Monte Albán Tours and Tickets

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.

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

Don’t miss the opportunity to explore the incredible archaeological site of Monte Albán with our team! We have certified guides who are committed to providing you with the best experience on every tour, making sure your visit is truly unforgettable. With us, there is no rush: we manage the timing carefully so you can enjoy every moment and have a comfortable, enriching experience. We offer a visit that stands out for its excellent value for money, making every moment truly worthwhile. Note: This tour is available in Spanish or English, subject to availability. If there are only a few bookings for one language, the service may be operated bilingually while maintaining attention and explanations for all participants.

Monte Alban Full Experience for 3 Hours with Admission Included

4 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

Monte Alban for 3hrs, Black Pottery and Alebrijes with Admissions

Tour de medio día a monte albán

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Discover the stunning archaeological area of Monte Alban on a morning tour designed to avoid the crowds. Guided by an expert, you can climb the pyramids and explore temples, the ceremonial center, the palace, the astronomical observatory, and the ball game. This tour focuses on the rich Zapotec culture and its natural landscapes, sharing the best views of the site. With convenient and safe transportation regulated by federal authorities. You will return to the city around noon, perfect to continue your adventure in Oaxaca at your own pace. - Morning tour of the archaeological area of Monte Albán - Pyramid climbs and temple exploration and more - Comfortable and safe transport with air conditioning - Return to the city to continue exploring Oaxaca

Morning Tour to Monte Alban without Traps for Tourists

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Discover Monte Alban with a local bilingual guide who shares little-known truths about Zapotec culture. You taste ancient mezcal in an authentic palenque, seeing the traditional production process step by step. You know the craft workshops of black clay and alebrijes, with local artisans who work in front of you, preserving centuries-old techniques. Convenient transport between each point, collected from your accommodation in the historic center, so that all day is dedicated to living the Oaxacan culture.

Monte Alban, Ancestral Mezcal, Alebrijes and Black Mud Tour

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.

Imperio Monte Albán, Ex Convento de Cuilapan y Artesanías locales

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.

Monte Alban - Full Day Guided Tour with or without Food - Oaxaca

8 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

Explore top sites in Oaxaca on a full-day, private tour of Monte Albán, Teotitlan del Valle, a food market, Hierve el Agua, and an artisanal mezcal maker. Unlike group tours with a fixed schedule, this one lets you prioritize the places that interest you—whether you’re all about ancient ruins or cooling off in natural pools. And at each stop, your personal guide shares insights many travelers miss.

Private Tour: Monte Albán, Hierve el Agua, Teotitlán and Mezcal

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.

Private Tour to Monte Alban Half Day

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

We are 100% Oaxacan and take you on a tour to meet and explore Oaxaca in one day, we will have a tour full of culture, history, art and gastronomy. We will visit 5 special places: - The archaeological complex of Monte Albán, we tour the place with a certified guide. - A buffet restaurant with traditional Oaxacan food. The house of a black clay craftsman in San Bartolo Coyotepec. - The house of a craftswoman of textiles made in hip or waist loom in Santo Tomas Jalieza. - The workshop of a woodcarving craftsman known as alebrijes in San Martín Tilcajete.

Tour to Monte Alban, Black Mud, Waist Loom and Alebrijes

9 to 10 hoursFree Cancellation

Monte Alban Only - Half Day Guided Tour - Oaxaca

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

The essence of Oaxaca is revealed on this half-day tour, where Zapotec history and traditions come to life. Start with your hotel pickup and head to Mount Alban, a world-renowned archaeological site, where you will explore ancient pyramids and temples. Then, immerse yourself in the process of making mezcal in an ancestral mezcal distillery and enjoy a guided tasting of five artisan mezcals. Visit workshops of alebrijes and black mud, where local artisans share their art. This tour offers an authentic and enriching experience, with a focus on responsible tourism and small groups for personalized attention. - Pick up from your hotel and transport by comfortable tourist vehicle - Visit to Monte Alban, UNESCO World Heritage Site - Tasting of mezcals with a Master Mezcalero - Meetings with artisans in workshops of alebrijes and black mud

Half day to Monte Alban, Ancestral Mezcal and Black Mud

6 hoursFree Cancellation

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The ancient Zapotec city and UNESCO World Heritage Site of Monte Alban sits about 6 miles (9.6 kilometers) west of Oaxaca. With this tour, explore the hilltop archaeological site with a guide and enjoy views overlooking the Oaxaca Valley. That leaves enough time to visit the artisan towns of Arrazola, Cuilapam de Guerrero, and San Bartolo Coyotepec. Plus, round-trip transportation from your hotel in downtown Oaxaca is included.

Monte Alban, Alebrijes & Black Pottery: Oaxaca Essential Day Tour

Monte Alban, Alebrijes & Black Pottery: Oaxaca Essential Day Tour

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.

