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By Zapotecos Tours

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
The previous price was P 3,607 and current price is P 3,066 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • 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-organized itinerary, personalized attention, and a comfortable, unhurried experience that brings together Oaxaca’s history, culture, and gastronomy.

    Note: The tour is available in Spanish or English, subject to availability. If there are only a few bookings for one language, the tour may be conducted bilingually, while ensuring that all participants receive the same level of attention and explanation.

Activity location

  • Zapotecos Tours (Tours en Oaxaca)
    • 1015 Melchor Ocampo
    • 68000, Oaxaca de Juárez, Oaxaca, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Melchor Ocampo 1017
    • 1017 Melchor Ocampo
    • 68083, Oaxaca de Juárez, Oaxaca, Mexico

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Zapotec Essence: Monte Albán, Black Pottery, and Alebrijes in One Day

  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English
Starting time: 9:00
Price details
P 3,606.61
P 3,065.62 x 1 AdultP 3,065.62
Total
The previous price was P 3,606.61 and current price is P 3,065.62
15% off

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    certified bilingual guide
  • Inclusions
    We provide bottles of water during the trip.
  • Inclusions
    Our vehicles are modern. They are also comfortable.
  • Inclusions
    Travel insurance is provided on board the vehicle.
  • Inclusions
    The tour price includes access to the Monte Albán archaeological site.
  • Inclusions
    Snacks
  • Exclusions
    Food and beverages are paid for by the customer.
  • Exclusions
    Tips are optional and the amount is at the customer's discretion.

Know before you book

    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Specialized infant seats are available
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • The tour is available in Spanish or English, subject to availability. In case there are few reservations for a single language, the service may be provided bilingually, maintaining attention and explanation for all participants.

Activity itinerary

Zapotecos Tours (Tours en Oaxaca)

  • 10m
Meet us at the meeting point on Melchor Ocampo 1017, where this experience will begin.

Zona Arqueologica de Monte Alban

  • 2h 30m
  • Admission ticket included
You will have the opportunity to visit the fascinating archaeological site of Monte Albán, accompanied by an expert guide who will help you discover its history, architecture, and great cultural importance. During the tour, you will explore the impressive temples, plazas, and structures that were once part of this ancient Zapotec city. You will also enjoy spectacular panoramic views of the Oaxaca Valley, making this experience even more memorable. Without a doubt, it will be a tour full of history, learning, and unique moments at one of the most iconic sites in the region.

San Antonio Arrazola

  • 1h
We will have the opportunity to visit San Antonio Arrazola, known as one of Oaxaca’s most important artisan villages and the birthplace of the famous alebrijes. Here, you’ll experience this unique tradition firsthand through demonstrations by local artisans, who will show you the process of creating these colorful wooden figures and the pigments used to decorate them. The artisans will share the history and cultural significance of alebrijes, as well as the tradition of tonas, animal representations that inspire these remarkable works of art. During your visit, you’ll also have the opportunity to admire a wide variety of pieces that showcase the talent and creativity of the local community.

Buffet Santa Anita

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
We will visit a local buffet, where you can enjoy a variety of traditional Oaxacan dishes, with different options for all tastes, including vegan alternatives.

San Bartolo Coyotepec

  • 1h
You will have the opportunity to visit San Bartolo Coyotepec, an emblematic place where the famous black pottery is made, an artisanal tradition that has been passed down from generation to generation. During the visit, you will learn up close about the process of creating these unique pieces, known for their elegance and distinctive finish. You will observe the ancestral techniques used by the artisans, including the use of the pre-Hispanic pottery wheel, an essential tool in their production. In addition, our guide will share the history and cultural significance of black pottery with you, as well as the traditions that are part of this important expression of Oaxacan art.

Zocalo

  • 5m
At the end of the tour, we will return to the city and drop you off a few blocks from the Zócalo. If you prefer to get off at another point along the route, please let your guide know and we will be happy to make it possible.

Location

Activity location

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    Zapotecos Tours (Tours en Oaxaca)
    • 1015 Melchor Ocampo
    • 68000, Oaxaca de Juárez, Oaxaca, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Melchor Ocampo 1017
    • 1017 Melchor Ocampo
    • 68083, Oaxaca de Juárez, Oaxaca, Mexico

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