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Oaxaca Tours and Activities

In Oaxaca, the mornings greet locals with the aroma of freshly ground chocolate. Stroll through the vibrant Mercado 20 de Noviembre, where you can savor local delicacies. Consider diving into the rich tapestry of experiences available here to book your next adventure.

The best Oaxaca tour packages

Visitors are captivated by the stunning ruins of Monte Albán and the artistry in San Agustín Etla. Enjoy an afternoon at a local café, sipping mezcal while watching life unfold.

Tour image of Hierve el Agua, Tule Tree, Mitla and Mezcal Distillery Tour
12 hours
4.71 (1052)
Hierve el Agua, Tule Tree, Mitla and Mezcal Distillery Tour
$50
Tour image of Explore Hierve el Agua, Mitla, Tule, Textile and Mezcal for a day
11 hours
4.96 (654)
Explore Hierve el Agua, Mitla, Tule, Textile and Mezcal for a day
$60
Tour image of Monte Alban Guided Half Day Tour
4 hours
4.83 (776)
Monte Alban Guided Half Day Tour
$29.77
Tour image of AUTHENTIC OAXACA CULTURAL FOOD TOUR, eat like a local.
6 hours
4.96 (436)
AUTHENTIC OAXACA CULTURAL FOOD TOUR, eat like a local.
$105.96
Tour image of Boil the water and distillery mezcal tour
8 hours
4.83 (403)
Boil the water and distillery mezcal tour
$55
Tour image of Tour to Copalitilla Magical Waterfalls from Huatulco with admission included
8 hours
4.88 (314)
Tour to Copalitilla Magical Waterfalls from Huatulco with admission included
$53
Tour image of Half day tour to Monte Albán
4 hours
4.63 (407)
Half day tour to Monte Albán
$33.03
Tour image of Immersion Tour and Oaxaca Markets, All gastronomy included
3.5 hours
4.76 (341)
Immersion Tour and Oaxaca Markets, All gastronomy included
$54.99
Tour image of Oaxaca Conmigo Private Tours
9 hours
4.95 (261)
Oaxaca Conmigo Private Tours
$289.27
Tour image of Guided tour of an ancestral Mezcal distillery with transport
2.5 hours
4.99 (233)
Guided tour of an ancestral Mezcal distillery with transport
$76.97
Tour image of The Mezcal Journey
6 hours
4.91 (252)
The Mezcal Journey
$99.08
Tour image of Flavors of Oaxaca: Cooking Class with No Set Menu and Local Market Tour
4.5 hours
4.67 (320)
Flavors of Oaxaca: Cooking Class with No Set Menu and Local Market Tour
$75
Tour image of Traditional Oaxaqueña Cooking with Grandma's Recipes
3 hours
4.99 (200)
Traditional Oaxaqueña Cooking with Grandma's Recipes
$90
Tour image of Dolphin Watching in Puerto Escondido
3 hours
4.84 (227)
Dolphin Watching in Puerto Escondido
$60.55
Tour image of The Real Traditional Oaxaca culinary Cooking experience
5 hours
4.8 (235)
The Real Traditional Oaxaca culinary Cooking experience
$93.03
Tour image of Oaxacan Vegetarian Cooking Class
4 hours
4.85 (210)
Oaxacan Vegetarian Cooking Class
$65.31
Tour image of 2-Hour Surf Lesson in the Waves of Puerto Escondido
2 hours
4.95 (170)
2-Hour Surf Lesson in the Waves of Puerto Escondido
$60.55
Tour image of Traditional Cooking Class with Minerva Lopez
6 hours
4.83 (187)
Traditional Cooking Class with Minerva Lopez
$110.09
Tour image of Tour Monte Albán, Hierve el agua, Teotitlán Del Valle and Mezcal
8 hours
4.88 (176)
Tour Monte Albán, Hierve el agua, Teotitlán Del Valle and Mezcal
$280.74
Tour image of Earth, Corn & Fire: Tasting the Roots of Oaxacan Cuisine
5.5 hours
4.93 (165)
Earth, Corn & Fire: Tasting the Roots of Oaxacan Cuisine
$115
Tour image of Monte Alban - Full Day Guided Tour with or without Food - Oaxaca
9 hours
4.87 (172)
Monte Alban - Full Day Guided Tour with or without Food - Oaxaca
$35
