All Oaxaca Tours &amp; Excursions in 2026

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

8 hoursFree Cancellation

The tradition of the day of the dead in Oaxaca is something you have to live at least once in your life. It is only the 31st of October evening and we have few places available. We will visit 03 pantheons of the most important: General Pantheon, Xoxocotlan Pantheon and Atzompa Pantheon. The pantheons open their doors for family, friends and visitors to enjoy this tradition that is one of the most important in Mexico. Music, food and tradition is what awaits you. Meet the pantheons with local guides, who know and will give you all the details of this tradition. We will be small groups for each group to have their transport with their operator, tour guide and coordinator. everyone will be aware of every detail. We will have a meeting point, where the vans will be ready with their group name and their day of the dead offering: flowers, bread, chocolate, candles and mezcal.

Day of the Dead in Oaxaca Cemetery Tour

6 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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To understand the ins and outs of Mexico’s famous agave-based spirit, you need to venture beyond Oaxaca City—and for that, a private vehicle is indispensable. On this small-group tour, travel to the towns of Mitla and Matatlan for a deep dive into all things mezcal. Visit agave fields and watch the mezcal-making process step by step in an artisanal distillery, capped off by an included lunch of traditional Oaxacan food.

The Mezcal Journey

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Discover the Oaxaca that most visitors never get to experience on a hidden street food tour led by local chefs. This isn't your typical food tour. We don't follow the same routes or stop at the same places as everyone else. No tourist traps, no crowded restaurants just the authentic neighborhood spots where Oaxacans actually eat Visit family-run eateries, humble street stands, and hidden gems while tasting some of Oaxaca's most iconic dishes. Along the way, your local chef will share the history, ingredients, and traditions behind every bite, giving you a deeper appreciation for one of the world's greatest culinary destinations. More than just a food tour, this is a chance to connect with the people behind the food, discover neighborhoods beyond the tourist center, and experience Oaxaca through the eyes of a local. Enjoy a relaxed small-group experience that feels more like exploring with foodie friends than following a scripted tour. Come hungry and discover the real Oaxaca!

Oaxaca Hidden Street Food Tour Led by Local food experts

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Tour Los Caminos del Mezcal Café and Pedal Loom Factory

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Huatulco Walking Food Tour

3 hoursFree Cancellation

This class is led by Oswaldo, a Oaxacan chef who trained deeply in his region's traditional cooking and even wrote a book about Oaxacan bread. You won't just watch from the sidelines you'll make the mole yourself, make tortillas on the comal, put together memelas and tamales, and along the way we'll talk about why each ingredient and technique matters. At the end, we share the food, drinks, and you take the recipes home with you.

Oaxacan Cooking Class with Local Chef

3 hours 30 minutesFree 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

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Hierve el Agua HALF DAY trip.

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Most travellers never get beyond Oaxaca’s restaurant scene, but this tour dives straight into the city’s true culinary heart. Instead of polished dining rooms, you’ll taste the iconic dishes locals actually eat at midday, from memelas and mole-filled tamales to empanadas, tostadas, and ancient maize-and-cacao drinks that have defined the region for centuries. With 15+ tastings across 8+ stops, you’ll explore markets, street vendors, and neighbourhood eateries beloved by locals and largely unknown to visitors. It’s a deep, generous look at why Oaxaca is considered one of the world’s great culinary capitals, and one of the best ways to experience the city food culture.

Taste Oaxaca Food Tour with 15+ Tastings

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Discover two must-see places in Oaxaca in a comfortable and well-organized experience. Visit the majestic Tule Tree, known for its impressive size and history, and continue to Hierve el Agua, where you can admire its natural formations, walk at your own pace, and enjoy its pools with spectacular views. An ideal option for those who want to explore these iconic sites with enough time and without rushing. 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.

Hierve el Agua: Hiking and Time to Swim + Tule Tree & Meal

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Hierve el Agua and Mitla Mezcal Tour

10 hoursFree Cancellation

5 Hours Guided Day of The Dead Evening Walking Tour in Oaxaca

5 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

Huatulco City Tour HT

Mitla Half Day Guided Tour

6 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation

Private Tour Seven Bays, Huatulco HT

4 hoursFree Cancellation

Explore the breathtaking bays of Huatulco on a tour where you'll have the opportunity to spot dolphins, turtles, and witness the seasonal migration of whales. Along the way, we'll pass by the impressive "Bufadero" blowhole, one of the largest known, and visit the stunning Cacaluta Bay, which has been featured in movies and television commercials. Additionally, we'll stop by the beautiful beaches of La India for snorkeling and El Maguey. While at El Maguey, be sure to try the famous pineapple stuffed with seafood dish at the restaurant. We have a special schedule for people coming on a cruise ship.

Exclusive 7 bays of Huatulco by Panga Boat or Yacht.

