Top Oaxaca Skip the line Tickets

Oaxaca’s top sights are spread out, and travelers without their own transportation often find themselves confined to the city. On this full-day tour, check off the highlights with ease without stressing over logistics, including the ancient Tule tree, a rug-weaving workshop, Mitla Archaeological Site, the waterfalls of Hierve el Agua, and even a mezcal distillery—with a free tasting included.

Walk among Mitla, a Mixtec-Zapotec ruin noted for the well-preserved, detailed geometric masonry. Learn first-hand why the name Mitla comes from the Nahuatl word Mictlan - the place of the underworld. Mitla, an ancient ceremonial center, includes two cross-shaped tombs, a promenade of strong stone columns, and an elevated suite of ornate rooms once occupied by the Zapotec high priest for you to learn about and explore. On your way out, take in a beautiful cactus garden growing in the archaeological park. At the gates of the ruins, shop at the local craft market hosting folk art goods.

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.

When you book with us, you will get the incredible experience as if it were a tour just for you. (Hierve el Agua, Mitla, and Árbol del Tule). Forget about queuing or carrying extra cash for the ticket booths; we take care of everything so you can just enjoy the chocolate workshop and the landscapes.

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.

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.

Discover the best of the Central Valleys of Oaxaca in one day, combining history, culture and unique landscapes. Admire the imposing Tule Tree, get to know traditional textiles in Teotitlán del Valle and tour the archaeological area of Mitla. Be surprised by Hierve el Agua and enjoy time to relax and take amazing photos. Complete your experience with a gastronomic stop at Los Alebrijes restaurant and a visit to a mezcal factory. An authentic experience that connects you to the essence of Oaxaca.

Casa Convite is the only comprehensive space in Oaxaca dedicated to promoting the culture of mezcal, here you will learn to recognize an authentic mezcal. We will start in our Tasting Room, designed for a professional tasting. You will discover the whole process; from agave planting to mezcal certification. We will guide you through high quality artisan mezcales made with rare and wild agaves. At the end of this experience you will be able to identify what a mezcal is, its quality and its manufacturing process.

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.

Escape the bustle of Oaxaca City for an adventurous day trip including hiking and a mezcal tasting. Travel to Hierve el Agua to see its calcified “waterfalls” (rock formations that resemble waterfalls) and then hike to Las Salinas for a swim beneath a waterfall. Finish the day with a visit to a family-owned distillery to learn about how mezcal is made and enjoy a tasting.