Monte Alban Tour: Explore Zapotec Ruins

Visitors will have the opportunity to explore and tour the archaeological site, featuring the Zapotec structures nearest to the city of Oaxaca. Monte Alban, the capital of the Zapotecs during pre-Hispanic times, is situated atop a mountain. This remarkable archaeological site can be toured in approximately 2 hours with a certified guide.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Zona Arqueologica de Monte Alban - Visit the archaeological site of Monte Alban, where you tour an average of hours with a SECTUR certified guide.
What's Included
  • Certified guide
  • Departure from hotel or home (within the marked area)
  • Return to the city center
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance to the archaeological site
Additional Information
  • Due to the demand during holiday seasons and festivals the number of people in this activity can be expanded
  • 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.
  • 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 Morelos and Murguía streets.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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W2177szadrianag
Dec 1, 2025
Mount Alban in the morning, the best! - Amazing experience, Monte Alban is impressive and more so when you visit with a friendly and informative guide like Rocio. Ideal to occupy the morning and return to visit the center of Oaxaca. 100% recommended.
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Sacha_m
Nov 18, 2025
Carlos picked us up from... - Carlos picked us up from our Airbnb right on time and took us to meet our guide Xenon at Monte Alban. He started the tour with a prayer in the Zapotec language asking for permission from the ancestors for our visit. He was really passionate about the history of the site and enhanced his descriptions with illustrations and photos on his iPad and in a magazine. We all learned a lot from him. Highly recommend a guided tour of this place to bring the ruins to life! When the tour was over we spent some quality time getting to know Carlos while part of our group waited for the others to finish shopping.
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From $26
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).