Oaxaca Historic Center Tours

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. This personalized tour is designed exclusively for you, ensuring that your experience is tailored to your interests and preferences. Our expert guide will meet you at your desired location and lead you through the historical heart of Oaxaca. As you walk along the cobblestone streets, you'll be transported back in time, discovering the secrets and stories behind the city's iconic landmarks and architectural wonders. But that's not all - we'll also embark on a culinary exploration of Oaxaca's vibrant street food scene. Our guide will introduce you to the best local vendors and hidden gems, where you'll have the opportunity to sample mouthwatering delicacies. Throughout the tour, our guide will also provide helpful tips and life hacks for you to discover the city on your own when the tour finishes!

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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.

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.

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.

Hello everyone! After years of fine dining and living out of mexico, I returned to my roots to create "The Real Oaxaca Cooking Experience." At Quinta Brava, our dedicated team of three professional cocineras and the chefs is passionate about guiding you through an unforgettable culinary journey. This unique experience aims to preserve and share the rich heritage of ancient Oaxacan cuisine. You’ll learn traditional cooking methods and use authentic utensils that our ancestors cherished. Under the guidance of our experts, you’ll prepare a variety of recipes from across Oaxaca on a traditional wood stove known as the "Lorena," crafted from mud and sand. What sets this experience apart is that you will be the main chef, cooking everything by hand. Immerse yourself in the magic of Oaxacan culture and flavors, and leave with not just recipes, but a deeper appreciation for this culinary art. Join us for a truly authentic and hands-on adventur

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

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!

"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!"

The city of Oaxaca physically interacts with the most emblematic and historical corners of the historic center of the city by making strategic stops so you can get to know in depth the most traditional places and neighborhoods of each corner, all this while being a professional bilingual guide explains its history and cultural data along the route.

Embark on a captivating tour that blends history, art, culture, and beauty as you visit Monte Albán, Arrazola, and San Bartolo Coyotepec. Explore the impressive ruins of an ancient Zapotec city, witness the vibrant craft of Alebrije woodcarving, observing artisans transform wood into colorful sculptures, and discover the intricate art of black clay pottery, experiencing firsthand the traditional techniques that have been passed down through generations. This journey offers a deep dive into Oaxaca's rich cultural heritage, providing a memorable experience that encapsulates the essence of the region.

Discover Oaxaca with your personal guide! Join a small-group walking tour that turns the city into a living story. We’ll wander the UNESCO! Listed historic center, taking in colonial facades, sun-dappled plazas and winding alleys while I share the stories behind each corner and point out the best photo spots to capture unforgettable memories. This tour is more than sightseeing — it’s a personal orientation: insider tips on where to eat, drink, and explore next; and a handful of tucked-away gems only a local would know. Small group size ensures a relaxed, personalized pace and plenty of time to ask questions and connect with fellow travelers. Perfect for your first day in town (or anytime you want to fall in love with Oaxaca), this experience blends history, food, photos and all delivered with warmth and enthusiasm!

On this tour in Oaxaca, we’ll get an edible crash course on the elements that are a bedrock of traditional Oaxacan cooking, as well as on how they are being safeguarded. We’ll go through neighborhood markets and visit home-based restaurants and the stalls of streets vendors, stopping to taste some of Oaxaca’s most iconic dishes and street snacks, from memelas to eggs cooked on the comal. We’ll taste local corn in various forms and see how it’s transformed from kernel to tortilla, in the process learning about the key role it still plays in Oaxacan cuisine and culture. Along the way we’ll meet market vendors who have been holding steady for decades and even visit the gallery of a group of young artists. We’ll end our journey with a meal in a family-run market restaurant, sampling several different types of the city’s most famous creations, mole,a dish that much like Oaxaca’s rich culinary heritage itself, is the result of numerous ingredients being lovingly and carefully mixed together.

You will meet and tour the archaeological area, the Zapotec constructions closest to the city of Oaxaca. Monte Alban, capital of the Zapotecs in pre-Hispanic times, located at the top of the mountain, this wonderful archaeological area tours it in an average of 2 hours with certified guide.

#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 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 Oaxacan Families, people who keep our traditions alive: master artisans, weavers, potters, carvers, indigenous families, traditional cooks, painters and Mezcal master distillers; your are welcomed into their homes and workshops for moments that are intimate, genuine and deeply moving. This is not the Typical tourist path. This is Oaxaca shared with heart, its stories, its traditions, ancestral flavors, Art and hidden gems that most travelers never have the chance to see. Contact us to create a tailor-made experience exclusively for you & travelers who appreciate unforgettable moments.