The 10 Best Walking Tours in Oaxaca, Oaxaca

April 12, 2022 Myesha Cogley

Easygoing and vibrant, Oaxaca offers the best of southern Mexican charm, pairing lively festivals and entertainment with fantastic cuisine and unique cultural attractions. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Oaxaca is home to the spectacular Macedonio Alcala Theater and a short drive from the inspiring rock formations at Hierve el Aqua.
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1. Oaxaca Private City Art Tour

Templo de Santo Domingo, Calle Macedonio Alcalá s/n, RUTA INDEPENDENCIA, Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., Mexico City Art Tours Mexico
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Highlights: • Walk down the well-known historic center and hear the history of the city • See stunning architecture of the buildings • View a variety of street art spread throughout the city • Enjoy a fully guided tour from beginning to end, concluding just minutes walk from the city center What to expect: The two-hour tour takes you from the centre of Oaxaca to the neighborhood's booming urban places. Showing you the local side of the city, you'll see the best hot spots in the city; learn the history of Oaxaca, the gastronomical traditions of mezcal, chocolate, hear about the urban art movements, local and international street artists. During the tour, we will stop at the most interesting places to see the beautiful art pieces and hear the story of behind them. As the benefit of walking around the city center, we will talk about the best local art studios, urban restaurants, bars, and nightlife spots so you can enjoy your stay in Oaxaca.

Inclusions: Bilingual guide, Private group

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Reviewed By Srroman791

This was an absolutely must-do in Cancun, really authentic delicious tacos I wouldn’t have tried without this tour. Luis was an awesome guide and I’d highly recommend! Also a great deal for the money!! I was stuffed by the end of the day evening, even went back to one place the next day. Highly recommend!!

2. Private Oaxaca Street Food Tour by locals

Zócalo Oaxaca, Portal del Palacio, OAX_RE_BENITO JUAREZ, Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., Mexico Oaxacan Experiences
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Try and taste the true traditional food of Oaxaca, not in restaurants! The food of Oaxaca is recognized nationally and internationally. The markets of Oaxaca are the most popular places to taste traditional Oaxacan cuisine. Explore the flavors and smells of Oaxacan cuisine from the most traditional places.

Inclusions: Local guide

Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages

Reviewed By amellalyp

The tour was informative and the places were amazing. Just take note that when you are on a tour like this you are on limited time, we wanted to stay @ Hierve el Agua longer ): also it will take all day so take a few snacks/water.

3. Enjoy a full day in my zapotec village

Catedral de Oaxaca nuestra señora de la asunción, Calle Macedonio Alcalá 501, RUTA INDEPENDENCIA, Centro, 68000 Centro, Oax., Mexico Ladxa tours
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

It is a very different tour than usual, it is an authentic and original tour of a town in Oaxaca, a tour with a Zapotec guide

Inclusions: Private transportation, Water, snack, explanations in english and spanish, Bread with chocolate, Quesadillas, eggs to the comal

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Reviewed By OlivierK-Belgium

Cesar is a lovely individual, always smiling and polite, with a lot good knowledge of his village, its customs, its langage (Zapoteco), the enternaining placs to go to and a lot of stories to tell. I felt that he was more of a friend than a local guide. I really enjoyed the tour I did with him and local friends of mine. We went first to the Ranch of Flowers in the mountains with a mototaxi of his friend; a really pleaceful place with 10 inhabitants at most (some of them a from his family). We enjoyed the view and went on a 2 hours walk in the mountains. It's was so nice and so diferent from what the Oaxaca tours can offer you. Then on the way back, we visit a Mezcal Factory, with all the explanation that could go with and a small degustation. Back on the village of San Dionisio, we went to his welcoming mother in her small house and she cooked us lunch, Mexican food of course. It was really nice to get involved in the life of a local. After a long talk we went to the hot springs, a beautiful place (a bit like Hierve el Agua without all the people and the cliffs) but I did not felt the desire to go in (we were in winter after all and it was a bit cold) even if I could. I recommend 100% taking a tour with Cesar and spending the half day/day in his lovely place. It is a unique opportunity! ;)

4. Oaxaca City Tour

Av. de la Independencia 100, Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., Mexico Free Tour Oaxaca
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The walking tour in Oaxaca aims to make you'r experience the most likeable possible in your city, our job is to introduce you to the city with our history, traditions, and local folklore that you can only experience by walking. Our guides will always try the best to put a smile on your face and at the same time teach you about this wonderful city in Mexico! The best way to get to know the best of Oaxaca with a local and in a budget friendly way and focusing only on you!

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Reviewed By JoanneG548

Great! Very interesting with Raoul as our guide - he was fantastic! He gave a wonderful introduction not only to Oaxaca but also overall Mexican National history and the culture, cuisine, and anything we asked about! Super helpful and insightful !!!

5. Private VIP Tour Oaxaca

Av. de la Independencia 100, Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., Mexico Free Tour Oaxaca
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The VIP tour in Oaxaca aims to make you'r experience the most likeable possible in your city, our job is to introduce you to the city with our history, traditions, and local folklore that you can only experience with us. Our guides will always try the best to put a smile on your face and at the same time teach you about this wonderful city in Mexico! The best way to get to know the best of Oaxaca with a local and in a private way and focusing only on you and your requests!

