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Monte Alban Guided Half Day Tour: Discover the Wonders of Our State with Certified Guides
4.8
780 Ratings
Oaxaca de Juárez
The distinction lies in the quality of our Guides, who possess extensive experience and, most importantly, a passion for sharing the story of Monte Albán.
The distinction lies in the quality of our Guides, who possess extensive experience and, most importantly, a passion for sharing the story of Monte Albán.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Zona Arqueológica de Monte Albán - This is a highly adaptable half-day excursion.
The group will gather at the office, and after assembling, a 30-minute journey to Monte Albán will commence.
A guide, proficient in either Spanish or English (your choice), will be ready to lead the tour.
Entrance tickets need to be purchased (Not Included, $100 -…
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Zona Arqueológica de Monte Albán - This is a highly adaptable half-day excursion.
The group will gather at the office, and after assembling, a 30-minute journey to Monte Albán will commence.
A guide, proficient in either Spanish or English (your choice), will be ready to lead the tour.
Entrance tickets need to be purchased (Not Included, $100 - January 2025) before starting the exploration.
Renowned for the exceptional quality of their guides, who are passionate experts, the visit promises to be highly enjoyable. Be sure to check out the reviews.
The guide will provide a detailed explanation of the archaeological site’s history (Duration: Spanish Explanation 1hr-1.30hr, English 2hrs), followed by free time for photography.
The guide and/or driver will suggest a meeting time at the tour’s conclusion. (Optional)
*For those wishing to extend their stay, a complimentary shuttle service to Oaxaca is available every hour. Inquire with the guide or operator for further details.
The return trip to the city center will take approximately 30 minutes.
What's Included
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Travel insurance
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Travel insurance
What's Not Included
- Does not include Tickets or Admissions
- Does not include Tickets or Admissions
Location
Lescas Tours Oaxaca
General Antonio de León
We are located in front of the Cathedral of the Zócalo, you will identify us by the Lescas Co Tours logo on the handicrafts aisle.
If you cannot find the address, please contact me
+529511695242
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
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(780 Ratings)
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630debic
Nov 12, 2025
Monte Alban half day - Miguel was an Excellent guide at Monte Alban. Knew about architecture, history, cultural developments, and engaged so well with the group!! He was passionate about the topics, very engaging, included humor.
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Cecilia_r
Nov 12, 2025
Exceptional tour guide - Tour was very well organized. Comfortable bus ride with about 30 people. Once arrive you meet the tour guide Miguel. He is such a pleasant fellow with a wealth of knowledge which he is eager to share. He was able to answer many questions from the group. He purchases the admission ticket so you don’t have to wait in line to get in. Tour arrives early so you get through the site before it gets too crowded. After the guided tour you have an hour to explore the site on your own. To return to the city the company uses smaller vans to shuttle you back to the city. You also have the option to stay longer and catch a later shuttle. I definitely recommend Lescas Tours and their guide Miguel.
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Kristy_c
Nov 11, 2025
Mt Alban tour - I would highly recommend this tour if you have the time. The tour guide was very experienced, spoke impecable English and was able to share so many details of archeology, history, culture as well as visual aids from archeological magazines. He was also kind enough to continue to find shade for the group during discussions since it was a hot day. Wish I remembered his name - he was incredible!
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David_k
Nov 10, 2025
Great trip - Perfect amount of time at the site. Excellent guide - great balance of historical context and insight into the social set up and community rituals
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Dori_g
Nov 10, 2025
Our guide, Miguel, was... - Our guide, Miguel, was knowledgeable and enthusiastic about Monte Alban and the history of this part of Mexico - it was a wonderful tour!
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Jessica_k
Nov 9, 2025
A Must Do in Oaxaca - I knew nothing about the history of the Zapotecas and the Mixtecas. So I highly recommend this tour instead of visiting Monte Albán solo. Even though the ruins are breath taking and worth visiting anyways, the historical information provided by the guide give the ruins a meaning. It's worth the money!
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Fergal_k
Nov 7, 2025
Excellent guide,... - Excellent guide, specialist archaeologist knowledge was very informative. Go early....like 8am...place gets manic busy!
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Alice_m
Nov 7, 2025
Getting there was easy... - Getting there was easy and well organized. Miguel was a fantastic guide. He was so knowledgeable and friendly. We learned so much!
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Lorna_b
Nov 7, 2025
Miguel was a great guide.... - Miguel was a great guide. He speaks excellent English and gave us a thorough background for the people who built Monte Alban, and did so with humor and insight. Also the company was very gracious about finding us when we got lost on the way to the bus and they didn’t leave us behind. We really appreciated that! Advice is to read the instructions, don’t rely on Googlemaps to find it. Very comfortable bus.
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Doreen_r
Nov 7, 2025
Great half day tour with... - Great half day tour with lots of interesting information about Monte Albán and its history. It was a very worthwhile experience. We were there on a cloudy cool day but it can be very hot there so dress accordingly.
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