All Oaxaca Tours &amp; Excursions in 2026

Hierve el Agua Guided Full Day Tour in Oaxaca

10 to 11 hoursFree Cancellation

Dolphin & Whale Watching in Puerto Escondido

3 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

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

12 hoursFree Cancellation

Full Day Tour of the Bays of Huatulco

7 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

Horseback Riding Tour to Natural Hot Springs in Puerto Escondido

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

Monte Alban, Ancestral Mezcal, Alebrijes and Black Mud Tour

Come with us to get to know one of the most beautiful tourist destinations in Mexico and discover the magic of Huatulco and its beautiful bays though this wonderful experiencie full of history, amazing lanscapes and colorful spots. We also visit la "crucesita" down town to watch the local artisans making all kinds of textiles, such as rugs, tablecloths, hammocks etc. We pass by the catholic church to admire the largest painting of the lady of Guadalupe in then world (national patron saint in Mexico) and finally we go to "la probadita" to taste all types of Oaxacan products such as Mezcal, Coffee, Hot Chocolate made of coco beans and of course the delicious grasshoppers. We are a local company with more than twenty years of experience in this wonderful tourist industry.

Discover the magic of Huatulco and its surroundings areas

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

This excursion gives you the best opportunity to immerse yourself in local life, learn about its ancestral traditions, culture, art and crafts in the charming Magic Town of Mazunte.You can enjoy the results of local crops, such as Mezcal, chocolate and coffee, savoring its authentic flavors and discovering its rich history. The environment is the protagonist of this excursion. You will approach the fauna in total freedom, admiring close up herons, fishermen martins, diving ducks and even river crocodiles. Crocodile watching is a safe experience, as it is a quiet animal during the day. It is carried out in boats with oars so as not to alter the fauna. You will visit the famous beach of Zipolite and then head to Puerto Angel, to enjoy, if you wish, a delicious meal based on fresh seafood and an endless variety of dishes for all tastes.

Wildlife Eco Tour on the coast of Oaxaca.

6 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation

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

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

Explore the natural beauty around Huatulco without the stress of figuring out remote transport or missing hidden local spots on your own. This guided experience takes you from the bays into a peaceful mountain community where waterfalls and clear pools offer a refreshing escape with free admission. With cultural context and a traditional meal included, it’s an easy way to connect with both nature and Oaxacan heritage in a single outing.

Huatulco: Waterfalls, Zipline & Oaxacan Food

8 hoursFree Cancellation

Experience the magic of nature on an unspoilt beach by participating in the release of sea turtles. The experience begins with an educational talk at Tortuguero Camp, where you will discover the importance of conservation of these species. Afterwards, you will have the opportunity to name a newborn turtle and accompany it to the seashore, marking the beginning of its life in the ocean. This activity is ideal for the whole family and fosters deep respect for the environment

Release of Sea Turtles at Sunset

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Skip inauthentic tourist traps to discover Oaxaca’s diverse culinary scene on a market tour led by a food-researcher guide. Taste your way through local dishes, from traditional quesadillas to pre-Hispanic drinks such as tepache (a fermented pineapple dish) and pulque (agave wine). It’s a chance to immerse yourself in the colorful market scene, while sampling flavors many travelers overlook—with insights from a local to enrich every bite and sip.

Immersion Tour and Oaxaca Markets, All gastronomy included

3 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Bioluminiscense Night Tour

3 hoursFree Cancellation

There are no other tours like this in Huatulco! There is a maximum of 12 guests on the tour, we take you much further and have the most dolphin, sea turtle and whale sightings in Huatulco. Enjoy the personal attention of our friendly bilingual Naturalists whose knowledge of the marine species, bays and reefs in Huatulco is unmatched. We know the healthiest reefs to snorkel and the best areas offshore to find the dolphins and sea turtles. We explore a much greater area for the best encounters with the most dolphins, turtles and even whales (whales can be seen December through March). Our crew are Naturalists, Marine Biologists, Captains and Photographers. There is an underwater microphone to listen to dolphins and whales! Our center console boats are built for ocean exploration with; a 140-225hp engines, cushioned seating, Bluetooth stereo, a swim ladder, canvas roof, and lifejackets/snorkel vests for infants to 130kg.

Huatulco Ocean Eco Adventures

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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

11 hoursFree Cancellation

We will move to your hotel or airbnb if you are in the city center area, in any case if you are far away the meeting point are our offices. When you board the unit you will start enjoying the professional attentions of the Turisteando agency in Oaxaca. You will have trained guides with tour information, you will know the most emblematic places of Oaxaca, you will also taste typical Oaxaca food as its traditions and customs. You will visit more than 3 villages in one day.

