Top 10 Tours in Oaxaca, Oaxaca

September 25, 2021 Lean Nau

Easygoing and vibrant, Oaxaca offers the best of southern Mexican charm, pairing lively festivals and entertainment with fantastic cuisine and unique cultural attractions. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Oaxaca is home to the spectacular Macedonio Alcala Theater and a short drive from the inspiring rock formations at Hierve el Aqua.
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1. Private Day Tour including Artisan Villages of Alebrijes and Black Pottery

Circuitos por Mexico - Oaxaca
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This is a Private Tour ideal for family or friends; a certified guide and a driver will pick you up at your hotel to visit the most emblematic artisan villages in Oaxaca. At every location we will visit one of the most famous artisan’s houses, where artisans will demonstrate what is the process to create amazing ceramic, belts, textiles, wood figures and other handicraft famous in Oaxaca. Visiting follow villages: - San Bartolo Coyotepec visiting Doña Rosa studio where artisans create beautiful black pottery figures - San Martín Tilcajete visiting Jacobo Angeles house, one of the most international famous Alebrije’s artisan - Santo Tomás Jalietza visiting local market in nice and quiet village where will find artisans who create amazing and colorful woven cotton goods made on back-strap looms - Ocotlán de Morelos, famous by is Friday’s indigenous market, as well as its amazing church and museum showing artworks from artist Rodolfo Morales (principal precursor of Church restoration)

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Private transportation, Comfortable vehicle according the number of passengers, Pickup and drop off at your hotel, Bottled water

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2. OAXACA STREET FOOD TOUR, eat like a local.

The Italian Coffee Company, Calle Macedonio Alcalá 501, RUTA INDEPENDENCIA, Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., Mexico Me Encanta Oaxaca
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Me Encanta Oaxaca is a small family business run by Betsaida & Javier and started with a simple wish to share everyone the magic of Oaxaca culture, the vibe of the city and towns, the beauty of its people everywhere we go and the immense flavors of Oaxaca Food and drinks, as long as we support local and small family businesses. And I am for sure that at the end of your stay you will say ¡ME ENCANTA OAXACA!.

Inclusions: Todos los alimentos y bebidas están incluidas en el precio., Lunch, Coffee and/or Tea, It's given at the beginning of the food tour

Exclusions: Umbrellas, raincoats, tip., Gratuities, No se incluyen las bebidas alcohólicas como pedidos extras.

Reviewed By NancyNLF

Betsy arranged two custom tours for us. One tour for 4 women and the other for 7 women. Both tours were fantastic. Our first day we went to an Alebrije shop, Ocotlán Market for lunch and a family home to learn about backstrap weaving. We learned so much about Zapotec culture and history. Our second day with 7 of us (her husband, Javier, drove a second car) we went to Hierve El Agua, a small family run Mezcal factory, lunch at an organic market and last to Teotitlán del Valley to a rug place where every step of the rug making is done by hand. Betsy is wonderful. She is knowledgeable, accommodating to our needs and wishes and fun to be with. We also enjoyed meeting her husband and learning about her and family. I highly recommend her tours.

3. Private Oaxaca Street Food Tour by locals

Zócalo Oaxaca, Portal del Palacio, OAX_RE_BENITO JUAREZ, Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., Mexico Oaxacan Experiences
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Try and taste the true traditional food of Oaxaca, not in restaurants! The food of Oaxaca is recognized nationally and internationally. The markets of Oaxaca are the most popular places to taste traditional Oaxacan cuisine. Explore the flavors and smells of Oaxacan cuisine from the most traditional places.

Inclusions: Local guide

Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages

Reviewed By amellalyp

The tour was informative and the places were amazing. Just take note that when you are on a tour like this you are on limited time, we wanted to stay @ Hierve el Agua longer ): also it will take all day so take a few snacks/water.

4. Electric Bike Adventure Tour

Universidad, San Jose la Noria, Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., Mexico 5a-Bike
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5.0 based on 7 reviews

Meet the Dainzú Archaeological Zone, the Parish of San Jerónimo Tlacochahuaya and the Tule Tree on an E-Bike (assisted pedaling bike) through a ride with adventure and fun, 47 km in total of a flat route through a Cycle track circuit that is mostly covered by trees, in the same way we will travel on dirt roads in which few cars, trucks, etc., where you can see sown fields, trees and plants, mountainous landscapes, and old buildings.

Inclusions: Use of bicycle, Helmet and gloves., Fruit and granola bars

Exclusions: Lunch, Tour guide in archeological zone and Parish

5. Artisan workshops tour

Vicente Guerrero 105, OAX_RE_BENITO JUAREZ, Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., Mexico Oaxaca Dreams
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An experience that will take you to know the history, culture, crafts and gastronomy of Oaxaca in a single day.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Snacks, Entrance to the spa

Reviewed By Ontheroadtoconscious

My friend and I booked a tour to San Jose with Orlando. He told us that we would have a bilingual tour guide and we would have 2 excursions included. We were picked up for the tour on time. The tour guide barely spoke English but was very nice. We enjoyed the 3 hour ride to San Jose in a nice van. When we arrived we asked what time the first excursion began. At this point we were told that NO excursions were included. We called Orlando and the company directly, both were not cooperative. Orlando said if we wanted our money back we would have to return in the van right then. Obviously we weren't interested in turning around for another 3 hour ride. I have diligently tried since returning to communicate with the company so they would return some of the money that we paid them. Orlando required cash and collected 3500 pesos. Which is roughly $175. We paid $175 for a one way van ride. For comparison, if you ride in one of the local vans with other people it costs $7 per person. We were definitely scammed. And they promoted their great reviews on Tripadvisor.

