Monte Alban, Alebrijes & Black Pottery: Oaxaca Essential Day Tour
- 8 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
The ancient Zapotec city of Monte Albán is one of Mexico's most impressive archaeological sites, and this tour is designed for you to experience it without rushing and with the best explanations. Start your day with panoramic views of the Oaxaca Valley while a certified guide shares the history, temples, and secrets of the ancient Zapotec capital. Afterward, travel to the artisan village of Arrazola to get an up-close look at the real process of creating Alebrijes: the carving, painting, and symbolism. Later, discover the unique Black Pottery technique in San Bartolo Coyotepec, where artisans show you how they achieve its signature shine. This trip includes comfortable transportation, hotel pickup, on-board insurance, and guidance throughout the day. It's ideal for first-time visitors to Oaxaca looking for an authentic, clear, and well-guided experience. More than 24,000 travelers have enjoyed this route with us!
Inclusions
What's included
- Guided tour of a black clay workshop in San Bartolo Coyotepec
- Meeting point pickup and drop-off
- Free time for photography at Monte Alban
- Professional guide bilingual.
- Transport by air-conditioned minivan
- Guided tour of an alebrije workshop in Arrazola
What's not
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Admission in Monte Alban
Itinerary
Explore the ancient Zapotec capital with a certified guide. Walk through plazas, temples, and terraces while enjoying spectacular views of the valley.
Learn about the complete process of creating alebrijes: copal carving, painting, and traditional techniques.
Visit an authentic workshop where the famous black clay is produced. Observe the unique firing, glazing, and design techniques found only in Oaxaca.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- In front of the entrance to the Ethnobotanical Garden, on the corner of Constitucion and Reforma streets.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 8 travellers
- Operated by
- Enjoy Oaxaca
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- May be operated by a multi-lingual guide
How it compares in Oaxaca City
- Its from-price is 57% below the median of the 181 day trips we list in Oaxaca City.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 17 of 181.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Oaxaca City
Oaxaca City is the colonial capital of Oaxaca state, a stone-built highland city of markets, mole, mezcal and Zapotec ruins nearby.
Oaxaca de Juárez sits in a high valley at about 1,500 metres, its centre built of pale green stone around a shaded zócalo. The baroque church of Santo Domingo, with its gilded interior, and the attached former convent, now a cultural museum, are the grandest sights. Streets run with market stalls, painted walls and courtyard cafés, and the historic centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
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