You will not only visit an archaeological area, you will live a trip to the past. You won’t have to worry about large groups or rushes – you can tour Monte Albán at your own pace, stop at the points that interest you the most and solve all your doubts. In addition to history and archaeology, we will share legends, curiosities and the cultural importance this site still has for local communities.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 4.
More than a tour, experience an unforgettable experience touring Monte Alban with the certified guide, walk among majestic squares and temples that were the heart of the Zapotec civilization, while listening to fascinating stories about their gods, rituals and daily life. From above, you will enjoy spectacular views of the Oaxaca Valley, ideal for unforgettable photos. More than a visit, it will be a journey into the past full of unique culture, history and landscapes.
We will search for all passengers in your hotel lobby or ab&b
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Private Tour to Monte Alban Half Day lasts about 3–4 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $237 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.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 8:30 AM.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. We will search for all passengers in your hotel lobby or ab&b Pickup points include Hotel Posada Del Rosario, Hotel Casa del Sotano.
The experience is available in EN, ES.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 21 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by oaxacan routes.
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Fernando is a very pleasant guide with a deep knowledge of the Zopotec culture and history. He provided a wealth of information on our tour of Monte Alban, bringing the historic site to life. I highly recommend Fernando as a guide!
We had an absolutely fantastic trip to Monte Alban with Fernando. The site is stunning and Fernando is a great guide. Really good communication throughout and a nice comfortable car to travel in. Definitely book all your Oaxaca tours with Fernando!
We had a wonderful tour of Monte Ablan with Cesar, booked through TripAdvisor! He was extremely helpful, knowledgeable and made it our best day in Oaxaca! Top notch, highly recommended. Thank you!
Monte Alban is spectacular! We chose a private tour because the history of the site is complicated and wanted a more in-depth guide experience to better understand the history and archeology of the site. Our guide Fernando was outstanding and he was expert in all things Monte Alban. He was patient with all of our questions and led a well paced tour based on our interests. Pickup at our private accommodations was on time and he was an excellent guide/driver with perfect English skills and great preteip communication via the app. This was one of the highlights of our trip. General advice- go early in the morning before it gets too hot, take water and wear sturdy shoes.
Excellent tour guide (in English) for a family of 8 including 2 kids under 5 and four grandparents, one with mobility issues. The guide provided a clear and detailed history and framing so we understood the origins of the ruins in the broader context of Mexican history. The guide provided walking options for the kids and the grandparent with mobility issues. Would recommend this private tour over and over again.
Personal guide for our group of four was perfect. Caesar was a phenomenal and knowledgeable guide! We truly got a 10 out of 10 experience!
We had SO much fun! Fernando is so knowledgeable and a fantastic guide. And we're so glad we sprung for a private tour; no crowds and plenty of time to explore!
Miguel was our guide for a tour of Monte Albon. He was very knowledgeable and enjoyed sharing information on the cultures that built and as well as used the site. I recommend this tour as part of a visit to Oaxaca.
Fernando was excellent guide: friendly and informative. The three hour trip to Monte Alban was well worth the time and money.
Fernando was an excellent guide! He was very punctual and had a clean and comfortable car for our trip to Monte Albán . He was extremely knowledgeable about the history of the area, and was able to answer all of our questions. We learned so much and had a wonderful time. I would highly recommend him to anyone visiting.
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private Tour to Monte Alban Half Day | 3–4 hours | 5.0 (21) | $237 | |
 Monte Alban Guided Half Day Tour | 3–4 hours | 4.8 (1,050) | $31 | View |
 Tour de medio día a monte albán | 4 hours | 4.6 (434) | $34 | View |
 Monte Alban for 3hrs, Black Pottery and Alebrijes with Admissions | 8 hours | 4.9 (284) | $56 | View |
 Private Tour: Monte Albán, Hierve el Agua, Teotitlán and Mezcal | 8 hours | 4.9 (213) | $291 | View |
 Monte Alban - Full Day Guided Tour with or without Food - Oaxaca | 8–9 hours | 4.9 (188) | $26 | View |
 Monte Alban Shuttle | 1–3 hours | 4.4 (93) | $14 | View |