The 15 Oaxaca Tours That Earn Their Price

Hierve el Agua, Tule Tree, Mitla and Mezcal Distillery Tour - Teotitlán del Valle and the woven textile workshop

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,094 reviews · 12 hours (approx.) · from $55Our pick

Review of Oaxaca’s 12-hour tour to Tule, Mitla, Hierve el Agua, Teotitlán del Valle, and a mezcal distillery.

“We booked this tour based on glowing reviews and recommendations—and wow, it absolutely did not disappoint. Adriel is truly one of a kind. His English is California-perfect, and his pride and passion for Oaxaca—its culture, history, and food—are unmatched. He brings BIG, contagious energy to the experience. My husband and I half-joked that we wanted to adopt him 😂. He’s incredibly knowledgeable and has an amazing ability to read the group’s vibe, sharing as much (or as little) depth as you want. We had a thousand questions, and he answered every one with patience, enthusiasm, and genuine joy. The tour itself is fantastic—visiting several historical sites with detailed, thoughtful explanation...”

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Explore Hierve el Agua, Mitla, Tule, Textile and Mezcal for a day

2.Explore Hierve el Agua, Mitla, Tule, Textile and Mezcal for a day

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,043 reviews · 11 hours (approx.) · from $75Top rated

Review of Oaxaca’s Hierve el Agua, Mitla, Tule, textile, and mezcal day tour, with practical tips on hiking, lunch, timing, and value.

“Packs a punch. You get a taste of adventure, history, art and nature! We loved it. Luis was amazing. Nice guy, smart, had great knowledge; Daniel the driver was sooooo sweet and accommodating and Hector (archeologist) was awesome! We loved it. Recommend to anyone looking for a trip that has it all. Best part was witnessing weaving in a families home!”

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Monte Alban Guided Half Day Tour

3.Monte Alban Guided Half Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 880 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $32

Explore Monte Albán from Oaxaca with an expert guide, air-conditioned transport, free time, dramatic views, and flexible return options.

“Miguel was so knowledgeable and passionate about the Monte Alban site and Zapotec history. he was interesting and charming as he shared the story of the place with us. It is a stunning spot, not to be missed if you visit Oaxaca. To really see it, be prepared to climb the steep steps up to the top of the temples...wear sturdy shoes”

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Oaxaca de Juarez: Monte Alban Half-Day Tour

4.Oaxaca de Juarez: Monte Alban Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 492 reviews · 4 hours · from $31Best value

Review of Oaxaca’s Monte Albán half-day tour, with Zapotec ruins, valley views, bilingual guides, timing, costs, and practical tips.

“Our guide José was very informative and made the day fun. It is an impressive place to visit so I would definitely recommend it”

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AUTHENTIC OAXACA CULTURAL FOOD TOUR, eat like a local.

5.AUTHENTIC OAXACA CULTURAL FOOD TOUR, eat like a local.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 462 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $114

Review of Oaxaca’s six-hour market food tour, with 24-plus tastings, mezcal, local guides, practical tips, value, and honest drawbacks.

“this was an amazing experience—a great way to learn about and experience oaxacan cuisine. betsaida and her whole team took great care of us, giving us so much insight on the history and culture of oaxaca while introducing us with the tastiest dishes, fruits, and drinks. she is engaging, passionate, warm, and attentive, and made sure the whole group had a wonderful time. her team also worked hard to make sure everything ran smoothly. it was a delightful tour from start to end!”

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Oaxaca: Tule, Mitla & Hierve el Agua, & Mezcal Tour

6.Tule, Mitla & Hierve el Agua, & Mezcal Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 456 reviews · 10 hours · from $75

Review of Oaxaca’s Tule, Mitla, Hierve el Agua, textile, lunch, and mezcal day tour, with practical advice on time, cost, and comfort.

“Very friendly and knowledgable guide. The selection of sight was good and well timed spend. Excellent service and vehicle.”

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Half day tour to Monte Albán

7.Half day tour to Monte Albán

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 420 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $32

Visit Monte Albán from Oaxaca with hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, ancient Zapotec ruins, valley views, and free time.

