All Oaxaca Tours &amp; Excursions in 2026

FULL Oaxaca Experience (Small Groups)

11 to 12 hoursFree Cancellation

Discover the culinary essence of Oaxaca and immerse yourself in an unforgettable experience by taking our traditional mole making class. Through an exciting tour of the local market and an immersion in the culinary culture of this Mexican region, you will have the opportunity to not only learn how to prepare the emblematic Oaxacan mole, but also to understand its deep cultural meaning and its importance in identity. gastronomic of Mexico. From the careful selection of fresh, authentic ingredients to the tasting of unique flavors, this class will allow you to appreciate the richness of traditional Mexican cuisine. Immerse yourself in a unique culinary adventure that awakens all the senses and carries with it the authentic spirit of Oaxaca. Through our mole making class, you will not only learn about the complexity of flavors and cooking techniques, but also the history and culture embedded in each bite. Minimum 1 maximum 12 people. We do not use products of animal or illegal origin.

Prepare an Oaxacan Mole by a Traditional Cook

Reliable and convenient transportation to and from the Pickup location. Our professional drivers ensure a smooth journey, providing a stress-free experience for travelers. On-time pickups and drop-offs, comfortable vehicles, and excellent customer service make our airport transfer service the perfect choice for your travel needs. Available 24/7. - 24/7 customer service provides escort for your travel. - Air conditioned vehicle provides you with a suitable temperature in your journey. - Professional drivers will take you to your destination directly while avoiding traffic jams. - Customized services bring you more unique experiences.

Oaxaca Airport (OAX) Private Transfer to Oaxaca City

30 minutesFree Cancellation

Forget about long lines at the airport to take a taxi, with our private transfer service that has authorized access to the airport, your trip begins safely and stress-free. Book your private transfer and enjoy a unique experience from the first moment. Our new and modern vehicles have air conditioning and seat belts for total comfort and safety. In addition, with traveler's insurance and professional drivers, your trip will be calm and worry-free. Book now and start your adventure in Oaxaca with the best private transfer service!

Private Arrival Transportation from Oaxaca Airport to Hotel

30 minutesFree Cancellation

The photo shoot begins in the charming Xochimilco neighborhood, where you’ll feel at ease as we capture memorable moments from your trip. We will explore the city’s aqueduct and the colorful Oaxacan facades, perfect for your social networks. Wear changes of clothes to make the most of every place we visit. A highlight will be the photo in the Church of Santo Domingo de Guzman, ensuring a spectacular postcard. We’ll pause for coffee and take more photos with your cell phone, including the beautiful theater of the city. We will close with a feast of traditional food and you will receive 15 edited photos and 30 in total, ready to share.

Amazing Photo Shoot in Oaxaca

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Safe Private Transfer: Oaxaca City Center to the Airport (OAX)

30 minutesFree Cancellation

Explore Monte Albán, a pre-Columbian archaeological site in Oaxaca, on this all-day guided tour. The ruins offer a glimpse into Zapotec and Mixtec culture. Also, visit an alebrije workshop to watch artisans carve and paint Mexican folk art sculptures and stop to see black clay ceramic pottery being produced. Plus, enjoy a buffet of traditional Oaxaca food (not included in the price). Hotel pickup is included for your convenience.

Tour Monte Albán "clasico"

9 hoursFree Cancellation

Discover Oaxaca by bike on an tour (All inclusive: Bikes, breakfast, insurance) and a group of 6 riders and professional-certified guides, the most iconic villages in Oaxaca Central valleys while riding through ancient ruins, Teotitlán del Valle and the Tule tree on perfect intermediate gravel trails and a total distance of 60km (40miles) exploring the oaxacan country side and its beautiful landscapes

Oaxaca gravel tour: The great loop of Oaxaca central valleys

5 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

Huatulco Dolphin & Whale Watching

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Enjoy a private, comfortable and reliable transfer between your accommodation in Oaxaca and Oaxaca International Airport. Unlike ride-sharing services, this transfer is exclusive to you and your group, with no waiting for other passengers or additional stops. The team offers personalized attention, punctuality and local knowledge to make your departure from Oaxaca easy and worry-free. Travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle and enjoy the peace of mind of having a professional driver take you directly to the airport. Private door to door service. - Pick up from hotels, Airbnb and accommodation within the service area. - Direct transfer to Oaxaca International Airport (OAX). Experienced local drivers. - Personalized attention before and during the service.

