Monte Alban - Full Day Guided Tour with or without Food - Oaxaca
Description
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.
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Itinerary
We will visit the archaeological zone of Monte Albán, making a tour in an average time of 1.5 to 2 hours with our certified guide, we will know the history of this place and we will enjoy the magic and mysticism of these buildings on the top of the mountain.
We will stop for lunch in a restaurant with a buffet service with traditional Oaxacan foods.
We visit with our guide, the house-workshop of a master craftsman of pieces and figures of black clay to give us a demonstration and talk about the process and history of these beautiful handmade figures.
We visit with our guide, the house - workshop of an artisan who works a loom known as a hip or waist loom of cotton thread textiles.
We visit with our guide, the house-workshop of an artisan carving wooden figures today known as alebrijes, there we can see from the process of making these handmade figures to the various forms of application that have been achieved during the innovation process
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Pick-up from hotels is between 7:30 a.m. and 7:50 a.m., this varies by the route to be followed by the driver.
- The total tour time may vary due to factors such as departures and returns to hotels, transfers between destinations, among others.
- Due to the demand during holiday seasons and festivals the number of people in this activity can be expanded
- The order of the itinerary can be modified by situations outside the company and for the benefit of the user.
- If necessary, the tour is conducted in English and Spanish by the same guide.
- They are shared tours and seats are reserved. If you require extra space for size or personal items, reserve another space and let us know so we can make an adjustment.
- Due to festivals or activities within the city in high seasons the completion point may vary.
- Not recommended for people with walking problems.
Reviews(187)
Excellent, will do it again. June 29, The weather was amazing for the outdoor experience. Delicious food at the buffet 😋
Our third day in Oaxaca was outstanding, and Zenón was a huge reason why. He picked us up directly from our hotel, gathered another guest along the way, and immediately began sharing the history and culture of Oaxaca as we drove toward Monte Albán. What impressed me most was how he connected the stories of the region to the landscape around us. He explained the origins of the words used to describe Oaxaca, showed us the tree from which the city takes its name, and helped us understand what Monte Albán would have looked like during its height and why its location was so significant. At Monte Albán, Zenón struck the perfect balance between education and exploration. He gave us a thorough introduction to the site, explained how to respectfully navigate such an important archaeological treasure, and then gave us enough time to wander and absorb the experience on our own. The rest of the day was equally fascinating. We enjoyed a delicious Oaxacan lunch before visiting several artisan communities, including San Bartolo Coyotepec, Santo Tomás Jalieza, and San Martín Tilcajete. What made these stops special was that Zenón didn't simply drop us off and let us watch demonstrations. At each workshop, he personally walked us through the process step-by-step while the artisans were creating their work, helping us appreciate the skill, tradition, and generations of knowledge behind each craft. From the black clay pottery of San Bartolo Coyotepec to the intricate textile weaving of Jalieza and the vibrant alebrijes of Tilcajete, every stop felt meaningful because of the context Zenón provided. His passion for Oaxacan history and culture was evident throughout the day. If you want more than just a sightseeing tour and would like to truly understand the history, traditions, and craftsmanship that make Oaxaca special, spend a day with Zenón. You'll leave with a much deeper appreciation for the region and the people who keep its traditions alive.
This is a very worthwhile tour. Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable, we learnt a lot about the history of this region. The tour was very varied and we covered many different areas, each one interesting and informative. We were shown the black pottery workshop and given a demonstration, and a workshop to see beautiful works of art being hand woven. Definitely well worth the cost.
This was a lovely tour. We went to many different prehispanic sites during our trip to Mexico. Our tour guide for this tour was clearly very passionate about anthropology generally and Monte Alban in particular. He curated the information he gave us well and also gave us time to explore on our own and to take pictures. Visiting the artisans was fascinating. We loved the demonstrations of the pre-hispanic methods of creating traditional artworks. We have been on artisan tours in many different countries around the world, but this tour was still fresh and interesting because we got to observe unique techniques. The methods used by the weavers and the potters were different than I had ever seen before. We were given a bit of time to shop, but we're never pressured to do so. The the lunch was adequate, but definitely not my favorite part of the trip. We had taken a different tour the prior day with an excellent buffet lunch, so this one was a bit disappointing. In all other regards, this tour was excellent! I would absolutely recommend this tour! It was an excellent value for all of the fun activities we got to experience.
Absolutely stunning historical site and Zenon our guide was brilliant, you could just visit by yourself but you wouldn’t get half the appreciation of the history
Amazing day with Zenon, he was great at giving background and facts about each place. Very knowledgeable and kept us very interested even with the 8 month old baby. The rides between places allowed the baby to nap on the go. 100% recommend this
Terrific, very well planned and well paced experience. Lots to learn and see. English speaking guide and driver answered all questions our questions. Artisans were glad to see us and share their crafts.
The entire day was beyond our expectations. Each portion of the trip was explained by our guide. The admission fee was satisfactory.
The guide is amazing and very knowledgeable passionate about the sites. Lunch place has diverse options and art crafts are authentic. No pushing in buy anything.
Monte Alban is the most amazing place I have seen. The tour was fantastisk. I felt save with the driver and the Guide had a lot of knowledge about the place. Very interesting to lissing to. The was combined with tre praces were they made handcraft. That was also very interesting .
