The 15 best things to do in Oaxaca City (2026)

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   1. AUTHENTIC OAXACA CULTURAL FOOD TOUR, eat like a local.

   Outty Ranking96

   This is a project run by Betsaida, Zapotec woman, born & raised in Oaxaca. This project started 6 years ago with the simple desire to share to the world, the beauty & cultural richness of Oaxaca. We’re not only proud o. Peak Performance at 96/100, 5.0/5 from 500 traveler reviews, 6h from $108, free cancellation, an Outty 90+ Club member.

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   2. Traditional Oaxaqueña Cooking with Grandma's Recipes

   Outty Ranking95

   We welcome you into our home with open arms! Immediately, you will feel part of our family and our traditions. We begin our welcome, the same way my abuela did with me, with hot chocolate and pan. I love to share my stor. Peak Performance at 95/100, 5.0/5 from 355 traveler reviews, 3h from $95, free cancellation, an Outty 90+ Club member.

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   3. Hierve el Agua 2.5 hours, Mitla, Tule, Rugs and Mezcal for a Day

   Outty Ranking93

   Experience the best of Oaxaca in one unforgettable day. Marvel at the majestic Tule Tree, the ancient ahuehuete known for having the widest trunk in the world, and spend 3 hours at Hierve el Agua, exploring its impressi. 90+ Club at 93/100, 4.9/5 from 1,522 traveler reviews, 11h from $62, free cancellation, an Outty 90+ Club member.

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   4. The Mezcal Journey

   Outty Ranking91

   Our experience is an educational tour to learn about the culture of mezcal and all the tradition that surrounds it. We will begin our trip starting from the center of the city of Oaxaca and we will visit the towns of Mit. 90+ Club at 91/100, 4.9/5 from 302 traveler reviews, 6h from $105, free cancellation, an Outty 90+ Club member.

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   5. Monte Alban for 3hrs, Black Pottery and Alebrijes with Admissions

   Outty Ranking91

   This tour stands out by offering a complete and authentic Oaxacan experience in a single day, accompanied by a certified guide. It combines a visit to Monte Albán, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with unique cultural exper. 90+ Club at 91/100, 4.9/5 from 276 traveler reviews, 8h from $49, free cancellation, an Outty 90+ Club member.

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   6. Hierve el Agua and distillery of mezcal tour

   Outty Ranking90

   If you visit Oaxaca, you must visit Hierve el Agua. Hierve el Agua is a natural scenery of petrified waterfalls. The first thing we do on the tour is to go directly to Hierve el Agua as our first stop. We stay there f. 90+ Club at 90/100, 4.8/5 from 422 traveler reviews, 8h from $65, free cancellation, an Outty 90+ Club member.

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   7. Oaxaca Conmigo Private Tours

   Outty Ranking90

   #1 Private Tour Company in Oaxaca We are a group of licensed local guides curating exceptional Private Tours & offering 8 unique Experiences across Oaxaca. We drive you in confortable sedans, SUVs, Toyota and Mercedes Be. 90+ Club at 90/100, 5.0/5 from 287 traveler reviews, 3h from $293, free cancellation, an Outty 90+ Club member.

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   8. Immersion Tour and Oaxaca Markets, All gastronomy included

   Outty Ranking90

   Our tour is planned by a team of gastronomy lovers. The team developed a complete platform where what we are looking for is that any lover of food and unique culinary experiences enjoy the culinary heritage of Mexico to. Exceptional at 90/100, 4.8/5 from 463 traveler reviews, 3.5h from $58, free cancellation.

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   9. Art walk & Cacao delight

   Outty Ranking89

   During our ART & CACAO TOUR you will discover the secret corners and murals of Oaxaca in Jalatalco and Centro areas. Meeting and mingling with the artists in their studios and galleries you are embedded into the magical. Exceptional at 89/100, 5.0/5 from 125 traveler reviews, 4.5h from $87, free cancellation.

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

    Outty Ranking88

    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. Exceptional at 88/100, 4.9/5 from 188 traveler reviews, 8h from $30, free cancellation.

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    11. Oaxacan Vegetarian Cooking Class

    Outty Ranking88

    This cooking class is developed through deep research with people specialized in pre-Hispanic food, we seek to spread the heritage value of Oaxaca vegetarian food. Together with a traditional Cook we will tour the neighb. Exceptional at 88/100, 4.9/5 from 268 traveler reviews, 4h from $69, free cancellation.

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    12. Private Tour: Monte Albán, Hierve el Agua, Teotitlán and Mezcal

    Outty Ranking88

    We are the only ones to take you to know Monte Albán and Hierve el Agua in one day. And to make it more interesting we include Crafts and mezcal. Explore the most important places in Oaxaca with certified local guides,. Exceptional at 88/100, 4.9/5 from 212 traveler reviews, 8h from $300, free cancellation.

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    13. Mole & Tortilla class, Market Tour, mezcal tasting | Quinta Brava

    Outty Ranking88

    An authentic experience to discover Oaxacan culture through cuisine, connect with hosts, and take home a memory you can’t buy in a store or restuant At Quinta Brava, you step into an intimate setting to uncover the stor. Exceptional at 88/100, 4.8/5 from 272 traveler reviews, 4.5h from $90, free cancellation.

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    14. Oaxacan Cooking Class with Local Chef

    Outty Ranking88

    This class is led by Oswaldo, a Oaxacan chef who trained deeply in his region's traditional cooking and even wrote a book about Oaxacan bread. You won't just watch from the sidelines you'll make the mole yourself, make t. Exceptional at 88/100, 5.0/5 from 129 traveler reviews, 3.5h from $87, free cancellation.

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    15. Monte Alban Guided Half Day Tour

    Outty Ranking87

    The difference is the quality of our Guides, a lot of experience but above all passion to tell the story of Monte Albán. Exceptional at 87/100, 4.8/5 from 1,048 traveler reviews, 3h from $31, free cancellation.

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