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Oaxaca Tour: Discover Monte Alban & Mezcal
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14 Ratings
Oaxaca de Juárez
Discover Oaxaca’s rich culture with a private guided tour. Explore crafts, Monte Albán, and meet local artisans. Book now for an unforgettable experience.
Discover Oaxaca’s rich culture with a private guided tour. Explore crafts, Monte Albán, and meet local artisans. Book now for an unforgettable experience.
Duration:
8 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- San Antonio Arrazola - The journey continues to San Antonio Arrazola, renowned as the birthplace of wood carving. Visitors can explore the world of Oaxacan alebrijes, making it an ideal spot for both shopping and learning.
- Teotitlan del Valle - The itinerary includes a visit to Teotitlán del Valle, a Zapotec town where guests can discover the…
- San Antonio Arrazola - The journey continues to San Antonio Arrazola, renowned as the birthplace of wood carving. Visitors can explore the world of Oaxacan alebrijes, making it an ideal spot for both shopping and learning.
- Teotitlan del Valle - The itinerary includes a visit to Teotitlán del Valle, a Zapotec town where guests can discover the traditional craft of sheep wool rugs. Learn about the natural dyeing and sealing processes. Additionally, the town is known for its beeswax candles, where men uphold the tradition of presenting candles over a meter long, adorned with beeswax flowers, to the bride’s family. The workshop provides insights and offers products for purchase.
- Zona Arqueologica de Monte Alban - The tour begins at the Monte Albán archaeological site, where a guided tour will reveal the history of this ancient Zapotec city.
- El Rey de Matatlan - Experience a visit to a fully artisanal Mezcal palenque, including a tour and Mezcal tasting, with the opportunity to purchase products crafted by the palenque.
- Palacio Municipal De Santa Maria Del Tule - In Santa María, visitors can marvel at the world’s widest tree, the famous tule tree. This ahuehuete is over two thousand years old, standing more than 42 meters tall with a diameter of fourteen meters.
- Zocalo - The tour concludes with a return to the city of Oaxaca, where guests can enjoy time in the city’s Zócalo.
What's Included
- Certified guide
- Mezcal tasting at the Palenque
- Vehicle with AC
- Complimentary bottle of water per person
- Passenger Insurance
- Certified guide
- Mezcal tasting at the Palenque
- Vehicle with AC
- Complimentary bottle of water per person
- Passenger Insurance
What's Not Included
- Meal
- Entrance fees
- Meal
- Entrance fees
Additional Information
There is no other tour like this! It is truly unique in all of Oaxaca and thoroughly verified!
For those eager to explore Oaxaca through its communities, this tour is the perfect choice. Oaxaca is renowned for its crafts and archaeological sites.
This tour provides the chance to meet genuine Oaxacan artisans, with opportunities to purchase their…
There is no other tour like this! It is truly unique in all of Oaxaca and thoroughly verified!
For those eager to explore Oaxaca through its communities, this tour is the perfect choice. Oaxaca is renowned for its crafts and archaeological sites.
This tour provides the chance to meet genuine Oaxacan artisans, with opportunities to purchase their products at the family workshops we visit. Expect to find Alebrijes, Mezcal, Wool Mats, Beeswax Candles, and much more!
The archaeological site of Monte Alban offers insight into the origins of the Oaxacan people, marking the beginning of pre-Hispanic history. This site reveals the heart of one of Oaxaca’s many civilizations, showcasing the development of Meso-American culture.
Upon booking, simply relax and enjoy this incredible tour. Don’t miss the chance to add this unforgettable experience to your life’s story.
Location
Metropolitan Cathedral of Oaxaca
Avenida de la Independencia
The cathedral is located in the main square of the city. The Mexican Post Office is also located next to it. You will meet where the Mexican flagpole is.
The guide will have a banner with your name and will be wearing a uniform with the logo of Our Company.
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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(14 Ratings)
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D6541krcristinag
Mar 9, 2026
Oaxaca vivo: Tapetes , Alebrijes, Monte Alban and more! - Our recent trip to Oaxaca was unforgettable, and a huge part of that was the private tour we took with Juan Reyes Jr. From start to finish, Juan made the experience personal, educational, and incredibly enjoyable.
Our day began with a visit to Monte Albán, where Juan shared fascinating insights about the ancient Zapotec civilization and the history behind the ruins. Walking through such an important archaeological site was already impressive, but Juan’s explanations really brought the place to life.
We also explored Oaxaca’s rich artisan traditions. One stop took us to a family workshop where we learned about traditional textile weaving and natural dyes. Seeing the process up close and meeting the artisans who keep these traditions alive was a highlight of the trip.
Another memorable stop was El Árbol del Tule. The massive tree is truly astonishing in person, and Juan gave us background on its cultural and historical significance to the local community.
Of course, no trip to Oaxaca would be complete without mezcal. Juan brought us to a mezcal producer where we learned how this iconic spirit is made—from harvesting the agave to the distillation process—and enjoyed tasting several varieties.
We also visited artisans who create the famous alebrijes, the colorful hand-carved wooden figures Oaxaca is known for. Watching the carving and painting process gave us a new appreciation for the detail and skill behind each piece.
Throughout the day, Juan was friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate about sharing Oaxaca’s culture. His connections with local families and artisans made the tour feel authentic and special rather than rushed or touristy.
