Discover the real Oaxaca through authentic cultural experiences and visits to master artisans, family workshops, and hidden gems beyond the typical tourist route. With more than 30 years of experience in Oaxaca tourism, Roberto offers personalized private tours designed around your interests. After booking, simply choose one of three authentic routes featuring artisan villages, weaving traditions, mezcal production, Monte Albán, pottery workshops, local art, and cultural landmarks. Unlike many standard tours, Roberto takes guests to genuine artisan studios and family-run workshops where generations of craftsmen continue their traditions. Whether you purchase something or simply observe, you will experience exceptional craftsmanship and what many travelers describe as "the real thing." Travel comfortably in a private air-conditioned Chevrolet Suburban with passenger insurance and a flexible itinerary that allows you to explore at your own pace.
I pick passengers up at any hotel in the city.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Private Car and Driver Authentic Oaxaca Tour with Master Artisans lasts about 7 hours.
Prices start at $300 per person for this Oaxaca City experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. I pick passengers up at any hotel in the city. Pickup points include Hotel Posada Del Rosario, Hotel Castillo de Reyes.
The experience is available in EN, ES.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Specialized infant seats are available
Wheelchair accessible
Good private tour of an art village near Oaxaca. Meet a textile merchant, painter and chocolatier. Also got to see a small Mezcal farm. No pressure to buy anything but we did anyway. Just tell him what type of experience you want and where you want to go. He can take you anywhere the big tour operators can but in comfort of a nice SUV and on you own timeline.
we booked 2 days with Roberto, the first day we went to Teotitlán del Valle to see different artisans. Day 2 was Monte Alban along with more artisans (alebrijes, barro negro, backstrap women weavers). if you have limited time, i highly recommend Teotitlán del Valle- our favorite experience was the rug weaver and candlemaker.
Thank you very much for your kind review and for choosing to spend two days exploring Oaxaca with me. It was a real pleasure to share these experiences with you and to introduce you to some of the talented artisans who keep our traditions alive through their work. Every village, workshop, and family has a unique story, and I am always happy when visitors can connect with the people behind the crafts. I am especially glad to hear that Teotitlán del Valle was your favorite experience. The rug weavers and candlemakers represent generations of knowledge, dedication, and cultural heritage, and it is wonderful to know that their work left such a meaningful impression on you. Thank you again for your trust, your company, and your interest in the culture of Oaxaca. I hope the memories, stories, and handmade treasures you discovered here will stay with you for many years. It would be my pleasure to welcome you back for another adventure in the future. Warm regards, Roberto
The quality and creativity of the artist studios we visited were all off the chart. Roberto’s knowledge and graciousness made the experience even more memorable (his sense of humor was equally engaging). My wife and I spent two days with Roberto and his son David, it was a memorable experience we will always cherish. I highly recommend his services.
Thank you very much for your kind words. It was truly a pleasure for David and me to spend those two days with you and your wife, sharing some of the wonderful artists, traditions, and culture that make Oaxaca so special. I am honored that you enjoyed the experience and that the visits to the artisan studios left such a lasting impression. Your appreciation means a great deal to us. Thank you for your trust, your company, and for allowing us to be part of your Oaxaca journey. We hope to welcome you back again someday. Warm regards, Roberto
Don Roberto was an excellent driver and tour guide! He spoke perfect English and was accommodating to all our family needs. He took us to the best artisans in Oaxaca. I would highly recommend Roberto his vehicles a newer and clean with air conditioning. Next visit to Oaxaca I will definitely be calling Roberto.
Dear Cynthia! Thank you very much for your wonderful review and for trusting me with your family's visit to Oaxaca. It was a pleasure to spend time with you and help make your experience comfortable, enjoyable, and memorable. I am especially happy to hear that you enjoyed visiting the artisan workshops, as sharing Oaxaca's culture, traditions, and talented artisans is one of the things I enjoy most. Thank you as well for your kind comments about my vehicle and service. I always strive to provide a safe, comfortable, and personalized experience for every guest. I truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you and your family back to Oaxaca in the future. It will be my pleasure to see you again and share even more of what makes this beautiful region so special. Warm regards, Roberto
Roberto took us to the most amazing artisans around Oaxaca over 2 days. We loved the demonstrations that came from visiting the master weaver, alibrijes and chocolate. Roberto is super knowledgeable about the history of Oaxaca and my partner and I enjoyed our experience with him immensely. Will definitely reach out again when we visit Oaxaca!
