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531+ tours, tickets and activities in Oaxaca City, Mexico. Booking is completed on Viator, with free cancellation on many options.

Tours and activities in Oaxaca City

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Hierve el Agua 2.5 hours, Mitla, Tule, Rugs and Mezcal for a Day

Experience the best of Oaxaca in one unforgettable day. Marvel at the majestic Tule Tree, the ancient ahuehuete known for having the widest trunk in the world, and spend 3 hours at Hierve el Agua, exploring its impressive petrified waterfalls and refreshing natural pools. Enjoy a delicious buffet with local flavors and vegan options, then dive into the history of Mitla with a certified bilingual…

4.9(1,579)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 1579 reviews11 hFree cancellation

From £51.33 per person

Monte Alban Guided Half Day Tour

The difference is the quality of our Guides, a lot of experience but above all passion to tell the story of Monte Albán

4.8(1,082)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 1082 reviews4 hFree cancellation

From £22.03 per person

Hierve el Agua, Tule Tree, Mitla and Mezcal Distillery Tour

Experience the ultimate day trip in Oaxaca with our extensive itinerary tour. Our journey begins at the awe-inspiring Tule tree, a living testament to over 2,000 years of history. Next, we delve into the rich tradition of rug weaving at a workshop in Teotitlan del Valle. The adventure continues with a visit to Mitla Archaeological Site, renowned for its breathtaking beauty and mysterious allure.…

4.7(1,187)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 1187 reviews12 hFree cancellation

From £45.32 per person

OAXACA CULTURAL FOOD TOUR, eat like a local.

This is a project run by Betsaida, Zapotec woman, born & raised in Oaxaca. This project started 6 years ago with the simple desire to share to the world, the beauty & cultural richness of Oaxaca. We’re not only proud of our roots, but also deeply committed to support the local consumption. From farmers, artisans, cooks, market vendors & more in order to promote a sustainable tourism. Therefore, o…

5.0(509)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 509 reviews6 hFree cancellation

From £76.06 per person

Traditional Oaxaqueña Cooking with Grandma's Recipes

We welcome you into our home with open arms! Immediately, you will feel part of our family and our traditions. We begin our welcome, the same way my abuela did with me, with hot chocolate and pan. I love to share my stories and traditions of my culture with you. Classes can be in spanish or english. Our class will take place in our beautiful outdoor kitchen, located on our terrace. You will learn…

5.0(377)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 377 reviews3 hFree cancellation

From £71.76 per person

Immersion Tour and Oaxaca Markets, All gastronomy included

Our tour is planned by a team of gastronomy lovers. The team developed a complete platform where what we are looking for is that any lover of food and unique culinary experiences enjoy the culinary heritage of Mexico to the fullest. We planned this experience with two years of research, if you take this experience you will meet people who preserve the gastronomic culture of Oaxaca, the vendors al…

4.8(470)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 470 reviews3 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £40.70 per person

Hierve el Agua and distillery of mezcal tour

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 visi…

4.8(422)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 422 reviews8 hFree cancellation

From £49.10 per person

Monte Alban for 3hrs, Black Pottery and Alebrijes with Admissions

This tour stands out by offering a complete and authentic Oaxacan experience in a single day, accompanied by a certified guide. It combines a visit to Monte Albán, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with unique cultural experiences centered around black pottery and alebrijes, where you’ll get a firsthand look at the traditional techniques used to create these iconic crafts. You’ll also enjoy a well-or…

4.9(315)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 315 reviews8 hFree cancellation

From £40.33 per person

The Mezcal Journey

Our experience is an educational tour to learn about the culture of mezcal and all the tradition that surrounds it. We will begin our trip starting from the center of the city of Oaxaca and we will visit the towns of Mitla and Matatlán. There we will take a walking tour through our majestic agave fields with thousands of specimens, where we will be able to learn more about this plant, as well as…

4.9(312)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 312 reviews6 hFree cancellation

From £73.33 per person

Tour de medio día a monte albán

No solo visite Monte Albán, descubra sus secretos, historia y legado con un guía certificado en uno de los sitios arqueológicos más impresionantes de México.

4.6(436)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 436 reviews4 hFree cancellation

From £22.49 per person

Oaxaca Conmigo Private Tours

#1 Private Tour Company in Oaxaca We are a group of licensed local guides curating exceptional Private Tours & offering 8 unique Experiences across Oaxaca. We drive you in confortable sedans, SUVs, Toyota and Mercedes Benz Vans; perfect for Couples, friends and Families seeking safety, comfort and Authentic Cultural Experiences. Our projetc proudly connects you and opens the doors to more than 57…

5.0(289)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 289 reviews9 hFree cancellation

From £215.89 per person

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

Casa Crespo is Oaxaca in its kitchen. Tradition lives there, where chef Oscar Carrizosa, (originally from the Mixteca region) mixes the ingredients of the 16 ethnicities of Oaxaca with the original seasoning that he inherited from his grandma. It´s the perfect place to get to know the flavors and aromas of Oaxacan food in the classes that Oscar gives. Oscar, who is very friendly, also shows how t…

4.7(356)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 356 reviews4 h 30 min

From £56.65 per person

Oaxacan Vegetarian Cooking Class

This cooking class is developed through deep research with people specialized in pre-Hispanic food, we seek to spread the heritage value of Oaxaca vegetarian food. Together with a traditional Cook we will tour the neighborhood and buy the freshest products for our dishes.

