Oaxaca de Juarez: Monte Alban Half-Day Tour
⏱ 4 hours · 4.7 (704)
Discover the pyramids on a half-day tour of the Monte Albán archaeological zone
from €29 per person
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Monte Albán tours
Monte Albán tours are compared here by what the day actually contains, not by the longest list of stops. Oaxaca’s old centre is the base, but most archaeological, craft and landscape tours spend substantial time on the road through the Valles Centrales. Check the meeting point, the time at each stop and whether entrance fees or lunch are included before treating two similar titles as the same trip.
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Oaxaca: Monte Alban Guided Archaeological Tour
⏱ 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 per person
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From Oaxaca: Monte Alban, Alebrijes & Black Clay Day Trip
⏱ 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 per person
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Oaxaca: Mount Albán & Cuilapam de Guerrero Full-Day Tour
⏱ 8 hours · 4.7 (133)
Enjoy a full day tour visiting Monte Albán, Arrazola, Cuilapam de Guerrero and San Bartolo Coyotepec.
from €34 per person
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Oaxaca: Full-Day Sightseeing Tour to Monte Alban, Barro Negro, Alebrijes & Mezcal
⏱ 9 hours · 4.7 (125)
Experience the archaeological zone of Monte Albán, taste 5 award-winning mezcals in our self-sustaining palenque, and visit the workshops of authentic Alebrije and Black Clay ar…
from €38 per person
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Oaxaca: Monte Albán, traditional mezcal, alebrijes, and black pottery in one day
⏱ 8 hours · 4.5 (89)
Explore Monte Albán with a local guide and learn about Zapotec culture. Enjoy ancestral mezcal and visit alebrije and black pottery workshops. Enjoy an authentic experience, awa…
from €34 per person
Check availability → Half-Day Trip to Monte Albán & Mezcal Experience
⏱ 5 hours · 4.6 (65)
Experience Monte Alban and taste 5 award-winning mezcals at our self-sustaining palenque.
from €29 per person
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Oaxaca: Monte Albán, Hierve el Agua, Mezcal & Teotitlán Tour
⏱ 8 hours · 4.9 (65)
Tour Monte Albán's temples with a guide. Choose to swim in Hierve el Agua's mineral pools or walk to its petrified waterfalls, then learn how mezcal is made and meet Teo…
from €241 per group up to 2
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Guided tour of Monte Albán. No tourist traps
⏱ 4 hours · 4.7 (17)
Tour of the Monte Albán archaeological zone, in the morning to avoid the crowds.\n\nExplore and learn about Zapotec culture with an expert guide, without unnecessary commercial…
from €36 per person
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Oaxaca: Monte Alban, Cuilapam, and Artisan Villages Tour
⏱ 9 hours · 4.0 (16)
Discover the Zapotec city of Monte Alban on a day trip from Oaxaca. Visit the former convent of Cuilapam de Guerrero, the black pottery of San Bartolo Coyotepec, and the alebrij…
from €17 per person
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Oaxaca: Monte Alban, Alebrije Workshop & Black Pottery Tour
⏱ 6.5 hours · 4.8 (8)
Embark on a captivating journey through the heart of Oaxaca’s history and artistry. Visit the ancient Zapotec city of Monte Alban, a charming artisan town, and a black pottery w…
from €48 per person
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Oaxaca: Monte Albán Archaeological Site Tour & Museum Visit
⏱ 4 hours · 5.0 (4)
Explore Monte Albán, Oaxaca's largest archaeological site, with an expert guide. Visit its on-site museum, Great Plaza, North Platform, Observatory, and Ball Court.
from €55 per person
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Oaxaca: Premium Sightseeing Tour of Monte Alban and Master Artisans
⏱ 8 hours · 5.0 (4)
Explore the grandeur of Monte Alban and connect with the creative soul of Oaxaca. Discover alebrijes, textiles, and black pottery in villages where art is still alive.
from €231 per group up to 4
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Tour Oaxaca Antigua: Monte Albán, Alebrijes & Artesanías
⏱ 8 hours · 3.5 (3)
Explore Oaxaca’s ancient wonders on this full-day tour! Discover Monte Albán’s ruins, vibrant alebrije workshops, black clay pottery, and artisanal mezcal. Culture, history, and…
from €43 per person
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Oaxaca: Monte Albán Archaeological Tour
⏱ 9.5 hours · 5.0 (2)
Discover Oaxaca's ancient wonders on a Monte Albán Archaeological Tour. Explore ruins, admire alebrijes, visit historic sites, and experience local crafts.
from €36 per person
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Oaxaca: Monte Alban, Alebrijes & San Bartolo Pottery Tour
⏱ 9 hours · 3.7 (2)
Tour Monte Albán's Zapotec pyramids and temples, then visit Cuilapam de Guerrero's historic convent. See alebrijes made in Arrazola and a black clay pottery demonstratio…
from €58 per person
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Oaxaca: Seize the morning and explore Monte Alban.
