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165 tours available · Sorted by number of verified reviews. Prices from GetYourGuide as of our last update. The current price and availability are shown on GetYourGuide before booking.
⏱ 11 hours · 4.8 (713)
Discover Oaxaca: the Tree of Tule, Hierve el Agua, Mitla, Teotitlán rugs, and a mezcal distillery. History, tradition, and unique landscapes on an unforgettable sightseeing tour…
from €48.10 per person
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⏱ 4 hours · 4.7 (706)
Discover the pyramids on a half-day tour of the Monte Albán archaeological zone
from €28.86 per person
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⏱ 8 hours · 4.9 (702)
Visit one of the natural wonders of Oaxaca, Hierve el Agua. Admire the rock formations that resemble frozen waterfalls. Visit a mezcal distillery on the way back to the city and…
from €52.91 per person
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⏱ 10 hours · 4.7 (498)
Explore Tule, Mitla’s Zapotec ruins, and Hierve el Agua’s waterfall-like mineral formations with a bilingual guide, included admission, and pickup from hotels in the designated…
from €62.48 per person
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⏱ 3.5 hours · 4.2 (448)
Explore “Monte Alban,” the center of Oaxaca's archeological zone. Learn about the Zapotec culture, which once dominated the area thousands of years ago.
from €27.42 per person
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⏱ 6 hours · 4.8 (347)
Discover the petrified waterfalls of Hierve el Agua and enjoy its pools, round-trip transportation, and an optional local guide.
from €33.67 per person
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⏱ 7 hours · 4.6 (230)
Explore Monte Albán’s temples, plazas, and terraces with a certified guide. Visit alebrije and black clay workshops in Arrazola and San Bartolo Coyotepec, with round-trip transp…
from €43.29 per person
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⏱ 11 hours · 4.5 (201)
Explore Oaxaca's wonders: Tule Tree, Mitla ruins, Teotitlán del Valle's crafts, and Hierve el Agua's petrified falls. Immerse in culture & nature. Entrance fees not…
from €57.72 per person
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⏱ 3.5 hours · 4.8 (201)
Explore traditional Oaxacan mole with local touches. Begin with an exciting market tour to gather essential ingredients.
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⏱ 8 hours · 4.2 (172)
Swim in Hierve el Agua’s natural pools beside petrified waterfalls. Visit a traditional mezcal factory and explore Zapotec textile-making in Teotitlán del Valle on a guided day…
from €47.14 per person
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⏱ 5 hours · 4.9 (158)
Discover the famous Oaxacan cuisine by cooking and experiencing unique flavors and ingredients. Learn how to prepare traditional dishes made with organic ingredients from the fa…
from €72.15 per person
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⏱ 8 hours · 4.7 (133)
Enjoy a full day tour visiting Monte Albán, Arrazola, Cuilapam de Guerrero and San Bartolo Coyotepec.
from €33.67 per person
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| Tour | Best for | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hierve el Agua, Mitla, El Tule Tree, Rugs, Mezcal Distillery Sightseeing Tour | Route and reviews | 11 h | ★ 4.8 (713) | €48.1 | Check price → |
| Oaxaca de Juarez: Monte Alban Half-Day Tour | Route and reviews | 4 h | ★ 4.7 (706) | €28.86 | Check price → |
| From Oaxaca de Juarez: Hierve el Agua & Mezcal-Making Tour | Route and reviews | 8 h | ★ 4.9 (702) | €52.91 | Check price → |
| Oaxaca: Full-Day Tule, Mitla, Hierve el Agua & Mezcal Tour | Route and reviews | 10 h | ★ 4.7 (498) | €62.48 | Check price → |
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Honest answers to the questions travellers ask us most.
Compare San Martín Tilcajete and San Bartolo Coyotepec, understand the work behind woodcarving and black pottery, and visit without sales pressure.
Read the guide →How to experience Día de Muertos in Oaxaca respectfully, from dates and altars to cemetery visits, parades and advance planning.
Read the guide →How to choose between a guided trip and travelling independently to Hierve el Agua, with current opening, access and timing advice.
Read the guide →Good to know
For Zapotec and Mixtec heritage, Monte Albán, an exceptional regional food culture, mezcal and living craft traditions. The tours reflect that mix: archaeology, markets and cooking, distilleries, textiles, black pottery and alebrijes.
The archaeological zone is about 8 km west of the city. Traffic and the climb matter more than the distance; a transfer commonly takes around 25–40 minutes from the historic centre.
No. Allow roughly 1.5–2 hours each way by road depending on traffic, road conditions and stops. Combined tours with Mitla, El Tule and a mezcal distillery are long days, not a quick waterfall visit.
No. Oaxaca City is inland in a high valley and has neither beach nor harbour. Puerto Escondido is now roughly 2.5 hours away by the newer highway in normal conditions; Huatulco is farther.
Not for the historic centre. A car adds flexibility for the valleys, but guided day tours avoid parking, mountain-road navigation and deciding who drives after a mezcal tasting.
It is not a coastal resort and it is not a Maya destination. There are no city beaches, boat tours or nearby Maya ruins; the defining archaeology is Zapotec and Mixtec, and the main excursions run overland.
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