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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.

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.

Wander around the beautiful city of Oaxaca and discover its art on this guided half-day tour. Learn about the ancestral techniques used by the artists in Oaxaca as well as about the artists themselves. Visit murals, studios, and galleries and participate in a printing at a local art studio that you’ll be able to take home as a souvenir.

Explore Huatulco city with a knowledgeable guide on a tour designed to cover the highlights, from traditional Oaxacan foods to handicrafts, landmarks, and locally distilled mezcal spirits. It’s the perfect way to get a first taste of the city, or to get your bearings before exploring on your own. Convenient hotel pickup and drop-off in Bahias de Huatulco by climate-controlled vehicle ensures a comfortable excursion.

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.

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.

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.

Give back while on vacation in Oaxaca. This tour offers you the chance to make a difference by helping to release a baby sea turtle into the wild. After the release and learning about sea turtles, relax on the beach and watch the sun set over the Pacific Ocean. Hotel pickup from most centrally located Huatulco hotels is included for convenience.

Take part in a meaningful conservation experience without the challenge of understanding local efforts on your own. This guided visit to Escobilla Sanctuary connects you with ongoing sea turtle protection initiatives, with expert insight into their life cycle. With transport included, you can focus on the experience—culminating in a memorable turtle release on the beach.

Explore the waters around Huatulco on this guided snorkeling excursion that’s designed for cruise ship passengers. Discover the area’s diverse sea life and experience the coral reefs as you swim in the crystal clear waters along the coast of Mexico. Provide cruise ship information and estimated time of arrival when booking.

When your cruise ship docks near Crucecita, don’t just wing your plans as you could miss out on what you’d really want to do there. Instead, book this Crucecita River Rafting and Snorkeling Shore Excursion that mixes fun, outdoor activities into your time on the shore. First, go on a relaxing river raft and then go snorkeling in Mexico’s crystal-clear water before you head back to your ship for your departure.

The city of Oaxaca is one of Mexico’s most diverse cities, brimming with beautiful landscapes, delicious food, and rich culture. Take a half-day tour of this vibrant city and discover what makes it so special. See artifacts from pre-Columbian and colonial eras, admire the architectural beauty of the Macedonio Alcala Theater, and visit a typical market where you can shop for local goods.

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.

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.

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.

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.

See Oaxaca through the eyes of a local on a private tour that takes you to the heart of its culture and history. Rather than following a cookie-cutter itinerary, you can tweak and tailor your tour to align with your interests, exploring at your own pace rather than rushing to keep up with a big group.

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.

Visit Hierve el Agua, a smoke kitchen, and the Zapotec village of Teotitlán del Valle on a full-day tour from Oaxaca. Admire the petrified waterfalls, enjoy a leisurely dip in the warm waters, then head to a traditional smoke kitchen for lunch. Finally, explore Teotitlán del Valle and learn about Zapotec weaving traditions. Your tour includes round-trip transport from central Oaxaca, but entrance fees and lunch are at your expense.

Foodies or anyone who just enjoys a good meal will love this food-focused tour of Puerto Escondido. In a small group you'll be taken to local joints that many travelers miss, for the chance to try real, authentic Oaxacan food and drink. As it's a walking tour you'll be able to go at a slow pace and to really experience the city's atmosphere.

Book this small group foodie tour to explore some of Puerto Escondido’s local culinary secrets. Besides tasting several dishes (enough for a sizable lunch), you’ll also tour the city and check out both the old and new parts. To keep you refreshed, you’ll be served both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks-perfect for your walk through the city.

This adventure begins in the historic center of the city, where we will have our meeting point and pick you up in one of our units. For our first experience, we will head to Santiago Matatlan, the Mezcal Capital of the World. Here, you will be part of the process of making mezcal. You will cut agave, taste cooked maguey, pack your own bottle and get to know our ripened mezcal cava. But the most amazing thing hardly comes, and it is our tasting of more than 12 different Mezcales. Any of you like it? We can try it again. And finally, we will visit the maguey fields where we will discover why it is such a noble plant. You take care of enjoying and taking photographs, that teach you and have fun we will take care of.

This is a full day Guided trip to Hierve el Agua, Teotitlan, Yagul & Tree of Tule, including a delicious lunch. Hierve el Agua is a stunning natural phenomenon located in the mountains outside Oaxaca’s Central Valleys. A petrified waterfall with spectacular views across the Sierra, the uniqueness of this place will blow you away. Imagine pools of water that are formed by natural springs from within the mountain, located on a natural shelf overlooking the valley below... Hierve el Agua is almost like a landscape from another planet.

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.