Best Oaxaca City Day Trips in 2026

Oaxaca City , Oaxaca

From $ 40.00

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 of Monte Alban to the Cuilapam Convent on the valley floor, you’ll learn all about the region’s rich history! Round-trip hotel transport is included.

Oaxaca City , Oaxaca

From $ 33.14

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 at a local traditional food buffet restaurant. The fourth place is the house - workshop of a hip or waist loom craftsman in Santo Tomas Jalieza. The fifth and final place to visit is the house - workshop of a master black mud craftsman in San Bartolo Coyotepec.

Oaxaca City , Oaxaca

From $ 40.00

"Join us on an unforgettable trip to Monte Albán! Discover the history of this Zapotec city, visit alebrijes and black clay workshops, explore the majestic former convent of Cuilapam, and finish with a tasting in an authentic chocolate shop. A day full of culture, art and flavor awaits you with Oaxaca Dreams. Reserve your spot today!"

Oaxaca City , Oaxaca

From $ 40.00

Marvel at the breathtaking views of Boil the Water. Enjoy the natural pools and amazing height of the waterfalls. Venture on an excursion where you will visit only Boerve water, a set of two waterfalls that for millions of years have been petrifying because of the calcium carbonate mineral solution of water. On the tour is to go directly to boil the water as the only stop. We stayed on site for 3 hours to have enough time and enjoy the natural wonders of Hierve el Agua without hurry. Learn about the history of Hierve el Agua, which is a set of petrified waterfalls distinguished by the color white and the more than 200 meters high that make them up. BRING CASH, $70 pesos entry fee and at least $200 to buy snacks, NO card accepted. Remember to come before breakfast, or bring box lunch as we will not stop. You can shop inside

Oaxaca City , Oaxaca

From $ 42.00

The ancient Zapotec city of Monte Albán is one of Mexico's most impressive archaeological sites, and this tour is designed for you to experience it without rushing and with the best explanations. Start your day with panoramic views of the Oaxaca Valley while a certified guide shares the history, temples, and secrets of the ancient Zapotec capital. Afterward, travel to the artisan village of Arrazola to get an up-close look at the real process of creating Alebrijes: the carving, painting, and symbolism. Later, discover the unique Black Pottery technique in San Bartolo Coyotepec, where artisans show you how they achieve its signature shine. This trip includes comfortable transportation, hotel pickup, on-board insurance, and guidance throughout the day. It's ideal for first-time visitors to Oaxaca looking for an authentic, clear, and well-guided experience. More than 24,000 travelers have enjoyed this route with us!

Oaxaca City , Oaxaca

From $ 36.05

Something that we have identified from others, are our Guides, all of them are part of the Lescas family and we want to share what we like about our beautiful Oaxaca, fun, ambitious and knowledgeable about the history and traditions of Oaxaca, we believe that the guide It has the ability to transmit the passion and come to appreciate everything from a different vision

Oaxaca City , Oaxaca

From $ 40.00

Discover Monte Alban with a local bilingual guide who shares little-known truths about Zapotec culture. You taste ancient mezcal in an authentic palenque, seeing the traditional production process step by step. You know the craft workshops of black clay and alebrijes, with local artisans who work in front of you, preserving centuries-old techniques. Convenient transport between each point, collected from your accommodation in the historic center, so that all day is dedicated to living the Oaxacan culture.

Oaxaca City , Oaxaca

From $ 29.71

We are 100% Oaxacan and take you on a tour to meet and explore Oaxaca in one day, we will have a tour full of culture, history, art and gastronomy. We will visit 6 special places: The millennial tree of the Tule in Santa Maria el Tule. -The petrified waterfalls of Boil the water. - The archaeological area of Mitla, we tour the place with a certified guide. - A buffet restaurant with traditional local food. -A factory of artisan mezcal. - The house of a craftsman of wool mats in Teotitlan del Valle.

Oaxaca City , Oaxaca

From $ 40.00

We will move to your hotel or airbnb if you are in the city center area, in any case if you are far away the meeting point are our offices. When you board the unit you will start enjoying the professional attentions of the Turisteando agency in Oaxaca. You will have trained guides with tour information, you will know the most emblematic places of Oaxaca, you will also taste typical Oaxaca food as its traditions and customs. You will visit more than 3 villages in one day.

Oaxaca City , Oaxaca

From $ 28.00

Tour Packages Oaxaca Offers your excursions with the best guides in the city, paying special attention to the service we provide to our clients.

Oaxaca City , Oaxaca

From $ 22.00

We are 100% Oaxacan and take you on a tour to meet and explore Oaxaca in one day, we will have a tour full of culture, history, art and gastronomy. We will visit 5 special places: - The archaeological complex of Monte Albán, we tour the place with a certified guide. - A buffet restaurant with traditional Oaxacan food. The house of a black clay craftsman in San Bartolo Coyotepec. - The house of a craftswoman of textiles made in hip or waist loom in Santo Tomas Jalieza. - The workshop of a woodcarving craftsman known as alebrijes in San Martín Tilcajete.