Top Oaxaca Historical Tours - page 6

Enjoy and explore our nature and walk through the mountain trails surrounded by some of Oaxaca´s most iconic wild agaves, and immerse yourself in the culture of Oaxaca. This tour offers an insightful introduction to the history, biodiversity and cultivation of the agave plants, along with a mezcal tasting with different flavors. Perfect for enthusiasts and newcomers alike, this 3 hrs 30 min-experience includes round-trip transportation and expert guidance in English or Spanish. . Learn about the wild agaves. . Visit also a family-owned cultivated agave field. . Learn about the anatomy and the reproduction. . Hike the mountains and get to see the wild agaves native to Oaxaca. . Learn about the history and origin of mezcal. . Participate in an educational tasting and try different flavors. . Learn about other medicinal plants. . Visit the lookout with wild agaves and enjoy the view. Usually 1.05 miles (mi)/1.7 kilometers (km).

Explore a little-known corner of Oaxaca where traditional cuisine, a stunning 38-meter waterfall and a sacred cave come together in an authentic experience. Sample local coffee, Zapotec chocolate, handmade tortillas and wood-fired bread prepared by local families. Afterwards, enjoy a hike to a spectacular waterfall surrounded by nature and discover a cave of great cultural and spiritual importance for the communities of the area. The whole tour is guided by a certified local professional, with personalized attention and enough time to enjoy each place without rush. - Taste authentic flavors of Oaxaca prepared by local families. - Enjoy a hike to a 38 meter waterfall surrounded by nature. Discover a sacred cave and learn about its history and cultural significance. - Live an experience guided by a local expert with personalized attention.

Explore Coyoacán at your own pace with this fun and affordable self-guided audio tour. Perfect for independent travelers, this fun and affordable option is an excellent introduction to one of Mexico City’s most storied neighborhoods. Pick up your headset, audio player and map and listen to an informative narration while strolling along the atmospheric streets of this charming and historic area.

Understand the Day of the Dead celebrations with art, craft and family tradition. Day of the dead event takes place from the 31st of October to 2nd of November. This tour is to learn about the traditions of this celebration. It introduces travelers to the traditions, culture, and symbolism of the Day of the Dead celebration in Mexico. It is focused on history, local customs, and community traditions, and should not be viewed as a Halloween-style event or entertainment show. Program : - 7 am : Meet your guide in front of Catedral metropolitana de Oaxaca - Have breakfast in a Oaxaca Market and taste Day of the Dead Bread - Transfer to an Alebrijes studio in San Martin Tilcajete to discover this traditional art - Paint your own Alebrije and learn more about Day of the Dead traditions - Join a Mole workshop and taste this delicious Mexican dish - 1:30 pm : End the tour in the Mole workshop in Oaxaca

Our local host will take you to the Tlacolula de Matamoros market where you can enjoy an impressive cultural wealth. After touring the market we will make continuous stops at different traditional food stalls from different communities in Oaxaca. You will be able to enjoy different traditional dishes and we will explore the market. You must live this experience. You will better understand the importance of markets in towns like Tlacolula and you will gain knowledge about the gastronomy of Oaxaca.

Explore Monte Albán, Ex-Hacienda Histórico and Atzompa : Cultural Tour with Certified Bilingual Guide. Detailed Itinerary 1.Guided tour of Monte Alban Explore one of the most impressive archaeological areas in Mesoamerica. Together with our certified guide, you will tour this UNESCO World Heritage site, where you will discover pyramids, squares, tombs and astronomical observatories of the ancient Zapotec civilization. 3. Stop at the Ex-Hacienda de San José Hidalgo We will travel to an ex-hacienda with a rich colonial past. 4. Village of Atzompa – Traditional ceramics. We close the day in the picturesque village of Atzompa, renowned for its pottery heritage. We will visit workshops where local artisans will show us traditional ceramic techniques, a practice inherited for generations. Full tour with certified bilingual guide (SECTUR)

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.

Get a real taste of Mexico’s heritage and landscapes when you discover the rural communities of Oaxaca on this half-day, small-group tour from Puerto Escondido with hotel pickup included. Start your day with a scenic drive along the coastal highway to San Francisco Cozoaltepec. Experience the local culture, visit historical landmarks, and enjoy stunning views of the Sierra Madre.

You'll live an authentic and ancestral elaboration process of different Zapotec handicrafts done by incredible women. We'll visit 5 different places and women led families outside Oaxaca City where in each of them you will hear their story and about the origins of different oaxacan handcrafts. How they're made and even participate in the process! We will visit Teotitlán del Valle where you will learn the weaving process of a wool rug using natural dyes and the women´s role throughout the process. We'll also see the elaboration of the bee's wax candles and how they're kept alive in their native traditions. Later we'll stop for lunch in the Tlacolula Market. Then we'll visit San Marcos Tlapazola to see the red clay pottery with a nice demo of how it's elaborated by incredible women. And last we'll visit a small female led distillery to learn of the making of our popular craft Mezcal and have a taste of it's varieties. Live the women led experience in Oaxaca!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

Explore the history and culture of Oaxaca on this 3-day itinerary from Huatulco. Discover the magic of ancient Zapotec culture, learn how mezcal is made, and visit the archaeological sites of Mitla and Monte Albán. Stop at Teotitlán del Valle, which is known for its colorful weaving wares, and see the Tree of Tule, one of the oldest living trees in the world. In the Oaxacan capital city, gaze at the Church of Santo Domingo de Guzmán. Plus, visit artisan villages where you’ll be able to admire woodcarving and black pottery.

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.

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.

Get into the rich culture of Mazateca through a series of activities that combine nature, history and gastronomy. From the impressive Huautla Cavern System to the spirituality of the Nindo Tókoxó Spiritual Hiking, every experience is designed to connect with you and the earth. Enjoy typical dishes while learning about local traditions and the Mazatian worldview. With passionate local guides, every step reveals the beauty and wisdom of this unique region. Prepare for an unforgettable immersion in the heart of Mazatian culture.

Discover some of Oaxaca’s most iconic landmarks on a day-long tour full of nature, culture and traditions. Departing from Oaxaca City, you will visit the majestic Tule Tree, learn about the textile art of Teotitlán del Valle, tour an artisan distillery of mezcal with tasting and explore Mitla, one of the most important Zapotec cities. The highlight will be Hierve el Agua, home to the stunning petrified waterfalls, a natural wonder unique in the world. Enjoy spectacular scenery, learn about local traditions with an expert guide and experience authenticity that combines history, gastronomy and the cultural richness of Oaxaca.