural significance within local communities This is more than a mezcal tasting, it's an opportunity to understand the traditions, knowledge, and cultural heritage behind every sip.

Discover the cultural heart of Oaxaca through a unique tour of its most emblematic artisan communities. In this experience you will meet master artisans, ancestral techniques, and artistic expressions that have been passed down from generation to generation. You will visit workshops where the famous alebrijes are born, admire the elegance of black pottery, be surprised by the delicate technique of the backstrap loom, tour traditional markets to acquire handmade typical clothing, and see textile pieces of very high quality recognized internationally. Each stop is an opportunity to connect with the local culture, support the communities, and take home authentic, unrepeatable, and historic works. Thursday we visit the Zaachila market and Friday Ocotlan

Discover two of Oaxaca’s most fascinating archaeological sites on a private half-day experience. Explore the grandeur of Monte Albán, ancient capital of the Zapotec civilization, and continue to Atzompa, a less crowded site that surprises by its structures, tombs and spectacular views of the Central Valleys. Enjoy a comfortable and personalized tour, ideal for those who want to delve into Zapotec history and know two places that complement each other perfectly in one experience.

Explore Monte Albán, a pre-Columbian archaeological site in Oaxaca, on this all-day guided tour. The ruins offer a glimpse into Zapotec and Mixtec culture. Also, visit an alebrije workshop to watch artisans carve and paint Mexican folk art sculptures and stop to see black clay ceramic pottery being produced. Plus, enjoy a buffet of traditional Oaxaca food (not included in the price). Hotel pickup is included for your convenience.

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.

Discover the tastes and textures of Oaxaca during a cooking workshop right in the heart of the city. Join a small group and visit a local market to gather ingredients for your class. There's no set menu, so the group can select which traditional dishes to make. Learn about the origins of each dish and several techniques during your hands-on class. Your tour end with the delicious meal that you've created.

Enjoy a private and fully customizable experience to Hierve el Agua, one of Oaxaca’s most iconic natural destinations, ideal for travelers who want to explore at their own pace. The tour begins with pickup from your accommodation, followed by a scenic drive to Hierve el Agua. Once there, you will have enough time to enjoy the site without feeling rushed, walk along the trails, and, if you wish, swim in its natural pools. What makes this experience unique is the possibility to customize the route according to your interests. During the tour, your guide can recommend optional stops based on your preferences. Available options may include an ancestral mezcal experience, Teotitlán del Valle for wool rugs and handmade candles, San Marcos Tlapazola for red clay pottery, Tlacolula de Matamoros, as well as archaeological sites such as Mitla, Dainzú, or Yagul, and the Mitla caves, all subject to available time. At the end of the experience, you will return comfortably to Oaxaca City.

Wanderlust Oaxaca adapts to the needs and interests of each person ensuring a unique and personalized experience. The flexibility and convenience of private tours allow customers to choose their own schedule and pace, giving them the freedom to enjoy the experience without haste. As local guides we have connections with the local community and offer access to places and experiences that are not available to ordinary tourists.

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.