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Monte Alban: Discover Oaxaca's Historic and Gastronomic Charm in a Full-Day Guided Tour
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184 Ratings
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Immerse yourself in the rich culture, history, art, and gastronomy of Oaxaca on a full-day guided tour. Explore the stunning Archaeological Zone of Monte Albán, visit wood carving and loom workshops, and indulge in traditional local cuisine.
Immerse yourself in the rich culture, history, art, and gastronomy of Oaxaca on a full-day guided tour. Explore the stunning Archaeological Zone of Monte Albán, visit wood carving and loom workshops, and indulge in traditional local cuisine.
Duration:
9 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Zona Arqueológica de Monte Albán - Explore the archaeological site of Monte Albán with a certified guide, taking a tour that lasts approximately 1.5 to 2 hours. Discover the rich history and experience the enchanting and mystical atmosphere of these mountaintop structures.
- Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán - Enjoy a lunch break at a restaurant offering a…
- Zona Arqueológica de Monte Albán - Explore the archaeological site of Monte Albán with a certified guide, taking a tour that lasts approximately 1.5 to 2 hours. Discover the rich history and experience the enchanting and mystical atmosphere of these mountaintop structures.
- Santa Cruz Xoxocotlán - Enjoy a lunch break at a restaurant offering a buffet of traditional Oaxacan cuisine.
- San Bartolo Coyotepec - Accompanied by a guide, visit the workshop of a master craftsman specializing in black clay pieces and figures. Witness a demonstration and learn about the process and history of these exquisite handmade creations.
- Santo Tomás Jalieza - With a guide, visit the workshop of an artisan who uses a hip or waist loom to create cotton thread textiles.
- San Martín Tilcajete - Guided by an expert, visit the workshop of an artisan who carves wooden figures known as alebrijes. Observe the entire process of crafting these handmade figures and explore the various innovative applications developed over time.
What's Included
- Certified guide
- Hotel departure and city center return
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Certified guide
- Hotel departure and city center return
- In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Explore the vibrant culture, rich history, captivating art, and exquisite gastronomy of Oaxaca. Join a professional team on a tour of five remarkable locations in Oaxaca. Begin with the stunning archaeological site of Monte Alban, where a certified guide will lead a 2-hour hike. Next, visit the house and workshop of a wood carving artisan, known for…
Explore the vibrant culture, rich history, captivating art, and exquisite gastronomy of Oaxaca. Join a professional team on a tour of five remarkable locations in Oaxaca. Begin with the stunning archaeological site of Monte Alban, where a certified guide will lead a 2-hour hike. Next, visit the house and workshop of a wood carving artisan, known for Alebrijes, in San Martin Tilcajete. Enjoy a meal at a local buffet restaurant offering traditional cuisine. Continue to the house and workshop of a hip or waist loom craftsman in Santo Tomas Jalieza. Conclude the tour at the house and workshop of a master black clay craftsman in San Bartolo Coyotepec.
- Pick-up from hotels is between 7:30 a.m. and 7:50 a.m., this varies by the route to be followed by the driver.
- The total tour time may vary due to factors such as departures and returns to hotels, transfers between destinations, among others.
- Due to the demand during holiday seasons and festivals the number of people in this activity can be expanded
- The order of the itinerary can be modified by situations outside the company and for the benefit of the user.
- If necessary, the tour is conducted in English and Spanish by the same guide.
- They are shared tours and seats are reserved. If you require extra space for size or personal items, reserve another space and let us know so we can make an adjustment.
- Due to festivals or activities within the city in high seasons the completion point may vary.
- Not recommended for people with walking problems.