6 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation

The history, the artisanal equipments, the making process of mezcal are just a few of the reasons you’ll never stop admiring about your journey to the mezcal distillery. All our guides are locals, experts and knowledgeable in mezcal production process. • Learn about both processes artisanal and ancestral • Taste a selection of artisanal mezcal • Learn about the biodiversity, the origin and history • Discover how to identify the algorithms of flavors and aromas in mezcal tasting • Learn about different agave varieties • Learn about the anatomy and the reproductive process • Learn about the cultivation process and more.. We pride ourselves on delivering personalized experiences that delight our guests, leaving them inspired, excited, and planning their next visit to Oaxaca. This is more than a mezcal tasting, it's an opportunity to understand the traditions, knowledge, and cultural heritage behind every sip. So embark on this trip and get an unforgettable cultural experience.

Experience the Mezcal Tour in Oaxaca

5 hoursFree Cancellation

Journey through all facets of Mexican cuisine, from traditional "abuelita" recipes to three different Tlayudas and regional dishes freshly made in a local spot. You will experience the delicious taste of the famous Black and Red Moles, as well as a crispy Fried Chile Relleno. Our tour visits two local markets for your delight: Mercado 20 de Noviembre and Mercado Benito Juárez, before walking towards the Zócalo, a charming square brimming with history, stunning architecture, and culture. Oaxaca’s old town is the perfect area to experience the colorful atmosphere and discover the vibrant flavors of authentic Mexican cuisine, including a uniquely flavored traditional regional shaved ice. At the end of your tour, you'll have sampled some of Oaxaca's most delicious dishes. Including three traditional favorites! Strolled through the most picturesque streets, and gained a better understanding of our culture and history. Plus, don't forget our Secret Dish!

Oaxaca Food Tour with 10+ Dishes of Authentic Mexican Flavors

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Mole & Tortilla class, Market Tour, mezcal tasting | Quinta Brava

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Huatulco: Private Transfer Airport - Hotels

31 minutesFree Cancellation

What distinguishes this experience is the opportunity to live the Day of the Dead from within a community of the Etla Valley, where the Deaths are part of the identity and tradition of its inhabitants. Accompanied by a guide, you will not only observe masks, music and characters walking through the streets, but you will know the meaning of the mortarians, the devils, spiritualists and the traditional representations that are part of the celebration. Being a real community holiday and not a show created for tourists, each Death takes place differently, making the characters, music, encounters and tour turn each night into a unique experience.

Tour of comparsas in Etla Oaxaca

6 hoursFree Cancellation

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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

Discover the stunning Sierra Norte de Oaxaca on an unforgettable hiking trail through Mexico’s most beautiful forests. Immerse yourself in the lush vegetation and enjoy spectacular scenery of the mountain range that runs through the beautiful State of Oaxaca as you walk an easy and safe route for three hours among gigantic pine-oak trees and thousands of years old mesophile forests with incredible wildlife and flora. This tour offers a quick and perfect getaway to nature, ideal for people with a basic fitness level looking for a refreshing outdoor adventure. - Total tour duration: 5 hours, with 3 hours of hiking. Explore the most beautiful and impressive forests and viewpoints in the Sierra Norte de Oaxaca. - Ideal for small groups. - Includes entrance to the park and local guide who speaks English and Spanish.

Hiking in Sierra Norte the most spectacular trails in Oaxaca

5 hoursFree Cancellation

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The ruins of Monte Alban in Oaxaca, Mexico.

What are people saying about Oaxaca

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

Sarah_P, Oct 2026

Best Tour Ever

We had an amazing time learning about Oaxaca with our incredible tour guide Daniel. From the historical tour of Monte Albán to swimming in the pools at Hierve el Agua to learning about textiles and mezcal, we did it all. This was an excellent way to take in a number of sights in a relatively short trip. I highly recommend. Daniel and team were kind, thoughtful, and keen on providing a great experience. 10 out of 10... No notes!

Hierve el Agua 2.5 hours, Mitla, Tule, Rugs and Mezcal for a Day

Lloyd_M, Oct 2026

Great way to see the sites surrounding Oaxaca!

This was a long day but with lots of fun activities. Hierve el Agua was very worthwhile, the lunch stop offered something for everyone and we enjoyed the rug weaving demonstration and the Mezcal taskings as well. The big surprise was Mitla which is in excellent shape and really interesting. Our guide Pavel was really excellent in explaining everything we saw.

Hierve el Agua, Tule Tree, Mitla and Mezcal Distillery Tour

Rebecca_B, Oct 2026

Amazing time

An amazing all encompassing experience! If you have limited time in Oaxaca, or if you’re there for a few days, you have to do this tour. It has a little bit of everything for everyone, and seeing the Mitla archaeological site was super cool. The pools at hierve del agua were a bit cool in October but still manageable. Kevin was also a really great tour guide. 10/10 would recommend!

Monte Alban Guided Half Day Tour

Kristi_S, Oct 2026

Very interesting tour.

We had another guide have to cancel our original tour, so thankfully, we were able to book this one last minute. Our guide was very smart and knowledgeable. He Cf presented the information well and was easily able to answer everyone’s questions. I enjoyed the bit of free time before leaving Monte Albán.