Dear Thais! Thank you very much for your kind review. It was truly a pleasure to spend those two days with you and your partner, sharing some of the traditions, history, and craftsmanship that make Oaxaca so special. I am delighted to hear that you enjoyed meeting the master artisans and seeing the weaving, alebrije, and chocolate-making demonstrations firsthand. One of the greatest joys of my work is helping visitors connect with the people, culture, and stories behind these beautiful traditions. Knowing that you enjoyed the experience so much means a great deal to me. Thank you for your trust and wonderful company. I look forward to welcoming you back to Oaxaca in the future and sharing even more memorable experiences together. Warm regards, Roberto
My son and I visited Oaxaco for 3 days. My wife and I had previously visited a few times but my visiting son had not. Our intent was to explore the weaving and rug making workshops as my son has initiated an import business of such products to Taiwan. Roberto was a delightful and informative guide and pre-arranged custom visits and meetings with artisan in Teotitlan de Valle, Mitla and Oaxaca (some I had visited previously). Most significantly he arranged and introduced us to an extraordinary rug weaving family that more than made the whole trip worth it! Roberto was on time, knew where he was going and provided ongoing narrative along the ways...and also took us to Mont Alban on our final day with excellent background on the way and arrange a specialist guide while there!
Thank you very much for your kind review. It was a pleasure to spend three days with you and your son and help make his first visit to Oaxaca a memorable experience. I am especially happy that the artisan visits were valuable for your son's business interests and that the weaving family we met made such a positive impression. Thank you for trusting me to arrange these special visits and to share the history and culture of Oaxaca, including your visit to Monte Albán. I truly appreciate your kind words and look forward to welcoming you both back to Oaxaca in the future. Warm regards, Roberto
Great guy. Knew the area. Helped us find a lesser known pottery shop that we had read about. Also took us to a trrrific rug maker.
Dear Dan! Thank you for your kind words. It was a pleasure to help you discover some of Oaxaca's hidden treasures. I'm glad we were able to find the pottery workshop you were looking for and that you enjoyed visiting the rug maker as well. Thank you for allowing me to be part of your Oaxaca experience. I hope to welcome you back again on a future visit. Warm regards, Roberto
Roberto was our personal guide and driver for 8 hours. He customized the day based on our preferences. We visited a Zapotek village to meet with master artisans who have been passing along their crafts across many generations: weavers, chocolate makers, candle makers and a talented painter & sculptor. We also visited the impressive Tule tree, which has the world’s largest trunk. He allowed us to spend as much time as we wanted in each place. The experience felt very personal, as if we had spent the day with a friend. He is personable, knowledgeable and friendly, and speaks excellent English. We cannot recommend him highly enough!
Dear Robert! Thank you so much for your wonderful review. It was truly a pleasure to spend the day with you and share some of the people, traditions, and places that make Oaxaca so special. I am delighted that you enjoyed meeting the artisans and learning about the crafts that have been passed down through generations. Your comment that the day felt like spending time with a friend means a great deal to me, as that is exactly the experience I hope to create for my guests. Thank you for your trust, your kindness, and your appreciation of Oaxaca's culture. I hope to welcome you back someday and share even more of this beautiful region with you. Warm regards, Roberto
Roberto was kind, informative, funny, knowledgeable and an all around great tour guide. Totally happy to tailor the tour to our interests. Highly recommended.
Dear Daniel! Thank you very much for your kind review. It was a pleasure spending time with you and creating an experience that matched your interests. I am happy to hear that you enjoyed the tour and appreciated learning more about Oaxaca along the way. Thank you for your trust and recommendation. It was wonderful sharing this experience with you, and I hope to welcome you back to Oaxaca in the future. Warm regards, Roberto
We enjoyed spending the day with Roberto. He was very accommodating and informative. We truly enjoyed his company and all the places we visited moving at our own pace. The car was super comfortable. We would highly recommend spending a day with Roberto.
Dear Jackie! Thank you very much for your kind words. It was a pleasure spending the day with you and sharing some of the special places that make Oaxaca unique. I am delighted to hear that you enjoyed the experience, the flexibility of traveling at your own pace, and the comfort of the vehicle. Most of all, I appreciate your company and am grateful that you chose to spend part of your Oaxaca visit with me. Thank you for your recommendation, and I hope to welcome you back again in the future. Warm regards, Roberto
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private Car and Driver Authentic Oaxaca Tour with Master Artisans | 7 hours | 5.0 (77) | $300 | |
 Hierve el Agua 2.5 hours, Mitla, Tule, Rugs and Mezcal for a Day | 11 hours | 4.9 (1,524) | $62 | View |
 Hierve el Agua, Tule Tree, Mitla and Mezcal Distillery Tour | 12 hours | 4.7 (1,175) | $60 | View |
 Monte Alban Guided Half Day Tour | 3–4 hours | 4.8 (1,049) | $31 | View |
 AUTHENTIC OAXACA CULTURAL FOOD TOUR, eat like a local. | 6 hours | 5.0 (500) | $108 | View |
 Immersion Tour and Oaxaca Markets, All gastronomy included | 3h 30min | 4.8 (463) | $58 | View |
 Tour de medio día a monte albán | 4 hours | 4.6 (434) | $31 | View |