Monte Albán Tour: Explore Zapotec Heritage

Explore Monte Albán, paint alebrijes, savor Oaxacan cuisine, and discover Barro Negro artistry. Unleash creativity and cultural wonder in Oaxaca.

Duration: 8 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Zapotecos Tours (Tours en Oaxaca) - Join the tour at the meeting point on Calle de Melchor Ocampo 1017, where your adventure will begin.
  • Zona Arqueologica de Monte Alban - Explore the captivating archaeological site of Monte Albán with an expert guide who will reveal its history, architecture, and cultural significance. During the tour,…
What's Included
  • Certified bilingual guide
  • Bottled water
  • In-vehicle air conditioning
  • Travel insurance provided on board
  • Admission fees
  • Snacks
What's Not Included
  • Meals
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

This tour is exceptional for providing a comprehensive and genuine Oaxaca experience in just one day, guided by a certified expert. It combines a visit to Monte Albán, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with distinctive cultural experiences like black clay and alebrijes, allowing participants to engage closely with their artisanal processes. Furthermore, the…

Location
Melchor Ocampo 1017
Melchor Ocampo
The Zapotecos Tours office has a blue facade.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Bruce_s
Jan 3, 2026
Wonderdul - Great diverse trip, guide very very knowledgeable,super experience with 4 other great people I met. Highly recommend
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G6984prjanem
Jan 3, 2026
Great Tour, Would Recommend - Miguel is a fantastic guide, he is very knowledgeable and was a lot of fun with the group. All the stops are also very worth the trip, and the local artisans are also very passionate about their work and eager to share. A very enjoyable day all around.
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Yolanda
Dec 30, 2025
Amazing Experience!!! - Excellent guide! Very knowledgeable and well-informed on all aspects of the tour. I will definitely be booking with them again on my next visit!
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P8827hyanas
Dec 26, 2025
Montealban Tour, San Bartolo Coyoatepec, San Antonio Arrazola - Migueñ is an excellent guide, friendly, multilingual, ready for everyone to be satisfied with their experience. The smile accompanied him all the way. Thank you very much.
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Patriciag180
Dec 26, 2025
Saw a lot! Great lunch! - Miguel was very nice and made guests from all around the world feel welcome. He uses a great collection of photos on a tablet to complement his guided visit; he is knowledgeable on a lot of topics and is happy to answer questions. He took us to very nice artisan craft shops and a great Oaxacan buffet restaurant that is good also by local standards. It was a full day with a pretty quick yet pace. The minibus was very comfortable, with a good driver, abundant offering of bottled water, and very enjoyable music. One recommendation for future guests is to read up a little about Monte Alban to be somewhat oriented on the history and to wear sturdy shoes. The museum there has nice pieces; complement it with a visit to the Museum of Oaxacan Cultures, by Santo Domingo church. Overall an enjoyable and very memorable day! Muchas gracias, chicos.
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N7692bznicoleh
Dec 26, 2025
Take this Tour! - Miguel was a great tour guide the entire time. He was prepared to answer all questions and was extremelyh knowledgeable and enthusiastic. The stops were all worth while and the lunch location was great. I highly recommend the tour.
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Anaa3206
Dec 26, 2025
Highly recommended - We had a great time. The trip is very well thought out and timed just perfectly. We loved our guides who were super knowledgeable and kind. Definitely recommend!
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111grapes
Dec 24, 2025
Great tour - Great tour and our guide Miguel was very nice and explained things thoroughly. We started at 9am and came back around 5:30.
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Ganesh_g
Dec 29, 2025
Mt. Alban trip - Mount Alban was very nice. However there was too much time spent traveling from place to place (city traffic) and the pottery + statue painting displays were "OK" but took too long to get to/from. The guide Miguel was very good.
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Diana_s
Dec 29, 2025
Disappointing - Our tour guide Miguel accomplished delivering the information without much enthusiasm. The van was uncomfortable and I wouldn’t say air conditioned in the least. We felt like cattle being ushered from place to village and then told to shop, after a minuscule amount of information was given on the artist and art work. We had 2 kids and no effort was made to make it more fun for them. Not sure where all the amazing reviews came from. Would not do this again.
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).