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Monte Albán archaeological zone, exact location: main square, building I and building P in the background.
Oaxacan artisan hand painting the wood carvings that will eventually become protective beings.
Private Day Tour to Monte Alban and Artisan Workshops
Melted beeswax for making candles in Teotitlan del Valle.
The tule tree can provide shade for more than 300 people!

Monte Alban, Mezcal factory, chocolate and artisan houses

By Trip Tours Oaxaca
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$546 per traveller* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 8h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Enjoy a unique Tour, the only one in all of Oaxaca, it is not just a tour is a tour full of emotions. If you want to get to know Oaxaca through its communities, this tour is the best option for you. Oaxaca excels in the theme of crafts and archaeological sites. The Tour offers you the opportunity to meet 100% Oaxacan artisans, you will have time to buy their products within the family workshops we will visit.
The archaeological area of Monte Alban is planned to visit because it is the root of the Oaxacans , is where it all starts! Everything follows from this place, knowing the heart of the civilisation of Oaxaca, allows to know how the Central Valleys were developed and how they survived after the Spanish invasion. Different Worlds as I call this tour, it will transport you to the ancient times of Oaxaca. When booking you will just have to relax and enjoy this amazing Tour.

Activity location

  • Oaxaca
    • Oaxaca, Oaxaca, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Oaxaca
    • Oaxaca, Oaxaca, Mexico

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Private Day Tour to Monte Alban and Artisan Workshops
  • Activity duration is 8 hours8h
    8h
  • English

Pickup included

Starting time: 9:00 am
Price details
AU$546.07 x 1 TravellerAU$546.07

Total
Price is AU$546.07

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate transport with AC
  • What's includedWhat's includedVehicle with WIFI
  • What's includedWhat's includedPassenger insurance
  • What's includedWhat's includedMezcal tasting
  • What's includedWhat's includedComplimentary bottled water
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedfood and tip
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedSouvenirs
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedAccess to the archaeological zone of Monte Albán $95 pesos Mxn per person

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Oaxaca
  • 1h
The Tour will begin from your hotel to transfer us to the first point.
Zona Arqueologica de Monte Alban
  • 1h 30m
  • Admission ticket not included
A guided tour will take place within the archaeological site.
San Antonio Arrazola
  • 40m
Alebrijes!! You will visit a family workshop of wood carvings, known as alebrijes, you will have an explanation of said craftsmanship and you will have time to buy handcrafted products.
Santa Maria del Tule
  • 1h 20m
Widest Tree in the World and Food!!! You will know the tree with a Guinness record. The famous Tule tree, which has the widest trunk in the world. Right there, in the town of Santa María, you will take time to buy and consume food at the Local market or at the town's fonditas.
Teotitlan del Valle
  • 1h 30m
Wool Rugs and Beeswax Candles!!! You will first visit a family workshop where you will get an explanation and demonstration of said craftsmanship with natural pigments. Afterwards, they will visit another family workshop in the same community where they will learn about shell candles, and will be given an explanation and demonstration of said craft. At the end of both sites you will have shopping time.
El Rey de Matatlan
  • 1h
Mezcal!!!! You will visit an artisanal mezcal palenque, you will receive a completely free explanation and tasting of mezcal, at the same time you will be provided with peanuts, orange slices and maguey larvae for a greater tasting experience. At the end they will have shopping time.
Zocalo
  • 1h
We will return to the historic centre to finish the service, dropping you off at your hotel or in the heart of the city.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESOaxaca
    • Oaxaca, Oaxaca, Mexico

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEOaxaca
    • Oaxaca, Oaxaca, Mexico

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