Top Oaxaca Private Sightseeing Tours

Monte Albán, Hierve el Agua, Mezcal, Teotitlán and Arbol del Tule

8 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.9

(209)

from $303

You will not only visit an archaeological area, you will live a trip to the past. You won’t have to worry about large groups or rushes – you can tour Monte Albán at your own pace, stop at the points that interest you the most and solve all your doubts. In addition to history and archaeology, we will share legends, curiosities and the cultural importance this site still has for local communities.

Private Tour to Monte Alban Half Day

(20)

from $245

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.

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Oaxaca Conmigo Private Tours

3 to 9 hoursFree Cancellation

Private Professional Tour Guide in Oaxaca 3 hours - Best Rated

3 hoursFree Cancellation

4.7

(44)

from $54

Private Historic City Tour + Street Food of Oaxaca - Best Rated

3 hoursFree Cancellation

4.9

(61)

from $58

Private Custom Tour in Oaxaca with Local Guide

2 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

(1)

from $34

This is not a traditional tour, it is a completely personalized experience designed around you. Instead of following a fixed itinerary, you will have the freedom to choose the places that most interest you: from archaeological areas and traditional villages to artisan workshops and natural wonders. What really makes this experience unique is the guide behind it. The main attractions of Oaxaca are distributed in different valleys, so not all can be combined in a single day without sacrificing the quality of the tour. Our team is in charge of designing the best route according to your interests, ensuring a well organized and unhurried experience. Designed for private groups, this tour offers flexibility, comfort and a much more authentic way to discover Oaxaca. More than a tour, it’s having a local expert design your perfect day.

Private custom Oaxaca tour – Design your perfect day

Private custom Oaxaca tour – Design your perfect day

8 to 12 hoursFree Cancellation

(32)

from $303

Receive personalized attention on this private full-day tour of Hierve el Agua and Teotitlan del Valle. After being met at your hotel you'll be taken to Hierve el Agua to enjoy three hours of hiking, swimming, and admiring the views of the petrified waterfalls. After, enjoy a mezcal pick-me-up at a distillery, then head to the markets of Teotitlan del Valle, where you can learn about (and buy) traditional handicrafts.

Private Tour to Hierve el Agua, Mezcal Tasting, and Textiles

Private Tour to Hierve el Agua, Mezcal Tasting, and Textiles

8 hoursFree Cancellation

(33)

from $310

Sightseeing and City Tour

3.5

This combination of a horseback tour and a hot springs visit is the ultimate way to appreciate the nature and wildlife of Mexico. Follow your guide on beautiful off-road trails—including parts of the route through shallow water, and visit traditional village houses that you wouldn't uncover alone. The trip also goes to a hot spring area, where it's possible to swim and relax in the water.

from $30

Horseback Riding Tour to Natural Hot Springs in Puerto Escondido

Horseback Riding Tour to Natural Hot Springs in Puerto Escondido

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.

4.5

(64)

from $99

Tule, Mitla & Hierve el Agua Full-Day Tour with Certified Guide

Tule, Mitla & Hierve el Agua Full-Day Tour with Certified Guide

10 hoursFree Cancellation

4.7

(119)

from $50

Oaxaca lives beyond borders, cultures and religions. Oaxaca is Lescas Co Tours.

Monte Albán is an archaeological site in Oaxaca and this half-day guided tour is the perfect way to learn more about its history, the ruins and the first inhabitants. Close the travel guide and enjoy a guided adventure with commentary throughout the tour. To save time, the tour travels between sights in an air-conditioned vehicle, so you can cover much more ground than on a walking tour.