Private Transfer from Hotel to Oaxaca Airport

20 to 40 minutesFree Cancellation

This adventure begins in the historic center of the city, where we will have our meeting point and pick you up in one of our units. For our first experience, we will head to Santiago Matatlan, the Mezcal Capital of the World. Here, you will be part of the process of making mezcal. You will cut agave, taste cooked maguey, pack your own bottle and get to know our ripened mezcal cava. But the most amazing thing hardly comes, and it is our tasting of more than 12 different Mezcales. Any of you like it? We can try it again. And finally, we will visit the maguey fields where we will discover why it is such a noble plant. You take care of enjoying and taking photographs, that teach you and have fun we will take care of.

Distillery Tour and Agave Fields by Mal de Amor Mezcal

6 hoursFree Cancellation

Private and safe transportation in Puerto Escondido, a service provided by experts in the area, excellent customer service and providing help whenever necessary. Transportation service directly to the Hotel to which an appropriate unit is assigned, taking into account how many people there are for greater comfort, in addition to providing the necessary assistance to resolve doubts and provide the best treatment, and of course corroborate reservation data to make an excellent service.

Private Transfer from Puerto Escondido Airport to Hotels

10 to 15 minutesFree Cancellation

Ideal for travelers short on time, this tour visits four attractions outside of Oaxaca de Juárez, in a full day of sightseeing. After morning pickup, head to the Monte Albán archaeological zone—one of the most significant archeological sites in the Oaxaca Valley. After spending roughly two hours exploring the site, visit Cuilapan de Guerrero, Arrazola, and San Bartolo Coyotepec, where artisans create elaborate objects from black clay.

Monte Alban & artisan house workshop in Arrazola and Coyotepec

3 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

Monte Albán is one of the attractions in Oaxaca with more historical and cultural richness, on this tour you can walk through these impressive ruins. After an uplifting walk through the ruins we will visit an alebrijes workshop hidden in the legendary village of San Martín Tilcajete, known for its sculptures of fantastic animals made of wood with hand-painted textures. If you visit Oaxaca, you have to live this experience! This tour does not include a guide in Monte Albán, you can visit this archaeological area at your own pace without the need to have a guide. The second spot is a workshop where you will find the process of the alebrijes, crafts with great cultural value, you can see the evolution of them and see a great variety of these sculptural pieces.

Oaxaca Cultural Day: Monte Alban + Traditional Craft Villages

6 to 7 hoursFree Cancellation

What makes this experience special is the combination of personalized coaching, local knowledge, and a relaxed environment designed for beginner surfers. Unlike crowded surf lessons, our sessions maintain small instructor ratios, allowing for individual guidance, clear feedback, and a more comfortable learning experience in the water. Our local instructors combine surf coaching with ocean awareness, safety fundamentals, and beginner-friendly techniques to help you build confidence from your first waves. Each lesson takes place at the best beginner-friendly surf spot for the day (usually Carrizalillo, La Punta, or another beach selected based on wave and safety conditions). More than a surf lesson, this is an authentic Puerto Escondido surf experience focused on progression, ocean connection, and enjoying the process of learning to surf.

Surf Lessons in Puerto Escondido for beginners

1 hour 40 minutesFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Mexico on Your Plate: Hands-On Cooking Experience

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Discover Oaxaca with your personal guide! Join a small-group walking tour that turns the city into a living story. We’ll wander the UNESCO! Listed historic center, taking in colonial facades, sun-dappled plazas and winding alleys while I share the stories behind each corner and point out the best photo spots to capture unforgettable memories. This tour is more than sightseeing — it’s a personal orientation: insider tips on where to eat, drink, and explore next; and a handful of tucked-away gems only a local would know. Small group size ensures a relaxed, personalized pace and plenty of time to ask questions and connect with fellow travelers. Perfect for your first day in town (or anytime you want to fall in love with Oaxaca), this experience blends history, food, photos and all delivered with warmth and enthusiasm!

