Oaxaca City tour - Santo Domingo museum & the colorful market
Description
Walk around the main square where you will admire the beauty of the Santo Domingo temple that was part of a convent, now transformed into one of the best museums of colonial and pre-Colombian art, and where there are valuable objects from Monte Alban archeological site; continue along the tourist walkway, (pedestrian street) admiring its green quarry buildings, you will find the Cathedral, built by the Dominican monks in the 16th century, you will see the outside of the Macedonio Alcalá Theater, an architectural jewel of the City of Oaxaca, later you will go to the chocolate mills to talk and learn about the ingredients for the preparation of this exquisite drink. Before finishing your tour, you will visit also the incredible market, one of the most typical in the region, where daily hundreds of people get together to offer their particular products, a tradition that goes back to the pre-Hispanic times.
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Itinerary
Jewel of Colonial architecture built in the late sixteenth and early seventeenth centuries, is the most splendid of Oaxaca’s churches, with a finely carved baroque facade and nearly every square centimeter inside decorated in 3D relief with intricate gilt designs swirling around a profusion of painted figures.
The Macedonio Alcalá Theater is one of the emblematic venues in Oaxaca and one of the most important theaters in the country, being a bulwark of culture since September 5th, 1909, when it was inaugurated.
The Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption, is the seat of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Antequera, Oaxaca. Its construction began circa 1535 and it was consecrated on July 12th, 1733. It is dedicated to Our Lady of the Assumption.
You will go to the chocolate mills to talk and learn about the ingredients for the preparation of this exquisite drink and before you will visit the market, inside you can find all kinds of typical Oaxacan products such as grasshoppers, mole, cheese, local flavor beverages, and much more. Of course, there are also many crafts with the famous alebrijes, textiles or leather products.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
The operator will meet you in the lobby of your Hotel/Airbnb; he will ask at the Front desk for your name. We can pick up in any hotel or Airbnb located in Oaxaca Downtown.
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Reviews(6)
This is a walking tour. Jose's expensive knowledge of the history comes from having lived there all his life and learning from his father who was the first tour guide in Oaxaca!
We’re delighted to hear that you appreciated Jose’s deep knowledge and personal connection to Oaxaca’s history. His lifelong experience and family legacy truly make the tour special. We’re grateful for your kind words and hope to welcome you back to Oaxaca soon.
It's a good introduction to Oaxaca if you've never been before. The guide was informative and is friendly
Thank you very much for your kind review! We’re happy to hear you enjoyed the Oaxaca City Tour and that our guide made your first visit informative and friendly. We hope you’ll come back soon to discover even more of Oaxaca’s beauty and culture! 🌺
Very explanatory and close guide. We visited all the sights and gave ourselves the time to explain ourselves about each of them.
Gracias por tu comentario. Nos alegra saber que disfrutaste el recorrido y la atención del guía. ¡Esperamos verte de nuevo pronto!
Very knowledgeable guide. He took us to church’s, a market, and neighborhoods. He took extra time and care to explain museums, aqua ducts. I enjoyed this tour very much.
Thank you so much for sharing your experience with us! We're thrilled that you had such an enjoyable time exploring with us. We look forward to welcoming you back on another adventure soon!
Diego was a fun and knowledgeable guide. Be prepared for a lot of walking! Really good way to get an overview of the Oaxacan centro highlights.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience with us. We're thrilled to hear that Diego provided you with a fun and informative tour. Oaxaca's centro is indeed full of highlights, and we're glad you enjoyed getting an overview of them. We appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back for more memorable experiences in the future!
