Top Oaxaca Cultural Tours

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.

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.

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.

This cooking class is developed through deep research with people specialized in pre-Hispanic food, we seek to spread the heritage value of Oaxaca vegetarian food. Together with a traditional Cook we will tour the neighborhood and buy the freshest products for our dishes.

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.

Discover the magic of Oaxaca on a fascinating tour that combines nature, culture, and gastronomy. Marvel at the monumental Tule Tree, followed by the impressive petrified waterfalls of Hierve el Agua, where you can swim in refreshing natural pools. Savor authentic Oaxacan cuisine at a traditional buffet and delve into the art of wool rugs in Teotitlán del Valle. End the tour with a visit to a mezcal house, where you will learn about the process of making this iconic drink. Perfect for culture and nature lovers, this day tour promises an enriching experience. Visit the impressive Tule Tree, famous for its monumental trunk. Admire the petrified waterfalls of Hierve el Agua with time to swim. Enjoy a buffet of Oaxacan food with typical dishes. Learn about the production of wool rugs and artisanal mezcal.

In an hour and 15 minutes we will explore the market that is only possible to visit on Mondays. Blocks and blocks of products, toys, clothing, shoes, fruits, vegetables, artisanal remedies, animals and more is what we will see and live the experience of a real Mexican market. Practice your Spanish while you do some shopping. Delight yourself walking through the streets of the Pochutla market, the smells, sounds and all the products you will see will transport you to the real Mexico. Don't let them tell you about this experience, live it! Visit the town of Pochutla

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.

You will enjoy the best tour visiting the main viewpoints of the destination, where you will contemplate the landscape of the beaches and take photos to remember in the letters of "Huatulco"; You will walk through the streets of the town to enter the main church and observe the virgin depicted on the ceiling; We will taste mezcals, mezcal creams, chocolate and mole in a local; We will observe and listen to the explanation of the elaboration of the typical clothes of the region and finally you will have the opportunity to shop.

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.

Oaxaca's FAVORITE ride to visit the legendary Tule Tree, the WIDEST tree in the world. A must do while you're here! Skip the hassle of figuring out routes, dealing with traffic, or risking getting lost. This guided bike tour offers the safest and most enjoyable way to visit the Tule Tree, while experiencing an active, informative and fun day. Ride through carefully selected paths with a local expert who ensures a smooth, organized, and enriching experience from start to finish. WHY US: Safe, carefully planned cycling route. Local guide with cultural insights. No need to worry about logistics or navigation. Mechanical support throughout the entire ride. A smoother, more enjoyable and rewarding alternative to renting a bike or going on your own. IDEAL FOR: Active travelers looking for a safe, authentic, and well-organized way to explore beyond the city. REQUIREMENTS: Participants must know how to ride a bike and feel confident riding 20 km. SEE DETAILED ITINERARY BELOW

Take the hassle out of your arrival in or departure from Huatulco with this handy private airport transfer. Instead of wasting time lining up for taxis you can pick up your bags and head straight to your private shuttle, available at any time of day or night. One-way or return-trip transfers can be arranged to suit your needs.

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.

On this tour, visit three Huatulco area towns in one day to get a taste of local culture in the region. Travel from sea level up to 4,400 feet (1,341 meters), noticing changes in the landscape as you go. Stop to visit a globally-ranked coffee farm complete with tastings and gorgeous vista points along the way.

Get your trip to Oaxaca off to a good start and pre-book a private transfer service. Meet the driver at Oaxaca International Airport (OAX) after collecting your luggage and proceed to your vehicle. Next, enjoy a quick transfer to your Oaxaca accommodation, without the hassle of making multiple stops.

Simplify your arrival in or departure from Huatulco with this easy transfer service. You can book a one-way transfer from the international airport to your hotel, or vice versa, or book a return to streamline your whole trip. Shuttles run around the clock, every day of the week, so they will always be available when you need one.

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.

Ideal for first-time visitors to Oaxaca, this combination 2-day tour offers a comprehensive look at the region and its most popular attractions. Visit the archaeological site of Monte Albán, the Cuilapam Convent, and San Bartolo Coyotepec to see black clay pottery. On the second day, admire "El Arbol del Tule" and the petrified waterfalls of Hierve el Agua and explore Teotitlan del Valle, which is known for its colorful weavings.

In this tour you get to sample one of the best organic coffee in Mexico. Keep in mind that we are competing againts one of the best coffee in the world.

This Huatulco Day of the Dead Experience is a great pick for those looking to learn about the importance and tradition of Day of the Dead in Mexican culture, while visiting the country. A guide explains the day and its traditions to you as you visit a cemetery in Santa Maria Huatulco. Plus, you can also leave flowers for someone who may have been forgotten over time with provided flowers.

You will meet and tour the archaeological area, the Zapotec constructions closest to the city of Oaxaca. Monte Alban, capital of the Zapotecs in pre-Hispanic times, located at the top of the mountain, this wonderful archaeological area tours it in an average of 2 hours with certified guide.

Satisfy your curiosity about Zipolite, one of Mexico’s most famous nudist beaches, without stressing about the arrival logistics. Instead, forget about unreliable public transport and opt for this convenient round-trip excursion, which includes bilingual onboard commentary so you can learn more about Oaxaca’s coastline than you would alone.

Spend a full day with my family in a Zapotec village near Oaxaca and experience real life in our community. This is not a conventional tour, but a genuine cultural experience where you will be welcomed into our home and daily life. Throughout the day, you will enjoy homemade traditional food, learn how to prepare chocolate using ancestral techniques, visit local artisans, and explore the village and its surroundings. We will share with you our culture, traditions, and way of life as it is lived today in our community. Mezcal is also part of our culture, and we will visit a small artisanal distillery to learn about its traditional process. My family and I love sharing our culture in a natural and personal way, creating meaningful and unforgettable experiences for our visitors.

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.