Location
C. Macedonio Alcalá 201
Calle Macedonio Alcalá
The office is on Macedonio Alcalá street or Andador Turístico right in front of the Museum of Contemporary Art of Oaxaca (MACO), between the streets of Morelos and Murguía.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(184 Ratings)
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Jessica_m
Feb 27, 2026
Great tour! - This was a lovely tour. We went to many different prehispanic sites during our trip to Mexico. Our tour guide for this tour was clearly very passionate about anthropology generally and Monte Alban in particular. He curated the information he gave us well and also gave us time to explore on our own and to take pictures. Visiting the artisans was fascinating. We loved the demonstrations of the pre-hispanic methods of creating traditional artworks. We have been on artisan tours in many different countries around the world, but this tour was still fresh and interesting because we got to observe unique techniques. The methods used by the weavers and the potters were different than I had ever seen before. We were given a bit of time to shop, but we're never pressured to do so. The the lunch was adequate, but definitely not my favorite part of the trip. We had taken a different tour the prior day with an excellent buffet lunch, so this one was a bit disappointing. In all other regards, this tour was excellent! I would absolutely recommend this tour! It was an excellent value for all of the fun activities we got to experience.
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Jonathan_s
Feb 5, 2026
Absolutely stunning... - Absolutely stunning historical site and Zenon our guide was brilliant, you could just visit by yourself but you wouldn’t get half the appreciation of the history
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Hetal_p
Feb 5, 2026
Amazing day! - Amazing day with Zenon, he was great at giving background and facts about each place. Very knowledgeable and kept us very interested even with the 8 month old baby. The rides between places allowed the baby to nap on the go. 100% recommend this
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Amy_l
Dec 30, 2025
Great Day in Monte Alban - Terrific, very well planned and well paced experience. Lots to learn and see. English speaking guide and driver answered all questions our questions. Artisans were glad to see us and share their crafts.
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R6082dnamyl
Dec 29, 2025
Great day exploring Monte Alban ! - The entire day was beyond our expectations. Each portion of the trip was explained by our guide. The admission fee was satisfactory.
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Chen_z
Dec 26, 2025
The guide is amazing and... - 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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F6578votinav
Dec 22, 2025
I recommend this tour to Monte Alban - Monte Alban is the most amazing place I have seen. The tour was fantastisk. I felt save with the driver and the Guide had a lot of knowledge about the place. Very interesting to lissing to. The was combined with tre praces were they made handcraft. That was also very interesting .
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Stephanie_k
Dec 13, 2025
Fantastic tour and great for solo travlers - This was a truly excellent and well-rounded small group tour. I went solo, and the entire experience was highly positive and well-managed. Our day included the ruins of Monte Albán, a visit to Teotitlán del Valle to see Zapotec weavers, a stop to watch a black pottery clay demonstration, and a learning about the craftsmanship required to make the famous alebrijes.
The artisan stops were fantastic. I bought a spectacular bag from the weaver and two beautiful pieces of black pottery. It's worth noting that while some incredible pieces were available, the intricate, hand-painted alebrijes, are significantly more expensive due to the detail and craftsmanship, so plan your budget accordingly if you wish to buy them. I went intending to purchase but blew my budget before we got there. :-(
The guides were superb, and the entire trip was perfectly paced. We had a mixed group of Spanish and English speakers, and for the Monte Albán portion, we were split into two separate language groups, each with its own knowledgeable guide. This was incredibly helpful. It allowed all of us to easily ask questions and ensured that everyone received dedicated attention. I feel certain I wouldn't have learned as much had it been handled any other way!
My guide at Monte Albán was engaging, knowledgeable, and made the history come alive. Highly recommended for anyone wanting a comprehensive and culturally rich day exploring the highlights outside of the city!
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Dustin_s
Dec 4, 2025
Our trip was incredible.... - Our trip was incredible. Our tour guide Zenon was very informative & created a beautiful experience of this archeological site for us. Afterwards he took us to 3 villages that specialize in black clay pottery, alebrijes, and woven textiles. Long day but well worth the journey.
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Gabriela_r
Nov 23, 2025
A must see site if you come to Oaxaca! - Excellent experience. Monte Alban is a great archeological site. Rocio our tour guide was very knowledgeable and very attentive.
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