Monte Alban Guided Half Day Tour

Private Oaxaca Street Food Tour - Best Rated

4.8

(1,002)

from $31

2 hoursFree Cancellation

4.5

(24)

from $35

Get ready for an unforgettable experience in Oaxaca City! Join our private tour and explore the breathtaking views of Xochimilco, where ancient aqueducts and the iconic Cruz de Piedra monument await. Take in the stunning vistas and snap photos that will make your friends green with envy! Next, immerse yourself in the vibrant streets of Jalatlaco, where colorful murals and street art will transport you to a world of creativity and inspiration. Our expert guide will tailor the tour to your interests, ensuring a personalized experience that's all about YOU! With flexibility built-in, you can spend as much time as you like soaking up the views, art, and culture. Don't miss this unique opportunity to discover Oaxaca's hidden gems with a local expert by your side. Book now and get ready for an adventure of a lifetime!

Private Tour Jalatlaco and Xochimilco in Oaxaca

Private Tour Jalatlaco and Xochimilco in Oaxaca

2 hoursFree Cancellation

from $39

The safest and most comfortable Huatulco International airport shuttle to explore every corner of Huatulco Bays, discover the most beautiful secrets of the paradise Huatulco Bays and travel directly to your hotel, Airbnb or anywhere you stay on a round trip. Enjoy a comfortable, reliable, safe, air-conditioned transfer with certified operators to take you to your place of stay. Shuttle service is not for destinations or areas such as: Mazunte, Zipolite, San Agustinillo, Puerto Angel, Hidden Port.

Transfer Huatulco Airport to Huatulco Hotels

Transfer Huatulco Airport to Huatulco Hotels

25 minutesFree Cancellation

4.7

(91)

from $26

Tour de medio día a monte albán

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.

(431)

from $35

Exclusive 7 bays of Huatulco by Panga Boat or Yacht.

6 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation

(23)

from $246

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.

Imperio Monte Albán, Ex Convento de Cuilapan y Artesanías locales

Imperio Monte Albán, Ex Convento de Cuilapan y Artesanías locales

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Experience the OFFICIAL and ORIGINAL TOUR of Nacho Libre in Oaxaca! We are the pioneers and the only ones to offer this movie-inspired experience, strategically designed for you to enjoy every scenario while knowing the culture, history and traditions of Oaxaca. Visit the Church of Las Peñitas, Monte Albán, an authentic palenque de mezcal, Teotitlán del Valle and the famous aqueduct where unforgettable scenes of the film were recorded. Each stop was planned to connect the cinema with real experiences: mezcal tasting, traditional textiles, Zapotec history and authentic locations that made this adventure famous. It's not a copy or an impromptu tour. Live the OFFICIAL and ORIGINAL Nacho Libre tour in Oaxaca. Don't take knockoffs.

(215)

from $41

After the footsteps of Nacho Libre in Oaxaca

After the footsteps of Nacho Libre in Oaxaca

8 hoursFree Cancellation

(16)

from $221

City Tour Private service

3 hours

(5)

from $167

Street Food Tour – Oaxaca Taste Oaxaca with a food lover and culinary storyteller! This isn’t just a food tour—it’s an invitation to explore Oaxaca through the eyes (and palate) of a culinary journalist and trained chef who lives and breathes its flavors. Over 2–3 hours, we’ll walk the city’s streets, meeting vendors who have perfected their craft over generations. Along the way, you’ll savor fruit-vinegar delicacies, bold and saucy corn, tender meat toast, and irresistible tacos—all while learning the stories behind each dish and the families who make them. And because no Oaxacan adventure is complete without it, we’ll finish with a mezcal toast to celebrate good food, good company, and a city that feeds the soul. Includes: 2–3 hour guided walking tour with a culinary journalist and chef Tastings of 4 iconic street foods Mezcal toast to wrap up the experience

Tasty Street Food walking tour Oaxaca

2 to 3 hoursFree Cancellation

Private Shore Excursion City & Sightseeing Tour

from $105

3 hoursFree Cancellation

(4)

from $99

This is a tour designed to know 5 must-see places in Oaxaca in a single day. We start with our maximum archaeological site that is Monte Albán your tour will be guided not to lose a single detail of the history of that place, your crafts as the Alebrijes of the population of san Antonio Arrazola cradle of the Alebrijes in wood carvings we will have the opportunity to go to the house of a master craftsman to know every detail of this craft, the textiles of Teotitlán del Valle are among the most important we have in Mexico and you can not leave Oaxaca without knowing its 100% craft process in its colors of natural dye, the majestic tree of the tule with more than 2000 years and more than 58 meters thick who makes it the tree with the thickest trunk in the world and finally we will have the most emblematic drink that is the 100% ancestral and artisanal mezcal in its process you will have the opportunity to try more than 15 different flavors. (Tasting Over 21 years old)

Monte Alban, Alebrijes, Teotitlan, Mezcal and Tule Tree.

