Top Oaxaca City Full-day Tours

If you visit Oaxaca, you must visit Hierve el Agua. Hierve el Agua is a natural scenery of petrified waterfalls. The first thing we do on the tour is to go directly to Hierve el Agua as our first stop. We stay there for 3 hours to have enough time to enjoy the natural wonders of Hierve el Agua without rushing. There you can go hiking with local guides, or enjoy the spas that are there. After visiting this wonderful place, on the way back to the city we visit one of the most popular mezcal distilleries in Oaxaca. There you can do a mezcal tasting completely free of charge, and taste the different flavors of mezcals that exist. The tour lasts approximately 7 hours, and includes entrance fees to Hierve el Agua

We take you to the places that give you the true Oaxacan experience. We handle small groups for a more comfortable experience. On this tour you will be able to learn about the Mezcal process in a high-quality distillery. You will get to know different attractions and we will provide you with recommendations so you can enjoy our city. We adapt to your needs, in Hierve el Agua you will have the option of hiking (with or without a guide belonging to the community where Hierve el Agua is located) this activity can be done perfectly without a guide because there are signs that tell you where to go. Go, you will also have the opportunity to cool off in the natural pools, or you can skip the hiking if you wish, all of this is optional. Our meeting point is at the entrance of the ethnobotanical garden, just behind the well-known Santo Domingo church. We offer you free advice to help you find what you are looking for on your adventure in this city.

Discover one of Oaxaca’s natural minerales, the gigantie tree of el Tule which is over 2000 years olg, we Will continue to Teotitlan del Valle where you can admire the wool carpets; we continue to the ceremonial center of Mitla, outstandingly beautiful for ist magnificent fretwork made of countless polish stones, our journey continues to hierve el agua, where you wil have the opportunity to admire the beautiful petrified wather falls: our last stop is a mezcal destilley.

From the mountaintop pyramids of Monte Alban to the Cuilapam Convent on the valley floor, learn all about the rich history of Oaxaca Valley on this guided full-day trip by coach. Discover the Zapotec pyramids and excavated ruins of UNESCO-listed Monte Alban, admire the mystical woodcarvings of San Antonio Arrazola and meet resident artisans in San Bartolo Coyotepec, a town known for its beautiful black pottery. Hotel pickup and drop-off from Oaxaca included.

Arriving in a new place can be stressful and delays can get your vacation off to a bad start. Streamline your arrival in Oaxaca with this handy shared transfer service. You'll be met at the hotel and transferred directly to your accommodation. Forget squeezing into an uncomfortable over-full bus as there will be a maximum of ten passengers.

Eliminate the hassle of figuring out ground transportation when you arrive at Oaxaca International Airport (OAX) with this shared, round-trip transfer service. Your driver meets you at the arrivals hall when you land and drives you to your accommodation located in Oaxaca city, making stops along the way to drop off other passengers. At the end of your vacation, your driver picks you up for your departure flight.

Find culture, history and excellent souvenir shopping on this 4.5-hour guided tour of the city of Oaxaca. Explore by foot the ‘zócalo’ (town square) and city center, and visit the Temple of Santo Domingo de Guzman and the Oaxaca Regional Museum located in its former convent. Wander the stalls of 20 de Noviembre and Benito Juarez, two of Oaxaca's most popular markets, and pick up woven goods, crafts and tasty snacks like chocolates and chilies. Hotel pickup and drop-off by coach included.

Whether you want to be met at Oaxaca Airport at the start of your trip or transferred from your hotel to the airport at the end, or both, this private transfer is the easy option. Instead of haggling with taxi drivers, squeezing into public transport, or self-driving in a new place, you can sit back and relax. This is a private service just for you and your party.

Get your trip to Oaxaca off to a good start and pre-book a private transfer service. Meet the driver at Oaxaca International Airport (OAX) after collecting your luggage and proceed to your vehicle. Next, enjoy a quick transfer to your Oaxaca accommodation, without the hassle of making multiple stops.

We are the only ones to take you to see the most attractive points of Oaxaca in a single day. Monte Albán, the archaeological site par excellence, learn the history from one of the tourist guides. Boils the water natural attraction in the mountains of Oaxaca, it is visited by thousands of people a year. Place where you can take the time to swim or walk to reach the foot of the petrified waterfalls more than 35 meters high. Mezcal is a typical drink that is currently considered one of the cleanest alcoholic beverages in the world. By the traditional distillation system. You will have the opportunity to learn about its process and tasting with more than 15 types of agaves endemic to Oaxaca. Teotitlán del Valle, considered the place of the gods, is a town located in the Valley of Oaxaca that comes from the Zapotec culture, which preserves the tradition of its textiles with the famous wool rugs and their natural dyes. Learn about the process of this textile that is so representative of Oaxaca.

Oaxacan food is nationally and internationally recognized. The markets of Oaxaca are the best option to taste the true traditional food! This tour will give you the best introduction to Oaxacan cuisine. You will be able to understand everything that happens in the markets and clarify your doubts while you explore the flavors and smells of Oaxacan cuisine from the most traditional places.

Discover the highlights of Oaxaca on a full-day sightseeing tour. Visit the archaeological complex of Monte Albán, founded in 500 BC, the former convent and temple from the 16th century, and stop at local artisan workshops to see the process of making handmade figurines. Learn about the rich history and culture of Oaxaca from your guide as you explore.

