Oaxaca Cultural Day: Monte Alban + Traditional Craft Villages
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Is Oaxaca Cultural Day: Monte Alban + Traditional Craft Villages worth booking?
Oaxaca Cultural Day: Monte Alban + Traditional Craft Villages is a 6-hour experience in Oaxaca City, Mexico, from $999 per person. It scores 48 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 3.8/5 rating across 4 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 48 / 100
- Rating
- 3.8/5 (4)
- Duration
- 6 hours
- From
- $999 per person
Monte Albán is one of the attractions in Oaxaca with more historical and cultural richness, on this tour you can walk through these impressive ruins. After an uplifting walk through the ruins we will visit an alebrijes
What you get
About this experience
Monte Albán is one of the attractions in Oaxaca with more historical and cultural richness, on this tour you can walk through these impressive ruins. After an uplifting walk through the ruins we will visit an alebrijes workshop hidden in the legendary village of San Martín Tilcajete, known for its sculptures of fantastic animals made of wood with hand-painted textures. If you visit Oaxaca, you have to live this experience! This tour does not include a guide in Monte Albán, you can visit this archaeological area at your own pace without the need to have a guide. The second spot is a workshop where you will find the process of the alebrijes, crafts with great cultural value, you can see the evolution of them and see a great variety of these sculptural pieces.
What's included
Included
- Private transportation
- Translator/coordinator
- Entrance to Monte Alban
- Coordinator who will help you and resolve your doubts
Not included
- Lunch
- Guide within archaeological zone (not required)
What you'll see and do
Jardin Etnobotanico de Oaxaca
The meeting point is the entrance to the ethnobotanical garden. From this point we would arrive in approximately 25 minutes to Monte Albán.
50 minutes here · Admission not included
Zona Arqueologica de Monte Alban
Our coordinator will take you to the box office where you can get your tickets, she will tell you where to start your adventure in Monte Albán.
90 minutes here · Admission not included
San Martin Tilcajete
They will learn about the process of carving fantastic creatures in wood, they will be able to observe the evolution of these crafts and see a wide variety of these colorful figures.
60 minutes here
We will visit the workshop of craftsmen working with clay from several generations ago.
60 minutes here
Jardin Etnobotanico de Oaxaca
We would arrive in 1 hour from the alebrijes museum to the center of Oaxaca.
45 minutes here · Admission not included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Oaxaca City
We will meet at the entrance of the ethnobotanical garden
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
We will meet at the entrance of the ethnobotanical garden
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en, es
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 14 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Oaxacool tours & experiences
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 4 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
The guide
2 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Photo opportunities
1 mentionThe views and photo stops come up again and again.
Food and drink
1 mentionThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Good for families
1 mentionReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Pace and timing
1 mentionSeveral reviewers comment on how the schedule is paced.
Small groups
1 mentionThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Traveler reviews
4 verified traveler reviews for Oaxaca Cultural Day: Monte Alban + Traditional Craft Villages. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
A great way to spend the day in Oaxaca!
We loved our experience with Oaxaca Cool tours. They were responsive, friendly, and respectful of our time. No pressure to rush through things, like the artisan shops. We were able to explore Monte Albán at our own pace before meeting back up with our guide and continuing on to the two different craft towns. Also, our tour was a small group, which was ideal. It was just the vibe we were going for. We learned so much from the artists in each studio and are so grateful for the experience!
via Tripadvisor
Our tour operator for Oaxaca Cultural Day: Monte Alban + Traditional Craft Villages cancelled on us the night before the tour. We're so disappointed with TripAdvisor for recommending a tour operator that is uncommitted and takes no responsibility.
Response from the operator: We’re truly sorry for the disappointment caused by the last minute cancellation of your tour. Unfortunately, we weren’t able to meet the minimum number of participants required to run the experience on that day, and we understand how frustrating it is to receive that news the night before. We always do our best to notify our guests as early as possible and offer either a rescheduled date or a full refund, but we recognize that this still disrupted your plans and for that, we sincerely apologize. We take full responsibility and are actively working on improving how we communicate these situations in the future. If your travel plans bring you back to Oaxaca, we’d love the chance to make it up to you with a special discount or custom experience. Please feel free to contact us. Thank you again for your feedback it helps us improve.
via Tripadvisor
An amazing day!
What an incredible adventure! The pyramids at Monte Alban have been on my bucket list for quite some time, and it didn't dissappoint! It was a smaller group which made it much more personal, and we even made new friends! Our guides Santiago and Kerenn were so friendly, and made us feel right at home. As an artist it was really inspiring to see how the clay pots and Alebrijes were made in their traditional methods (& with natural ingredients from the area!) We had some delicious Oaxacan food, saw some great views, and just had a really fun time that didn't feel like your classic tourist excursion. I highly recommend Oaxacool. Looking forward to trying their other tours next time I visit Mexico! :)
via Tripadvisor
Excellent tour
A tour managed to tourists' time and flexible for families, quite comfortable transfer and very precise explanations
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Good to know
- Duration
- 6 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 1
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 48
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Oaxaca Cultural Day: Monte Alban + Traditional Craft Villages: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Oaxaca City.
How much does Oaxaca Cultural Day: Monte Alban + Traditional Craft Villages cost?
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Prices start at $999 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Oaxaca City usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Oaxaca Cultural Day: Monte Alban + Traditional Craft Villages take?
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Plan for about 6 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Oaxaca City is not rushed.
Is Oaxaca Cultural Day: Monte Alban + Traditional Craft Villages worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 48 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (3.8/5 across 4 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Oaxaca City, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Oaxaca Cultural Day: Monte Alban + Traditional Craft Villages?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Oaxaca Cultural Day: Monte Alban + Traditional Craft Villages suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 6-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Oaxaca Cultural Day: Monte Alban + Traditional Craft Villages?
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Around 1 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Oaxaca City can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Oaxaca City and add a light layer if any part of the 6-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Oaxaca Cultural Day: Monte Alban + Traditional Craft Villages start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Oaxaca City within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Oaxaca City?
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On Outty we rank every Oaxaca City experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include AUTHENTIC OAXACA CULTURAL FOOD TOUR, eat like a local., Hierve el Agua 2.5 hours, Mitla, Tule, Rugs and Mezcal for a Day, Traditional Oaxaqueña Cooking with Grandma's Recipes. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Oaxaca City?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Oaxaca City?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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