7 hoursFree Cancellation

from $280

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 plethora of different 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.

AUTHENTIC OAXACA CULTURAL FOOD TOUR, eat like a local.

AUTHENTIC OAXACA CULTURAL FOOD TOUR, eat like a local.

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Monte Albán, Hierve el Agua, Mezcal, Teotitlán and Arbol del Tule

(489)

from $108

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Hope_T, Jun 2026

Perfect day!

We highly recommend this tour! Our group of 3 friends had a private tour with Irvin and had a perfect day! The tour was well-timed and a good mix of different types of activities. Irvin was extremely friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful. Great experience in Oaxaca!

Oaxacan Vegetarian Cooking Class

Karen_K, Jun 2026

Fantastic Experience for Vegetarians

This is a brilliant way to learn how to cook a traditional Oaxacan meal with a vegetarian twist. Victor made us feel included, and happily shared his knowledge -: from going to the local market to select ingredients, to making and eating a wonderful meal including mole, rice, guacamole, tortillas, empanadas and fruit. Drinks included traditional chocolate, mezcal and Jamaica juice. Highly recommended.

Monte Alban Guided Half Day Tour

Linda_G, Jun 2026

You will meet in center...

You will meet in center of Oaxaca and travel in bus to Monte Albán. Our guide (Miguel) did such a good job of making the ruins come to life by providing more context and even highlighting additional artifacts with use of magazines. We would never have gotten as much from our tour without Miguel's expertise. We really enjoyed his approach! We had about 45min of "free time" after the guided tour finished to look at the ruins in closer detail and visit the indoor museum. Go early because it will be hot! Bring water. There is a small restaurant along with the museum for drinks and snacks. We then traveled back to the city center on the bus.

Ruta mágica de las artesanías

Ailish_D, May 2026

10/10 tour!

This was an exceptional tour! My friend and I were the only people who booked on so we ended up getting a private tour (we were very impressed that they didn’t cancel!) Francisco was an incredible and very attentive guide! He answered all of our questions, offered to adapt the tour to best suit our preferences and gave us time to explore each of the workshops ourselves. We really appreciated the time he spent in the market with us highlighting different local foods - my friend loved the enchilada he recommended! All of the workshops we visited were amazing, and we were grateful to all of the artisans for sharing their skills and expertise with us. We’re backpacking for a few months with limited bag space/budget so we took the tour to learn more about the local artistic traditions rather than to buy souvenirs from the workshops (as much as we would have loved to!). We were initially a little nervous when we were the only two who showed up that we might seem rude if we didn’t make purchases, but we needn’t have worried as there was absolutely no pressure to buy from any of the workshops. We would definitely recommend this tour to anyone!

Paint your Alebrije with the Jimenez family.

Marikie_E, May 2026

Educational. Fun. Very social experience.

Educational and fun. Well organized. Wonderful to meet art icons in person and learn from them. Learning about the history of this unique family and their contribution to the establishment of Oaxaca folk art not only in the Mexico but also globally was a privilege. The family art studio experience is great - and being able to ask questions and view their art made this very special. We were also given permission to take photographs after receiving explanations of the family's style of patterns. I loved that I could go home with my own painted piece of art that was carefully wrapped. Highly recommend.