Hierve el Agua,Arbol Del Tule,Mitla,Mezcal and Teotitlan del valle

10 to 12 hoursFree Cancellation

Discover mezcal from its origin through a close experience at our family palenque in Santiago Matatlán, Oaxaca. The visit begins with a guided tour of the palenque, where you will learn the traditional process behind our agave distillates: from the maguey and cooking in an earth oven, to milling, natural fermentation, and distillation. More than a technical tour, this experience shares the traditions, the people, and the knowledge that have built our family's relationship with agave and distillation across generations. After touring the production area, we continue to El Santuario, our terrace with a view of the palenque, for a guided tasting of seven expressions. Here you can discover how the variety of agave, its origin, and the decisions made during the process give rise to different aromas, flavors, and textures.

Guardians of the Origin Ancestral Immersion

3 hoursFree Cancellation

7 hoursFree Cancellation

Visit the scenic pools of Hierve el Agua on a tour from Oaxaca that gives you more free time to explore the site on your own. Unlike itineraries with multiple stops, this one prioritizes the main attraction—giving you a full three hours to soak, take photos, and hike to panoramic valley views. And with two different departure times to choose from, you can customize the day to your schedule.

Hierve el agua half day tour

6 hoursFree Cancellation

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!

Bicycle Tour through Oaxaca learning about its Urban Art and History

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Most visitors to Oaxaca never experience the city’s nighttime food scene when neighbourhood grills fire up, late-night vendors appear, and regional specialities take centre stage. This tour dives straight into the dishes locals actually eat after dark, far from restaurant dining rooms and tourist-focused menus. With 14+ tastings across 7–8 authentic stops, you’ll sample everything from lechón tacos and oversized tlayudas to mole-filled tamales, tetelas, garnachas, and mezcal-soaked sweets. These are real neighbourhood spots, beloved by locals and largely unknown to travellers. It’s a flavour-packed, after-hours look at Oaxaca’s culinary identity, and the most authentic way to experience the city at night.

Oaxaca Streets Food Tour with 14+ Tastings

4 hoursFree Cancellation

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

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

This Huatulco Day of the Dead Experience is a great pick for those looking to learn about the importance and tradition of Day of the Dead in Mexican culture, while visiting the country. A guide explains the day and its traditions to you as you visit a cemetery in Santa Maria Huatulco. Plus, you can also leave flowers for someone who may have been forgotten over time with provided flowers.

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What are people saying about Oaxaca

Horseback Riding Tour to Natural Hot Springs in Puerto Escondido

Alexander_M, Sep 2026

Great Time, But No Drinks

This was a great time, real adventure tourism, the horseback ride is great with calm, able horses. Hot springs, lovely and well maintained. Great views, through farms, jungle, and over some pretty rocky steep terrain. Making 6 river crossings as well! Weather will limit how much you can do, for our September tour, we did not visit the homes or have mezcal tasting. Our host did provide us bottled water, but no coffee tea or alcoholic drinks were available as advertised. Come prepared with water, and go to the restroom before the trip, there are extremely limited bathroom facilities as well.

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

Matt_C, Sep 2026

Outstanding but very long day trip

Adriel was our tour guide and David was a very capable driver. Adriel made everything very easy, his English was perfect and he was easy to understand because he spoke with a California accent! (Made us feel at home because we are from Sacramento/Lake Tahoe) Be aware that the Hierve El Agua Route is an 11.5 hour marathon tour and it's a wonderful excursion but it's a very long day! The highlights include a very extensive mezcal tasting at a local distillery. We ended the day with a very pleasant buzz (not staggering drunk). We highly recommend "Oaxaca By Locals" as one of the premier companies in the area. Our next trip will be their Jalatlaco Free Walking Tour.

Hierve el Agua HALF DAY trip.

Justin_S, Sep 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.

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

Rachel_Z, Sep 2026

Five stars for Daniel!

Well-paced tour that gets you to all the major sites nearby. Our guide Daniel was friendly and knowledgeable and went out of his way to make this a special experience. We didn’t have to worry about a single detail. It was the perfect day! Thanks again Daniel!

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

Leilani_A, Sep 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!

Traditional Cooking Class with Minerva Lopez

Natalia_M, Sep 2026

Highlight of the trip

We had high expectations for this tour and they were absolutely exceeded. The market tour was very informational and we even got to see where maiz is processed. The cooking experience in Minerva Lopez’s home was absolutely incredible since she has so much knowledge to share. Overall a major highlight of our trip and we hope to return soon!

AUTHENTIC OAXACA CULTURAL FOOD TOUR, eat like a local.

Cameron_L, Aug 2026

Great experience! We...

Great experience! We tried many different foods, drinks, snacks, and fruits; and also learned about the city along the way! We enjoyed the different settings where we ate. Tacos on the street, exploring the different markets, and desert in the square. Very complete, well rounded tour! Highly recommended!!

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

Giena_L, Aug 2026

Full Day Oaxaca Tour

Did a whole day tour— Tule, Hierve El Agua, Mitla, Teotitlan and mezcal tasting. Pavel was our tour guide and Miguel was our driver. It was a full day! Did all the things. Pavel is so knowledgeable about Oaxaca, and its history and Zapotec culture. I also appreciate that he did this tour in English and Spanish!! Every stop on the trip was magical. We had water, air conditioned vehicle in between places. Definitely great value of time and knowledge. Bring snacks!