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10 Things To Do In Oaxaca City

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The 10 most popular things to do in Oaxaca City, ranked by traveller reviews. The Zocalo, Santo Domingo, Jalatlaco's muralled lanes and the Sunday markets in Tlacolula — sorted by what travellers actually book.

10 Things To Do In Oaxaca City

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

Hierve el Agua, Tule Tree, Mitla and Mezcal Distillery Tour - Start time, meeting point, and the rhythm of a 12-hour day

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

Most Popular 4.5

Full-day Oaxaca tour: Tule Tree, Mitla, Hierve el Agua petrified waterfalls, Teotitlán rug weaving, and a mezcal tasting.

“This tour was excellent. Our guide Miguel was knowledgeable and fun. He went back and forth from Spanish and English flawlessly. That was helpful. We had plenty of time to see everything and had a blast at the Mezcal tasting. Very much worth the time and money.”

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

Explore Hierve el Agua, Mitla, Tule, Textile and Mezcal for a day - Getting started: 8:00 am pickup and how the day stays organized

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

5.0

A packed Oaxaca day hitting Hierve el Agua, Mitla, Teotitlán textiles, Tule, and mezcal, with entrance fees and a free tasting included.

“This was an amazing tour. Hierve el agua was a highlight of my mexico trip. Luis was a great tour guide.. very friendly and knowledgeable. Oscar was our driver and got us back earlier than expected which was appreciated after the 11 hour tour. Each stop of the tour was unique and worth while. I…”

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Monte Alban Guided Half Day Tour

Monte Alban Guided Half Day Tour - From Oaxaca City to Monte Albán in a comfortable 30-minute ride

3.Monte Alban Guided Half Day Tour

5.0

A half-day guided trip to Monte Albán from Oaxaca City, with an air-conditioned ride, expert commentary, and flexible time to explore.

“The shuttle got us there and back without wasting time, and the tour guide explained the site in a casual and accessible way while answering questions with deep and detailed knowledge. More tours should be open-ended like this one - we ended up staying an extra hour for reasons, and took the next shuttle back.”

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AUTHENTIC OAXACA CULTURAL FOOD TOUR, eat like a local.

AUTHENTIC OAXACA CULTURAL FOOD TOUR, eat like a local. - Stop by Stop: From Santo Domingo to the Zócalo

4.AUTHENTIC OAXACA CULTURAL FOOD TOUR, eat like a local.

5.0

Eat 24+ Oaxaca tastings across markets and street stalls on a small-group 6-hour walk, with corn, mezcal, fruit, and culture.

“Aurora was an amazing guide. I would have done this tour the first day I arrived if I had to do it again. Food and guide of the area was great. The food on the tour was pre Hispanic and I learned a lot”

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Boil the water and distillery mezcal tour

Boil the water and distillery mezcal tour - Mezcal Valle Oaxaca: what you learn before the tasting

6.Boil the water and distillery mezcal tour

5.0

A full day from Oaxaca City: Hierve el Agua mineral pools and an agave distillation tour with a generous mezcal tasting.

“What a day! Hierve Del Agua is a spectacular place to visit, and our guide was exceptional - friendly, knowledgeable and fun. Seeing the process by which Mezcal is made was fascinating… and the tasting was positively intoxicating. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻”

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Immersion Tour and Oaxaca Markets, All gastronomy included

Immersion Tour and Oaxaca Markets, All gastronomy included - Inside the market maze: what the route feels like

7.Immersion Tour and Oaxaca Markets, All gastronomy included

5.0

Oaxaca City market gastronomy tour with about 20 tastings, tepache/pulque, tlacolula tacos, tejate, more. English, small group, 3.5 hours.

“A wonderful experience! The food was delicious and you learn about the uniqueness of the Oaxacan culture and food. Mexican food differs from region to region. Brian our guide was a wonderful host and embassador for Oaxaca. I am an experienced traveler and have walked through markets all over the world. This authentic market is…”

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

Flavors of Oaxaca: Cooking Class with No Set Menu and Local Market Tour - Market tour: learning flavors before you cook them

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

4.5

Oaxaca City market walk and hands-on cooking class with a flexible menu, dietary options, small group, and a filling lunch for $75.

“It was a very professional workshop , informative , interactive , generous . We wished we had planned it earlier on our trip as we would have returned.”

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Oaxaca Conmigo Private Tours

Oaxaca Conmigo Private Tours - Choosing stops within 3 to 9 hours (and why logistics matter)

9.Oaxaca Conmigo Private Tours

5.0

Private, customizable Oaxaca day tour with a clean AC car, guided UNESCO stops, and artisan workshops. Pickup included.

“We toured with Jesus. He has full knowledge to give this tour, and is very accommodating. We had not settled on the sights to experience. He narrowed our interests with information to fulfill our interests. We learned so much of the area surrounding Oaxaca. By all means take this tour.”

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The Mezcal Journey

The Mezcal Journey - Campo Enigma and the agave fields: where photos are easy and lessons stick

10.The Mezcal Journey

5.0

A half-day Oaxaca tour with agave fields, artisanal mezcal production, and unlimited tastings, plus a traditional Oaxacan meal.

“The Mezcal Tour is a great way to learn about a product of pride from Oaxaca and an easy way to make quick travelling friends within the group. I was part of a fun group, helped by the fact we were sipping mezcal together! I was not particularly a fan of mezcal before the tour,…”

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