Top Oaxaca Archaeology Tours

Live a complete cultural and natural experience through the Central Valleys of Oaxaca. The tour begins in Santa Maria del Tule, home to the tree with the widest trunk in the world. We continue to Teotitlán del Valle, where you will know the ancestral art of handwoven mats with natural dyes. In Mitla, you will explore one of the most important archaeological areas of Oaxaca, famous for its unique Greeks. Enjoy a gastronomic break (food not included) before visiting Hierve el Agua, a stunning natural landscape with petrified waterfalls and spectacular views. We finish in Santiago Matatlan, the world capital of the mezcal, with a visit to a traditional palenque to know its artisan process and optional tasting.

When you choose our tour, you immerse yourself in an exclusive experience, designed to offer unforgettable experiences at every moment. You will enjoy a comfortable tour, with expert guides who will take you to discover the cultural richness of each site: from the stunning ruins of Monte Albán to the unique craftsmanship of each destination of this tour. You will also have an authentic connection with the history, culture and traditions of Oaxaca. You’ll also have included tickets, certified guide and convenient transportation for a complete cultural experience, with no surprises in destination.”

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.

We offer a deep insight into the archeology, nature and living culture of Oaxaca. Through the wonderful ancestral architecture in Mitla, the interaction with Zapotec weavers in Teotitlán del Valle and producers of true artisanal mezcal. Our groups are small to guarantee personalized attention by professional tour guides with long experience, knowledge and passion for Oaxaca.

Oaxaca’s top sights are dispersed outside the city, and are tough to check off in limited time—especially without your own transportation. ideal for time-pressed travelers, this attraction-packed full-day tour takes in highlights such as Mitla Archaeological Zone, the millennia-old Tule tree, Hievre el Agua petrified waterfalls, and more, capped off by a tasting of traditional mezcal.

Discover the best of Oaxaca in one day through a tour full of history, culture and tradition. Explore the stunning archaeological area of Monte Albán, visit the former convent of Cuilápam de Guerrero and delve into the craft world with the alebrijes in Arrazola and the black mud in San Bartolo Coyotepec. Live an authentic experience that will connect with the essence of Oaxaca

Visit Mitla, Tule, and Hierve del Agua in a single day on this multi-stop tour from Oaxaca. With round-trip transportation provided, it’s easy to move between the different sites and there’s no need to rent a car. Learn about the Zapotec people at the Mitla archaeological site, see a 2000-year-old tree at Tule, and swim in the natural pools at Hiever del Agua. Get the most out of your visit to the region through guided commentary on the local people, culture, and history.

Dear traveler, we are a responsible company dedicated to spreading our culture of the native peoples of Oaxaca, therefore, with us you will meet the artisans in their homes and have truly unique experiences, in places that only a local person knows, our service It is personalized and you can choose between the different tour options that we have for you, visit the places that you like the most with the help of us and thus be able to personalize your experience, in the end you will be able to really get to know the towns and people of Oaxaca that are of interest to you , as well as its gastronomy and landscapes.

Foodies know that every meal is precious when traveling, so don't risk wasting time on a bad meal. Walk and eat your way around Oaxaca on this small-group tour. Sample a variety of local dishes at markets and street food stalls, starting at Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzman. Learn about Oaxacan culture through its food, and get a close-up look at a side of the city many travelers miss.

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.

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.

Learn about Mexican culture and arts while having fun and expressing your creativing with this activity. You'll visit the village of Arrazola and meet a family of artisans who have been making alebrije folk art sculptures for decades. Learn about the carving and painting process, then get the chance to paint your own animal figurine. Keep your creation as a souvenir to remember your time in Mexico.

What you see in the itinerary is just the tip of the iceberg of all the interesting things you will do and see with your private tour guide! Join us for a unique and unforgettable journey through the historic city of Oaxaca, tailored specifically to your interests and preferences. Our expert guide will meet you at your hotel and take you on a fascinating adventure through the city's hidden gems, revealing its rich history, captivating legends, and vibrant cultural heritage. Delve into the city's rich cultural heritage through: - Engaging stories and legends about the city's history and mythology - Traditional food and drink tastings - Interactions with local artisans and vendors - Visits to museums and cultural centers Our expert guide will accompany you throughout the tour, providing insightful commentary and answering any questions you may have. We'll move at your pace, ensuring that you have ample time to absorb the sights, sounds, and flavors of Oaxaca.

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.

Venture beyond Oaxaca city to explore ancient ruins, scenery, and culture—covering multiple top sites in just one day. A dedicated driver lets you cover more ground than you could on your own, with time to swim, shop for textiles, sip artisanal mezcal, and stand in the shade of the famed Tule Tree. And with a local guide to share insights, you’ll soak up fascinating culture at every stop.

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.

Five iconic stops, one unforgettable day. This tour takes you through the heart of Oaxaca's Central Valleys — from the breathtaking petrified waterfalls of Hierve el Agua and the ancient Zapotec mosaics of Mitla, to a working mezcal distillery where you'll taste Mexico's most celebrated spirit straight from the source. Add in a wool rug workshop in Teotitlan del Valle and a 2,000 - year-old tree, and you have the single best day you can spend outside Oaxaca City. Led by a SECTUR-certified bilingual guide, with comfortable transport and hotel pickup included.

Ideal for travelers short on time, this tour visits four attractions outside of Oaxaca de Juárez, in a full day of sightseeing. After morning pickup, head to the Monte Albán archaeological zone—one of the most significant archeological sites in the Oaxaca Valley. After spending roughly two hours exploring the site, visit Cuilapan de Guerrero, Arrazola, and San Bartolo Coyotepec, where artisans create elaborate objects from black clay.

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.

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)

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.

Monte Albán is one of the great archaeological sites of the ancient world — but most visitors walk through it without understanding what they're looking at. What makes this tour special is the guide. Our SECTUR-certified bilingual expert doesn't just point at pyramids : they tell you who built them, why they positioned the observatory the way they did, and what the carvings on the walls actually mean. Then, instead of heading back to the hotel, we take you deeper — into a 16th-century roofless convent that history forgot, into a workshop where a family has been carving fantastical wooden creatures for generations, and into a village where the black clay pottery tradition is so refined it has been declared a UNESCO Intangible Heritage. This is Oaxaca's ancient and living culture, side by side, in a single day.

Find culture, history, and excellent souvenir shopping on this small-group guided tour of the city of Oaxaca. Explore by foot the ‘zocalo’ (town square) and city center, and visit the Temple of Santo Domingo de Guzman and the Oaxaca Regional Museum located in its former convent. Wander the stalls of 20 de Noviembre and Benito Juarez, two of Oaxaca’s most popular markets, and pick up woven goods, crafts and tasty snacks like chocolates and chilies.

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.