Tour image of full day tour : Boil the water, Teotitlan, Mezcal, tule and Mitla
11 hours
4.54 (227)
full day tour : Boil the water, Teotitlan, Mezcal, tule and Mitla
$38.53
Tour image of Monte Albán, Arrazola, Cuilapam y San Bartolo Coyotepec.
8 hours
4.58 (206)
Monte Albán, Arrazola, Cuilapam y San Bartolo Coyotepec.
$38.53
Tour image of Kayak Huatulco Sunrise
4 hours
4.98 (129)
Kayak Huatulco Sunrise
$60.61
Tour image of Street Food Cooking Class
3.5 hours
5 (123)
Street Food Cooking Class
$110
Tour image of Food & Markets Tour
2.5 hours
4.82 (141)
Food & Markets Tour
$55
Tour image of Ultimate Hierve el Agua Hike + Mezcal
13 hours
4.86 (133)
Ultimate Hierve el Agua Hike + Mezcal
$209.18
Tour image of Hiking in the Sierra Norte of Oaxaca
12 hours
4.93 (120)
Hiking in the Sierra Norte of Oaxaca
$148.63
Tour image of Art walk & Cacao delight
4.5 hours
4.97 (109)
Art walk & Cacao delight
$85.32
Tour image of Tour Monte Albán "clasico"
9 hours
4.69 (145)
Tour Monte Albán "clasico"
$30.58
Tour image of "Copalitilla" Waterfalls from Huatulco
7 hours
4.9 (113)
"Copalitilla" Waterfalls from Huatulco
$54.99
Tour image of Street Art Bike Ride
4 hours
4.79 (123)
Street Art Bike Ride
$77.07
Tour image of Small Group Boerve del Agua and Mezcal Tour from Oaxaca Centro
8 hours
4.83 (117)
Small Group Boerve del Agua and Mezcal Tour from Oaxaca Centro
$66.06
Tour image of Huatulco Ocean Eco Adventure
4.5 hours
4.9 (108)
Huatulco Ocean Eco Adventure
$77.07
Tour image of Full Day Tour of the Bays of Huatulco
8 hours
4.31 (192)
Full Day Tour of the Bays of Huatulco
$34.9
Tour image of Oaxaca Street Food Tour. Signature Markets Tour
4 hours
4.93 (97)
Oaxaca Street Food Tour. Signature Markets Tour
$85
Tour image of Boat Trip to See Marine Life in Puerto Escondido
3 hours
4.85 (98)
Boat Trip to See Marine Life in Puerto Escondido
$60.55
Tour image of Hierve el Agua Guided Full Day Tour in Oaxaca
11 hours
4.69 (114)
Hierve el Agua Guided Full Day Tour in Oaxaca
$45
Tour image of Huatulco Walking Food Tour
3 hours
4.86 (95)
Huatulco Walking Food Tour
$65
Tour image of Hierve el Agua and Teotitlan del Valle Tour from Oaxaca
8 hours
4.3 (172)
Hierve el Agua and Teotitlan del Valle Tour from Oaxaca
$59.99
Tour image of Full-Day El Tule, Mitla & Hierve el Agua Tour from Oaxaca
10 hours
4.69 (111)
Full-Day El Tule, Mitla & Hierve el Agua Tour from Oaxaca
$59.99
Tour image of Dolphin Watching Tour
3 hours
4.79 (100)
Dolphin Watching Tour
$60
Tour image of Traditional Mexican Cooking Class
3 hours
5 (81)
Traditional Mexican Cooking Class
$126.61
Tour image of Cacao, Chocolate Experience in Oaxaca for Small Groups
2 hours
4.93 (81)
Cacao, Chocolate Experience in Oaxaca for Small Groups
$74.31
Tour image of "Private Car and Driver - Passenger insurance -Master Artist's Studios -Weavers-
6 hours
4.97 (75)
"Private Car and Driver - Passenger insurance -Master Artist's Studios -Weavers-
$249.42
Tour image of Private Transportation from Oaxaca Airport to Hotel
35 minutes
4.64 (101)
Private Transportation from Oaxaca Airport to Hotel
$53
Tour image of Waterfall Experience
7 hours
5 (68)
Waterfall Experience
$80
Tour image of Guided Visit to Huatulco with Pickup Included
3 hours
4.96 (69)
Guided Visit to Huatulco with Pickup Included
$32.97
Tour image of Bicycle Tour through Oaxaca learning about its Urban Art and History
2 hours
4.98 (66)
Bicycle Tour through Oaxaca learning about its Urban Art and History
$31.93
Tour image of Huatulco's Mountain Waterfalls
8 hours
4.9 (68)
Huatulco's Mountain Waterfalls
$36.96