Inclusions: Professional Tour Guide , Private Vehicle (if requested)

Exclusions: Entrances , Food and Drinks

Reviewed By JoanneG548

Great! Very interesting with Raoul as our guide - he was fantastic! He gave a wonderful introduction not only to Oaxaca but also overall Mexican National history and the culture, cuisine, and anything we asked about! Super helpful and insightful !!!

6. Street Art Walk

Calle Macedonio Alcalá 802, RUTA INDEPENDENCIA, Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., Mexico Coyote Aventuras
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Oaxaca is a magical city. The skies are deep blue in the heart of the valley. Women in embroidered huipiles, colourful houses, flowers on the trees, parades and local people garnish the streets. And then there's the street art. We will be walking around 3 neighbourhoods of the city visiting interesting spots, art workshops, and of course... street art. They are everywhere: big murals, stencils, posters. Oaxacan Artists are abundant and very talented. Its like visiting an outdoor museum. During the experience we will have time to visit some interesting galleries and artists.

Inclusions: Certified guide, Entries to workshops, Bottled water, Trail Mix: Organic snacks

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Reviewed By C7696NUlisae

We were out for half a day with the Coyote team. It was incredibly beautiful. We drove 1.5 hours to the starting point on a mountain. From there we went down to the valley on modern mountain bikes. Not too slow and still careful. It was perfect and we felt very well looked after. Afterwards we had a delicious lunch in the village with locals. Very personal and not at all touristy. We were shown how carpets are made on site. Then we went to another mountain for a sunset hike. This was spectacular with a gorgeous view. The team gave us a wonderful unforgettable day. We can heartily recommend it if you are looking for something outside the main tourist attractions with individual activities.

7. City Tour Santo Domingo/Alcalá/Exconvento de Santa Catalina /mercados/chocolate

Quinta Real Oaxaca, 5 de Mayo 300, RUTA INDEPENDENCIA, Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., Mexico Oaxaca tours
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Disfruta el recorrido por el Centro Histórico donde podrás apreciar la Iglesia de Santo Domingo, conocida por su inigualable belleza y la más destacable por su estilo barroco mexicano. Continuaremos por la calle de Macedonio Alcalá, conocida por ser una de las principales calles de la ciudad. Recorreremos el Exconvento de Santa Catalina, donde apreciarás su belleza arquitectónica y conocerás más de su historia. Sin olvidar visitar los mercados tradicionales conocidos por sus productos meramente oaxaqueños y finalmente conocerás el proceso de elaboración del chocolate.

Inclusions: Local guide, Hotel pickup

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Reviewed By ariele387

Antonio is very passionate and extremely knowledgeable about monte alban. He demands you pay attention during this tour.

8. Private walking city tour by locals

C/ de la Constitución 104, RUTA INDEPENDENCIA, Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., Mexico Oaxacan Experiences
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Discover the city of Oaxaca through our experienced guides. Take a tour of its streets and look closely at the art and tradition of Oaxaca.

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Reviewed By amellalyp

The tour was informative and the places were amazing. Just take note that when you are on a tour like this you are on limited time, we wanted to stay @ Hierve el Agua longer ): also it will take all day so take a few snacks/water.

9. a Monte Alban, Arrazola, Coyotepec and Cuilapam Full-Day Tour from Oaxaca

5 de Mayo 300, RUTA INDEPENDENCIA, Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., Mexico Oaxaca tours
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Explore the cultural treasures surrounding Oaxaca on a full-day trip with an experienced guide. Travel by coach to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Monte Alban and discover the excavated ruins of this ancient Zapotec city. Meet local artisans making black pottery in the town of San Bartolo Coyotepec and admire the famous wood-carved figures of San Antonio Arrazola. From the mountaintop pyramids of Monte Alban to the Cuilapam Convent on the valley floor, you’ll learn all about the region’s rich history! Round-trip hotel transport is included.

Inclusions: Professional English- and Spanish-speaking guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Seguro de viaje

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Reviewed By ariele387

Antonio is very passionate and extremely knowledgeable about monte alban. He demands you pay attention during this tour.

10. Oaxaca Street Food Tour

Catedral Metropolitana de Oaxaca, Av. de la Independencia 700, Centro, 68000 Oaxaca de Juárez, Oax., Mexico Free Tour Oaxaca
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The best opportunity to get to learn a bit of the history of the food of Oaxaca. Mexico has one of the most diverse cuisines in the world that goes way beyond of that most people know and every region in the country has it own local ingredients, styles and history. This tour provides and intro of what the typical Mexican eats in the south-west of the country. All that you can imagine is included and we adapt to your tastes given all the options in the menu, we can even adapt to vegetarian guests.

Inclusions: Professional Tour Guide

Exclusions: Food and Drinks there consumed are charged separately

Reviewed By JoanneG548

Great! Very interesting with Raoul as our guide - he was fantastic! He gave a wonderful introduction not only to Oaxaca but also overall Mexican National history and the culture, cuisine, and anything we asked about! Super helpful and insightful !!!

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