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Return to the Vicente family workshop, which becomes your home base for a low-key day of learning about and exploring the unique customs and craft of Tomas’s Zapotec village. Visit the open air market, then in the afternoon explore the streets, local cathedral, community museums and other weaving workshops on your own or with a guide, as you wish.

Discover the best of Oaxaca in one day! If you love history and culture, this experience is designed for you. In a single day you will visit Monte Albán and Mitla, the two most important archaeological areas of Oaxaca, allowing you to discover the legacy of ancient Zapotec civilizations in a carefully planned tour. In addition, you will know the majestic Tule Tree, considered one of the trees with the widest trunk in the world, and visit a family workshop in Teotitlán del Valle, where you will learn about one of the most representative craft traditions of Oaxaca. More than a tour between tourist sites, this tour combines archaeology, nature and living culture in a private, comfortable and enriching experience, designed to make the most of your time without rushing and with the personalized attention of a local guide.

Discover the best of Oaxaca in a private and unforgettable experience. This exclusive tour combines history, culture, art, and gastronomy in a personalized journey designed just for you and your group. Explore the impressive ruins of Monte Albán with breathtaking views, visit a traditional workshop in Arrazola to see how colorful alebrijes are handcrafted, and enjoy an authentic quesillo making experience in Villa de Etla. Travel in total comfort and flexibility, accompanied by an expert guide who will tailor the experience to your pace, ensuring personalized attention at all times. Enjoy a more intimate, crowd-free experience that allows you to truly connect with Oaxaca’s culture and traditions. Perfect for travelers seeking an exclusive, authentic, and memorable experience.

Experience a private cultural journey through Oaxaca’s natural landscapes, where heritage and tradition meet breathtaking scenery. Travel through the Central Valleys with your guide, passing agave fields and mountain villages that reveal the region’s authentic character. At Hierve el Agua, discover one of Oaxaca’s most unique natural wonders. Walk along cliffside trails shaped like frozen waterfalls and relax beside mineral springs that flow into natural pools overlooking the Sierra mountains. Continue to the legendary Tule Tree, a symbol of natural heritage known for its massive trunk and deep cultural significance. Then visit Teotitlán del Valle, where Zapotec traditions come to life through handwoven textiles crafted with natural dyes and ancestral techniques. This private experience blends cultural heritage with natural beauty, offering a deeper connection to Oaxaca’s landscapes, traditions, and local communities.

Immerse yourself in Oaxaca’s living cultural heritage through a private, hands-on artisan experience. Travel by car to traditional workshops where generations of craftsmanship come to life through pottery and alebrijes. Begin with clay in your hands as skilled artisans guide you through traditional pottery techniques passed down over time. Feel the rhythm of shaping, smoothing, and creating your own piece in a calm and authentic workshop setting. Continue your journey into color and imagination as you paint alebrijes—vibrant wooden figures rooted in Oaxacan cultural heritage. Learn the meaning behind patterns, symbols, and techniques while bringing your own creation to life. This private experience blends creativity, culture, and heritage, offering a deeper connection to Oaxaca’s artistic traditions through meaningful, hands-on moments.

It is the first and only experience in Oaxaca dedicated to Female Empowerment, where the local economy of more than 20 native families is supported. Our goal is to give visibility to Oaxacan Women who do not abandon their dreams. We visit small, non-touristy workshops, but with great quality in their crafts.

Surprise yourself with the monumental Tule Tree, discover the secrets of artisanal mezcal in a palenque in Matatlan and cool off in the hidden oasis of the Salinas de Guelavila. A private tour, unhurried and away from the crowds. Book your van today!

Make the most of your time in Oaxaca City by booking this reliable transfer service, which provides round-trip airport transfers, plus two days of group sightseeing. Visit Monte Alban and enjoy a guided tour one day (additional expense), then head to Tlacolula Market and a weaving workshop in Teotitlan del Valle the next. Your driver sticks with you, taking you seamlessly from one spot to the next.

The best way to know Hierve el agua is early in the morning! Let´s start 7:00 am and beat crowds, take great photos, hike with the fresh morning or swin with no people around! Other tours visit this place after 12:00 pm when it´s very hot and full o people that you can not even walk through. We created this amazing tour combining Nature, history, gastronomy and culture in just one full day! 100% private! Come with your couple, family or group of friends!

Enjoy the best experience of your trip in Oaxaca with our certified tour operators and guides in our Excursions. Book this option if you want a transfer service and main excursions package in Oaxaca. In the first day you will enjoy of a comfortable transfer from the Oaxaca airport to your hotel, in the second day you will enjoy a amazing excursion to Monte Alban, we will pick up you in your hotel to Guided tour of Monte Alban. We continue with the adventure on the third day visiting the Tlacolula Market and Weaving Workshop in Teotitlan del Valle. And the last day we will transfer from your hotel to Oaxaca Airport.

This is an immersive tour that provides knowledge about the history, tradition, science and culture of agave and mezcal production. All facilities and mezcals are designed and made in the artisanal tradition and are of the highest quality. Depending on the season and availability/production schedules of our various collaborators, experiences may be slightly different from tour to tour, but will always maximize what the region has to offer given the time of year.

Explore the layers of history in several archaeological zones near Oaxaca City on this private day tour. Transport and a guide are taken care of, so you don’t need to deal with any of the logistics. Ride comfortably between Monte Alban, Mitla, Dainzu, and finally Teotitlan del Valle, learning about each place’s history and culture from your bilingual guide.