Traditional Oaxaqueña Cooking with Grandma's Recipes

Maneesha_T, Oct 2026

A MUST DO experience!

A must do if you want to learn about traditional Oaxacan cuisine! Chef Adhey is so cordial and welcomes you to her kitchen, culture, and family. The meals are cooked together from scratch, and Chef Adhey is so gracious to meeting any dietary concerns (vegan, gluten free, etc). You cook together, learn about Oaxacan culture, listen to music, and then enjoy a glorious meal together. I rate this experience 10/10! So fun and memorable 💖

Hierve el Agua Guided Full Day Tour in Oaxaca

TimPlunkett, Oct 2026

Zeon made this tour

We booked the Hierve el Agua tour and it was one of the best days of our trip to Oaxaca. We started at Hierve el Agua, then visited a weaving village, a mezcal distillery, Mitla, and finished at the Árbol del Tule. That’s a lot of ground, but it never felt rushed. We had plenty of time at each stop. Our guide, Zeon, was excellent. He explained the history behind every place we visited, and what stood out most was how much he taught us about the Zapotec people who still live in the region today: their language, their traditions, and how they live now. It gave the whole day a depth we didn’t expect. The group was a mix of Spanish and English speakers, and Zeon switched between both easily so everyone got the full experience. If you want a tour where you learn as much as you see, ask for Zeon. Highly recommend.

The Mezcal Journey

biancabeee, Oct 2026

What an amazing experience!

Wow what an amazing experience! So beautiful, informative and fun! Alfredo was such an amazing tour guide! So knowledgeable, kind, friendly, fun and a true joy to be around! We loved our group too! Visiting the agave fields was truly breathtaking, learning all about the plants and how the agave is grown and how it finally becomes mezcal is fascinating! And trying true, artisanal mezcal was absolutely mind blowing! Nothing like you get back home! If you come to Oaxaca and you have the time definitely take this tour! You won’t regret it! Definitely one of the best things we did while we were visiting this beautiful place! Thank you Alfredo and all the people at the palenque!

Oaxaca Conmigo Private Tours

Michael_B, Oct 2026

This was an outstanding...

This was an outstanding experience. Armando was our guide and he was fantastic! Having the private tour and ability to customize what you do/don't want to see to optimize your time is so worth it. Having done a big group tour in CDMX a few days before this...the private tour was soooo much better. You can go at your own pace and not feel like you're wasting any time. If I'm ever back in Oaxaca, I would 100% book another tour with this group. Nice car, great flexibility, and well chosen stops at each location. Seeing the surrounding small towns and meeting multi-generation families that are preserving their local craft is what makes visiting Oaxaca feel so special. One thing to know in advance is not all stops shown on the website are possible to do in one day. Certain stops are geographically too far apart, and the stops essentially split up into two regions you can choose from (south vs east). So for example we were able to do everything we wanted to do in the southern region (Monte Alban, San Martin Tilcajete, San Bartolo Coyotepec, etc), but would have had to do a second day of touring to see what we wanted in the eastern region (Mitla, Hierve el Agua, Tule Tree, Teotitlan del Valle). The two Mezcal options are so there is one per region (south: Santa Catarina Minas; east: Santiago Matatlan). So it's customizable within limits based on which of the two regions you want to dedicate your day to (Monte Alban could go into either since it's close to the city). If I had realized this in advance, I still would have booked this tour, but would have booked/allocated two days with them instead of one.

Oaxacan Cooking Class with Local Chef

Kelsi_N, Sept 2026

Unforgettable experience

Chef Oswaldo had a sweet set up. The walk was short from the meet up place. He is knowledgeable about his culture and food. He was so patient with everyone. My 4 and 5 year old was able to join, and they did when they felt like it. It felt like cooking with family. He made everyone feel right at home. What we created, we cooked, and we ate. What a cool and unforgettable experience. My family said this was the best part about their trip to Oaxaca and I agree 100%

Hierve el Agua HALF DAY trip.

Justin_S, Sept 2026

We had a fantastic...

We had a fantastic half-day trip to Hierve el Agua from Oaxaca! Our guide Luis was friendly and helpful from the very beginning, and he did a great job explaining the different sights and towns we passed along the drive. He and our naturalist guide were both extremely knowledgeable and made exploring Hierve el Agua even more interesting. Luis also gave us some great local food recommendations in Oaxaca, and one of the restaurants he suggested ended up being our favorite meal of the entire trip! Overall, it was a wonderful experience, and we’d highly recommend Luis and the tour.

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

Leilani_A, Sept 2026

We had an amazing time on...

We had an amazing time on our tour of Monte Albán, the black pottery taller, and the alebrijes taller. Luis, our guide, was fantastic — knowledgeable, passionate about Oaxaca and its culture, and incredibly accommodating, especially since one of us didn’t speak much Spanish. He made sure everyone felt included the whole way through. Highly recommend booking with Luis and this tour company if you want a tour that’s both informative and genuinely fun!