"Join us on an unforgettable trip to Monte Albán! Discover the history of this Zapotec city, visit alebrijes and black clay workshops, explore the majestic former convent of Cuilapam, and finish with a tasting in an authentic chocolate shop. A day full of culture, art and flavor awaits you with Oaxaca Dreams. Reserve your spot today!"
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 6.
The most important archeological site in Oaxaca belonging to the zapotec culture
visitamos una mezcalería ancestral, en la cual podrás disfrutas de esta nueva experiencia y conocer técnicas diferentes.
Visit to an Alebrije workshop to see their elaboration process.
Food time: We will stop at a buffet restaurant of traditional Oaxaca food. It offers us different dishes such as: moles, meats, salads, tortillas from the comal.
See the elaboration of Black clay ceramics
We will visit a factory of one of the most important stuff in prehispanic times
The passenger should be ready at the lobby 10 min before pick up time. El pasajero debe estar listo en el lobby 10 minutos antes de pasar por el.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Tour Monte Albán "clasico" lasts about 9 hours. The itinerary has 6 stops.
Prices start at $40 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 9:00 AM.
Children aged 4–15 pay from $34, adults from $40.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. The passenger should be ready at the lobby 10 min before pick up time. El pasajero debe estar listo en el lobby 10 minutos antes de pasar por el. Pickup points include Hotel Casa Divina.
The experience is available in EN, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 20 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 149 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Oaxaca Dreams.
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Good value for this full day tour of Monte Albán and artisanal crafts with a stop a delicious lunch buffet. Just the right amount of time at each stop.
Thank you for your recommendation! We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed the tour and the service provided by our team. We hope to welcome you back to Oaxaca soon!
Great tour, we enjoyed the whole experience! Especially the surprise mezcal tasting and learning about the monte Albán history!
Thank you so much for your comment! We’re really glad to hear you enjoyed the whole experience, especially the surprise mezcal tasting and learning about the history of Monte Albán. It was a pleasure having you with us! We hope to see you again soon for another adventure in Oaxaca.
Fantastic tour. Luis our guide was very fun and knowledgeable. He was friendly and informative in both English and Spanish! Monte Albán is beautiful and we enjoyed seeing how the pottery is made. The buffet lunch was extensive and even as vegetarians we ate a lot of food!
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re very happy to know that you enjoyed the tour, that Luis made your experience fun and complete, and that you were able to appreciate the beauty of Monte Albán and the pottery-making process. We’re also glad to hear that the buffet offered delicious options for you as vegetarians. Thank you for trusting us with your visit! We hope to see you again on your next adventure in Oaxaca.
Our guide was very attentive at all times, gave the explanation in detail in both Spanish and English (his English pronunciation was very good). The explanation was pleasant, and he joked constantly with people. The group was small, about 15 people, so you can pay attention to them all. In our case, the tour began in the black mud workshop, where we witnessed the work of the teacher. Next, we went to the workshop of alebrijes in Arrazola, where we saw the different stages of the process of creating each piece. Nearby is the palenque mezcalero, where an explanation is given, followed by a tasting of 9 different mezcales (completely optional, if you do not drink at all). The buffet restaurant where we were taken to eat is of good quality, the food is very tasty, with good variety of moles, stews and had kitchen to order tlayudas and memelitas. In Monte Alban the guide accompanies the group to explain, and then gives an hour of free time to explore and take photos. Here the con was that the site closes at 4 pm, so you can feel a little accelerated this point. In addition, this point can be difficult for seniors, although they have the option to take their time on site and return to the meeting point at the agreed time, in case they cannot keep up with the guide. By 5 pm we were back in the plinth of Oaxaca City. It's a great experience that's worth it.
¡Muchísimas gracias por compartir tan detalladamente tu experiencia! 🌟 Nos alegra muchísimo saber que disfrutaron cada parte del recorrido, desde los talleres artesanales hasta Monte Albán. Nos da gusto saber que tuvo una buena experiencia, las visitas al taller de barro negro, alebrijes y el palenque mezcalero, así como el buffet, fueron de su agrado. También agradecemos que destaquen la organización del tiempo en Monte Albán. Gracias por recomendarnos y por confiar en nosotros para conocer Oaxaca. 💚 ¡Será un placer recibirlos nuevamente en una próxima aventura!
Everything was amazing super punctual Angel was the best tour guide he is super knowledgeable the van is so comfortable and the food was super delicious
Thank you! We’re so glad you had such a great experience with Ángel and enjoyed the tour. Hope to welcome you back soon! 🌺
Everything was great! Angel tried his best to make our experience the best way! I definitely recommend this tour! Thank you, guys!!
Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re so glad you enjoyed your experience with Ángel and that everything went great. We hope to see you again soon for another adventure in Oaxaca! 🌿✨
All right! They come by you, The staff is very friendly explains in detail, the very interesting places Only the itinerary mentions a visit to a chocolate factory and instead they traded it for a place of mezcal ☹️
¡Gracias por tu comentario! Nos alegra saber que disfrutaste del tour y la atención de nuestro equipo. 🙌 Lamentamos el cambio en el itinerario; en ocasiones, por disponibilidad o logística, algunos lugares pueden ser sustituidos, pero siempre buscamos ofrecer experiencias igual de interesantes y representativas de Oaxaca. Esperamos tenerte de vuelta pronto en otra aventura con Oaxaca Dreams
Trip to Monte Alban was a great experience. For those interested in history this a a good opportunity to learn about an ancient civilization. Other stops provided some real cultural insights. Guide did a wonderful job.
We're so glad to hear you enjoyed your Monte Albán tour! Thank you for sharing your experience with us. We hope to welcome you back soon for another adventure in Oaxaca!
Excellent Service, attention, punctuality and treatment.. BENJAMIN served us out of 10, very cultured, helpful, attentive one hundred percent recommended
"¡Muchas gracias por tu comentario! Nos alegra saber que disfrutaste del servicio y la atención de Benjamín. En Oaxaca Dreams trabajamos para brindar experiencias únicas y de calidad. ¡Esperamos verte pronto en otra aventura por Oaxaca!
The guide and all the sites were interesting, great value for a broad overview of Oaxacan crafts, history and culture. The tour was timed well and on schedule. The van ride was air-conditioned but very bumpy; would prepare well if you get motion sickness easily.
Thank you so much for your kind words! 🌟 We’re glad you enjoyed the guide, the timing of the tour, and the rich experience of Oaxacan crafts, history, and culture. We truly appreciate your feedback about the van ride — we’ll take it into account to make the journey as comfortable as possible. We hope to see you again soon for more adventures in Oaxaca!
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tour Monte Albán "clasico" | 9 hours | 4.7 (149) | $40 | |
 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 (286) | $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 |