Immerse yourself in Oaxaca on a day full of tradition, landscapes and flavors that will awaken all your senses. It will start in Teotitlán del Valle, a town of Zapotec artisans dedicated to making wool mats woven on a pedal loom, giving them color based on natural dyes such as indigo or cochineal grain. Then you’ll marvel at Hierve el Agua, its petrified waterfalls and pools, a unique place to admire nature and capture unforgettable photos. You will continue in a factory of artisan mezcal, where you will learn every detail of its elaboration and enjoy a guided tasting that will make your palate vibrate. To close the day, live a home-cooked meal with a local cook, where you will participate in the grinding of chocolate from cocoa and try traditional recipes full of history and flavor. More than a tour, this experience is an immersion in the culture and heart of Oaxaca, designed so that every moment stays with you forever.

Book with us and discover our gastronomy, culture, and crafts in a safe and personalized way, rest assured that we will give our best to make your experience pleasant.

Enjoy a unique Tour, the only one in all of Oaxaca, it is not just a tour is a tour full of emotions. If you want to get to know Oaxaca through its communities, this tour is the best option for you. Oaxaca excels in the theme of crafts and archaeological sites. The Tour offers you the opportunity to meet 100% Oaxacan artisans, you will have time to buy their products within the family workshops we will visit. The archaeological area of Monte Alban is planned to visit because it is the root of the Oaxacans , is where it all starts! Everything follows from this place, knowing the heart of the civilization of Oaxaca, allows to know how the Central Valleys were developed and how they survived after the Spanish invasion. Different Worlds as I call this tour, it will transport you to the ancient times of Oaxaca. When booking you will just have to relax and enjoy this amazing Tour.

Oaxaca is best lived without haste. Respect for your time differs: enjoy a quiet morning swimming in the pools of Hierve el Agua, 2,000 meters high, before the crowds arrive. Our passion is authenticity. In Mitla, an expert guide will reveal the sacred code of their original Greeks. In Teotitlán, we enter the home of master craftsmen to listen to their language, Zapotec, as they transform wool with millennial techniques. The logistics are impeccable: premium transport, punctuality and a flexible itinerary. We crown the day with a traditional cuisine banquet and a tasting of artisanal mezcal to know the soul of the agave sprat. Don’t reserve a seat on a bus, live a real connection to Oaxaca designed just for you.

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!

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.

San Jacinto Amilpas and Santa María Atzompa become scenes of absolute mysticism during the Day of the Dead holiday. This experience allows visitors to tour pantheons lit by thousands of candles and participate in traditional vigils where local families honor their ancestors among cempasúchil and copal flowers. By joining this tour, travelers will gain a first-hand knowledge about Zapotec cosmogony and the role of glazed mud in ritual offerings. The activity offers memorable encounters with the community and the opportunity to witness the "alumbra" in an authentic environment, guaranteeing a deep and respectful cultural immersion. This experience is aimed at culture enthusiasts, photographers and curious travelers looking to connect with the roots of Oaxaca outside of conventional routes in a vibrant and enriching atmosphere.

Explore the essence of Oaxaca on a full tour: get to know the majestic Tule Tree, the Teotitlán mats, the petrified waterfalls of Hierve el Agua, Mitla and an artisan mezcal factory.

Discover the essence of Oaxaca on a walking tour through its historic center, where history, architecture, and local traditions come to life on every street. Accompanied by a certified guide, you will visit iconic landmarks such as Santo Domingo, the San Pablo Cultural Center, and the Metropolitan Cathedral, while learning about the rich cultural heritage that has shaped the identity of the city. The experience continues in the traditional markets, where you will get closer to Oaxaca’s everyday life and discover some of its most representative flavors. The service can be offered in bilingual mode, subject to availability.

Discover Oaxaca beyond the main tourist attractions on a guided bike tour through its most authentic historic neighborhoods. Ride through Trinidad de las Huertas, Carmen Alto, Xochimilco and Jalatlaco while learning about their history, traditions, architecture, and local culture. This experience offers a unique way to connect with the city's heritage, combining sightseeing, storytelling, and cycling in one unforgettable adventure.

“Just unforgettable”, a Tour designed to marvel you from start to finish in the company of a team of experts. You’ll be amazed by the archaeological site of Monte Albán, experience the sustainable experience of the best distillery of mezcal in Oaxaca that includes a VIP tasting of 5 Premium mezcals and discover the workshops of San Antonio Arrazola and San Bartolo Coyotepec where you will appreciate the incredible alebrijes and elegant black mud. With a strict limit of 13 travelers, we ensure a personalized experience where you can talk to craftsmen and teachers while traveling with the security of a certified National Tourism Registry operator.

“Simplemente inolvidable”, un Tour diseñado para maravillarte de inicio a fin en compañía de un equipo de expertos. Te sorprenderás con la zona arqueológica de Monte Albán, vivirás la experiencia sustentable de la mejor destilería de mezcal de Oaxaca que incluye una degustación VIP de 5 mezcales Premium y descubrirás los talleres de San Antonio Arrazola y San Bartolo Coyotepec donde apreciarás los increíbles alebrijes y elegante barro negro. Con un límite estricto de 13 viajeros, aseguramos una experiencia personalizada donde podrás hablar con artesanos y maestros mientras viajas con la seguridad de un operador certificado del Registro Nacional de Turismo.