If you’re visiting Oaxaca and want a meaningful way to explore the region’s history, culture, and traditions, we highly recommend taking a private tour with Juan Reyes Jr. It was one of the highlights of our trip. Thank you Jr.!!
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Eimyc133
Feb 28, 2026
An experience I would definitely repeat again!!! - From the very first moment we knew that we had made the best decision when choosing this tour. Monte Albán was simply spectacular; not only for the majesty of the site, but for the clear and passionate way in which they explained every historical detail. Walking among those ruins with a well-grounded guide totally changes the experience.
In Teotitlán del Valle we discover the true art behind the woollen mats. Seeing how they get the colors with natural dyes and understanding the symbolism of the designs made us value much more the artisan work.
The palenque de mezcal was an authentic and fun experience. We learned mostly the traditional process and enjoyed a very well explained tasting, really understanding what we were trying.
Finishing at the Tule Tree was the perfect closure to a day full of culture, history and tradition.
The tour was perfectly organized, the treatment was professional and warm, and at all times we felt accompanied and well taken care of. It is certainly the best way to get to know Oaxaca deeply and authentically. We'd do it again without thinking.
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Guy
Feb 23, 2026
Exceptional Tour Guide - Junior arrived promptly at our Airbnb in a spotless, comfortable vehicle, immediately setting a professional tone for the day. Throughout our excursion, he demonstrated an impressive depth of knowledge about the sites we visited, along with a strong understanding of Mexico’s archaeological heritage and the importance of its preservation.
He was exceptionally attentive, anticipating our needs and thoughtfully handling small details — even providing coins for restroom access when we had none. We especially appreciated his excellent recommendations for dining, drinks, and shopping, guiding us to authentic local spots far from the typical tour bus routes.
Junior remained flexible and accommodating throughout the journey, and his quick wit and warm sense of humor added a delightful energy to the entire experience. He truly made our adventure both seamless and memorable.
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Cams873
Feb 19, 2026
Great day around Oaxaca city area. - Excellent time with Juan - he was flexible, accommodating, funny, interesting and very knowledgeable. Highly recommended.
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294emav
Feb 19, 2026
Oaxaca at its finest? - An amazing experience in Oaxaca. Since we arrived in Monte Albán, the explanation of Junior Reyes was very interesting and helped us understand the history and importance of the place. The views are stunning and really worth touring with someone who knows the site well.
Then we visited the wool mat workshop in Teotitlán del Valle, where we learned about natural dyes and the artisan process; it was very authentic and special to know the work behind each piece.
Palenque de mezcal was another highlight: knowing the traditional process and trying different mezcals made the experience complete and very enriching.
Closing the tour at the Tule Tree was perfect, it is awesome to see in person.
Everything was very well organized, the treatment was excellent and the tour exceeded our expectations. Fully recommended if you want to live Oaxaca in an authentic way.
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O1326lwadriana
Jan 21, 2026
Excellent - Amazing trip with friends and our guide jr was the best we could expect. He was informative and reliable and attentive to please the tourists. He made our stay the most pleasant trip memorable!
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Margaret_b
Nov 9, 2025
Monte Alban, Tapetes, Alebrijes, Mescal and more with Junior Reyes - It was a perfect day tour. Small group, great guide, and beautiful sights. Junior was very friendly and knowledgeable about Mexican History, weaving, culture and more. We got wonderful presentations from a sweet generational weaving family and a mescal maker. It was all more in depth than I expected and we felt relaxed and unhurried. There was even some time to wander and take in the magnificent Monte Alban.
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Maribel_s
Jul 7, 2025
Amazing and unique day tour experience and guide in Oaxaca! - We had an incredible time and experience with on our Oaxaca Tour with Juan!
This was my parents first trip to Oaxaca and our 1st private tour, and from the beginning Juan was very professional, kind, and engaging. We felt very welcomed and ready to explore!
Juan was very passionate when explaining Oaxacas culture, tradition, and shared anecdotes that made you really connected to to all the educational history we learned at every stop of the tour.
Monte Alban, Alebrijes at Arrazola, El Tule, Teotitlan de Valle, and the Mezcal Tour were amazing! We were in awe at Monte Alban and El Tule, and the intricate artistry and details put into the Alebrijes/ textiles, and ending the tour relaxing with Mezcal and Oaxaca helados. It was a great well rounded trip to explore Oaxaca!
Highly recommend this tour with Juan, he is a great guide, enthusiastic about sharing the regions history, and made sure we felt confortable through our the trip. He was extremely patient and helpful with my folks who needed some time getting up and down the pyramids at Monte Alban as well.
You will have a meaningful and memorable time booking this tour with Juan, highly recommend to all !
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H6392hgdavidl
Jun 11, 2025
Quality is what defines it - Excellent Guide and magnificent person, with a charisma like very few, abundant knowledge on many topics, with which history, becomes more interesting, without doubt 100% recommended, the best in all of Oaxaca!🙌🏻💯
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551mayelag
Jun 7, 2025
Learn, enjoy and fall in love with Oaxaca - A super recommended experience. The guide made the tour light, entertaining and very informative. It clearly explains each place, sharing interesting facts that really enrich the visit. Ideal if you are looking for a well-organized tour, enjoyable and with a guide who knows how to make the journey even more enjoyable.
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