Oaxaca Historical Compass Tour: Experience Mystical Tales and Taste Traditional Mezcal
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18 Ratings
Oaxaca de Juárez
Uncover the mystical tales and hidden history of Oaxaca on the Historical Compass Tour. Explore the city's religious and political landmarks, learn about fascinating events, and discover the stories of Oaxacan women. Plus, indulge in traditional mezcal tasting and enjoy a delicious ice cream treat.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzman - We will see churches and buildings with art representative of the colonial era.
What's Included
- Vintage map
- Mezcal shot (Minimum age 18+)
- Delicious snacks
Additional Information
Our Historical Compass (Brújula histórica) tour derives its name from the layout of Oaxaca’s urban center, marked by churches at the cardinal points. These key places have significantly influenced the city’s religious, political, and mystical evolvement over several centuries.
During the Historical Compass tour, we will explore various buildings, streets, and regions that have been stages to festivities, conflicts, meetings, and other intriguing historical events. Our journey will take us through locales rich with legends, anecdotes, and facets of the city’s traditional and cultural past.
As we plunge into the city’s unseen treasures, we will shed light on notable Oaxacan women and their contributions, and share less renowned tales from the city’s pre-Hispanic and colonial eras.
Upon completing the tour, you would have traversed the city through a historical lens while sampling ice cream and discovering new ways to appreciate mezcal.
Location
Templo de Santo Domingo de Guzmán
Calle Macedonio Alcalá
The meeting point is right in front of the main entrance of the Templo de Santo Domingo. On Macedonio Alcalá Street.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Vashtin
May 18, 2024
Do this tour - it would enrich your experience of Oaxaca. - Veronica was engaging, easy to be with and conducted a unique and interesting tour.
Our stay in Oaxaca is enriched by the information she shared.
The ice cream stop was a nice touch and we got a chance to chat and learn about Mezcal, restaurants, foods etc.
Your stay in Oaxaca would definitely be enhanced if you do this tour.
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Morgan_f
May 16, 2024
So fun! - Vero was very knowledgeable and a joy to be around. She was also very accommodating to our schedule which we appreciate. The tour was fun and we loved the folklore stories along with the history. Highly recommend!
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Hlshws
Apr 14, 2024
Adorable, friendly guide who represents the city well - We really enjoyed this. Our guide was adorable, enthusiastic and such a treat to meet. You'll see several churches and enjoy walking between them all.
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Shreya_s
Mar 30, 2024
Excellent guide - Veronica was fantastic! Great storyteller, kept the tour engaging, she was very flexible with us. I would recommend this activity as a great way to get an overview of the city.
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Elizabeth_s
Mar 20, 2024
Fun, interesting, and informative! - We were able to see many churches in the area, get an overall sense of the city design, and a hear a little urban mythology. I was introduced to a fantastic place I otherwise would not have known about near the western edge of centro.
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Jillian_b
Mar 4, 2024
Wonderfully enlightening history and mythology! - Vernica was knowledgeable, friendly, and a pleasure to learn from! She shared stories and history that brought Oaxaca to life! We got to see a lot of the city and she provided additional recommendations. Highly recommend!
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Moses_d
Mar 2, 2024
Delightful and Informative - She was very informative and passionate about sharing Oaxaca.
I highly recommend the tour, it was very rewarding and educational.
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Kacey_m
Jan 30, 2024
Deepened our understanding! - Vernica was a wonderful, thoughtful, and thorough guide. Her passion for the history and culture of Oaxaca was inspiring and deepened our own interest in learning more about this dynamic city. She was a great storyteller and easy to talk to. It felt like we made a new friend. We highly recommend booking this tour!
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Mvsada
Jan 18, 2024
Wonderful walking tour. - Verónica is delightful and well informed. We did this tour on our first day in Oaxaca, so it was a great way to stretch our legs after a long day of traveling. As you walk through the historical part of the city, you learn about its architecture and legends. Verónica also includes a stop for some delicious local ice cream about halfway through and at the final stop, you learn about the legend of the origin of mezcal and all have a drink together. Highly recommend!!!!
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Marcela_s
Jan 13, 2024
A Oaxaca must - Verónica is delightful and full of information. This is a fantastic way of seeing the city, learning about it's history and architecture mixed with legends and delicious treats. Highly recommend!!!!
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