Discover the tastes and textures of Oaxaca during a cooking workshop right in the heart of the city. Join a small group and visit a local market to gather ingredients for your class. There's no set menu, so the group can select which traditional dishes to make. Learn about the origins of each dish and several techniques during your hands-on class. Your tour end with the delicious meal that you've created.

If you prefer to see art in bustling streets rather than stuffy museums, you'll love Oaxaca and this half-day bike tour. In a small, intimate group you'll cycle around three city neighborhoods where you'll see colorful murals, posters, and stencil art by local artists. Visit workshops and learn about Oaxacan culture while seeing the sights and getting some exercise.

Visit Hierve el Agua, a smoke kitchen, and the Zapotec village of Teotitlán del Valle on a full-day tour from Oaxaca. Next, enjoy plenty of time to walk down to the swimming area at Hierve el Agua and take a leisurely dip in the warm spring waters. Head to Teotitlán del Valle to learn about Zapotec weaving traditions and explore the town. Finally, after Hierve el Agua, we will visit a smoke kitchen to enjoy a traditional food lunch (at your own expense) and return to the city. Your tour includes round-trip transport from Oaxaca.

Discover the natural beauty of Santiago Apoala on this all-day guided tour from Oaxaca. Head to the main waterfall, called "Cola de Serpiente," which means snake tail, before visiting the lagoon filled with turquoise blue water. Here, you’ll be able to take a refreshing dip and enjoy time to relax.

If you visit Oaxaca, you must visit Hierve el Agua. Hierve el Agua is a natural scenery of petrified waterfalls. The first thing we do on the tour is to go directly to Hierve el Agua as our first stop. We stay there for 3 hours to have enough time to enjoy the natural wonders of Hierve el Agua without rushing. There you can go hiking with local guides, or take a dip in to the pool. After visiting this wonderful place, on the way back to the city we visit one of the most popular mezcal distilleries in Oaxaca. There you can do a mezcal tasting completely free of charge, and taste the different flavors of mezcals that exist. The tour lasts approximately 7 hours, and includes entrance fees to Hierve el Agua.

This is a very long but very complete tour if you only have a few days to get to know Oaxaca, you will visit 5 of the most important places in Oaxaca!! 1.-Tule tree 2.-Pre-Hispanic natural colors 3.-Mitla, Archaeological zone - Stop to eat at a Oaxacan restaurant 4.-Boil the water 5.-Mezcal Factory Something that we have identified us from others, they are our Guides, they are all part of the Lescas family and we want to share what we like about our beautiful Oaxaca, fun, friendly and knowledgeable about the history and traditions of Oaxaca! now if you want something shorter, we have a half day option just to boil the water, search our profile we are Lescas Co Tours

We will get to know an important part of Oaxaca, its culture, history, art and gastronomy. We take a tour with a professional team, we will visit 6 special places. We visit the petrified waterfalls of Hierve el Agua, where we have 2 hours of free time. We visit the beautiful archaeological zone of Mitla where we will take a tour of 40 minutes to 1 hour with a certified guide. We eat in a buffet restaurant with traditional local food. We visit Teotitlán del Valle where we will see the house - workshop of a wool rug artisan. We visit a factory, outlet or palenque of mezcal to have a tasting of this traditional alcoholic beverage of the state. We visit the famous tule tree located in Santa María el Tule, recognized among other things for its thickness or width and years of life.

Explore Monte Albán, a pre-Columbian archaeological site in Oaxaca, on this all-day guided tour. The ruins offer a glimpse into Zapotec and Mixtec culture. Also, visit an alebrije workshop to watch artisans carve and paint Mexican folk art sculptures and stop to see black clay ceramic pottery being produced. Plus, enjoy a buffet of traditional Oaxaca food (not included in the price).

Explore the artisan villages of Oaxaca on this private all-day guided tour. Visit the homes of artisans such as the black pottery figures at Doña Rosa Studio in San Bartolo Coyotepec and the hand-carved painted alebrije of Jacobo Angeles in San Martín Tilcajete. In Santo Tomás Jalieza, browse colorful woven cotton goods made on backstrap looms at a local market, and in Ocotlán de Morelos, see works from artist Rodolfo Morales.

We will pick you up at your hotel to start our tour to San Martín Tilcajete where we will admire the process of making alebrijes, the most emblematic crafts of Oaxaca. Then we will go to San Bartolo Coyotepec, a town of artisans characterized by the elaboration of black clay pieces, we will learn about the process of making clay figures. We will also go to Teotitlán del Valle, place of the famous wool rugs dyed with natural dyes. In this place we will know the process of elaboration of the rugs. Finally, we will visit the thousand-year-old Tule Tree, this is the tree with the largest trunk diameter in the world. Located in the town of Santa María del Tule. At the end of the tour, we return to the city of Oaxaca.

Get a wonderful overview of Oaxaca on this tour in an air-conditioned van. You will learn about Mixtec and Zapotec history and culture, taste local bakery treats, watch the process of mezcal making, visit a tree with the widest trunk in the world and visit a traditional textile workshop. Lastly, we'll stop at Hierve el Agua, where you admire the beauty of the travertine rock formations and swim in their turquoise pools.