6. Monte Alban Guided Half Day Tour

Alameda de Leon 2, Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., Mexico Lescas Co Tours
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5.0 based on 5 reviews

We have quality service, our guides are certified but above all we have a lot of charisma and spark in what we like to do, to pamper the traveler in order to know the wonders of our state.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, travel insurance

Exclusions: Breakfast, Does not include Tickets or Admissions

Reviewed By 635klp

We didn’t want to do a full day tour so it was really easy to just use the shuttle option. Evelyn, who helped us, was very nice and I was so thankful to her and the driver when they helped me retrieve my phone after having left it in the van.

7. Street Art Walk

Calle Macedonio Alcalá 802, RUTA INDEPENDENCIA, Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., Mexico Coyote Aventuras
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Oaxaca is a magical city. The skies are deep blue in the heart of the valley. Women in embroidered huipiles, colourful houses, flowers on the trees, parades and local people garnish the streets. And then there's the street art. We will be walking around 3 neighbourhoods of the city visiting interesting spots, art workshops, and of course... street art. They are everywhere: big murals, stencils, posters. Oaxacan Artists are abundant and very talented. Its like visiting an outdoor museum. During the experience we will have time to visit some interesting galleries and artists.

Inclusions: Certified guide, Entries to workshops, Bottled water, Trail Mix: Organic snacks

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Reviewed By C7696NUlisae

We were out for half a day with the Coyote team. It was incredibly beautiful. We drove 1.5 hours to the starting point on a mountain. From there we went down to the valley on modern mountain bikes. Not too slow and still careful. It was perfect and we felt very well looked after. Afterwards we had a delicious lunch in the village with locals. Very personal and not at all touristy. We were shown how carpets are made on site. Then we went to another mountain for a sunset hike. This was spectacular with a gorgeous view. The team gave us a wonderful unforgettable day. We can heartily recommend it if you are looking for something outside the main tourist attractions with individual activities.

8. Oaxaca Conmigo Tours

Oaxaca Conmigo Tours
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We are a group of certified guides by SECTUR and INAH working to show you Oaxaca the best way, customazing your Tour according to your preferences with confortable cars, knowledge, friendly service but at the same time we try to support the local economy visiting workshops of hardworkig people with high quality handicrafts.

Inclusions: Private transportation, Parking Fees, Fuel surcharge, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Lunch, Alcoholic Beverages, Breakfast

9. Bike Tour and Speleology in Cueva Chevé

Av. Independencia Ote. 127, Centro de la Ciudad, 75700 Tehuacán, Pue., Mexico Rotamundos Experiencias
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Rotamundos Experiencias takes you on a mountain bike tour through the lush and beautiful forest enjoying the landscapes that the nature of the place offers us, then we will arrive at the Cheve Cave, one of the deepest cavities in the world. On this tour we will enter approximately 350 meters, where we will enjoy the different formations that the cave has acquired over thousands of years, we will also know the flora and fauna that we can find within it and all its natural wonders. Once the tour is finished inside the cave, a meditation activity is carried out in nature surrounded by an environment of peace and tranquility. This activity is carried out in the Coniferous Forest of Concepción Pápalo, a place full of great energy and remarkable harmony.

Inclusions: Equipment for activity, Entrance to the Cave

Exclusions: Does not include any type of food and / or drink, Private transportation

10. Street Art Bike Ride

Bicibella Oaxaca, Calle Macedonio Alcalá 802, RUTA INDEPENDENCIA, Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., Mexico Coyote Aventuras
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Oaxaca is a magical city. The skies are deep blue in the heart of the valley. Women in embroidered huipiles, colorful houses, flowers on the trees, parades and local people garnish the streets. And then there's the street art. We will be cycling around 3 neighbourhoods of the city visiting interesting spots, art workshops and of course, street art. They are everywhere: big murals, stencils, posters. Oaxacan Artists are abundant and very talented. It's like visiting an outdoor museum. During the ride we will have time to share a local and organic drink or snack.

Inclusions: Use of bicycle, Bottled water, Trail Mix: Organic snacks, Entries to workshops, Helmet, Certified guide, Insurance

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Reviewed By C7696NUlisae

We were out for half a day with the Coyote team. It was incredibly beautiful. We drove 1.5 hours to the starting point on a mountain. From there we went down to the valley on modern mountain bikes. Not too slow and still careful. It was perfect and we felt very well looked after. Afterwards we had a delicious lunch in the village with locals. Very personal and not at all touristy. We were shown how carpets are made on site. Then we went to another mountain for a sunset hike. This was spectacular with a gorgeous view. The team gave us a wonderful unforgettable day. We can heartily recommend it if you are looking for something outside the main tourist attractions with individual activities.

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