First Day in Oaxaca – Guided Walking Tour

2 hoursFree Cancellation

See the best of Huatulco in just half a day—and explore sights it'd be hard to visit on your own—on this time-saving tour. With round-trip transit from your hotel, getting around is easy. In the company of a guide, visit postcard-perfect Bocana Beach, stop at scenic overlooks, and enjoy a mezcal tasting. You’ll also have time to stroll around the plaza and browse the handicraft vendors before the tour's end.

Local Experience Shopping and Sightseeing Tour

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Oaxaca: Experience Hierve el Agua

7 hoursFree Cancellation

Boat Trip to See Marine Life in Puerto Escondido

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Existe en Oaxaca una experiencia exclusiva en la única destilería de mezcal con certificación 100% sustentable. Con mezcales galardonados internacionalmente, con producción sin uso de animales, reuso total de agua y aprovechamiento completo de residuos. Vive una experiencia VIP en la degustación de 5 mezcales Premium en compañía de maestro mezcalero, con la herencia mística de Monte Albán y la sabiduría ancestral que se transmite de generación en generación. Un viaje seguro, inolvidable y acompañado de expertos certificados en el Registro Nacional de Turismo.

Sustainable Mezcal Tour at an Award Winning Family Distillery

5 hoursFree Cancellation

What sets our tours apart is our commitment to authentic, educational, and immersive mezcal experiences. We work with small groups and certified tourist guides accredited under Mexico’s NOM-08-TUR-2002 standard. The Ancestral Mezcal Distillery Experience is a unique journey into the heart of Oaxaca's mezcal culture, with Mesoamerican roots. All our guides ar locals. You will • Visit a small, family-owned ancestral mezcal palenque near Oaxaca City • Learn about the ancestral mezcal production process step by step • Taste a selection of distinctive ancestral mezcals • Experience mezcal served in a traditional handmade vessel • Discover the history and cultural roots of mezcal in Oaxaca • Learn about different agave varieties and their unique characteristics • Explore the cultural significance within local communities This is more than a mezcal tasting, it's an opportunity to understand the traditions, knowledge, and cultural heritage behind every sip.

Ancestral Mezcal Tour Journey: A Mesoamerican Heritage

3 hoursFree 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.

Day Of The Dead Huatulco HT

Discover Oaxaca's vibrant nightlife on the ultimate Pub Crawl, where local guides lead you through a selection of five energetic venues. Begin your night with party games at a local hostel, then enjoy free shots at each bar as you mingle with fellow adventurers from around the world. All venues are conveniently within walking distance, allowing for a seamless night of fun and discovery. This is the perfect experience for those looking to socialize and explore Oaxaca's lively bar scene in a friendly atmosphere. - Visit 5 exciting venues with free entry and drinks - Engage in fun party games to kick off the night - Enjoy a guided tour with local insights into the nightlife - Perfect for groups of 10+ looking to meet new people

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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The ruins of Monte Alban in Oaxaca, Mexico.

What are people saying about Oaxaca

Monte Alban Guided Half Day Tour

Karen_S, Nov 2026

Great tour at Monte Alban

I have been on many tours and this was one of the best ever. Miguel was a fantastic guide - very knowledgeable, a great storyteller, engaging and interesting. The tour was about 2 hours long and we stopped often so that it wasn't tiring for those who might struggle with a bit of climbing. There was time at the end to explore more before meeting back at the bus. I highly recommend this tour. We could have wandered around on our own but we would not have learned much about the history.

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

Xochitl_A, Nov 2026

Definitely worth it!