“Antonio was our guide - he was very knowledgeable and spoke both Spanish and English. Was a great experience”

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Oaxaca: Monte Alban Guided Archaeological Tour

8.Monte Alban Guided Archaeological Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 419 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $33

Review of Oaxaca’s Monte Albán tour, with Zapotec ruins, valley views, bilingual guides, transport details, price, and practical tips.

“It was a really interesting tour with lots of information”

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Boil the water and distillery mezcal tour

9.Boil the water and distillery mezcal tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 413 reviews · 8 hours (approx.)

Review of Oaxaca’s Hierve el Agua and mezcal tour, with hike, mineral pools, distillery tasting, transport tips, and honest drawbacks.

“Stephanie was an incredible guide, we learnt so much about Oaxaca and the rest of Mexico. We also made some great friends along the way.”

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Immersion Tour and Oaxaca Markets, All gastronomy included

10.Immersion Tour and Oaxaca Markets, All gastronomy included

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 386 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $59

Explore Oaxaca’s local markets through 20 foods, pre-Hispanic drinks, tacos, and expert guidance in a small-group culinary tour.

“I don’t usually take guided tours and I’m so happy I did this one. Yahel is a wonderful guide: friendly, knowledgeable and fun. We walked around the market picking up and trying all kinds of food that I would never know to pick myself. I learned a lot about local food and traditions and, of course, enjoyed some delicious dishes.”

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Flavors of Oaxaca: Cooking Class with No Set Menu and Local Market Tour

11.Flavors of Oaxaca: Cooking Class with No Set Menu and Local Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 333 reviews · 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $75

Review of Casa Crespo’s Oaxaca cooking class and market tour, with hands-on recipes, local ingredients, drinks, pricing, and practical tips.

“I thought this was really great – the information, the cooking, the flavours – and I would recommend it!”

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Oaxaca Conmigo Private Tours

12.Oaxaca Conmigo Private Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 274 reviews · 3 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $309

Review of Oaxaca Conmigo Private Tours, with Monte Albán, Hierve el Agua, artisan villages, mezcal, pricing, tips, and honest drawbacks.

“We were only there for a few days but this tour allowed us to see the best of the region. Armando was our guide, he was super friendly, a great driver and very willing to discuss Oaxacan culture and hot topics. We decided to schedule our own custom tour based on our interests and the process of creating our personalized itinerary was very easy over email a couple days prior. Surely the best way to see the Oaxaca region in a day!”

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The Mezcal Journey

13.The Mezcal Journey

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 273 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $105

Explore Oaxaca’s mezcal country with agave fields, an artisanal palenque, generous tastings, and a traditional Oaxacan meal.

“Amazing experience! Would definitely do it again! Worth every penny! Friendly staff and on time and on point!”

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Traditional Oaxaqueña Cooking with Grandma’s Recipes

14.Traditional Oaxaqueña Cooking with Grandma’s Recipes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 260 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $90

Cook Oaxacan family recipes with Chef Adhey, from hot chocolate to chile rellenos, in a warm small-group class with transport included.

“From start to finish, Adhey and Enrique were absolutely fabulous hosts. They welcomed us into their home and shared such thoughtful, delicious insights into Oaxacan food and culture. As a solo traveler, it meant so much to feel so at ease and truly at home. If you love amazing food and connecting with wonderful people, I can’t recommend this experience enough.”

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The Real Traditional Oaxaca culinary Cooking experience

15.The Real Traditional Oaxaca culinary Cooking experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 251 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $100

Cook Oaxacan classics with nixtamalized corn, taste mole, visit a market, and share a wood-fired meal at Quinta Brava.

“The class was amazing! We don’t typically do group things like this ever, but something about it changed our mind. And we are so happy it did. The entire group was just delightful. Chef was so fun and informative. We happily recommend to anyone who wants to learn about Oaxacan cuisine, the act of cooking it, history of ingredients; or if you just want to have a great time, lots of laughs, and maybe a few beers while you’re at it. It was an experience we very much treasure!”

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