Mexico · OAXACA TOURS
The best eating in the country and a valley full of ruins and mezcal. These 15 Oaxaca days cover Monte Alban, the petrified falls at Hierve el Agua, the market towns and the palenques, priced and timed for real itineraries.
Review of Oaxaca’s 12-hour tour to Tule, Mitla, Hierve el Agua, Teotitlán del Valle, and a traditional mezcal distillery.
“Adriel and Jose were friendly, accommodating, and knowledgeable. Hierve Aguas beautiful views, be prepared for walking. Mezcal tasting was enjoyable. Overall, great experience.”
Review of Oaxaca’s 11-hour day tour to Hierve el Agua, Mitla, Tule, Teotitlán textiles, and a mezcal tasting, with practical tips and value advice.
“An excellent tour! A long day, but every stop was worthwhile. I especially enjoyed the hike and swim at Hierve el Agua and the fascinating tour of Mitla. Luis, our guide, and Daniel, our driver,t took excellent care of us. I highly recommend this tour.”
See Monte Albán from Oaxaca with an expert English guide, air-conditioned transport, free time, and flexible return options for $32.24.
“We traveled by van to the site, meeting in the center of Oaxaca, we met our guide Michel at the site. Even though we arrived at the time it opened our guide spent much of the time talking outside the site, then at the beginning of the site. Some of his discussions were interesting but some very off target, all lengthy. We left the tour and read the information plaques next to the structures as he left very little time to actually view the full site and museum.”
Review of Oaxaca’s Hierve el Agua and mezcal tour, with hiking, natural pools, scenic views, tastings, transport, costs, and practical tips.
“Amazing trip with one of the best guides I’ve had, Leon. The whole day was relaxed and flexible and Leon even added a stop at the Tula tree for us. He made sure everyone was having fun, tailored the trip to us and was very informative. Hierve el Agua is a magical place and we had enough time to hike, swim and eat lunch. The mezcal tasting is great - informative about the farming and distilling and they gave us so many to try! Definitely worth booking, we were so happy.”
Review of Oaxaca’s Monte Albán half-day tour, with Zapotec history, wide valley views, bilingual guides, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“Our guide José was very informative and made the day fun. It is an impressive place to visit so I would definitely recommend it”
Taste 24+ Oaxacan foods, drinks, mezcal, fruits, and market specialties on a six-hour walking tour in Oaxaca City.
“Wonderful day! They do an amazing job of covering a lot of ground. I’d recommend you come hungry as they make many stops. They also tell you a lot about the history and culture of Oaxaca.”
Review of Oaxaca’s Tule, Mitla, Hierve el Agua, weaving, lunch, and mezcal tour, with practical advice on value, timing, and what to expect.
“They pick us up on time then they explain the schedule we visit the Tule tree first then we went to Mitla to see the ruins they were really cool . After that we went to Hierve el agua the prettified waterfalls in there we had a little time for my taste but the tour was well planned from the times the food . Edelmira our guide was really nice and knowledgeable. The van was great clean.”
Review of Oaxaca’s Monte Albán half-day tour, with hotel pickup, expert guides, practical tips, costs, timing, and honest drawbacks.
“This was a well organised, fun tour that provided a wealth of information. I would highly recommend to everyone!”
Explore Monte Albán from Oaxaca with a bilingual guide, hotel pickup, Zapotec history, valley views, museum time, and flexible cancellation.
“The guide was very informative. We had 30 mins on our own after the tour. That was perfect- not too long, and not too short.”
Review of Oaxaca’s Hierve el Agua and mezcal tour, with hike, mineral pools, distillery tasting, transport tips, and honest drawbacks.
“Love it ! Estefania was the perfect guide, funny and knowledgeable. The nature at the cascade is beautiful and the swim such a nice addition. The degustation of Mezcal was also such a fun moment. We leave this tour with a lot of precious memories.”
Explore Oaxaca’s local markets with about 20 tastings, traditional drinks, and expert guidance in a small-group food tour.
“This was a locals view of food in the markets of Oaxaca city! Would recommend if you truly want to see the real local market! Bryan was a brilliant guide.”
Review of Oaxaca’s hands-on cooking class and local market tour, including food, guides, group size, value, menus, and practical booking advice.
“The prepping of all the ingredients involved in a complete Oaxacan meal was fun and educational. Emily kept things moving well even with a group of 17. I would recommend offering water before and after the walk to the market. The heat took a toll on some in the group.”
Shop a local Oaxaca market, taste regional ingredients, and cook mole, tortillas, and vegetarian dishes in a four-hour class.
“Such a great experience! Victor is so good at telling stories about the culture of Oaxaca and the food that is made during the class.”
Learn traditional Oaxacan cooking with Minerva Lopez, shop at Mercado de Abastos, make mole or tamales, and enjoy mezcal in a garden kitchen.
“Minerva offers a lot of different classes. This one was specifically for mole negro. You start with going to a local market which is an experience unto itself and then get a really warm welcome to Minerva's home where you're guided through the whole process. It's a great experience and I'd definitely sign up again for one of the other classes when I'm back in Oaxaca. Amy translated everything for English speakers like me and the snacks and cocktails provided by Tanya (Minerva's daughter) are great as well! 100% would recommend.”
Review of Oaxaca’s Monte Albán tour, with ruins, artisan workshops, buffet lunch, hotel pickup, guide tips, pricing, and practical advice.
“The guide is amazing and very knowledgeable passionate about the sites. Lunch place has diverse options and art crafts are authentic. No pushing in buy anything.”
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