All Oaxaca City Tours & Excursions in 2026

Learn how to make traditional Oaxacan dishes from a local chef with this interactive private cooking experience. Gain knowledge and discover the heritage of Oaxacan cuisine, as you’re shown ancient methods and utensils. Make recipes from across the region on a traditional wood stove called the "Lorena," including empanadas, arroz con leche, mole, and more.

Don’t miss the opportunity to explore the incredible archaeological site of Monte Albán with our team! We have certified guides who are committed to providing you with the best experience on every tour, making sure your visit is truly unforgettable. With us, there is no rush: we manage the timing carefully so you can enjoy every moment and have a comfortable, enriching experience. We offer a visit that stands out for its excellent value for money, making every moment truly worthwhile. 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.

Discover the beautiful pools of Hierve el Agua on a small-group tour from Oaxaca that also includes a tasting of artisanal mezcal. This tour combines the curation of a guided experience with independent time to explore Hierve el Agua—you can swim, snap photos, or just take in the scenery. A stop for an optional lunch (own expense) features a range of Oaxacan specialties for a great introduction to regional cuisine.

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.

The essence of Oaxaca is revealed on this full-day tour, where Zapotec history and traditions come to life. Start with your hotel pickup and head to Mount Alban, a world-renowned archaeological site, where you will explore ancient pyramids and temples. Then, immerse yourself in the process of making mezcal in an ancestral mezcal distillery and enjoy a guided tasting of five artisan mezcals. Visit workshops of alebrijes and black mud, where local artisans share their art. This tour offers an authentic and enriching experience, with a focus on responsible tourism and small groups for personalized attention. - Pick up from your hotel and transport by comfortable tourist vehicle - Visit to Monte Alban, UNESCO World Heritage Site - Tasting of mezcals with a Master Mezcalero - Meetings with artisans in workshops of alebrijes and black mud

Combine the best of Oaxaca’s culture and cuisine on this sightseeing and street food tour, which offers the perfect introduction to the Mexican hot spot. Exploring on foot means you can stop frequently to snap photos and ask questions, while a private guide ensures your experience is tailored to what interests you most.

Food is the cornerstone of Mexican culture and you won’t find a more authentic experience than a small-group cooking class inside a local family’s kitchen. Step inside and learn about Oaxaca’s rich culinary heritage before preparing your own meal on the “brasero”(traditional brick stove). Meanwhile, get to know your hosts as they share their own stories of life in Oaxaca.

The tour is within the City of Oaxaca, highlighting emblematic, artistic and historical places, learning more about the social importance that surrounds this place developed under pre-Hispanic and contemporary cultures, covering more space in less time while we ride the bicycle, experiencing the city of Oaxaca in a fun and friendly way, with a little exercise that will be good for our health! It is an excellent way to get to know the City, combining physical exercise and fun during the morning or afternoon, without a doubt we try to increase the use of bicycles in this city to have a healthy lifestyle while having fun, socializing and getting to know places only ones where we cannot regularly see with the car. You will be guided by a local guide with realistic perspectives on art, history and the environment. Let's enjoy the tour! ...I give you the bikes, helmets, guide and assistance along the way!

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.

Bursting with culture and cuisine, Oaxaca is a Mexican city you’ll want to make the most of. This private and personalized tour helps you maximize your time by focusing on attractions that interest you—whether colorful street art in Jalatlaco and Xochimilco or street food stalls in Oaxaca’s markets. Flexible durations and hotel pickup add convenience to your authentic exploration.

Just reaching the trailhead of Sierra Norte is a challenge if you don’t have a car, but this small-group hiking experience coordinates route-planning and transportation for a seamless day. All the outdoors gear, meals, and expertise you need to enjoy a day on the high-elevation forest trail are included. It’s also fully curated to your group's fitness level, with hiking options that range from laid-back to challenging.

Discover the highlights of Oaxaca on a full-day sightseeing tour. Visit the Monte Albán archaeological complex, founded around 500 B.C., make three more stops, at local houses and craft workshops to see the process of: handmade black mud figurines and pieces; textiles and crafts woven by women on looms tied to their waists; finally, woodcut and painted pieces known as alebrijes. Learn about the rich history and culture of Oaxaca from your guide as you explore.

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.

Book this small group tour led by a professional sommelier, who will take you through Oaxaca’s mezcal and mole scene. All the mezcal and mole you try will come from single families, so you really get a local feel for the area. You’ll keep costs down with this small group tour, but still have an intimate feel, since the max per group is just six guests.

Behold the beauty of the HIGHLANDS of northern Oaxaca's Sierra Norte region in an intimate small group experience in this full-day hiking tour. Discover the indigenous village of Cuajimoloyas, situated at 3,150 meters above sea level, and enjoy breathtaking mountain views. Start your day with a hearty breakfast before trekking through lush cloud forests adorned with local flora, including giant agaves and wildflowers. The 8 km hike features scenic trails in a pine forest, impressive rock walls, view points, and optional activities like crossing a long suspension bridge. Conclude your adventure with a delicious lunch featuring authentic mountain cuisine. -Tour Duration: 9 hours -Guided in both English and Spanish with a bilingual professional guide. -Intimate groups of 6 people max, so you can truly connect with other travelers. -Moderate difficulty suitable for ages 16 and up - Skill level: Intermediate - Breakfast and lunch provided - Hiking poles available - Transportation included

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.

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.

Quality and experience in our transfers, are safe transfers, with service with a professional driver in professional tourist transfer. Our vehicles are totally disinfected. Pets are only allowed on private transfers. The customer must report that they are bringing a pet in a carrier.

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.

Hi, I’m Alvaro, and together we’ll embark on a journey to the heart of Oaxaca. Our first stop is Teotitlán del Valle, where we’ll visit an artisan cooperative dedicated to preserving the ancestral techniques of wool dyeing and weaving. From there, we’ll head to my picturesque hometown of Mitla—surrounded by beautiful mountains and agave fields. Driven by a desire to share my culture and traditions with you, I’ll guide you through these majestic agave landscapes so you can learn more about the plants and discover why mezcal comes in such a wide variety of flavors. There will be plenty of laughter and photo opportunities along the way. Afterward, we’ll visit our family distillery to see the production process step-by-step and witness the passion that goes into making it. We’ll wrap things up by tasting various types of mezcal accompanied by a delicious, authentic Oaxacan meal. Throughout the tour, I’ll be fully attentive to your needs; my goal is to make you feel right at home and ensure your mezcal journey becomes an unforgettable memory.

I am originally from the Zoque ethnic group of the Isthmus Region, belonging to the state of Oaxaca, I come from a chocolate family by tradition, where I will be able to share my experience and knowledge that I have acquired over the years, giving rise to cocoa, you will be able to taste how cocoa It transforms its flavor according to its elaboration.

I WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT: IT IS NOT A RESTAURANT, I DO NOT CONSIDER MYSELF A CHEF I am Minerva Lopez and I am a traditional cook from Oaxaca and I have more than 40 years of experience in pre-Hispanic and traditional cooking. I invite you to spend a day at my house, with my family, my culture, it is an authentic experience where you will learn to cook as I learned, as if it were with mom! Our groups are small which makes for an intimate, family experience The market that we visited is the largest in Oaxaca and it is not touristic, where the locals go to buy our fresh and organic ingredients, here it is possible to adapt our menu to your tastes There are vegan, vegetarian and meat lovers options. At home away from the city in a small town, our outdoor wood stove is the best place to cook. Everything we will eat is prepared at home MORE THAN A CLASS IS A UNIQUE EXPERIENCE OF FLAVORS AND KNOWLEDGE

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.