⏱ 4 hours · 5.0 (1)
Discover Monte Alban Archaeological Site on a guided tour from Oaxaca city. Learn about ancient Zapotec Civilization while walking among temples and palaces mixing archaeology &…
from €31 per person
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Oaxaca: Monte Albán, Alebrijes, and Black Clay Workshops
⏱ 8 hours · 5.0 (1)
Embark on a full-day tour of Oaxaca's surroundings. Visit the Monte Albán Archaeological site, and explore the vibrant world of alebrijes at a traditional workshop.
from €43 per person
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From Oaxaca: Monte Albán and Zapotec Textile Art
⏱ 7 hours · 5.0 (1)
Enjoy an authentic experience on a tour to the Archaeological Zone of Monte Alban with guides of Zapotec origin.\nLearn about the production of handmade textiles by a Zapotec fa…
from €269 per group up to 2
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Monte Albán. Sightseeing Bike Tour. Archeology, Alebrijes and History.
⏱ 7 hours · 5.0 (1)
Hop on your bike and explore the best of Oaxaca. Tour the ancient ruins of Monte Albán, learn about the folk art of the Alebrijes in Arrazola, and end at the imposing former con…
from €125 per person
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Monte Albán + Ancestral Mezcal + Alebrijes + Lunch in Oaxaca
⏱ 8 hours 0
Discover the magic of Oaxaca in a single day: explore Monte Albán in depth and then continue on to alebrijes, ancestral mezcal, black pottery, and its delicious traditional cuis…
from €65 per person
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Monte Albán Morning Half-Day Tour: Transport & Guide
⏱ 3.5 hours 0
Discover the rich history of Oaxaca on a guided tour of Monte Albán. Start your day early and avoid the crowds at the Monte Albán Archaeological Site while exploring the ancient…
from €30 per person
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From Oaxaca: Monte Albán and the Crafts Route
⏱ 11 hours 0
Discover the crafts route, walk through Monte Albán, an archaeological site of Mesoamerican origin, explore the remains of Culiapan de Guerrero, and visit Arrazola and San Barto…
from €99 per person
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Oaxaca: Raíces Oaxaqueñas (Monte Alban)
⏱ 8 hours 0
Embark on a journey through Oaxaca's cultural heritage. Explore Monte Albán's ancient ruins, savor the Oaxacan cuisine, delve into mezcal production, and admire the craf…
from €40 per person
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From Oaxaca: 8-Hour Monte Albán Tour of Ceremonial Buildings
⏱ 8 hours 0
Discover the archaeological site of Monte Albán. Learn about the history while you explore the ceremonial buildings including the Game of Ball, the Palace of Monte Albán, and th…
from €54 per person
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Oaxaca: Discover the secrets of Monte Albán
⏱ 4 - 4.5 hours 0
Come visit the most impressive archaeological site in the mountains. Edgar will tell you the fascinating story of the oldest religious state in all of Mexico.
from €160 per person
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Oaxaca Archaeological Sites: Monte Albán, Mitla, and Dainzú
⏱ 7 hours 0
Enjoy a private tour of three archaeological sites in Oaxaca: Monte Albán, Mitla, and Dainzú. Our service includes pickup and dropoff at your hotel in Oaxaca City.
from €346 per group up to 2
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Oaxaca: Monte Albán & Black Pottery Half-Day Tour
⏱ 6 hours 0
Discover the essence of Oaxaca in half a day: a guided visit to the UNESCO-listed Monte Albán, traditional Oaxacan lunch, and a hands-on black pottery workshop with local artisa…
from €144 per person
Check availability →Good to know: Oaxaca is an inland city at roughly 1,550 metres, with no beach and no harbour. Monte Albán is close; Hierve el Agua, Mitla and the craft villages require a longer road day. Pacific beaches are a separate journey of about two and a half hours each way on the newer highway, not a quick city excursion.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Oaxaca best known for?
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.
How far is Monte Albán from Oaxaca City?
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.
Is Hierve el Agua close to Oaxaca?
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.
Does Oaxaca City have beaches?
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.
Do I need a car in Oaxaca?
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.
What does Oaxaca not offer?
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.