Private Tour to Monte Alban Half Day

gtalbott3, May 2026

Perfect putting to Monte Alban

Monte Alban is spectacular! We chose a private tour because the history of the site is complicated and wanted a more in-depth guide experience to better understand the history and archeology of the site. Our guide Fernando was outstanding and he was expert in all things Monte Alban. He was patient with all of our questions and led a well paced tour based on our interests. Pickup at our private accommodations was on time and he was an excellent guide/driver with perfect English skills and great preteip communication via the app. This was one of the highlights of our trip. General advice- go early in the morning before it gets too hot, take water and wear sturdy shoes.

Oaxaca Conmigo Private Tours

Erica_F, Mar 2026

Great choose your own adventure tour!

We had a great day touring various artisan workshops. Felix made sure we were comfortable and had planned a great itinerary where we got to see different artisans who were all experts in their crafts. Felix was great at translating everything for us, and we enjoyed spending the day with him. We also got to see the Tule tree and visit a small mezcal distillery. We would highly recommend this tour!

Private Historic City Tour + Street Food of Oaxaca - Best Rated

Thomas_G, Jan 2026

Don’t Miss this Culinary Odyssey!

I truly found this food tour was excellent! Perhaps the best of this type I ever participated in. Papi was terrific - knowledgeable, interesting accessible and patient. He brought me to many wonderful food stations and I sampled a wide variety of delicious Mexican food. He also shared important information about the history, culture and trends in Oaxaca throughout our time together. I highly recommend him and this tour to all travelers seeking Oaxaca culinary experiences (and much more…)

Transfer Huatulco Airport to Huatulco Hotels

IngridBrand, Nov 2025

Transportation as Promised

Our flight arrived early - but by the time we collected our luggage and got through customs - our driver was waiting with a sign with our name on it. We were 4 adults with 5 pieces of luggage. Van was as promised and clean and comfortable. Our driver even stopped at a local gas station store so I could pick up some beers. Driver was a great driver and got us to our location in a timely manner. Would highly recommend

Horseback Riding Tour to Natural Hot Springs in Puerto Escondido

Esmeralda_G, Nov 2025

This horse ride takes you...

This horse ride takes you through a beautiful landscape that crosses three rivers and ends at hot springs. Your guides, Willy and his father in law, are excellent and knowledgeable. The horses are very well behaved and the guides are experts in handling the horses. Overall, this is an amazing experience, especially if you love animals and nature.

Imperio Monte Albán, Ex Convento de Cuilapan y Artesanías locales

Trevor_L, Sept 2025

Lovely, informative tour...

Lovely, informative tour that makes a great day trip from Oaxaca. We left promptly at 8:30 and returned to Oaxaca City a bit after 5 pm. We particularly loved Monte Alban and the pottery demonstration. Lunch was ~300 pesos apiece (buffet + one beer) + Monte Alban/monastery entrances (175 pesos apiece) + tip.

Tour Monte Albán "clasico"

Jesse_L, Jul 2025

Extremely well worth it for a full day of events

Overall: extremely well worth the price for a full day tour. Highly recommend. The tour is completely in Spanish, but even if you have a basic knowledge of the language, I still think it’s worth it! We went to Monte Alban for 2 hours which included an introduction and guided tour for about 40 minutes before having the remaining 1.25 hours to explore the ruins by our self’s. After monte alban, we went to a mezcal tasting session. You need to pay $20mxn for the tasting, but it was well worth it because they give you 9 different mezcals to try. You also get to see the distillery process which is beautiful and interesting to learn about. Next was. an alebrijes workshop where we got to shop and browse after hearing about the process of how they’re made. We then went to an absolutely incredible lunch place with a variety of traditional Oaxaca dishes including plenty of both vegetarian and meat options. The rate for this incredible buffet was $200 mxn which $100mxn alcoholic beverages. After lunch we were driven to a town known for its pottery, and that was absolutely wonderful. We had a brief demonstration of the original techniques that come from the region and were given a lot of time to shop. The prices at this pottery place were shockingly (seriously, shocking) affordable considering the beauty, quality, and time taken to make them. I thought we were done after the pottery place but no! Right before we finished, we were brought to a chocolate store outside of the Mercado 20 de noviembre and received a bunch of free samples. A wonderfully fun way to spend a day.