Culture & History things to do in Oaxaca City

We rank 385 culture and history things to do in Oaxaca City, Mexico. The highest scoring is Hierve el Agua 2.5 hours, Mitla, Tule, Rugs and Mezcal for a Day with an Outty Ranking of 93 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $21 per person. Museums, landmarks and stories behind the streets.

Ranked experiences
385
In the 90+ Club
3
Available today
60
From
$21

Culture & History in Oaxaca City compared

Top 10 culture and history things to do in Oaxaca City by Outty Ranking, price, duration and traveler rating
ExperienceOutty RankingFromDurationRating
Hierve el Agua 2.5 hours, Mitla, Tule, Rugs and Mezcal for a Day93$6911h4.9/5 (1,556)
OAXACA CULTURAL FOOD TOUR, eat like a local.93$1026h5/5 (507)
Monte Alban for 3hrs, Black Pottery and Alebrijes with Admissions91$548h4.9/5 (300)
Monte Alban - Full Day Guided Tour with or without Food - Oaxaca88$268h4.9/5 (189)
The Mezcal Journey88$996h4.9/5 (304)
Traditional Oaxaqueña Cooking with Grandma's Recipes88$953h5/5 (364)
Hierve el Agua, Tule Tree, Mitla and Mezcal Distillery Tour87$6012h4.7/5 (1,181)
Immersion Tour and Oaxaca Markets, All gastronomy included87$553.5h4.8/5 (465)
Oaxacan Vegetarian Cooking Class85$654h4.9/5 (268)
Art walk & Cacao delight85$824.5h5/5 (126)

Every culture & history experience we rank in Oaxaca City

Culture & History in Oaxaca City: common questions

What are the best culture & history things to do in Oaxaca City?
Hierve el Agua 2.5 hours, Mitla, Tule, Rugs and Mezcal for a Day is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 93 out of 100 from 1,556 traveler reviews. OAXACA CULTURAL FOOD TOUR, eat like a local., Monte Alban for 3hrs, Black Pottery and Alebrijes with Admissions, Monte Alban - Full Day Guided Tour with or without Food - Oaxaca follow close behind. We rank 385 culture & history experiences in Oaxaca City in total.
How much do culture & history activities in Oaxaca City cost?
Expect around $80 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is First Day in Oaxaca – Guided Walking Tour from $21, and prices climb for small-group departures, skip-the-line access and evening slots.
Can I book culture & history activities in Oaxaca City for today?
Yes. 60 of the 60 top-ranked culture & history experiences we track in Oaxaca City currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book in the morning where you can.
How does Outty rank culture & history experiences in Oaxaca City?
Every experience gets an Outty Ranking from 0 to 100 built from traveler sentiment, review depth, recent booking momentum, value against comparable culture & history options in Oaxaca City, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Anything scoring 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.
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