Best overall
Hierve el Agua 2.5 hours, Mitla, Tule, Rugs and Mezcal for a Day
Highest Outty Ranking in the city right now.
Outty Ranking 93 · from $70
Things to do in Oaxaca City, compared
We rank 560 experiences in Oaxaca City, Mexico, and compare the top 20 on ranking, price, length, and traveler rating. The strongest overall is Hierve el Agua 2.5 hours, Mitla, Tule, Rugs and Mezcal for a Day at 93 out of 100, the lowest entry price is $8 per person, and 4 experiences sit in the Outty 90+ Club. Traveler ratings shown here are provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Which one should you book?
Best value
First Day in Oaxaca – Guided Walking Tour
The lowest price we rank above 70, so cheap without being a compromise.
Outty Ranking 76 · from $22
Best with kids
Traditional Oaxaqueña Cooking with Grandma's Recipes
Top ranked experience the operator lists as family friendly.
Outty Ranking 88 · from $95
Best short trip
Bicycle Tour through Oaxaca learning about its Urban Art and History
The quickest strong option when you only have a spare morning.
Outty Ranking 81 · from $32
Full comparison
| Experience | Outty Ranking | Verdict | From | Duration | Traveler rating | Cancellation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hierve el Agua 2.5 hours, Mitla, Tule, Rugs and Mezcal for a Day | 93 | 90+ Club | $70 | 11h | 4.9/5 (1,554) | Free to 24h before |
| OAXACA CULTURAL FOOD TOUR, eat like a local. | 93 | 90+ Club | $104 | 6h | 5.0/5 (505) | Free to 24h before |
| Monte Alban for 3hrs, Black Pottery and Alebrijes with Admissions | 91 | 90+ Club | $55 | 8h | 4.9/5 (296) | Free to 24h before |
| Hierve el Agua and distillery of mezcal tour | 90 | 90+ Club | $65 | 8h | 4.8/5 (422) | Free to 24h before |
| The Mezcal Journey | 88 | Exceptional | $100 | 6h | 4.9/5 (304) | Free to 24h before |
| Monte Alban - Full Day Guided Tour with or without Food - Oaxaca | 88 | Exceptional | $26 | 8h | 4.9/5 (189) | Free to 24h before |
| Traditional Oaxaqueña Cooking with Grandma's Recipes | 88 | Exceptional | $95 | 3h | 5.0/5 (362) | Free to 24h before |
| Monte Alban Guided Half Day Tour | 87 | Exceptional | $30 | 3h | 4.8/5 (1,059) | Free to 24h before |
| Immersion Tour and Oaxaca Markets, All gastronomy included | 87 | Exceptional | $55 | 3.5h | 4.8/5 (465) | Free to 24h before |
| Hierve el Agua, Tule Tree, Mitla and Mezcal Distillery Tour | 87 | Exceptional | $60 | 12h | 4.7/5 (1,181) | Free to 24h before |
| Oaxacan Vegetarian Cooking Class | 86 | Exceptional | $66 | 4h | 4.9/5 (268) | Free to 24h before |
| Hiking in the Sierra Norte of Oaxaca | 86 | Exceptional | $161 | 12h | 4.9/5 (163) | Free to 24h before |
| Art walk & Cacao delight | 85 | Exceptional | $83 | 4.5h | 5.0/5 (126) | Free to 24h before |
| Mole & Tortilla class, Market Tour, mezcal tasting | Quinta Brava | 84 | Exceptional | $86 | 4.5h | 4.8/5 (276) | Free to 24h before |
| Ultimate Hierve el Agua Hike + Mezcal | 83 | Exceptional | $211 | 13h | 4.9/5 (143) | Free to 24h before |
| Traditional Cooking Class with Minerva Lopez | 83 | Exceptional | $111 | 6h | 4.8/5 (207) | Free to 24h before |
| Oaxacan Cooking Class with Local Chef | 83 | Exceptional | $83 | 3.5h | 5.0/5 (134) | Free to 24h before |
| Hierve el Agua, Tlacolula Sunday Market & Weaving | 82 | Exceptional | $108 | 8.5h | 5.0/5 (57) | Free to 24h before |
| Hierve el Agua Guided Full Day Tour in Oaxaca | 82 | Exceptional | $32 | 10h | 4.7/5 (173) | Free to 24h before |
| Small Group Boerve del Agua and Mezcal Tour from Oaxaca Centro | 82 | Exceptional | $67 | 7h | 4.8/5 (121) | Free to 24h before |
Traveler ratings and review counts are provided by Viator and Tripadvisor. The Outty Ranking is our own evaluation and is calculated independently of them.