Tour Monte Albán "clasico"

9 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

Oaxaca Conmigo Private Tours

3 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

Private custom Oaxaca tour – Design your perfect day

8 to 12 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

Monte Alban and Atzompa half day archaeological tour

5 hoursFree Cancellation

This experience has been carefully designed for those who want to discover the essence of Oaxaca in one day. In addition to visiting Monte Albán, the ancient capital of Zapoteca and one of the most important archaeological sites in Mexico, you will visit some of the most representative craft villages in the region. You’ll get up close and personal with the process of making black mud in San Bartolo Coyotepec and the colorful hand-carved and hand-painted alebrijes in San Antonio Arrazola. In addition, you will visit Teotitlán del Valle, renowned for its extraordinary wool mats woven with natural dyes, a rare stop because it is located in a different valley. Thanks to a carefully planned route, this tour brings together history, art and tradition in one private experience, allowing you to make the most of your time without sacrificing the quality of each visit.

Private tour to Monte Alban, Teotitlan, Barro Negro and Alebrijes

6 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

Private Family Tour to Visit Monte Albán, Alebrijes and Barro Negro

8 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Existe en Oaxaca una experiencia exclusiva en la única destilería de mezcal con certificación 100% sustentable. Con mezcales galardonados internacionalmente, con producción sin uso de animales, reuso total de agua y aprovechamiento completo de residuos. Vive una experiencia VIP en la degustación de 5 mezcales Premium en compañía de maestro mezcalero, con la herencia mística de Monte Albán y la sabiduría ancestral que se transmite de generación en generación. Un viaje seguro, inolvidable y acompañado de expertos certificados en el Registro Nacional de Turismo.

Sustainable Mezcal Tour at an Award Winning Family Distillery

Sustainable Mezcal Tour at an Award Winning Family Distillery

5 hoursFree Cancellation

Experience the very best of Oaxaca in just one unforgettable day! You will explore ancient Zapotec city of Monte Alban with expert guidance, witness one of only two Petrified Waterfall on Earth at Hierve el Agua and enjoy breathtaking views throughout the Journey! Along the way, you will be welcomed into the home and weaving workshop of an indigenous Zapotec family in Teotitlan del Valle, where you will learn firsthand about their traditional techniques & natural dyes. Lunch takes place in a beautiful and charming Artisanal distillery restaurant where authentic Oaxacan food becomes part of the Experience. You will also enjoy a curated Mezcal tasting with exclusive batch selections. This is not a rushed Tour. It is a full, inmersive, personalized experience- designed to make your day in Oaxaca truly exceptional What are you waiting for!

Exclusive: Monte Albán, Hierve el agua, Teotitlán & Mezcal Tour

9 hoursFree Cancellation

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)

Tour : Monte Alban, Alebrijes, Teotitlan, Mezcal and Tule Tree

7 hoursFree Cancellation

Private Car and Driver Authentic Oaxaca Tour with Master Artisans

7 hoursFree Cancellation

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What are people saying about Monte Albán

Tour Monte Albán "clasico"

Jose_D, Sep 2026

Good value

Good value for this full day tour of Monte Albán and artisanal crafts with a stop a delicious lunch buffet. Just the right amount of time at each stop.

Private Tour: Monte Albán, Hierve el Agua, Teotitlán and Mezcal

Bob_K, May 2026

It’s a bus service more than anything

It’s basically a bus to get you back and forth to Monte Alban. You do get about 30 minutes with a local guide at Monte Alban explaining the history, and he was good. However the meeting location to pick up the bus is confusing and not well explained. The bus was clean, air conditioned, and the driver was friendly. If you have the 8am pickup you don’t leave Monte Alban until noon.

William_R, Sep 2026

All Day: Monte Alban, Mezcal ++

Yareth was fantastic. We spent the entire day. She was knowledgeable, smart, helpful and fun. I would definitely recommend her!

Monte Alban - Full Day Guided Tour with or without Food - Oaxaca

Caryl_W, Sep 2026

Even more awesome than expected

More interesting and extensive than i expected. Hope you get Miguel as your guide since he was highly informative on history and culture— important. Suggest going to room III of the Oaxaca Museo de las Culturas beforehand. Ascending pyramids not difficult due to wide steps.

Jessica_T, Aug 2026

Great day.

Zenon picked us up right on time and stayed with us the entire day. We learned so much including the opportunity to listen to his native local language. He gave us a great tour even lead us down a tomb. Plenty of free time to explore afterwards and pointers of what we must check out. For lunch, we just wanted some beer and he was helped us order. Had a great day checking out the 3 shops and he even helped us translate everything. Safe driver, not sure what else to ask for.