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Monte Alban - Full Day Guided Tour with or without Food - Oaxaca

Oaxaca City, Mexicoby Continental Istmo

  • 8 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Up to 12 travelers
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English, Spanish

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Overview

We will get to know Oaxaca, culture, history, art and gastronomy. We take a tour with a professional team, we will visit 5 special places in Oaxaca. The first is the wonderful archaeological area of Monte Alban where we take a 2-hour hike with a certified guide. The second place to know is the house - workshop of a wood carving artisan or Alebrijes in San Martin Tilcajete. Third place is to eat at a local traditional food buffet restaurant. The fourth place is the house - workshop of a hip or waist loom craftsman in Santo Tomas Jalieza. The fifth and final place to visit is the house - workshop of a master black mud craftsman in San Bartolo Coyotepec.

What's included

  • Certified guide
  • Departure from hotel and return to the city center.
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Zona Arqueologica de Monte Alban

    2 hours

    We will visit the archaeological zone of Monte Albán, making a tour in an average time of 1.5 to 2 hours with our certified guide, we will know the history of this place and we will enjoy the magic and mysticism of these buildings on the top of the mountain.

  2. 2

    Santa Cruz Xoxocotlan

    1 hour

    We will stop for lunch in a restaurant with a buffet service with traditional Oaxacan foods.

  3. 3

    Stop 3

    35 min

    We visit with our guide, the house-workshop of a master craftsman of pieces and figures of black clay to give us a demonstration and talk about the process and history of these beautiful handmade figures.

  4. 4

    Stop 4

    40 min

    We visit with our guide, the house - workshop of an artisan who works a loom known as a hip or waist loom of cotton thread textiles.

  5. 5

    San Martin Tilcajete

    40 min

    We visit with our guide, the house-workshop of an artisan carving wooden figures today known as alebrijes, there we can see from the process of making these handmade figures to the various forms of application that have been achieved during the innovation process

Meeting and pickup

The office is on Macedonio Alcalá street or Andador Turístico right in front of the Museum of Contemporary Art of Oaxaca (MACO), between the streets of Morelos and Murguía.

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End point

The office is on Calle Macedonio Alcalá #201 or Andador Turístico right in front of the Museum of Contemporary Art of Oaxaca (MACO). We'll get back to M Street. Matamoros (Murguía) corner with M. Alcala. In high seasons, we will get as close to the starting point.

Good to know

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Pick-up from hotels is between 7:30 a.m. and 7:50 a.m., this varies by the route to be followed by the driver.
  • The total tour time may vary due to factors such as departures and returns to hotels, transfers between destinations, among others.
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  • Due to the demand during holiday seasons and festivals the number of people in this activity can be expanded
  • The order of the itinerary can be modified by situations outside the company and for the benefit of the user.
  • If necessary, the tour is conducted in English and Spanish by the same guide.
  • They are shared tours and seats are reserved. If you require extra space for size or personal items, reserve another space and let us know so we can make an adjustment.
  • Due to festivals or activities within the city in high seasons the completion point may vary.
  • Not recommended for people with walking problems.

Cancellation policy

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

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