4.9(273)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 273 reviews4 hFree cancellation

From £48.34 per person

Mole & Tortilla class, Market Tour, mezcal tasting | Quinta Brava

An authentic experience to discover Oaxacan culture through cuisine, connect with hosts, and take home a memory you can’t buy in a store or restuant At Quinta Brava, you step into an intimate setting to uncover the stories and traditions behind local food. We cook together over wood fires, share a meal, and create lasting memories. Led by expert local cocineras, and chef Miguel you are guided ste…

4.8(277)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 277 reviews4 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £63.15 per person

Private Tour: Monte Albán, Hierve el Agua, Teotitlán and Mezcal

We are the only ones to take you to know Monte Albán and Hierve el Agua in one day. And to make it more interesting we include Crafts and mezcal. Explore the most important places in Oaxaca with certified local guides, who do tourism professionally, with responsible experiences. Always supporting us from our communities. With comfortable and safe transportation. This tour is ideal for couples, fr…

4.9(224)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 224 reviews8 hFree cancellation

From £209.82 per person

Traditional Cooking Class with Minerva Lopez

I WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT: IT IS NOT A RESTAURANT, I DO NOT CONSIDER MYSELF A CHEF I am Minerva Lopez and I am a traditional cook from Oaxaca and I have more than 40 years of experience in pre-Hispanic and traditional cooking. I invite you to spend a day at my house, with my family, my culture, it is an authentic experience where you will learn to cook as I learned, as if it were with mom! Our grou…

4.8(208)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 208 reviews6 hFree cancellation

From £81.48 per person

Monte Alban - Full Day Guided Tour with or without Food - Oaxaca

We will get to know Oaxaca, culture, history, art and gastronomy. We take a tour with a professional team, we will visit 5 special places in Oaxaca. The first is the wonderful archaeological area of Monte Alban where we take a 2-hour hike with a certified guide. The second place to know is the house - workshop of a wood carving artisan or Alebrijes in San Martin Tilcajete. Third place is to eat a…

4.9(189)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 189 reviews9 hFree cancellation

From £21.19 per person

Hiking in the Sierra Norte of Oaxaca

What makes this experience special is the perfect combination of adventure, nature, and local culture. It's not just a hike; it's a day designed to disconnect from the hustle and bustle, breathe fresh air, and explore spectacular trails in the Sierra Norte of Oaxaca. Plus, everything is designed for your worry-free enjoyment: routes tailored to your level, stops at local restaurants serving authe…

4.9(163)Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 163 reviews12 hFree cancellation

From £114.08 per person

full day tour : Hierve el Agua, Teotitlan, Mezcal, el tule and Mitla

You will know one of the natural wonders the giant Tule tree, which is more than 2000 years old, we will continue to the archaeological area of Mitla, unmatched by its varied ornamentation of its buildings, achieved through the system of geometric designs, then we will go to Teotitlán del valle, where the famous wool mats are made, we will continue our tour to Hierve el agua, where you can admire…

4.5(232)Rated 4.5 out of 5 from 232 reviews11 hFree cancellation

From £30.58 per person

Oaxacan Cooking Class with Local Chef

This class is led by Oswaldo, a Oaxacan chef who trained deeply in his region's traditional cooking and even wrote a book about Oaxacan bread. You won't just watch from the sidelines you'll make the mole yourself, make tortillas on the comal, put together memelas and tamales, and along the way we'll talk about why each ingredient and technique matters. At the end, we share the food, drinks, and y…

5.0(139)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 139 reviews3 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £61.11 per person

Imperio Monte Albán, Ex Convento de Cuilapan y Artesanías locales

Explore the cultural treasures surrounding Oaxaca on a full-day trip with an experienced guide. Travel by coach to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Monte Alban and discover the excavated ruins of this ancient Zapotec city. Meet local artisans making black pottery in the town of San Bartolo Coyotepec and admire the famous wood-carved figures of San Antonio Arrazola. From the mountaintop pyramids o…

4.6(218)Rated 4.6 out of 5 from 218 reviews8 hFree cancellation

From £27.09 per person

Hierve el Agua Guided Full Day Tour in Oaxaca

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 r…

4.7(183)Rated 4.7 out of 5 from 183 reviews11 hFree cancellation

From £26.48 per person

Food & Markets Tour

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.

4.8(154)Rated 4.8 out of 5 from 154 reviews2 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £49.10 per person

Art walk & Cacao delight

During our ART & CACAO TOUR you will discover the secret corners and murals of Oaxaca in Jalatalco and Centro areas. Meeting and mingling with the artists in their studios and galleries you are embedded into the magical Oaxaca art scene. As you soak up the back stories behind the murals you gain a deeper insight and understanding. Inspired by their stories there is then the chance to create your…

5.0(127)Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 127 reviews4 h 30 minFree cancellation

From £61.11 per person