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Things to do in Oaxaca

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Day trips from Oaxaca

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11h

Explore Hierve el Agua, Mitla, Tule, Textile and Mezcal for a day

Experience the best of Oaxaca in one unforgettable day.

  • Top-rated · 5.0★
  • Free cancellation
From $74 a person
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3h to 4h

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

  • Top-rated · 4.8★
  • Free cancellation
From $32 a person
6h

Hierve el agua half day tour

(we include a hiking) Enjoy the natural pools and be amazed by the height of the waterfalls.

  • Top-rated · 4.7★
  • Free cancellation
From $41 a person
12h

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

Experience the ultimate day trip in Oaxaca with our extensive itinerary tour.

  • Top-rated · 4.7★
  • Free cancellation
From $55 a person
Tortillas, corn and herbs on our tour.
3h 30m

Immersion Tour and Oaxaca Markets, All gastronomy included

Our tour is planned by a team of gastronomy lovers.

  • Top-rated · 4.8★
  • Free cancellation
From $59 a person
2h

Oaxaca Walking Tour

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  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
From $21 a person
Live painting during the Street Art with an artist in OAXACA
2h

Street Art Tour With An Artist in Oaxaca

Join us for an unforgettable Street Art Tour in Oaxaca with a local artist and explore the city's most iconic murals and street art.

  • 4.9★ · 66 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $43 a person
9h 30m

Oaxacan Journey

Ideal for people who have little time to visit the city of Oaxaca and want to explore the most emblematic places in the surrounding area in terms of nature, gastronomy, culture...

  • 5.0★ · 56 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $117 a person
3h

Private Historic City Tour + Street Food of Oaxaca - Best Rated

Join us on a private walking tour in Oaxaca City, where we'll take you on a journey through its rich history and tantalize your taste buds with a street food adventure.

  • 4.9★ · 62 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $58 a person
8h

Hierve el Agua and distillery of mezcal tour

If you visit Oaxaca, you must visit Hierve el Agua.

  • Top-rated · 4.8★
  • Free cancellation
From $60 a person
6h

The Mezcal Journey

Our experience is an educational tour to learn about the culture of mezcal and all the tradition that surrounds it.

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Free cancellation
From $106 a person
Hidden Gems
3h to 9h

Oaxaca Conmigo Private Tours

#1 Private Tour Company in Oaxaca We are a small team of licensed local guides curating exceptional Private Tours and offering 8 unique Experiences across Oaxaca. We drive you in...

  • Top-rated · 5.0★
  • Free cancellation
From $311 a person
10h to 11h

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.

  • Top-rated · 4.7★
  • Free cancellation
From $38 a person
6h

AUTHENTIC OAXACA CULTURAL FOOD TOUR, eat like a local.

This is a project run by Betsaida, Zapotec woman, born & raised in Oaxaca.

  • Top-rated · 5.0★
  • Free cancellation
From $109 a person
4h

Taste Oaxaca Food Tour with 15+ Tastings

Most travellers never get beyond Oaxaca’s restaurant scene, but this tour dives straight into the city’s true culinary heart.

  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
From $59 a person
3h

Private Professional Tour Guide in Oaxaca 3 hours - Best Rated

Unlock the Secrets of Oaxaca with Your Personalized Private Tour Guide Explore the enchanting city of Oaxaca with a tailored, expert-led private tour, crafted specifically to...

  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
From $54 a person
3h 15m

Made in Oaxaca Food Tour

Walk and discover the side of Puerto that tourists rarely see: real food, real people, real passion.

  • 4.9★ · 70 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $74 a person
10h

Tule, Mitla & Hierve el Agua Full-Day Tour with Certified Guide

Experience Tule, Mitla, Teotitlán textiles, Hierve el Agua, and a mezcal tasting on a well-organized full-day tour guided by a certified bilingual guide—not an anfitrión.

  • 4.7★ · 120 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $50 a person
5h to 6h

Oaxaca to Tule Tree Bike Tour - 6 hours

We will get to know Oaxaca, culture, history, art and gastronomy.

  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
From $70 a person
north platform archaeological zone of monte albán
8h

Monte Albán Tour, Hierve el Agua, Teotitlán del Valle and Mezcal

Hello : We are a group of certified local guides, sightseeing professionally.

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Free cancellation
From $305 a person
11h

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...

  • 4.5★ · 229 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $46 a person
10h

Full Day Tour of Oaxacan Wonders

Discover the best of the Central Valleys of Oaxaca in one day, combining history, culture and unique landscapes.

  • Free cancellation
  • Skip the line
From $50 a person
4h

Oaxaca Streets Food Tour with 14+ Tastings

Most visitors to Oaxaca never experience the city’s nighttime food scene when neighbourhood grills fire up, late-night vendors appear, and regional specialities take centre stage.

  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
From $69 a person
2h 30m

Oaxaca City bike tour: History, traditions and culture

Discover Oaxaca by bike with a limited group of 6 riders and professional guides, the most emblematic places in Oaxaca City making strategic stops to learn about its history and...

  • Free cancellation
  • Half-day
From $38 a person

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