Cities in Oaxaca

Attractions in Oaxaca

  • Monte Albán: Ancient ruins offering captivating historical insights.
  • Hierve el Agua: Stunning rock formations with natural mineral springs.
  • Oaxacan Cooking Class: Hands-on experience creating authentic regional dishes.
  • Mezcal Distillery Tour: Learn about traditional processes of mezcal-making.
  • Art Walk in San Agustín: Discover unique galleries featuring local artists.

Most popular destinations close to Oaxaca

Day trips in Oaxaca

Monte Albán

  • Duration: 30 minutes
  • Highlights: Ancient ruins, breathtaking views, rich history
  • Best for: History enthusiasts and culture seekers

Hierve el Agua

  • Duration: 1 hour
  • Highlights: Natural mineral springs, stunning waterfalls, hiking trails
  • Best for: Outdoor adventurers and nature lovers

Mitla

  • Duration: Full-day loop
  • Highlights: Unique archaeological site, intricate mosaics, local crafts
  • Best for: Culture buffs and history lovers
Tour image of Transfer in private service from the City of Oaxaca to Bahías de Huatulco
7 hours
4.64 (11)
Transfer in private service from the City of Oaxaca to Bahías de Huatulco
$740
Tour image of Zipolite - A Care Free Day
8 hours
5 (4)
Zipolite - A Care Free Day
$600
Tour image of 5-Bay Exclusive Premium Panga Experience
4.5 hours
4.2 (5)
5-Bay Exclusive Premium Panga Experience
$615
Tour image of Private Pottery and Alebrijes Workshop by Car in Oaxaca
6 hours
5 (2)
Private Pottery and Alebrijes Workshop by Car in Oaxaca
$744
Tour image of Private. Day Of The Dead Huatulco Ht
4 hours
5 (2)
Private. Day Of The Dead Huatulco Ht
$500
Tour image of Private Oaxaca Car Tour: Explore Hierve el Agua
6 hours
3.67 (3)
Private Oaxaca Car Tour: Explore Hierve el Agua
$648

Hidden gems

  • Explore the artisan market at Parque de la Cebada.
  • Discover vintage finds at El Rincón del Arte.
  • Visit the unique ceramic studios in San Bartolo Coyotepec.

Oaxaca Expert Travel Tips

  1. Bring pesos for local markets; many vendors don't accept cards.
  2. Wear comfortable shoes; cobblestone streets are common.
  3. Drink mezcal responsibly; savor its unique flavors.
  4. Learn some basic Spanish phrases for better interactions.
  5. Respect local customs; greetings are often appreciated.

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Best time to visit Oaxaca

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Spring 2025

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Temperatures are mild and perfect for exploration. Experience the Guelaguetza Festival in July, rich in cultural expression.
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Summer 2025

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Expect warm days ideal for outdoor excursions. Take part in culinary workshops that showcase Oaxaca’s famous mole sauce.
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Autumn 2025

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Days remain pleasant as the leaves change colors. The Day of the Dead celebrations in November bring vibrant traditions to life.
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Winter 2025

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Cool evenings invite cozy dining experiences. Join locals in celebrating the festive season with lively markets and traditional foods.
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FAQs

Most travelers from North America do not need a visa for short stays, up to 180 days.
Getting around is manageable with taxis, buses, or by walking; most attractions are accessible.
Join a cooking class or food tour to explore culinary delights like mole and tlayudas.
Entrance to Monte Albán costs about MXN $85, which includes access to the archaeological site.
Yes, many restaurants offer vegetarian dishes reflecting Oaxacan flavors using local ingredients.

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