Very comprehensive tour! Pavel was extremely knowledgeable and shared many facts about each location. Learned a lot, and walked a lot. Highly recommend. Be prepared with a swimsuit, sandals, and maybe a light towel for the pools as this was not mentioned on the things to bring.

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

Cassandra_S, Nov 2026

Hassle Free Wax to Comfortably see Hierve el Agua and Monte Alban

Great way to spend the day seeing the countryside outside of the city while seeing the Hierve el Agua and Monte Alban. Yaneth was a balanced informative guide. She gave us plenty of background information, but gave us time to be quiet and talk within our group. We appreciated that there was no pressure to at the textile and mezcal workshops, just opportunities. We learned a lot and was able to purchase some great mezcal to help remember Oaxaca.

The Mezcal Journey

Mike, Nov 2026

The ONLY Mezcal tour you should book.

I did this tour at the start of day of the dead in Oaxaca. So the group was large. And not for one second did this tour drop below a 4.9/5 rating was the experience I had. The main tour guide, I forget his name, from Oaxaca with family roots in the industry (from memory) but with a Californian accent, is AMAZING! Probably one of the best tour guides on the planet. Charismatic, extremely knowledgeable, completely engaging with his tour. Always checking there are no left unheard questions. Coached us through the entire experience seamlessly. We had endless amounts of tastings of the most amazing top tier Mezcal. And learnt everything there is to know. It was extremely welcoming and probably one of the best tours Ive been on in my life. And Ive travelled ALOT! Ive already told a out 10 new friend visiting Oaxaca, they HAVE to go on this tour. It’s a must.

Traditional Oaxaqueña Cooking with Grandma's Recipes

Charis_B, Nov 2026

I had a wonderful time...

I had a wonderful time cooking with Chef Adhey in her home and learning about some of the Oaxacan traditions! All of the food was delicious, the experience was informative and a lot of fun. Chef Adhey and her family were very warm and inviting. I’m looking forward to recreating some of the dishes at home to the best of my abilities! I’d highly recommend this class to anyone looking for an authentic Oaxacan food experience

Hierve el Agua Guided Full Day Tour in Oaxaca

LoriAnn_K, Oct 2026

Plan for a very long full...

Plan for a very long full day for this event. Herve el Agua is very beautiful in a serene setting with stunning views out across the valley. The hike can be challenging because of the steep descent (~1,000 stairs) but the way to the bottom of the formation is on secure steps and paths that are manageable. The cool mineral pools are very refreshing to swim on your return. Our guide was so knowledgeable and had very many cultural and archaeological insights.

Oaxaca Conmigo Private Tours

Cynthia_G, Oct 2026

Family Oriented Oaxacan Tour

What a wonderful tour. Felix worked with our crazy schedule and picked out interesting places to visit after we had told him of our interests. Each location was highlighted by well informed and professional guides/instructors. The lunch venue was unique beautiful and delicious. Felix was so knowledgeable, professional and patient. We highly recommend Felix and this tour.

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

Dakota_S, Oct 2026

Amazing Tour and Guide

This is a very long but very eventful tour! Our tour guide Rodrigo is a native Oaxacan and is very knowledgeable about all the locations and history! He gave the tour in Spanish and English without skipping any details. At this time the tour does not include the entrance fees and toll fees to the sites but they clearly let you know how kuch each is before your tour which I appreciated! Even with those fees this tour was still a great deal compared to others! The restaurant that they take you too for lunch was also absolutely delicious! Highly recommend!

Monte Alban Full Experience for 3 Hours with Admission Included

ANINI_D, Oct 2026

Excellent, highly qualified guide & tour!

We had a great experience with this tour company and guide! We arrived to a nice seating area with drink and snack while we waited, and the tour was top quality. Pavel was a great guide--patient, extremely informative, responsive to our environment (waited for us to sort out our needs with a little bit of rain, standing under trees for shade) and such a great speaker. We fully enjoyed the tour, which he led in 2 languages. When it went over time he didn't rush, just kept up with the full details. We would definitely do a tour with this company on our next visit to Oaxaca. Thank you!

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!

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.