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Monte Alban Guided Half Day Tour: Discover the Wonders of Our State with Certified Guides
4.9
966 Ratings
Oaxaca de Juárez
The distinction lies in the quality of our Guides, who possess extensive experience and, most importantly, a passion for sharing the story of Monte Albán.
The distinction lies in the quality of our Guides, who possess extensive experience and, most importantly, a passion for sharing the story of Monte Albán.
Duration:
4 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Zona Arqueológica de Monte Albán - This is a highly adaptable half-day excursion.
Participants will gather at the office, form a group, and then embark on a 30-minute journey to Monte Albán.
A guide, fluent in either Spanish or English (your choice), will be ready to lead the tour.
Entrance tickets need to be purchased separately (Not Included:…
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Zona Arqueológica de Monte Albán - This is a highly adaptable half-day excursion.
Participants will gather at the office, form a group, and then embark on a 30-minute journey to Monte Albán.
A guide, fluent in either Spanish or English (your choice), will be ready to lead the tour.
Entrance tickets need to be purchased separately (Not Included: $210 MXN for Foreigners/$105 for Domestic visitors as of January 2026) before the tour begins.
The guides are renowned for their expertise and enthusiasm, ensuring a delightful experience. Check out our reviews for more details.
The guide will provide a detailed history of the archaeological site (Spanish Explanation: 1hr - 1.30hr, English: 2hrs), followed by free time for photography.
The guide or driver will suggest a meeting time at the tour’s conclusion. (Optional)
*For those wishing to extend their visit, a complimentary shuttle service to Oaxaca is available every hour. Please consult the guide or operator for further details.
The return trip to the city center will take approximately 30 minutes.
What's Included
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Traveler Insurance
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Traveler Insurance
What's Not Included
- Entrance fees
- Entrance fees
Location
Lescas Tours Oaxaca
General Antonio de León
We are located in front of the Cathedral of the Zócalo, you will identify us by the Lescas Co Tours logo on the handicrafts aisle.
If you cannot find the address, please contact me
+529511695242
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(966 Ratings)
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Edwardcw3342ts
Apr 20, 2026
Monte Alban grest - Guide was excellent, can’t say enough good things about him. Well worth the money. I recommend this tour to anyone visiting Oaxaca!
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Lea_r
Apr 20, 2026
Enjoyable tour, Miguel... - Enjoyable tour, Miguel was entertaining and knowledgeable about the history but also the local flora and fauna. You get a good amount of time to look around the site
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Stephen_m
Apr 20, 2026
Tour of Zapotecha Museum and Archeological Site. - Pictures do not do it justice, a spectacular site on the top of one of the hills surrounding Oaxaca. Wonderful guide. In depth descriptions, great historical perspective. You can climb the stairs or take a less strenuous trip through. We used up all the time.
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Maddyj695
Apr 20, 2026
Fantastic tour - Wonderful comprehensive tour. Miguel was engaging and very knowledgeable about monte alban and archeology in general. Well worth the money and time. Trip took around 4 hours in total, but option to leave earlier was available.
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Gerardo_a
Apr 16, 2026
Monte Alban morning Visit - The experience of visiting Monte Alban was magical. Made especially impressive by our tour guide, Miguel. Miguel knowledge of the site and Zapotecan history was was unique. This was most certainly a wonderful experience.
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Elizabeth
Apr 16, 2026
Thanks Ivan! - Ivan was excellent! Very knowledgeable, kind, and helpful.
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Birgit_w
Apr 16, 2026
We were at 9:00 a.m. before... - We were there at 9am and could listen to the first introductions below the mountain in peace and shade. Our guide gave excellent insights into the religion and customs of the Zapoteks. The view from the summit of the very well preserved place of worship is overwhelming.
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David_s
Apr 14, 2026
Great Half Day Highly Recommended - This was a great day, thanks to Miguel our guide. He was extremely knowledgeable, and had a great sense of humor. He wore his learning very lightly and added so much to what we would have experienced alone. We understood so much more of what we saw and had a little window on the Zapotecs and the whole history of Mexico. He's great and made the tour.
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John
Apr 14, 2026
A beautiful morning with the jaguar people - I enjoyed the tour especially the anthropological expertise of our guide Miguel. Informative and entertaining, a good match for such an incredible location.
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Dana_r
Apr 20, 2026
Great sight, would be even better with small group - Monte Alban is amazing and museum was a gem. Our guide Miguel was knowledgeable and friendly but be aware the groups are quite large.
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